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    Powering a slippery cat with 20 hp. Fuel injected or carb.

    Dan, props for the Suzuki go up to 11" stock, and 13"from other sources.
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Jul 15, 2021 in forum: Outboards
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    Pull off testing

    Now you know why I say "once you try Infusion you will never go back"
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, May 14, 2018 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    New Design Temporary Female Mold Build Help...

    Here is a short video on how to do infusion. {{model.productMeta.WebStoreDisplayName}}...
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    edges of panel under vac

    Here is a video of the basics, {{model.productMeta.WebStoreDisplayName}}...
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Nov 23, 2017 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    edges of panel under vac

    "Once you try Infusion you will never go back" !!!!!
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Oct 26, 2017 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Foils for sailing boats

    Foiling boats don't go DW because they are fast enough to bring the AP forward, that is why you see them sheeted in no matter the true wind angle.
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Oct 23, 2017 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    3.2 lipo battery cell, transformer 3 to 12 volts

    That is NOT a Cell, a Cell is 3.2 volts. It is a 4 cell pack also call a battery. You need to do more research before hurt your self or burn the...
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Oct 13, 2017 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    3.2 lipo battery cell, transformer 3 to 12 volts

    That 3.2 volts is a LIFE CELL not a pack. 4 life CELLS wired in series equals 12.8 volts with the amp hr rating of 1 cell.
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Oct 9, 2017 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Vacuum Leaks

    Put a layer of bagging tape, with the paper still on, over the wrinkled area and push down. Worked for me.
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Sep 9, 2017 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    CNC Plans not Included

    That is the shipping container, they have not been configured yet. What area of battery research do you work in?
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Jul 14, 2017 in forum: Multihulls
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    Intelligent Infusion - Robs rollup and glue for foam and glass

    Yes, Please document the build here! I too am thinking about his process also. I can already infuse layups. So much easier, cleaner, accurate load...
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Jul 12, 2017 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Resin Infusion: Large Balsa Panels

    I did a small test 20 years ago using the West systems info that recommends a "hot coat" to seal the balsa. Vacuum bagged bare balsa and "hot...
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Connecting electric motor to saildrive

    Maybe put a bearing in the new flange?
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Jun 22, 2017 in forum: Electric Propulsion
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    CNC Plans not Included

    I presume you have decided on electric power because there will be major problems with IC engines 2 stroke or 4 stroke.
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: Multihulls
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    CNC Plans not Included

    Save your self a lot of expense and trouble here; SMG 50 'Ayoba' For Sale - SMG 50 For Sale at https://www.seaindependent.com/yachts/491/smg_50.html
    Post by: Jim Caldwell, May 26, 2017 in forum: Multihulls