Fluid_Drive Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi there all i'm currently rebuilding a HYDRA 16' Cat any notes, ideas, and issues i run into will be posted on here for other budding HYDRAERS out there. Best of luck on your rebuild Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonJr Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Hey Alex, Would love to see some photos of your build process, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 [ATTACH=CONFIG]9[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]10[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]11[/ATTACH] Here are the pics of my Cat currently under rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 To all viewers... im currently repairing the foils so will post pics up the method i use to rebuild them to a high strength. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 [ATTACH=CONFIG]22[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]23[/ATTACH] Here are some pics of the rudder im rebuilding at the moment, the guy who i asked to fix just painted over all of this, so now stripping back into the glass and putting a new fiberglass layer on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 [ATTACH=CONFIG]24[/ATTACH] heres is the trailer for Fluid Drive, wiring is nearly finished, more painting and applications of rust preventative going to be done this weekend List of completed work on trailer: New tail lights New marker lights New carpet covers for supports New safety chain New wiring New tiedown rings All rust stripped down and repainted Wheels cleaned New mud flaps Its nearly complete needs some more paint and cleaning, secure all the wiring and she's apples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Starting on centre boards this week, will be stripping down ready for glassing next weekend , Trailer is getting there. Not long now and the hulls will be starting to be moved into the workshop for a complete spruce up cant wait!!!! cheerio all alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I have found a fast way to rip gel coat off is to use a 4 inch angle grinder with a flap sanding disk The finish is very good and very very fast cheers alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limousine Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Heya fluid - i have a complete hydra 5.0 which i am wrecking or selling to best offer - 0417725849 - brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theburna Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 I am also rebuilding a hydra. I would love to get some info about rigging of the hydra. Where are you and do you have a number or email. I have issues with the previous owner throwing occy straps alll over the boat so I have to start reworking all the elastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Gday all, sorry for the slow response, been working flat out and haven't had the chance to get on here. Now theburna my sail number is 927. I'm still in the rebuilding process, the completion date is 1st of Feb i hope. Reglassing the foils still, and getting rid of crazing in the hulls. Will be repainted and fully cleaned up. I'm going to be sailing down in Port Phillip Bay Victoria. Any questions i'll do my best help Best wishes Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Ok i have a question, the rudders were beyond repair, i'm going to make a new set, the section i'm going to use is the NACA 0010. Is there any advantage with using a square ended foil in lieu of the rounded ends??? Should i change the length of the foils? Any suggestions please Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Rounded ends wear/damage easier. Maris changed from round to square tips which removed the rudder cavitation problem. I have a good set of Mari rudders for $80 (about $15 post to Melb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluid_Drive Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Should i keep the cast aluminum foil holders or should i make up a new set? They are in very good condition, all be it a little heavy... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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