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baja200merk
01-28-2004, 08:05 PM
hey boys

lets see them boats

post speed/ power /lenth if you can thanks!!


how does a dumas skater sound? a joke of a boat or good?

10.5' Tunnel
01-28-2004, 08:13 PM
I'll get some pics up of my electric one. From what I've seen, Dumas makes good boats! Don't know if this is one your looking at, but heres one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3172477636&category=19166. Mines about 32", has 2 540's on a 1.5:1 gearbox, 12 cells haven't run it yet but speeds will probably be about 15 mph. With some mods I plan on doing I can probably be in the low 20's.

baja200merk
01-28-2004, 08:23 PM
ill look in to that onE!

could i mount a 25-35cc gas in that wut you think i got a motor sittin on my bicycle and its dyin to go into one of them things!!

10.5' Tunnel
01-28-2004, 09:57 PM
That 40" skater you probably could, hell you probably could with my hull too, but it would take some work. You can buy bare hulls, and rig it yourself. Don't know much about the gas and nitro motors. Heres a pic of mine from the manufactures site. You also gotta think about where your gonna run it. Your gonna want a cat or deep v in the rough stuff, and if your always gonna run ponds I would get a tunnel. To get an idea of price, electrics are the cheapest. I got mine for $175 cad+ you gotta buy the radio system and cells. I've seen gas ones that go for like $1500.

crazy horse
01-29-2004, 11:54 AM
Here's my 7.5 outboard , I need to up grade my radio gear this winter on this boat and use my old gear to get my 3.5 hot shot going again:D .

LakeRacer99
01-29-2004, 01:15 PM
Here is my tunnel, needs to be upgraded. I am modifying a K&B lower unit with a gear drive and electric power.
I also have a big glass with a 28cc Mac that I need a drive for.

Scream And Fly
01-29-2004, 02:48 PM
Okay, where's Doubledog? He's our resident RC Boat guru!

Greg

PARKER RABE
01-29-2004, 05:14 PM
**** i dont have a pic of mine , does anybody???
double dogs got the **** , when it comes to rc boats

LakeRacer99
01-29-2004, 05:50 PM
Here it is, I like the camo job...
Cool boat though.

VectorPat
01-29-2004, 06:21 PM
This is my fast one..Its a blast to drive but a pain to keep running.. It needs a new motor now and I havnt ran it in about 2 yrs..

VectorPat
01-29-2004, 06:28 PM
this is old reliable...It fun to run and i learned alot about set-up with it.. When I first got it, it would just cruise around about 15 to 20mph then I noticed it had about 2lbs of old foam stuck in the bow so I dug all of it out and replaced the old worn out motor with a new 45 OS made some some drive angle and heigth adjustments and did some modifying to the rudder and now runs about 35...I had to tune the trims tab cause it would start chine walking and i never really figured out how to drive an RC boat that chine walked..

TNT
01-29-2004, 07:00 PM
mine

baja200merk
01-30-2004, 11:19 AM
i am trying to get a used 30-40" aeromarine cat like the popeye one so nice!

hey 10.5 tunnel hows that boat turn?

nice guys!

any more!?!:D

progression22
01-30-2004, 11:27 AM
I have a six foot vee bottom r/c boat made by progression complete ready to run
Joe

10.5' Tunnel
01-30-2004, 12:22 PM
Its a steerable outdrive. You can also adjust the prop height and angle.

progression22
01-30-2004, 12:53 PM
It has a fixed drive that is adjustable up and down and the it has a rudder in the back for turning

Doubledog
01-30-2004, 03:15 PM
Got a new four blade chopper today........ :D

A lifting prop made by ABC. A gas hydro is in the works so may as well get a prop or two for it.

Doubledog
01-30-2004, 03:17 PM
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baja200merk
01-30-2004, 03:18 PM
sorry man theres no way i can afford it i probly cant even afford to ship the thing:D :rolleyes:

thanks any way i love that enfocer drive

10.5' Tunnel
01-30-2004, 03:23 PM
Post some pics of your rigs! Must be some nice ones with all those props you got;)

Doubledog
01-30-2004, 03:32 PM
This is all the props in the box.:rolleyes:

A collection thats been added to to and taken away. Buy a new one, make a few changes, test it, mod it a little more, sell it and buy more. A never ending cycle.

If you look closely you'll see a few that are for 11cc stuff from back in my rigger days like Vector Pat has. A few some for the 3.5, 7.5 &... Some still new in package. Most of the good stuff for the nitro's is gone but all it takes is a couple of hours to get it sharpened and balanced.

Think theres 5 of the same prop but in various shapes and each performs differently on the same hull. Just part of the fun.

Thunderduck
01-30-2004, 03:34 PM
:cool: :cool: :cool:

Doubledog
01-30-2004, 03:36 PM
You mean this one?:cool:


Not mine and nor do I wish it was. One Nitro headache is enough for me. I've moved on to gas:D

Yeah, Duck has the Shiznick! Quickdraw 35 isn't it? Damn sweet. Told the wife that I want a Cat next. Looks like its going to mean getting a second job or picking up a few cans on the side of the road for a while. LMAO.

Btw, I've got a new 260 getting modded that going to put me over 6 hp. problem is, don't have a hull for it.

Doubledog
01-30-2004, 03:48 PM
Was real close to buying this one from my buddy. Awesome rig no doubt. (notice I'm posting photos of "other" peoples boats here).

10.5' Tunnel
01-30-2004, 03:51 PM
That one with quads must be a beast to maintain, and keep running. I bet some of these boats cost as much or more then my real boat:p

Doubledog
01-30-2004, 03:58 PM
This is my newest one. Actually, I like the design so much I bought two of them. Exact same all for the color. Ones white and the others yellow.

However, ones getting a bigger engine & have a guy building a cowl for it. The white hull will also be getting a different header pipe to pull all the exhaust inside and dress it up.

missinglink
01-30-2004, 04:53 PM
where is a good place to buy one? I know nothing about these but they look fun.What is more reliable electric,gas or nitro?Which is faster?

1BadAction
01-31-2004, 03:30 PM
heres mine, valspar vivid blue metallic in the back, black in the front. shot the whole boat start to finish myself at our paint booth where i work. microbaloons filler, 3 coats dupont epoxy primer, 3 coats vivid blue metallic, 2 coats dupont polyurethane black, 2 coats dupont clear...

Jay R.
01-31-2004, 03:50 PM
Double dog.... where are your boats???

Heres mine...

Doubledog
01-31-2004, 04:04 PM
Missinglink... what kind of chee$e you talking about spending?

You can get a basic gas boat like mine for $700-800 new. Thats what I paid for the white boat. Nothing fancy, no frills, just gas and go & get 40 mph. Then I bought the yellow rig used and paid less than half of that with the radio! The boat didn't have a scratch on it and runs just like new. I like the medium sized boats in the 48"- 60" range.

Electrics are a ball too.

Check out the links and email me through the site if you need anything.

Here's my twins.

Doubledog
01-31-2004, 04:11 PM
New engine.

Crazy joker would not start to save my life. New! So its currently at a guru's house getting an attitude adjustment.:D

Doubledog
01-31-2004, 04:17 PM
One of the coolest boats on the planet!

MHZ Gecko.

Saw one run and had to have one for myself.

13.5" long & 4 wide. Love this boat. Turns heads everywhere it goes and will not flip when setup right. On 7 cells its fun...... on 8 it will not stay in the water.

Jay R.
01-31-2004, 04:18 PM
those are the ONLY boats you have now??

Doubledog
01-31-2004, 04:23 PM
Don't have time for this one........ Big windy or swamp buggy w/OS 60. Not my paint job because it would be worse. Maybe 1badstream can hook me up.

Any of you guys have a few extra glow plugs w/idle bar you can make me a good deal on? Only need three or four.;)

Doubledog
01-31-2004, 04:28 PM
Thats it JayR. Only have four boats. Gave this one to the guy that has our family boat in storeage. Hell, its worth it because he's keeping it for almost 6 months and not chargin us a dime.

