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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    How are you corky yes I got the inside webs cut and ready to go just been really busy working and taking care of my daughter I see the boat every day when I leave and come home and I can't wait to...
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    I'm looking at a 4a032 for a good price do you think that will push my boat?
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    the plans tell you to use 3 sheets of 1/4inch ply 5foot wide and 2 seams butted up to each other witch is what I. Going to do I just widen it a foot so now it's 12x6 I'm gonna glass the bottom and...
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Starting to look like a boat!21662167
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Okay thank ink you will try that
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Got more work done today 2162216321642165
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    Re: Here my 4x8 build

    Is the hull fiber glassed? I'm building the 2 seater lake buggy now and I'm going back and forth between fiber glassing it or just sealing the wood
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Thank you I'm getting some work done both sides are just about done gonna start to frame it up this week. I am using liquid nail on every piece it is just like you said waterproof and very strong I...
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    Re: Home Built Mini Under Construction

    Did you use 1/4inch ply for your hull? Did you glass it?
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Lol I was wanting the sign I have full access to a metal shop so that is where I am working on my rudders now and I figured that airfoil would be better
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    I was trying to find some stop sign for the rudders but no luck around me.. I'm hoping to glass the hull within two to 3 weeks. What oz cloth do you think I should go with?
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Here's the start. 21572158215921602161
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    I got all my wood today to build my hull! I'm hoping to have some pictures tonight of the start
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    that is a very good point it might not worth it. I was going to use a peace of ply wood for the rudders at first then decided to go with an airfoil. I was going to score the wood but I wanted to try...
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Got more work done on the rudders and then decided to throw them out will not work wood would not shape the way I wanted it too and look good it plus they started to get some weight to them so I...
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Thank you I wil keep the pictures coming I'm hoping later today I can get the rudders glued together and nailed then put them aside and go get some ply wood and start on the haul
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Okay here are some pictures of the build so far 2153215421552156
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Yes I will be posting some pictures tomorrow for every one lol and they just looked a little small
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Okay I started on the build got the template made for the haul and gotta get some 1/4inch ply I had wood left over form other projects and I decided to start building the rudders. I'm going with an...
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    Re: Lake Buddy "Modified" to my specs build

    Sorry to hear that. I wish I'm in south Florida it looks great did you ever do a test run?
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    Re: Lake Buddy "Modified" to my specs build

    It looks great! Great job man I'm starting on my lake buggy 2 build I'm gonna stay 12foot long but gonna widen it a foot and not sure on motor... Did you fiberglass the hull or just paint? And what...
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    I did a lot of thinking I need 1:69 1 or 1.50 1 engine rpm is 4000 I need the prop at 2500
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Okay the plans call for a 52x22 I will be running a reduction Drive 2 to 1 so does that sound right?
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    Re: Lake buggy 2 build

    Hello and thank you...;thumb; I have been looking at many different motors and for the price you can't beat the Predator 22 hp I have not decided on a prop what do you think would be a good prop...
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    Lake buggy 2 build

    I'm new to the forums and any help will be appreciated I have decided to build a mini airboat. I have always wanted one and I'm a do it yourself kinda guy so I came across the lake buggy plans I want...
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