blunc Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Have you considered that a vessel this advanced looking might have a "jet-drive" rather than a prop? Basically, the engine drives a special water pump assembly that shoots a water jet to propel the craft. Just something to think about.... I'm sure it will look totally rad no matter which way you go.
ratdoggy Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Ed........thanks for your input.......my friend just told me the same thing.........I`m not really familiar with boats.......but.is it possible to run a boat the way I have it set up?..........I just wanted to do something different.........thanks Raw water cooled is easiest. Otherwise you have to have a way to vent a lot of air out of the engine compartment. BTW a really cool build.
SpitShineTommy Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Sir, I've seen a lot of your builds on here for the past couple of years, I've never posted on any of your threads. Your topics and style are top notch. I'm no expert on the hobby, but the execution of your builds is truly artistic. Can't wait to see more.
blunc Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 here is some info and links to jet drive examples: link to jet drive config: http://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=3155 Jet drive linkage example:
Nitrozilla Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Here I am, late to the game as usual. Just when I thought you had regained some semblance or normalcy after a mild custom and a mild drag car, you just had to go whacko again. I don't know squat about boats but I know what I like and this is it. On the other tentacle, a blower sticking up where you did such a beautiful job of putting in the window split would be too much to ask, right? How about injector stacks coming up between the pillar? Okay, I'll sit down. Edited January 13, 2015 by Nitrozilla
DrKerry Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 john, you are a MaDmAn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is looking ultra kool!!!!! Love Bo Zollands stuff and I like your using it with your own twist!!!!! Kool stuff my friend!!!!
John Teresi Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Hello.........thank you all so very much for the kind comments........I really do appreciate them ..........Mike Cassidy AKA "Blunk", suggested that I use a jet drive for this boat........so I changed over to a jet drive.......thank you "Blunk" .......I think it looks way better........I made a Berkeley Jet Drive........I will make the pump next.......I also hinged the doors and made more body mods.........thanks for looking. Edited January 13, 2015 by John Teresi
John Teresi Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 Few more WIP pics....... and a few more.........thanks.
cobraman Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Your right ! That does look better. Nice work.
Nitrozilla Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Let me be the first to say that your use of the Top Fuel - F/C clutch can for the base (?) of the drive is inspired. Sweet
blunc Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 nice fab on the jet drive, I don't think I've seen a boat model with this type of propulsion and I think it would be impossible to mistake your drive for anything else.
Art Laski Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I'm loving every bit of it! The rudders were nice, but the jet drive sets it off! Nice work, John.
John Teresi Posted January 16, 2015 Author Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Hello.......thank you all very much for the kind comments........I really do appreciate them ..........I made a Berkeley water pump to add to the Berkeley jet drive.........I also made some exhaust tips and a gas tank........I will add all the detail later........thanks for looking. Edited January 16, 2015 by John Teresi
John Teresi Posted January 16, 2015 Author Posted January 16, 2015 few more WIP pics .........thanks.
Art Laski Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 John, Being your friend and seeing your work so often, I always think I tend to get a little jaded and harder to impress because I expect to see great work from you. But I am really impressed with this jet drive. I'm blown away... Art
Petetrucker07 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 This absolutely amazing. That jet looks really good. The jet itself is pure art.
GoatGuy Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 John, another great project. You never disappoint.
kilrathy10 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Very nice.....I'm blown away at the detail.....Just blown away.....
John Teresi Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 Hello.......thank you all so very much for the kind comments........I really do appreciate them .........I got some primmer on the boat.......I will sling some putty on it...........and sand it down........ and give another shot of primmer........thanks for looking.
cobraman Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 That is one wild boat ! I love it and can't wait to see it in paint.
Chief WeeAuto Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 John this is the frist time that I looked throught this section, Right off the bat I run across your project, I think its great, I've always liked boats with v8's in them, Your one of my Fav model builders, I checked out your bike and its just amazing. Keep up the good work, and I'll be checking it out now and then. I miss you guys down there Mike flynn
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