Traxxas Blast

Good little boat for a beginner. Crammed 8 cells in it and it got fun real quick@!:D

Casey
01-31-2004, 04:45 PM
here's one i just got through building. it's a Villain S1 w/ mod 3.5 K&B SS.

Casey
01-31-2004, 04:47 PM
here it is without the cowl

Casey
01-31-2004, 04:48 PM
pic of the motor

1BadAction
01-31-2004, 06:36 PM
Originally posted by Doubledog
Don't have time for this one........ Big windy or swamp buggy w/OS 60. Not my paint job because it would be worse. Maybe 1badstream can hook me up.

Any of you guys have a few extra glow plugs w/idle bar you can make me a good deal on? Only need three or four.;)

heck yeah i could hook you up. i have been meaning to ask if you wanted to sell any of those props. i need from prather size 225-240 (240s i would have to cut to bite a little less) i need some bow lifters.

I am working on a rc car tank setup in this boat. airplane tanks suck, literally! you get down to 3/4 of a tank and the thing picks up air and the engine starts to go lean. If i seized this $450 rossi cause of a tank i would be ultra pissed. The car tanks are out of a nitro TC3, 1 y fitting on the inlets, 1 y on the pressure side. i am also working on a belt driven water pump setup, that is going to be sweet!

jim

WaterBoy
01-31-2004, 06:46 PM
What type boat is that and where and about how many pennies did that cost? That's the kind I was wanting to get oneday.

Waterboy

1BadAction
01-31-2004, 07:19 PM
heres a shot of the start of my dual tank setup

T-REX
01-31-2004, 08:45 PM
I been in and out ov R/C botes over tha yeerz, but have juss kinna started back after Casey and Nick aquired thiers...I have got smarter in my old age, so I leeve tha Nitro botes to tha young guyz that like to play "GO-FETCH";)

Herez my cat that wuz sold a couple yeerz ago with a 3.3ci McChoulla chain saw engine...haz recently returned back to tha REX den, and will be powered by a slightly modified 30cc homelite ...it's 52"s long and 18" beem...will have a 4 channel Airtronics radio with servo adjusted High Speed needle, and servo operated trim tabs, along wit twin 134 giant scale servoes and throttle...Will also have a "T-REX" version ov Arneson drive...Paint iz soon ta be orange wit yeller flames and sum purple checkerz.....

stokernick
01-31-2004, 09:06 PM
Rex,what no chizler power on it???:confused: :confused: :confused:

T-REX
01-31-2004, 09:22 PM
Old Dumas "Hot Shot 21" wit Chizler(k&b) 45...Tha first dumas hot shots had tha flat noses, and usaully wuz heavier than they needed ta be...so a .45 wuz tha ticket...wit a "T-REX" setback plate and large trim tabs, it ran quite well...It juss didn't float too high:rolleyes:

T-REX
01-31-2004, 09:27 PM
40" ovalmaster, built by avenger boats, here in la....It had an OS .40 and ran around 50mph....is slow to todayz standards, but wuz a good runner in it's day...

T-REX
01-31-2004, 09:34 PM
I scratch built this bote after a lugger that worked Shell Offshore, wher I worked for 15 yeerz...this bote iz all wood ,laid over wit glass...it had electric power, motor from a kids "Power Wheels", and 2, 6volt batteries...single screw, 4 blade prop amde it realistic to run...

I would run it across tha tickfaw river to tha Prop Stop, and my bud(tha owner ov tha Prop Stop) woould throw a couple "worm buckets", a specialty drink, on tha deck and I run it back to my camp...had a blast wit this ole tug!!!

Doubledog
02-01-2004, 04:11 AM
1badstream... ever consider running a hopper tank? Ya'know, large tank feeds a smaller one, small one feeds the engine? Really helps that lean in.

Props, the only Prather in the small size is a P220 stainless. The rest are Octuras and their kinda for trading purposes now.;) Always need to stock up on the Gas props. Most of the ones in the photo are ABC's.

dan1731
02-01-2004, 09:50 AM
How do those boats hold up in salt water??

Techno
02-01-2004, 10:16 AM
I don't know if this counts and was going to keep it a secret but the picture below will be radio controlled. 18' STV full scale
The RC unit will control the power switches for the dual 12 volt 2.5-4 hp motors in the sponsons. 5 hp system?
no load current 20 A .Stall is 600 A about 300 amps running. 1 battery will give a very limited range but thats all thats needed.

Not sure of speed but hope 5 mph. 1 stick controls both motors with no speed control. Both forward, right forward, right forward left reverse and so on. Not to be added until sure it will work!!
About a 30 lb weight penalty for the whole thing.
For docking and shallows. --and just because.

Working today on the U joints.

Techno
02-01-2004, 10:21 AM
Something from a different project. Needed a fairly powerful engine and those come in around a grand. Found out a weed eater motor only costs about a C note. Just an option for projects needing more power. A very cheap powerfull light motor that don't have RC price tagged to it.

Doubledog
02-01-2004, 10:54 AM
They handle saltwater just like a regular boat. After a days run, flush the engine & running gear then wipe with WD40. Main thing is to keep the electronics DRY. There's several products on the market that help protect them just in case... AeroPlate & Corrision X are two that come to mind. Take the covers off the servo's/Rx and coat them. As an extra measure, I put my receiver in a balloon then the box is sealed & has a tampon in it. (sounds funny but it works).


Anybody else do things differently?

T-REX
02-01-2004, 11:11 AM
Weedeater prices iz what makes them so attractive to R/C...If ya loaded wit money, and slack on knowlege wit lil motors, then buy a hanson modified Zenoa for ya lil bote...it WILL haul ass!!...IT WILL cost ya in excess of $500!!!.........Those lil G-23's will turn, and they have bearing on both ends ov tha crank...They have modified them for water cool operation, either ya bote haz to be move'in, or with clutch use, U have to have a water pump!!...

Go to Home Depot, buy a Homelite WE for less than $100($120 wit clutch) and take tha motor off...Leeve it air cool, or U kan wrap 1//8th" copper tube'in around cyl, to add water assist coolin...Tha water will only cool when bote iz in motion, but tha fan cool'in will cool both when idle'in and in WO mode...U also can remove tha gasket between tha cyl, and base, and step up tha compression...tha porting iz up to u...a stock 25cc homelite won't run wit a G-23!!...But if ya doctor it, it will git fairly close...But, to git a clutch motor, U will have to step up to tha 30cc engine, and wit sum modifications, WILL run wit a G-23(for a lot less money!!!...Tha one drawback wit homelite iz tha open ended crank!!...But, ALL of tha lil nitro motors have open ended cranks, and they are no strangers to 20,000+ rpm's...

I work at a lawnmower shop sumtimes ta help my buddy during busy times, and when a lil motor passes me,and tha owners don't want to spend any moner to ring it, I usually pick it up for a few bucks...A ring iz a Buck!!, but most people would rather juss buy a new one, rather than put out $45 an hour(min rate) for labor to rebuild a $70 WE...

I reely don't know what your look'in for, but I juss figgered ya mite find a CHEEPO's past experences usefull...good luck, REX

1BadAction
02-01-2004, 03:19 PM
DD- yeah, i figgured by the pics that you were mainly running ouctura props. I was just saying the prather sizes cause i cant for anything remember what ouctura sizes that i run. my best prop was a ouctura round ear, about 3 sizes up from their smallest, that i banged more rake into. that prop would lift the bow of this heavy v-bottom and carry it. it flew nice. Last time i ran the boat before i painted it, i just had to run it at night to test the water pump setup. I got it into some grass, and tried to turn it, couldnt turn it enough and beat the good brass prop to death on the rocks. doh!

JohnBoy
02-01-2004, 04:55 PM
Nitro

chynewalkr
02-01-2004, 05:23 PM
electric

LakeRacer99
02-02-2004, 02:46 PM
My AMPS Cat...Brand New 1986. I am looking for a scale looking drive for this. I have McCoullough power ready for it.

