BTB

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Kayak Jack
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Re: BTB

Post by Kayak Jack »

hairymick wrote:... Only problem was that after about the first 15 or so beers, darn boat seems to get unstable. I just don't understand it.
It's a design flaw that allows the CG to wobble around in the weight and balance locker just aft of the fuel tanks. Matt has a fix coming out in the Diesel driven, stern wheeler models.
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Re: BTB

Post by Jimmy W »

Kayak Jack wrote:Matt has a fix coming out in the Diesel driven, stern wheeler models.
Will there be a steam option so that we can just pick up twigs and sticks and driftwood to power it?
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Re: BTB

Post by jem »

hydro-powered.
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Re: BTB

Post by LIGHT KEEPER'S KID »

Well i like to see diesel model,I'm an old diesel mechanic :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: BTB

Post by Darrells »

Matt,
I have an Malibu X-Factor. Do you still want some measurements? If so tell me what you want and be happy to go out and get you some measurements,
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Re: BTB

Post by BigMal »

I know this is an old topic, but if you need any info from the Cobra FnD, let me know ... I have one that will soon become surpls to requirements (just as soon as I finish my Wadefish)
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