Portgarth model tug build
The Build - Hull 3
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Continuation of the Portgarth hull preparation
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| Skeg constructed. |
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| Kort nozzles held in jig to aid alignment of rudder tubes. |
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| Kort nozzles in jig held in position to fit rudder tubes. |
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| Rudder tubes tacked in position. |
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| Rudder tube brace fibreglassed in position. |
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| Fitting the prop shafts and aligning the motors with MMM's Protorlign universal alignment tool. |
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| Prop shaft, P brackets and bulkhead fixed in place. |
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| Safety couplings connecting motors and propshafts. |
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| Clevis and pushrods connecting rudders. I need to replace the rod from rudder to servo as there is quite a difference in height and this clevis doesn't allow for that. |
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Created: 11th October 2026 - - - - Last Updated: 7th November 2026