LakeRacer99
02-02-2004, 03:11 PM
German Electric, I like their attention to detail!

LakeRacer99
02-02-2004, 03:25 PM
I would like this for a drive on my cat, price may be too high though...

baja200merk
02-02-2004, 03:53 PM
would that drive be mouned on the sponsons or on in the tunnel?

seems reall shallow!:confused:

LakeRacer99
02-02-2004, 03:55 PM
:) Oh, Good point, might not work.

Techno
02-02-2004, 04:17 PM
T-REX

That motor was for an abandoned flying saucer project. Still have it so maybe it'll find a home in an OB project sometime.

On props- are there any rather large ones out there? I've seen 3 1/2" and need it for a 3/8" or 5/16"shaft which I can bore out. Would like something that can consume about 2 hp at 4, 000 rpm for 5 mph. Found an aftermarket trolling prop guy but the props are not a specific pitch and would rather not take the chance. Think it comes out to 2-3" pitch but larger diameter.

Jay R.
02-02-2004, 10:58 PM
techno, i think you would be better off with a pair of trolling motors. spining a gas motor with a big prop for 5 miles and hour is just silly. but a pair of trolling motors would get the job done. some one has trim tab mounted motors that trim out of the way when running. those would be your best bet!

1BadAction
02-03-2004, 07:44 AM
HEY HEY CHECK THIS OUT! whoo hoo, no more guessing what pitch the prather props are. I think this may be on the props package too but heres a chart...


PROP USAGE CHART
Inboard Deep Vees: Scale Hydro:
3.5cc - 215 - 220 11cc - 245 - 250 - 255
7.5cc - 230 - 235
11cc - 245 - 250 - 255 Prop # Diameter Pitch
15cc - 255 - 260 - 265 Engine Size 215 1.60" 2.5"
3.5cc - .21 220 1.72" 2.6"
Outboard Deep Vees: 7.5cc - .45 225 1.84" 2.8"
3.5cc - 215 - 220 11cc - .67 230 1.90" 3.0"
7.5cc - 230 - 235 15cc - .90 235 2.00" 3.2"
11cc - 240 - 245 240 2.12" 3.3"
245 2.25" 3.5"
Inboard Outrigger Hydro: 250 2.30" 3.6"
3.5cc - 220 - 225 - 230 255 2.40" 3.8"
7.5cc - 240 - 245 - 250 260 2.52" 3.9"
11cc - 255 - 260 - 265 265 2.61" 4.0"
15cc - 265 - 270 270 2.74" 4.2"

LakeRacer99
02-03-2004, 12:34 PM
To keep this thread going....

How about a Zenoah Outboard? Anyone got one?

Techno
02-03-2004, 04:25 PM
Jay R.
I've got 2 electric motors. The gas thing was something else.

The trim tab ones are way too expensive as are the trolling motors. This package will be super cheap since I'm casting my stuffing tubes and not using speed control.

Jay R.
02-03-2004, 08:03 PM
the ya got it set!
:D

Raptor
02-03-2004, 08:32 PM
:D This is a Dumas with a OS 3.5

Raptor
02-03-2004, 08:32 PM
:D

Doubledog
02-06-2004, 08:50 AM
Awesome paint Raptor.

Guys, the MHZ drive could work on that hull. Problem... Its not designed for HP use. It can handle some power, but isn't a hard charger. Scale looks are right on. They're running about $300 US depending on exchange rate. MHZ is proud of their stuff and the prices very seldom drop.

OR.... there's the kind that looks like an outdrive with the shaft coming from under the center of the boat. Its actually a scalelike strut that really looks good and from a distance on the water or even on the stand. I belive that Jeff Yammers boat was a V & had one & would be my first choice for saving some $. If you've got a decent machinist, they could cut one out for you, just come up wit the design.

PARKER RABE
02-06-2004, 09:42 AM
HEY DOUBLE DOG , U THINK THAT PIPE WILL MAKE MY RIG , THAT MUCH FASTER ??? THE GUY AT THE HOBBY SHOP SAID ITS NIGHT AND DAY ?:confused:

Doubledog
02-06-2004, 10:37 AM
When you get it dialed in its an awesome thing. When it comes up on the pipe its like grabbing a gear and accellerating away! Remember to prop it so it stays on pipe and doesn't fall off in the corners. Btw, are you racing or kickin' it around?

LakeRacer99
02-06-2004, 11:10 AM
Hey DD, you got any info on the KMB electric outboard I posted above? I heard someone was trying to get them (dealer) in the US.
Thanks for the MHZ info. When I get some time I may carve a scale looking strut out for my Cat. I like this one too.

PARKER RABE
02-06-2004, 12:18 PM
NO JUST PLAYING , I TAKE IT TO ALL THE EVENTS AND THROW IT IN THE WATER

vector mike
02-06-2004, 12:27 PM
I've posted this pic before but here it is again for those of you that didn't see it last time. The orange one is a 40" 30cc gas V hull. The green one is a 36" Picco .65 nitro Hydroplane. The blue one is a 24" .21 nitro V hull and the white one is a 18" electric tunnel. Just some of my play toys.

:D

txriverrat2001
02-06-2004, 03:08 PM
Stock - but loads of fun.

Thunderduck
02-06-2004, 04:42 PM
:cool: :cool:

Thunderduck
02-06-2004, 04:45 PM
:D :D

Doubledog
02-07-2004, 03:41 AM
LakeR99, thats exactly what I'm talking about in that photo. I'm considering one for mine. A buddy here has a lathe and is a gem with it, (though not a mill).

Those Graupner outboards are cool looking no doubt and will give a good turn of speed with enough cells/setup etc. Steve @ this link likes to run them. He's got a twins up at the top of the page thats a 'mean-motor-scooter'! Tell him Doubledog sent you.
www.OffshoreElectrics.com

Or RumRunnerRacing.com is the home of fast electro's.

Also, there's a guy importing MHZ to the US but I'm not crazy about his methods of advertisement.... (freeloader). Drop me an email and I'll talk more.


Peace

Still Crazy
02-07-2004, 10:57 AM
:D What a bunch of E ticket rigs!! I ran RC boats when I was in my teens and could not afford a full scale hot boat of my own. Lately, I've been thinking about it again.

Looks like Greg will have to sponsor an RC boat regatta soon?

Ed "Still Crazy" Eaken
21' Superboat/300X Promax

Spd-Kilz
02-07-2004, 01:33 PM
:)

Spd-Kilz
02-07-2004, 01:36 PM
:)
Repainting my viper to match the boat

What do you think?

baja200merk
02-08-2004, 02:05 PM
hull almost looks like a stream! u just need to get the windsheild!:D

kevin;)

chynewalkr
02-08-2004, 02:26 PM
maybe someday ill finish my project, i am building my own, still working on the plug made of plaster of paris.

Spd-Kilz
02-08-2004, 04:21 PM
Originally posted by baja200merk
hull almost looks like a stream! u just need to get the windsheild!:D

kevin;)
THe hatch will be done soon. Still need hardware. Thinking about a trailer to pull it. A full body trailer that can pull both the car and the boat.... :D

1BadAction
02-08-2004, 04:45 PM
these resemble actions more than that boat looks like a stream... http://www.seaducerboats.com/images/Boat/g36l.jpg http://www.seaducerboats.com/images/Boat/g17l.jpg http://www.seaducerboats.com/images/Boat/g4l.jpg

Spd-Kilz
02-08-2004, 04:47 PM
Now this looks like a stream!

baja200merk
02-08-2004, 05:31 PM
seducers u mean wanna be submarines:D

checkmate

the wings are bit over kill but i see wut ur sayin

out board would b sick!
kevin:cool:

Spd-Kilz
02-08-2004, 05:33 PM
I've been trying to get ahold of the guy who sells them. 2-3 months and no reply. I was going to buy one and power it with the Graupner GTX800 Outboard... FLYING!!!!!!!!

