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Xerophobic
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Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada
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 Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: latest creation from Mark Nye |
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Got a pretty cool email from Mark today about his latest creation. It may not be a jet but it IS aluminum.....
Sign me up for some plans Mark, it may work with a few QT plates added and a jetleg on a Merc 50 LOL (Ive wanted to build another hydro for ages since I had a 10 foot wooden one, but of course I always figured aluminum would be sweet, or take one of these down to the races in Oregon where they run the whitewater! :O )
Hi Guys, I have copied this to anybody I thought might be remotely
> interested. Sorry to bother you if you are not.
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> We have finally (almost) finished the "Nye Hydro" we designed and
> built for my kids. (see the attached pics) This is a 0.100" thick
> welded aluminum 3.2M (10' 6") three point hydroplane. The hull was
> totally designed in Solid Works 3D CAD and cut out by laser.
> The design is
> similar to a "C Class" racing hydro except the Nye Hydro is
> symmetrical and turns equally well both left and right. (Racing hydros
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> left) We intended to keep the power limited to 9.9 HP, but after
> testing it looks like we could easily run 20 HP. We have yet to
> install a throttle and mirror polish the hull.
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> If anybody is interested in the plans, a kit or having one built,
> please contact me.
Should look deadly polished!
Cheers
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WILSON
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Location: Mexico City
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:12 am Post subject: |
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That is soo cool... The kids can have fun with 10 HP!!! That's a great way to introduce them to powerboat racing, without killing their parent's checkbook...
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KJet
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Location: Colorado Plateau
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:26 am Post subject: |
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I agree Wilson, and it brings back so many great old (I mean old) memories.
Thanks for sharing, Mark and James and Kids.
Kirt
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Bald Man
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:58 am Post subject: |
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That's cool looking ride.
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Xerophobic
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Location: Calgary Alberta, Canada
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:19 am Post subject: |
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All polished up.......
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hcw3
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| Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:17 am Post subject: |
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forget the kids, I want one, 20hp motor you say?
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