Benchy style tugboat Balloon power! V2

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I'm testing a new design for my V2 balloon boat, but it still tips over unless I add some extra weight to stabilize it. To fix this issue, I bought a flat fishing weight and used a chisel to shape it so that it fits perfectly on the boat. After gluing it in place, my V2 is now working great and stays upright with ease. Since I already have a keel-mounted model, I didn't need to reprint the entire boat, which saved me a lot of time and effort. Right now, I'm working on designing my next version, V3, with a tower that will keep the ball stable while it's in flight. Keep in mind that my current design only reaches about 4 feet off the ground and isn't very fast due to its decorative cabin. If you're looking for a more efficient balloon boat design, I highly recommend checking out this one: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2783012. You can also check out my V1 design at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3014948. For a video of my balloon boat in action, visit: https://youtu.be/8rv4GfVg5Jw