Mr. Darby

[John Doe]

I installed the Bow wieght tonight, and am waiting for the glue to dry. If
all goes well, tomorrow, I'll launch the Tug tethered by a fishing pole, in
case it konks out on the Maiden Voyage.

Wish for luck!!
Scott

[MXJOE]

The Mr Darby is one boat that I have always wanted to build. How difficult
was the project? Is there a lot of time invested in
shaping/sanding/prepping etc.... all of those little metal gizmo's? It
looks like there are a ton of little bits & pieces. How many hours do you
have into it? Any photo's? Good luck with your maiden voyage! JOE

"John Doe" <slammer2@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:aUQwc.4550$8k4.155887@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> I installed the Bow wieght tonight, and am waiting for the glue to dry. If
> all goes well, tomorrow, I'll launch the Tug tethered by a fishing pole,
in
> case it konks out on the Maiden Voyage.
>
> Wish for luck!!
> Scott
>
>

[John Doe]

Can I post a picture here? I dont know if I can. I'll put up another post to
ask. BTW, I bought the boat when it was 90% complete. All the hull, deck,and
electronics were in the boat.

S.
"MXJOE" <northwood@charter.com> wrote in message
news:10c9kf7farl0ob8@corp.supernews.com...
> The Mr Darby is one boat that I have always wanted to build. How
difficult
> was the project? Is there a lot of time invested in
> shaping/sanding/prepping etc.... all of those little metal gizmo's? It
> looks like there are a ton of little bits & pieces. How many hours do you
> have into it? Any photo's? Good luck with your maiden voyage! JOE
>
> "John Doe" <slammer2@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:aUQwc.4550$8k4.155887@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > I installed the Bow wieght tonight, and am waiting for the glue to dry.
If
> > all goes well, tomorrow, I'll launch the Tug tethered by a fishing pole,
> in
> > case it konks out on the Maiden Voyage.
> >
> > Wish for luck!!
> > Scott
> >
> >
>
>

[Johnboy]

You DID install a bilge pump, right?

> I installed the Bow wieght tonight, and am waiting for the glue to
dry. If
> all goes well, tomorrow, I'll launch the Tug tethered by a fishing
pole, in
> case it konks out on the Maiden Voyage.
>
> Wish for luck!!
> Scott
>
>

[John Doe]

Yes, there is a bilge pump. I think its automatic, cause when I looked in
there the other day, I noticed 2 wires connected to an automotive car fuse
(you know the blade style? ) taped together along side of the bilge pump
motor. I guess when the 2 blades contact the water inside, it will activate.
I haven't been able to get it to so far with the transmitter.With all the
weight in there, this things getting HEAVY!! Must be near 80 pounds. If I
take the battery out, its a little easier to tote.

Scott
"Johnboy" <jondne@knology.net> wrote in message
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> You DID install a bilge pump, right?
>
> > I installed the Bow wieght tonight, and am waiting for the glue to
> dry. If
> > all goes well, tomorrow, I'll launch the Tug tethered by a fishing
> pole, in
> > case it konks out on the Maiden Voyage.
> >
> > Wish for luck!!
> > Scott
> >
> >
>
>