LakeRacer99
02-09-2004, 01:39 PM
Hey DD, I know about the Graupner outboards but I just learned of the KMB outboard (picture posted above). Any idea of the cost?
thanks

Pagemaster
02-10-2004, 09:30 AM
Thanks for the plug Doubledog!

The Graupner unit is nice. I'm personally still trying to figure out why my port engine keeps blowing up. My starboard motor has a ton of runs on it with no problems at all. I think too much water is hitting it. I'm seriously considering twin brushless. For this season. For those who haven't seen a picture, here it is
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/images/picturespage/tit40still.JPG

This picture was during one of the first runs, and the motor covers didnt fit right because of the wire harness. Looks much better with them on.

Steven Vaccaro
www.OffshoreElectrics.com

Pagemaster
02-10-2004, 10:23 AM
I have a KMB outboard on order to test. If it ever comes in we will check it out. We may start reselling them in the future.


Steven Vaccaro
www.OffshoreElectrics.com

Doubledog
06-13-2004, 04:02 AM
TTT

Jay R.
06-13-2004, 08:00 AM
I've gotten another gas hull to build.....

baja200merk
06-13-2004, 08:30 AM
nice! keep us posted!

im very tempting to buy an aero marine 48" with a zenoha i dono tho...

hey jay how much set back r you runnin on that mate of urs?

10.5' Tunnel
06-13-2004, 04:12 PM
I was suprised at how my little ep ran, I think next step is a gas boat though. Has anyone every made one outta balsa then glassed it?

1BadAction
06-13-2004, 06:30 PM
yeah man, use some r/c grade 1/8 plywood to make your boat, use epoxy for the glue and fill all the voids with microbaloons. seal it up with a sealer, prime and paint. it works good. i wouldnt use balsa, too soft, even if you coated it.

Jay R.
06-13-2004, 10:26 PM
12 inches of setback.....

I'm planing on putting a gas motor in the little white boat above and making it look like allison with a mock outboard!

Doubledog
06-15-2004, 02:12 PM
Looky what came in the mail today.

Did a little horse trading for the Zen I had for sale here and this is what I got.

New hull 35" long (don't know the name but its built good)
NIB 7.5 K&B w/mounts
NIB 3 chan HiTec radio w/everything
Prop
Running gear
Radio box
Shafts
even the fuel tank.

The engine looks like the airplane version converted for marine use. Doesn't matter, because it's not going to stay here long. All I wanted was the radio & sell the rest. Might be a fun project to build during the winter and get rid of next spring.

Either way, wanted to share.

One more, once you try gas, you'll see why I'm not keeping it. LOL


http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=44678&stc=1

Doubledog
10-07-2004, 12:45 PM
Mr. Moderator, can we get this thread moved to "other motorsports" ? That would be a better place than having it here.

(besides, I've got some catching up to do);)

thanks.

Doubledog
10-07-2004, 02:35 PM
Been a while but here are my new projects for the winter.

Had this one special made & took delivery not long ago. Just waiting on the engine to complete.

100% Carbon

41" x 14 1/2"

With stock 260, its in the high 50's.

Was there for the birth of it so to speak.:)

Doubledog
10-07-2004, 02:36 PM
another.


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Doubledog
10-07-2004, 02:37 PM
Ignore the knuckle head holding it. :p


.

Doubledog
10-07-2004, 02:42 PM
While at it, the builder gave me a sweet deal on one of his California Drag hulls.


This one is solid glass, no wood. Europeans don't like to run wood rails. Instead, they'll install aluminum. Makes for a much cleaner setup. If I keep this one, it'll be getting them also.

With a 230, she's a screamer.

Doubledog
10-07-2004, 02:44 PM
Like I said, No wood.

Doubledog
10-07-2004, 02:48 PM
This is now the current stable. The super g' is in primer here. As of now, its got a jacked up rattle can paint job. Can build the hell out these things but can't paint worth a damn. Better to get white gel & put stickers. That way if you bust one up, its not so hard on the ego.

baja200merk
10-07-2004, 03:11 PM
im looking at this 48in aero marine deep vee not sure if it s a challenger or apache or wut but its nice rtr great setup with a zenoah for 500.00 (friend) its beautiful boat but i really want a cat with an outboard... what do you think u seem to know wats goin on...

p.s. running it in salt water pretty rough too...
thanks kevin

txriverrat2001
10-07-2004, 07:23 PM
Where can you get one of those cat hulls?? I've got a couple of outboards to play with -

baja200merk
10-07-2004, 07:27 PM
http://www.aeromarinerc.com

best! sweed hulls to

check ebay!

skydog
10-07-2004, 08:52 PM
Originally posted by Doubledog
One of the coolest boats on the planet!

MHZ Gecko.

Saw one run and had to have one for myself.

13.5" long & 4 wide. Love this boat. Turns heads everywhere it goes and will not flip when setup right. On 7 cells its fun...... on 8 it will not stay in the water.

Doubledog

How much is this boat?? Man you have some RC boats!!! WOW!! Love the props!!


Skydog

Doubledog
10-08-2004, 02:42 AM
Thanks for the comments. Sure wish others would post their stuff & lets keep it centrally located in one thread.

The carbon cat & Cali Drag is made in Germany by a small company called PSR. I've made friends with a guy that helps with design & builds some some of the hardware.

The cat is called the Bandit. It comes in two sizes.. same length, but 2 inches wider than mine. These boats fly.

He'll build them any way you want but their not cheap for such a small boat.

100 % Carbon Fiber --- strong as a brick sh#@ house!
Kevlar & carbon mix --- Are you kidding?
Glass --- Never knew it could be so strong for so thin !

No wood. He'll build them any way you want, but most people like to get just a bare hull and do all the work from there. The Bandit will get completed first before I even think about drilling in the Drag.

They are not cheap. For the price of the Carbon cat hull only, you could buy a 'used' Ready to Run boat. So please dont' email & then get sticker shock. ;)

__________________________________________________

Skydog, I can get you a Gecko. Will check on some prices this evening & email you.

It wasn't the easiest boat to build but far from the hardest. Small no, TINEY is more like it. It took a few weekends & that was it. The only thing you really do is mount the motor plate (I built mine from alum) & mount the servo. For the batteries, glue some velcro on each side of the boat & toss the batteries in. They need to be split 4 & 3 for balance & torque roll. Btw, not your normal C' cells. I used the smaller sub C's after building them.

MHZ makes one thats the next size larger... but two inches. Does't sound like much, but it is. My buddy had this thing ripping with a Speed 400 & 7 cells!

You'll need to run a micro servo for the rudder. Standard do not fit under the hatch. LOL.

If ya'll want to holler about these things, drop me a line. I love to chat boats. Or better yet, come visit us over at
Radio Control Zone (www.radiocontrolzone.com) .

Peace.

lwbrainard
10-08-2004, 09:49 AM
VectorPat:
Could you please post the Manufacturer (address and/or phone no., web site etc.) of your RC outrigger hydro on this post. I would greatly appreciate it. TIA...Lance

slikcraft
10-08-2004, 10:53 AM
pic1

Thunderduck
10-08-2004, 12:46 PM
:D :D

Massbasser
10-08-2004, 01:16 PM
Here is a 1/12 Nitro boat that will run in the 30's out of the box for about 300 bucks...I thought something like this would be a good way to get into the hobbie for not too much ching.

http://www.funrcboats.com/images/MBHsm.jpg

Doubledog
10-08-2004, 01:23 PM
there we go... good to see some different photos. :)

Tom Foley
10-08-2004, 07:15 PM
Ok , guys , It appears that me and Double Dog are similar in our insatiable appetite for RC boats ! I have been racing since 1981 and have moved through several levels of technology ! I am a Nitro freak but have been turned onto gas at the last Orlando Winternats when I pitted with the gas guys . I have to go to Office Depot to get a new memory card for the digital camera to get the boat pics posted tomorrow !! Gotta go put the Roadrunner Twin together for pics tomorrow !Thanks, Tom Foley .

