This blog will document the design, creation and trialing of a Test Rig boat The components of this boat will, if successful, be used in the final boat that heads to New Zealand 05/08/2019 As the first entry, this will document the progress to date The hull has been folded to shape. The transom had to be a separate piece to enable this folding. The front two seams have been welded The motor and associated controller have been purchased The magnetic drive coupling has been purchased The components for the rudder controller have been purchased The power board (24v to 12v and 3.3v) is underway The housing for the 240v to 24v power box has been constructed The rigid linkage between the side of the swimming pool and the boat has been constructed The hull with the transom, motor, controller and magnetic drive The housing for the 240v to 24v converter, with the 'roof' raised 24/09/2019 After a well earned holiday, I am back at work The prototype pow