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    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    First water test...
    Going to have change the steering some, backwards .
    But it floats and moves both good things.
    Still lots of work , and a bunch of stuff to do on the trailer too.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGSZ...ature=youtu.be

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    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    From what I can see it looks to be sitting well in the water...Not overloaded in the rear...How did it feel other than not steering..

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    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    Felt stable .
    It does seem t set a little deeper then I had hoped.
    I need to change the gearing a I nd et a little more prop speed.
    It's right at 2 to one now .

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    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    Any updates on your project ??? I'm ready to see this rig fly !!

    Aluminum .120 14' X 76" hull
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    Circle S 1.69:1 reduction
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  5. #65

    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    As soon as I get the trailer Finish I'll drop back in the water for another test.
    Looks like it may be an ICE test
    ...

  6. #66

    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    In between working on the waterbug, Working, Getting the yard ready for winter, and hunting.
    I had to expand my boat port. I had to raise the existing 16x24 roof a foot and a half and add
    another 24x22 roof.
    I'm as tall as the city will let me go , I will have to take the 'bug off the trailer and store it on the
    ground to get it in, Dang it.







    You can see why.



    That was hunting yesterday



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    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    Nice !! You've been busy for sure...Amazing how something like another toy will create the need for a bigger roof...It's a snowball effect for sure..

    Aluminum .120 14' X 76" hull
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    Circle S 1.69:1 reduction
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    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    the roof looks good,
    wish my lot was big enough that i could have something like that.

  9. #69

    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    Got some paint on her.



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    Re: A better look for the waterbug

    Looks good..I like the pattern...

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