VectorPat
10-08-2004, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by lwbrainard
VectorPat:
Could you please post the Manufacturer (address and/or phone no., web site etc.) of your RC outrigger hydro on this post. I would greatly appreciate it. TIA...Lance


Sorry, I dont know who the manufacturer is. I bought the boat off of Ebay about 3 years ago. I am still wanting to repower it. Maybe over the winter I'll get to it.

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 12:39 AM
rigged by B.H Hanson in las vegas. The motor is from midwest zenoah. Pum 26cc xtreme mod. prop shop three blade 6518 balls to the wall speed.

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 12:43 AM
cat

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 12:44 AM
cat

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 01:02 AM
This one is about 12 years old. It has a k&b 3.5cc w/ red carb. lightened flywheel. turbo crank. and irwin pipe.

Doubledog
10-09-2004, 01:04 AM
I had an Avenger for a while. Didn't even drill into it. It went towards the Bandit. :( Heard many good things about them and would like to own another. This time to actually run it.

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 01:07 AM
My blown up quickdraw seaducer. If you know about these boats i dont need to tell you that it cooks. No pun intended.

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 01:11 AM
Bring back any memories? Tamiya Bruiser

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 01:17 AM
Dumas swamp buggie. This boat is real old i cant even remember when i built it. i'd say 15 years. check out the dust.

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 01:25 AM
what about this one. Never run. I built this super champ from a 1983 new in box kit i got on ebay. I paid through the nose but the super champ was the first r/c anything that i owned.

JohnBoy
10-09-2004, 06:45 AM
32" Prather Tunnel

JohnBoy
10-09-2004, 06:46 AM
K&B 7.5 Pro w/Silverbullet pipe

JohnBoy
10-09-2004, 06:47 AM
left

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 02:28 PM
Cat with 15cc CMB 15% Nitro 75 Mhp on gps, hull is 100% kevlar.

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 02:32 PM
The same with one cockpit

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 02:37 PM
In the race

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 02:59 PM
The bud have two engines 2x 7.5cc CMB

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 03:04 PM
Hydro with 15 cc CMB 10% nitro, 100% kevlar 95 mph on gps

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 03:05 PM
More

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 03:31 PM
and more

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 03:35 PM
Originally posted by slikcraft
and more

slikcraft
10-09-2004, 03:49 PM
In 2000 I was stop with R/C racing and I bought a 22 ft catamaran with two 2.5

Tom Foley
10-09-2004, 04:54 PM
Slickcraft , You have some nice rigs but a 90 Hydro on 10 % doing 90 on gps , You might need a new one !!!!! More power to you !! Tom Foley

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 05:25 PM
Here we go!!!!

joey jamz
10-09-2004, 06:03 PM
i custom build these . has a 260 pum fully worked at around 8.5 hp . 92mph on stalker at artist lake.. i have a few i will sell. call for a price

joey jamz
10-09-2004, 06:03 PM
pic 2

this is my custom hull design that i have a manufacuter make for me .

gggforce34
10-09-2004, 08:08 PM
Looks good. and close to an aeromarine sprint cat. whats different? what changes if any to the hull. how much does it weigh? what prop? How do you get 8+ hp out of a 26? never heard of figures that high on a twenty six i have heard of those type of #'s on a 62 pum. i'd like to do some mods on my 26.

Tom Foley
10-10-2004, 05:29 AM
Some nice rigs so far , I will have oics of my Roadrunner Extreme twin today . Twin Mac 84's custom props by Andy Brown . If you guys want to check out some real speed , check out Insaneboats.com , or cmdracing.com . You can actually start racing by joining NAMBA or IMPBA . Here in Fl. NAMBA is the dominant sanctioning organization . Both orgs have documentation of actual speed records . I have got to get me one of those radar guns !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . See Ya , Tom . Ps, click on the video sections on those sites mentioned .

Spd-Kilz
10-10-2004, 08:11 AM
My entirely hand made rig. Just testing this weekend and works awesome. $50 and you can have a hull like this too:)
HydroDynamicRacing@sympatico.ca

slikcraft
10-10-2004, 11:26 AM
Is the manufacturor a Belgian

joey jamz
10-10-2004, 11:35 AM
its more of a stryker cat. the 260 was fully worked . has opened ports , advanced timing , shaved head, and ran on 120 octane with amsoil injector oil

joey jamz
10-10-2004, 11:36 AM
notice the rare earth magnets to hold the cowl down

Tom Foley
10-10-2004, 05:40 PM
Do the math on the engine RPM and the pitch of the prop even with zero slippage . How fast is that boat ? Talk to Jeff Michaud of Insane boats .com about what it takes to get a boat in the 80's much less 90's , or in his case over 100 mph . Watch the video of both the Insane Hydro and the special straightaway hydro footage you will be amazed . Tom .

polaris
10-11-2004, 12:43 PM
where are the best sites to look for a v bottom boat like a aeromarine challenger -- used stuff --i have not seen much on ebay

Doubledog
10-11-2004, 12:56 PM
Jims R/C Boat Dock (http://p086.ezboard.com/bjimsrcboatdock) is a good place to search.

Doubledog
10-11-2004, 01:02 PM
A thought....

Would there be enough interest in adding an additional forum here? Gas/Nitro? Or just keep it with the R/C forum? Wouldn't be any fun if there wasn't enough people contributing.

polaris
10-11-2004, 01:12 PM
doubledog--how does the super g compare to a areomarine boats the super g looks great in the pictures cost alot less hu

VISION 51
10-11-2004, 01:55 PM
Hey Tom whats goin on . I was wondering if you had any info on the winter nats this year when and where they might be THANKS RICH JUNKER.

Doubledog
10-11-2004, 02:54 PM
polaris,
Depending on which AM boat. You can buy the G' used & RTR for around $450. Thats what I picked the second one up for with the aircooled Zen 230. Box stock they're a 40 mph boat. I've dropped a 260 in to serve a break-in mule. It didn't seem to like it much. Worked on the setup & it got mid 40's and wanted to blow over. Tabs were bottomed out so it was defeating the purpose. But for the money, its hard to beat the Enforcer Super G' with that engine.

Just picked up an AM Stingray 43" that'll be getting a stock 230 over the winter.

If you're interested in the G' because I've been debating on selling mine. Its been banged up & repaired, had a few holes drilled here & there. Just got a rattle can paint job over the weekend & proves my painting skills are a joke. Drop a radio in & you're on your way. Right price of course. ;) Any questions email me through S&F.:)

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 04:41 PM
Hey Rich , I will be speaking with Ron Byrd tonite and will get the lowdown . I will be racing 40 Hydro , X Hydro , GX 1 Sport Hydro Gas , and X Mono (Vee Hull ) . This is a great forum to get some interest going on boat racing here in Fl. and else where as well , but there is so much racing going on in Fl. year round . It is a great time even if you dont win every heat , there are a lot of Scream and Fly members that obviously have some nice stuff and once introduced to racing will be on it like an ice cold Beer on a hot day !!! (not at the races during racing though !) . Even the big races are laid back so you can have time to wander around and check out the different equipment . Still plenty of time to get ready for the races and I will post dates for all the races I cand find . Rich , post some pics of your stuff , I will try tonight .See Ya .

Murph
10-11-2004, 05:16 PM
I was into this one years ago (before children). I dought it will ever run again but it was a blast when it was.

http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/data/500/4465Offshore7.JPG

Murph
10-11-2004, 05:16 PM
Running shot.

http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/data/500/4465Offshore4.JPG

Murph
10-11-2004, 05:17 PM
Action Shot.

http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/data/500/4465Offshore2.JPG

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:01 PM
Here are some pics of some of the stable . 67 Hydro .

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:05 PM
Insane Hydro

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:06 PM
Insane

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:12 PM
My Beloved Twin , Awesome Boat and easy to drive if you have a good pitman to watch dead boats !! Tom .

