FX1/144mm Bottom Replacement

[tom21]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to try this on some parts. :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

 

[waxhead]

ok fair enough shame

 

[Flash-FX]

just selling one or two could help you cover all the costs you incurred on this project?

It would be like.....Alot.....Maybe $1,000,000.00??

 

[Mile9c1]

noone else is making these.

Waterdawg's first hull was an FX-1, he called it the F1-Pro. It's a little bit different than this one. I don't think he's sold many, but I know of two he sold last year.

 

[Flash-FX]

Waterdawg's first hull was an FX-1, he called it the F1-Pro. It's a little bit different than this one. I don't think he's sold many, but I know of two he sold last year.

Any pictures? Are they running? For such a awesome boat, why aren't they posted here? @X-H2O?.....This is the best freeride site. :cheer:

 

[Flash-FX]

With all of that GRINDing out of the way, it was time to dry fit the pieces. The top deck fit on better than expected. No big gaps.:arms:

 

[Flash-FX]

Guess where I found stainless ride plate and pump threaded inserts?

 

[Flash-FX]

Setting the hull up is sorta like juggling. Make sure all the pieces fit well and that
they allow for perfect driveline alignment....then mix up the "glue".

 

[Jet Set Performance]

Where in NJ are you?? I'd love to check this thing out in person (I own an FX-1 myself). Killer work!!!!:biggthumpup:

 

[IceRocket1286]

Well, the last 2 hours of my life I've been reading and studying this build. Nice Work.

 

[Sanford]

Hey Flash,

Why not make molds of the bulkhead and engine plates? For the record, is this going to be your personal one-off type of project or offer hulls for sale?

 

[superramjet]

nice work, incredibly informative build, thanks for posting and sharing. I've read every post twice.

 

[Mile9c1]

Any pictures?

Here are 3 different F1-Pro's.

Edit: Sorry to threadjack, I'll start a different thread.

 

[Idok]

Here are 3 different F1-Pro's. The prepreg one is mine, but it's not finished yet.

Jeff did his bottom different than yours. He utilized the stock front intake grate holes and fit in a Superjet grate/pump intake, which sets the pump back an inch or so (however much longer the Superjet intake grate is).

mike, this going to be on the water beginning of next season?

 

[Phill]

Hey Flash,.......... is this going to be your personal one-off type of project or offer hulls for sale?

#1- I just want to ride.:cheer: ..I hate working on this stuff.

#2- I am not a boat manufacturer.

#3- I do not plan on making boats/parts for sale.

#4- I built this thing because I could not buy one.

I think he takes care of that in his first post.......

 

[Flash-FX]

Where in NJ are you?? I'd love to check this thing out in person (I own an FX-1 myself). Killer work!!!!:biggthumpup:

Thanx..I ride over in Brigantine. I'll give you a call.

Here are 3 different F1-Pro's.

Edit: Sorry to threadjack, I'll start a different thread.

No worries on the threadjack, thanks for posting the F1-Pro pics. I've been looking/asking for awhile now. Thinking perhaps it was a ghost.A super lightweight version with a BIG motor will be SICKEST flatwater boat ever!.:headbang: IMO. Hey Mile9c1, From the sounds of it you had Better start eating your Wheaties! Good luck!!

Hey Flash,

Why not make molds of the bulkhead and engine plates? For the record, is this going to be your personal one-off type of project or offer hulls for sale?

The time I have to work on projects like this is very limited. I bought the materials to make the bulkhead and bed plates but ran out of time. Perhaps later after I ride this thing more. This was the quickest (not the lightest)way to get in the water.

 

[Flash-FX]

Ok....Some more dry setup pix. The Kawi 650 hardware worked out well.

 

[Flash-FX]

It's getting closer. After making sure all the pieces fit well together, it was time to glue (epoxy) them in. The inside finish that is left behind after vacuum bagging is perfect for a "secondary bond" without grinding. The peel ply provides this (see closeup of hull/Carbon Fiber in previous post). The urethane type adhesives in a tube(s) do a real killer job (never ever come apart) but thinking down the road if I ever replace the top deck, I don't want to have GRIND off that material.

The epoxy adhesive mix is really simple. just freestyle the blend so not to let it drip and run off. Resin w/slow cure hardener , high density filler, cabosil, and a little graphite is the "glue". (At one time I thought about adding GREEN for a pigment additive just for fun, but.....NO).

For the bond line, I used epoxy, microballoons, and cabosil for filler. (a real fluffy-bondo like blend). While it was still wet, a layer of 3" uni-directional CF tape was placed on top and leveled out. The "new parts" of the engine compartment then got 1 coat of epoxy with special coating hardener, to seal things up.

 

[Slug]

Slow down Flash. You're going to beat me back onto the water.
Do you have any paint or engine mods planned?
Here's some pics of the sj electrical box mounts that I fitted to my fx1. It makes removal of the electrical box alot easier. You have to fit them as close to the starboard side as possible to clear the b-pipe header.

 

[Flash-FX]

Slow down Flash. You're going to beat me back onto the water.
Do you have any paint or engine mods planned?
Here's some pics of the sj electrical box mounts that I fitted to my fx1. It makes removal of the electrical box alot easier. You have to fit them as close to the starboard side as possible to clear the b-pipe header.

Paint??...Not yet. I need to dial in the 'hardware' first.
Motor....Yes, a LPW std. stroke Lamey.:bigeyes: :cheer: big install this weekend :beerchug: ! The other motor couldn't spin the prop enough at low end. IE...no BRAPPpppp. Just bogggg bogggg.

Hey, that's a great idea for the E-Box. A no problem access with a 'lifter' glued in place in the front of the ride tray.