GOT A BOAT REFURB INFO HELP WANTED

[casParticipant @cas]

[casParticipant @cas]

just picked up this boat i think it is a vosper perkasa ? it is approx 50 inches in length. it looks better in the photos than it actually is. i have got the motor running and the rudder moving. i would like to refurb the whole boat, any help info much appreciated. where do i start !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have got photos in my account, my photos. not sure how to put them in here. thanks

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Hi Cas,

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Colin

[casParticipant @cas]

thanks colin, can other member look in my account at the photos? thanks

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Cas. Ditch the mechanical speed controller, get an electronic one. 25A capacity should be enough for the Marlin motor, assuming running on 12v (when you get a battery)

Loads Perkasa`s out there for reference.

My advice, get some crew on there, brings it to life.

Ashley.

[casParticipant @cas]

hi ashley, thanks for the advice, i have seen a complete set up on e bay for sale that i think would suit it, also includes batteries. they want £35. thanks, cas

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Cas

My advice is more basic as I would make sure its watertight before doing anything else, check the hull joints and prop shaft for leaks.

Then decide what you want the model to do i.e. how may RC channels will you need.

Look at examples on the interweb and choose a paint job that you like.

Paul

[casParticipant @cas]

thanks paul, good advice, i will fill the bath. what sort of paint should i be looking at? thanks

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Cas

I use international yacht paints but any good quality exterior paint will do.

Paul

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