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:17 PM
Twin

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:21 PM
Last one , I have about a five minute video , though not professional , it accurately relates the speed of these types of boats , but I need some help to get it posted . Thanks Tom .

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:25 PM
The X Mono warrior . Any who has seen or raced X mono can understand the Warrior moniker . Every heat is a battle with these things . Race this weekend in Brandon , Sunday 9 am - about 6 pm . Check it out ! Contact me for directions . Tom

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:27 PM
X Mono

Tom Foley
10-11-2004, 07:33 PM
I just wanted to say that if anybody needs any info that I could help with , I will do what I can to help . I also have a few boats for sale . Tentative dates for the Orlando Winternats are January 14,15,16 . Jan 13 is open Water and Testing for all registered racers . This site is great located behind Vans Skateboard Park and Bass Pro Shops off International drive in Orlando . I am looking forward to it !! See Ya , Tom.

Tom Foley
10-12-2004, 05:39 PM
This is an Eagle SG 45 Hydro , Mac 45 , Brown Parabolic Muffled Pipe . Custom Prop by CMD Racing . This is the most fun hydro to drive of all my boats , it will rail corners with no surprises wide open . I reccomend 40 Hydro to anyone who wants to race a nitro Hydro .

Tom Foley
10-12-2004, 05:40 PM
Yeah !

Tom Foley
10-12-2004, 05:51 PM
The 45 Mono class is another fantastic entry level but also very , very competitive class in RC Boat racing . Initial investment isnt ridiculous , speeds are exciting , and the boats can handle a reasonable chop , in proportion of course , without blowing over like the 20 class . Competitive speeds are in the mid 50's. Lots of stuff out there for sale and this hobby like most needs enthusiasts . Go to CMD Racing.com , or Namba.com , Or Jims Rc Boat Dock .com as Doubledog stated earlier to get a handle on whats going on . Oh , and before I forget go to the post for the end of the year Suwannee Run for a great time . RACE THIS SUNDAY AT DOVER DISTRICT PARK IN DOVER . CALL ME FOR DETAILS . (727)457-8253 . Tom Foley .

Tom Foley
10-12-2004, 05:53 PM
Seaducer 45 Mono , CMB 45 , Brown Parabolic Muffled Pipe .

baja200merk
10-12-2004, 06:43 PM
this is one of my girl's father's boats hes selling it if you are interested its 600 for s&f members! (i talked him into it;) )

its mint mint mint i have seen it runs awsome!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19166&item=5926811144&rd=1

EIDT: CORRECTED LINK! :D

firist come firist serve! hes willing to cancel auction for you guys...
reserve is 700.00

thanks kevin;) :D

baja200merk
10-17-2004, 04:52 PM
bump not much time left http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...5926811144&rd=1check it out!

PARKER RABE
10-17-2004, 05:37 PM
damn tom ---u really do have some sh-it:eek:

1BadAction
10-17-2004, 05:54 PM
tom, how do you like those seaducers? i was thinking of doing a 7.5 with a 7.5 OB and a merc cover to match my action :D I know seaducers are supposed to be inboard, but it wouldnt be as cool then.

baja200merk
10-17-2004, 06:57 PM
Originally posted by 1BadStream
a 7.5 with a 7.5 OB and a merc cover to match my action :D I know seaducers are supposed to be inboard, but it wouldnt be as cool then.

oh hell yea! im dying to build a 36in outboard cat with the biggest ob they make but as always money is an issue

Tom Foley
10-17-2004, 07:20 PM
Guys , save your outboard enthusiasm for the real deal aka , STV , Mirage , Allison , Hydrosteam etc , etc . Besides the 21 Tunnel and 45 Tunnel classes of boats you are wasting your time and money .Seaducer boats are designed for inboards for weight distribution and brutal friggin speed . You have to go to a race to see how this stuff handles . I have a Seaducer surface drive 67 Mono that will blow your mind for 500.00 . You have to understand that you cant take these things out in the intracoastal and screw around with real boat wakes . These types of boats are only designed to handle chop created by other boat wakes , but if you want to mess around out in the chop buy a 30 mph Enforcer or something . The outboards out there are the most tempermental boats to mess around with . You will never relive your fullsize boat experience with an outboard model until you have spent a few years racing and a few thousand on parts . Go inboard and go big , bigger rc motors are easier to tune and a lot less critical on setup . I have four seaducers of all sizes , They rule the racecourse but dont do well in real rough water . Give me a shout , I'll BS boats with you. See Ya Tom .

PULSECWBY
10-19-2004, 02:16 PM
here's mine

2 fast
10-21-2004, 10:29 AM
what do i need to install a weed eater motor in my boat? i have the boat for it i just dont know how to set it up. my boat is about 5' long and it has a 7.5cc k&b out board on it but slung a rod and i want it to go faster. if you can help it would be apriciated

Dirtbag
10-21-2004, 12:44 PM
Damm, you guys all have some awesome boats! Inspires me to maybe dig the box out of my basement to build this one...Scary though. 1/64 African mahogany for the deck....gonna be tough for a 1st timer...

Doubledog
10-21-2004, 02:16 PM
Its not that hard to mount a weedwacker engine.

Does the boat have rails installed? This will give you a place to start. If not, you can glass some in yourself. On my new California Drag mono, I'll be going with the European way & putting aluminum rails.

Engine wise, its not that hard. Most likely you can build some type of mount & put rubber insulators on it to absorb the vibration.

On my aircooled Zenoah, its got simple 90* angles held in by screws to the case & then the insulators attached. Those are then put between the rails & held in by screws.

Right now I'm building the Bandit cat & taking pics along the way.

Main thing is to do it with a good imagination & input from the guys.;)

Got some pics you can show us?

Dirtbag
10-21-2004, 02:22 PM
Ha, no pics yet. It's still in the box in about 1000 tiny laser cut wood pieces... supposed to weigh about 2.5-3 lbs when done before engine.

This is a scale replica of my grandfathers race boat, Miss Canada III, so I want to do it right....Might start it in November...only got about 6 weeks before sled season starts...

It will be set up for electic, but ya never know. It will be good if guys in here can give me some advice along the way.

2 fast
10-21-2004, 02:37 PM
what do i do for a packing box throw the hull?

i will take some pic's and get them posted it is a really neat looking boat. my uncle had two of them made one for him and one for me. it is a deep v like a scarab or something of that sort. thanks for the help hoping to start that this summer. I have a i think it is a 36 - 42 cc robin motor. hoping to see some big top end

Tom Foley
10-21-2004, 05:13 PM
Hey 2 Fast , Go back to page11 of this thread and look at the pic of my Insane hydro and look at the motor mount which is based on 5 inch rails . The mount comes from Bonzi Sports .com . Also go to InsaneBoats.com , cruise the site then go to links and do all the links cc racing etc . Also go to AeromarineLaminates.com and JimsRC Boat Dock.com . Hit all the links and you have all you need to rule the waves ...............Horsepower and clean setup !! See Ya Tom Foley

voodoos_rock
10-21-2004, 07:06 PM
Hey me and my dad want to get one of these did u guys make them or buy them?

2 fast
10-22-2004, 06:57 AM
thank you for the information i hope to get started on that project maybe after hunting season is over. Ill have to cruse those sites thanks again.

Doubledog
10-22-2004, 12:59 PM
Boat for sale (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=69858)

baja200merk
02-06-2005, 10:21 PM
ok guys my friend just got this little electric bass boat like out board (has lil fishing seats and stuff) it came wit like a 27 turn motor and he bolted a 9 turn into it now it rips runs on 1in of 13-15 in of boat ... looks soo good running i want a nitro out board on either a cat or a deep vee. i am running it in SALT WATER and it is not going to always be in calm water...

heres the catch i just got a weat wacker for nothing i dont have any weeds lol :D what would it take to put it in a boat what boat? how big? lol

just looking to kick some ideas around with a knowledgeable person lol...

thanks
kevin

chynewalkr
02-15-2005, 05:52 PM
this is a homade boat i built from some plans floating around the web called the hydromite

PULSECWBY
02-15-2005, 06:20 PM
anybody have any help on setting up a cracker box. its a little late to start a winter project but i'm goin for it. I have a coulpe of fast v-hulls but this is my first attempt at a crackerbox.

