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by cvincent
Wed May 25, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: BBC fiberglass hatch lm18
Replies: 14
Views: 1233

Re: BBC fiberglass hatch lm18

I glasses my hatches in the same way. Nice work!
by cvincent
Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Phantom 16/18 vs waves
Replies: 12
Views: 1393

Re: Phantom 16/18 vs waves

I run my PH18 across open bays regularly. Take your time and the boat will perform well. I choose to do this when the weather permits.
by cvincent
Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Coosaboard for transom
Replies: 17
Views: 1661

Re: Coosaboard for transom

I used a different product the aquaplas III foam core and Jacques advised to use 120oz on each side for a 115hp. No problems so far with about 100hrs of run time and trailering.

Check with Jacques, but I would go no less than 5 layers of 1708 on each side with the hp you are considering.
by cvincent
Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: aluminum tank thread tape
Replies: 10
Views: 1086

Re: aluminum tank thread tape

I used permatex aviation form a gasket.
by cvincent
Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: Cat 22
Replies: 55
Views: 5422

Re: Cat 22

Thanks BB Sig. I read the plan notes posted online where the CT22 will not bank on inside turns. There is another 40ft catamaran made by Berky boats which appears to have symmetrical hulls but the outside trailing edge of each hull near the transom is tapered. I hope to build the CT22 one day. http:...
by cvincent
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:50 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: Cat 22
Replies: 55
Views: 5422

Re: Cat 22

BB Sig

I posted examples of other catamarans designed with asymmetrical hulls that will lean in on turns.
by cvincent
Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: Cat 22
Replies: 55
Views: 5422

Re: Cat 22

Picture of an asymmetrical hull:

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by cvincent
Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: Cat 22
Replies: 55
Views: 5422

Re: Cat 22

There are power catamarans designed with asymmetrical hulls that will lean into turns such as this cat: http://www.morrellimelvin.com/corsairfoiler/specs.html I am sure as with any design there are tradeoffs to having asymmetrical hulls vs. the traditional power catamaran designs. The CT 22 will not...
by cvincent
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Cvincent's PH18
Replies: 226
Views: 29256

Re: Cvincent's PH18

Top speed is 41-42mph plenty fast enough for me. For the most part I keep it at 30mph.
by cvincent
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:14 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Cvincent's PH18
Replies: 226
Views: 29256

Re: Cvincent's PH18

I had work done to my prop removed 1" of pitch and some cup removed and is now a13.25 x 16 NSR4 powertech. It turned 5900rpm with full 29 gallon tank, myself and bro in law. In the video turning 4600 at 30mph.