RC boats? lets see them!

[Techno]

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.]

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]

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]

To keep this thread going....

How about a Zenoah Outboard? Anyone got one?

[Techno]

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.]

the ya got it set!

[Raptor]

This is a Dumas with a OS 3.5

[Raptor]

[Doubledog]

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]

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 ?

[Doubledog]

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]

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]

NO JUST PLAYING , I TAKE IT TO ALL THE EVENTS AND THROW IT IN THE WATER

[vector mike]

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.

[txriverrat2001]

Stock - but loads of fun.