Tom Foley
02-15-2005, 06:36 PM
Get in touch with Bob Austin at the Propworks , Link is on Insaneboats .com , also watch the videos on that site . Tom .

PULSECWBY
02-15-2005, 06:51 PM
thanks tom

LakeRacer99
01-17-2006, 10:50 AM
Hey pagemaster...Did you ever get any of the KMB outboards in to test out? I am interested in hearing about them, do they have a website?

godspeed
01-17-2006, 03:03 PM
i am trying to get a used 30-40" aeromarine cat like the popeye one so nice!

hey 10.5 tunnel hows that boat turn?

nice guys!

any more!?!:D


THATS THE BOAT I HAVE THE 50 IN POPEYE CAT W 42 ZENOAH :cool:

Spd-Kilz
01-17-2006, 03:21 PM
www.kehrer-jet.de (http://www.kehrer-jet.de)


KMB Website:)

LakeRacer99
01-17-2006, 05:42 PM
Thanks!!! Do you know of anyone that has run one of these? They look to be the sheot...

fastcat
01-17-2006, 06:07 PM
Ok I am a little late.

Here's my 44 avenger Bacardi Silver offshore.

Tom Foley
01-18-2006, 07:14 PM
The Orlando Winternats is next week Jan 26 - 29 , 250 boats from all over the country and other countries as well . Hope the weather holds for four days of Nitro and gas . I am racing 5 boats , ( crazy ) . New race site near the aiport . Contact me if interested .

V8astrovan
01-19-2006, 11:22 AM
Insane Hydro


haha thats the same motor i had on my goped w/ sum juice n msd on it..

PARKER RABE
01-19-2006, 08:26 PM
DRU QUIT LIEING WE ALL KNOW THATS NOT YOUR GO PED , YOUVE BEEN ASKED TO BRING IT 20 TIMES SO SOMEONE CAN SEE IT AND NEVER HAD , I CANT BELIVE U HAD ME REALLY THINKING U RODE THAT THING 90 MPH :eek: PLUS REMEMBER THE TIME U TOLD THAT GUY THAT THOSE WERE YOUR GRILFRIENDS IN YOUR AVITAR ?, AT LEAST THAT REALLY IS MINE IN MY AVITAR! AND ILL BRING HER ANYWHERE TO PROVE IT :eek: :)

Tom Foley
01-20-2006, 03:24 AM
This is a Quickdraw 25 cc powered outrigger hydro that I will be racing for the first time in Orlando . Its a nice running boat but after a Twin nitro rigger these gas boats seem slow !. Good competition though , and the fuel is not 30.00 a gallon either . Boat uses only 10 oz of gas per heat , 6 laps instead of 32 oz of 60 % nitro for the twin nitro Roadrunner Rigger . I still love my Nitro !

VISION 51
01-20-2006, 10:15 AM
The Orlando Winternats is next week Jan 26 - 29 , 250 boats from all over the country and other countries as well . Hope the weather holds for four days of Nitro and gas . I am racing 5 boats , ( crazy ) . New race site near the aiport . Contact me if interested .
Whats up tom. Looks like your gonna have your hand full next week with 5 boats. See ya then. Rich

V8astrovan
01-20-2006, 10:46 AM
yeah parks n remember that time i told u that i wuz bull chitin u about that gurl being my gf.. also remember @ the last rbrb i told that i sold that damn goped cause it cost more to run the damn thing then i could afford.. sold it on ebay made enuff money 2 wall off the back of my van..

PARKER RABE
01-20-2006, 04:06 PM
thats your dads van !

PARKER RABE
01-20-2006, 07:43 PM
yep i called your dad and he told me , that kid better quit gettin on there and leiing to people , im sick of letting him drive my van when we pull up to these gatherings , hes not even old enough ! :eek:

SportJ-US-1
01-20-2006, 07:59 PM
Get in touch with Bob Austin at the Propworks , Link is on Insaneboats .com , also watch the videos on that site . Tom .

I'm a big fan of twins. My only question is why didn't you counter rotate the engines?

Tom Foley
01-21-2006, 06:38 AM
These engines are not available in counter rotation fashion . The intake rotor would have to be manufactured in a different way to allow the engine to run right hand rotation . Also propellers are not available in right hand for the types of props we run . The idea of a gearbox would kill the power of these high revving Mac .84 motors .

Lanceonthelake
02-02-2007, 10:45 AM
TTT

HEY HEY CHECK THIS OUT! whoo hoo, no more guessing what pitch the prather props are. I think this may be on the props package too but heres a chart...


PROP USAGE CHART
Inboard Deep Vees: Scale Hydro:
3.5cc - 215 - 220 11cc - 245 - 250 - 255
7.5cc - 230 - 235
11cc - 245 - 250 - 255 Prop # Diameter Pitch
15cc - 255 - 260 - 265 Engine Size 215 1.60" 2.5"
3.5cc - .21 220 1.72" 2.6"
Outboard Deep Vees: 7.5cc - .45 225 1.84" 2.8"
3.5cc - 215 - 220 11cc - .67 230 1.90" 3.0"
7.5cc - 230 - 235 15cc - .90 235 2.00" 3.2"
11cc - 240 - 245 240 2.12" 3.3"
245 2.25" 3.5"
Inboard Outrigger Hydro: 250 2.30" 3.6"
3.5cc - 220 - 225 - 230 255 2.40" 3.8"
7.5cc - 240 - 245 - 250 260 2.52" 3.9"
11cc - 255 - 260 - 265 265 2.61" 4.0"
15cc - 265 - 270 270 2.74" 4.2"

This is what I was looking for!! I knew I saw it on here, didn't know you posted it. Thanks again

moparbarn
02-02-2007, 12:39 PM
These engines are not available in counter rotation fashion . The intake rotor would have to be manufactured in a different way to allow the engine to run right hand rotation . Also propellers are not available in right hand for the types of props we run . The idea of a gearbox would kill the power of these high revving Mac .84 motors .
i'm not very familiar with inboard r/c motors, but my k&b o/b's are 'backwards' from airplane type motors. i have to hook my starter up backwards for them. maybe there are different pto (rear) housings or flywheels are available. i seem to remember that you can adapt an inboard to run on o/b l/u's. not sure, but maybe you could make a counter rotating set up that way. not mac's, but others , possibly. i do know i have seen both right and left hand props on some manufacture's sites. never paid any mind to them, since it didn't apply to my boats. i'm sure tom is right about them for his boat, but could be workable on other ones. small nitro tunnels are a blast to drive. very touchy about proper set up. will blow over without much trouble, but not a lot different than a hot full size boat in that respect. a lot cheaper and need less room to run than 4 or 5' long zenoah powered boats. biggest issue in my area is noise, i usually end up on farm ponds away from up tight yuppies and their delicate sensabilities. screw 'em, suits me to not be around them, anyway.

AIRWALK

aquacraft top speed/k&b 3.5 o/b
dumas sprint 3.5/k&b 3.5 mod o/b

Stoker1
02-02-2007, 01:40 PM
This one is stitting in my office at work. Makes for a good conversation piece.:cool:

The Big Al
02-02-2007, 01:53 PM
This one is stitting in my office at work. Makes for a good conversation piece.:cool:

I LIKE!!!:D

Stoker1
02-02-2007, 02:18 PM
Thank you. I'm partial to it myself:) Dumas Hotshot w/3.5 K&B. Its the aircooled version of the engine and has the lowest power, but still looks good.

