Very Nice build! You can make the ski removable, like in a KEP's outrigger. Just add a top cover to the ski. And, of course, file/sand the ski to compensate the increase in height. Here's how: www.ne-stuff.net/2013/03/t2-build-series-11.html. The ski then becomes adjustable/replaceable, and you no longer have a part of the boat that is 'closed' to you, but not to the water. I personally don't like those - they're places that get very dirty over time, since you cannot clean them properly.
Hi Sam, just a question as to why a ski is necessary to have on a rigger.? Does it not interrupt flow to the prop? Just trying to learn the hows and whys of rigger design. Thanks Mark
It positively sets the ride height. It's a surface prop, supposed to run with the bottom half only in the water. Without the ski, it rides out from lift from the thrust cone. That doesn't always ride high enough...
You have passed along so many building tips to make this boat build easier and better. Thanks!
This series has been just fantastic. Thanks again
Very Nice build! You can make the ski removable, like in a KEP's outrigger. Just add a top cover to the ski. And, of course, file/sand the ski to compensate the increase in height. Here's how: www.ne-stuff.net/2013/03/t2-build-series-11.html. The ski then becomes adjustable/replaceable, and you no longer have a part of the boat that is 'closed' to you, but not to the water. I personally don't like those - they're places that get very dirty over time, since you cannot clean them properly.
Hi Sam, just a question as to why a ski is necessary to have on a rigger.? Does it not interrupt flow to the prop? Just trying to learn the hows and whys of rigger design. Thanks Mark
It positively sets the ride height. It's a surface prop, supposed to run with the bottom half only in the water. Without the ski, it rides out from lift from the thrust cone. That doesn't always ride high enough...
Thank you, appreciate your explanation Sam!