Build from Hull help

[Ericehess]

Hello. I need some guidance on building an rc boat from the bare hull. I am getting a delta force mini sniper 23 inch fiberglass hull soon. I've never built a boat from the hull up, just done some upgrading. I think I'm good on all the hardware mounting but need help with how to mount the electronics on the inside. Do I glue down some kind of mounting plates like plywood or plastic to secure the electronics?
Also, what kind of water pickup is preferable, thru hull or rudder? I'll probably need some help with making the hatch water tight as well but that's further down the line. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[tntpoof]

I've always used aluminum plates with a 2 part epoxy....as for h20 pickup rudder has been a winner for me ..

 

[Ericehess]

What thickness aluminum and where do I get it? How do you secure things to the aluminum? Rudder seems the way to go, don't have to drill through hull.

 

[Greywolf74]

Heres a hull build in progress that another member is doing. I'm not a boat guy but maybe something in this thread will prove useful?

https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/26-warship-hull-1-144-us-destroyer-escort-build.129936/