This is sitting in the office also. The stand was my first project with the new mill. Nothing much but its good to have the boating stuff nicely displayed.:)

Chinewalker
02-02-2007, 03:06 PM
How about this? It's a scale model of a Broccoli C-Runabout, powered by a vintage Sea Fury .049 - and I have run it! Scoots right up on plane and runs free. I have to either set it at an easy arc or straight with a chase boat.

This is an older photo of the boat, as I have since added a modern style cowling.
- Scott

Chinewalker
02-02-2007, 03:07 PM
:o
http://www.pfs-ware.com/smith/MyPage/BayBrocPort.jpg

The Big Al
02-02-2007, 03:24 PM
25 years ago I raced a 60in V-bottom with a OPS 60.
Chas. SC

Randy's Hobbies was the place for us.

Randy himself won a lot of NATIONAL events back then.

Also was into planes at the time.

But loved that boat.

I won a division in STK 60 class. then when they pulled the liner out the engine! Guess what? BUSTED! :eek: little port work. just a little!!:rolleyes:
OPS back then you could pull the cyc liner and do some work.
We did all kinds of stuff.
But it was fun!

I guess that stuff has changed a lot over the years.
Al

Action Frank
02-02-2007, 04:19 PM
36" Sprint Cat w/CMB .67....my play boat
Seaducer w/CMB .67...race boat..
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/wuzza/rcboats006.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/wuzza/rcboats001.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/wuzza/rcboats005.jpg

Willie Coyote
02-08-2007, 03:24 PM
Now this looks like a stream!
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is this boat made by Dumas if so could u please tell me the name i would like to have a rep of my vector and this is close thanks

Stoker1
02-09-2007, 01:11 AM
That boat there is the Hornet. Its made by Byrds boats. Don't know if they're still in business or not but that boat sure was the closest to any HydroStream I've ever seen. The boat in question wasn't much of an oval racer but did get up on the pad and run just like the real thing.

Here's a link.... http://www.byrdsboats.com/

Jamie:)

Tom Foley
02-09-2007, 02:16 AM
For all you RC boat junkies there are a bunch of great photos from the race located at : www.namba3.net/ . It was a great race with over 400 boats !

LakeRacer99
02-09-2007, 08:54 AM
wow 400 boats! So how did this boat run? Very cool mini Turbine...

Stealth Assassin
02-09-2007, 10:05 AM
wow 400 boats! So how did this boat run? Very cool mini Turbine...

That Is a new h&m twin wing! Killer Idea of a boat. I wonder myself how It ran!?!

Tom Foley
02-09-2007, 01:02 PM
That was Peter Muellers boat , he was not allowwed to run the boat at the race site because the design is not yet approved by namba , therefore not covered by insurance even for open water . They did run the boat at a local lake though and I think all went well .
I raced five classes and had a ball along with Rich Junker and his son Zach .

Stealth Assassin
02-09-2007, 02:25 PM
That was Peter Muellers boat , he was not allowwed to run the boat at the race site because the design is not yet approved by namba , therefore not covered by insurance even for open water . They did run the boat at a local lake thopugh and I think all went well .
I raced five classes and had a ball along with Rich Junker and his son Zach .

Yeah I knew they have not ruled on the vented hull yet... I think It's crazy! Those hulls should be able to run IMHO!

Tom Foley
02-09-2007, 05:46 PM
It's not so much the hull , but the turbine engine ........soon it will be legal I would imagine .........

Stealth Assassin
02-09-2007, 06:10 PM
No It's about the hull also. It Is In the rules about no vented hulls In namba. I did not notice he had a real turbine In the boat.:eek: Those ar not very productive In r/c boats but they are cool!:cool:

LakeRacer99
04-27-2007, 11:03 AM
BTTT...We need to move this thread and the other multipage RC boat threads over to our new section. Moderators?

Stealth Assassin
04-27-2007, 07:14 PM
BTTT...We need to move this thread and the other multipage RC boat threads over to our new section. Moderators?


What section?:confused:

godspeed
04-27-2007, 08:10 PM
some boats of mine :eek:

godspeed
04-27-2007, 08:12 PM
some more again:eek: :eek:

Stealth Assassin
04-28-2007, 08:55 AM
some more again:eek: :eek:


I really like the white cat! Do you post at rum runner?

jallen355
05-04-2007, 11:05 AM
Hey Stealth! Couldn't resist this thread....

http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Picture_002.jpg (http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2492&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=3171)

http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/data/500/medium/SV_Team_III.jpg (http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2505&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=3171)

http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/data/602/medium/P_I_Hydro_009.jpg (http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=2613&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=3171)

LittleProps
05-04-2007, 12:47 PM
:cool:

moparbarn
05-04-2007, 02:40 PM
the only one i have pics of right now-out of 3. i need to go to the pond with a camera. top speed/original version, stock 3.5 k&b, prather 215 prop.

Stoker1
05-04-2007, 02:52 PM
My newest creation.

PropShop 7016-5. Done up for a buddy. :D

moparbarn
05-04-2007, 03:34 PM
SWEET! what's it going on?

jallen355
05-04-2007, 03:48 PM
My newest creation.

PropShop 7016-5. Done up for a buddy. :D

Nice!!!

Here's a video of my cat project..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdNT76M0w

LittleProps
05-04-2007, 03:59 PM
Nice!!!

Here's a video of my cat project..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdNT76M0w

nice that thing moves :cool:

Stealth Assassin
05-04-2007, 04:24 PM
My newest creation.

PropShop 7016-5. Done up for a buddy. :D

Must be for a hydro???

LittleProps
05-04-2007, 04:24 PM
or a big inline twin cat/mono :confused:

Stealth Assassin
05-04-2007, 04:26 PM
Nice!!!

Here's a video of my cat project..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdNT76M0w


Jallen the cat Is moving preety good and turns on rails!;)

Stoker1
05-05-2007, 01:35 AM
I'll be honest; I don't know what its going on and don't really care. We usually trade off some work and he wanted me to send this prop into hyperspace so I did.

Knowing him though, its either a mono or cat as he has several of both. Nothing short of 1,75m or 55+ inches all the way up to 2,5m/7ft plus. With anything from Mathe to Polini or even the new twin inline kits.

This type of prop isn't going to give the best top end, but will run fine. When these type of guys go to a boat meeting, its a lot about "dog & pony show" so I'm sure this prop will get used a lot for the display stand and wet if needed.

euro scott
06-07-2007, 07:05 AM
heres my rc boat,it was built for me by Jeff Connelly from lightning power boats to kinda match my euro, its survived a number of incidents as well as killed a duck, a turn buoy, another boat just like it and numerous blow overs

h&r customs
08-04-2007, 10:43 PM
A few I painted.
http://HandRCustoms.com

moparbarn
08-06-2007, 06:52 AM
hey rusty! good to see you on here. i've seen those boats-and cute model-before. damn nice looking boats. welcome to s&f.

h&r customs
08-06-2007, 04:11 PM
hey rusty! good to see you on here. i've seen those boats-and cute model-before. damn nice looking boats. welcome to s&f.
Man I check this place out a lot I have not posted here till now though. I am a sucker for anything about boat racing especially the older stuff.
Rusty

Stealth Assassin
08-06-2007, 06:40 PM
42" drag hydro awaiting brushless power...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f251/dragboat/DSCF00142.jpg

Rusty,
I like your work! Are you the one that paints for the guy at INT waters that builds the mod vp v hulls?

Derrick

h&r customs
08-07-2007, 05:30 AM
Thanks, Yes i have painted several of the boats he builds.

moparbarn
08-07-2007, 07:13 AM
Man I check this place out a lot I have not posted here till now though. I am a sucker for anything about boat racing especially the older stuff.
Rusty
yeah, i know you have been here looking, from our conversations on intlwaters. just nice to see you 'out of the closet', so to speak. hey guys, you need to check out rusty's work-REALLY nice lookin' boats! i believe he does bigger stuff, too. he'll correct me if i'm wrong:D .

flabum1017
08-26-2007, 07:59 PM
A 42" Aeromarine Jesse James cat with a 5+ HP Zenoah.