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Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:00 pm
by Lowgear
You wanna see a boat? I'll show you a boat! I found a picture of the one I was building.
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:13 am
by DerbyDan
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:21 am
by slotcarrod
Right now I have a sailboat a tug boat and a giant PT109 that I love! Had many speed boats over the years but lost interest after a few minutes of running!
The sailboat I find is fantastic! Just trying to find the best angle in the wind tacking! Great fun! Very relaxing!
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:34 pm
by slapshot1979
I had a shockwave 26 early this summer and was frustrated with set-up and tried to go brushless but the hull was just too small for what I wanted to install.
So I picked up Impulse 26" with 31" running gear. on 4s this thing is a blast.
![Image](http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab286/slapshot1979/DSC_0005.jpg)
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:13 pm
by j-sou
I never really had any interest in R/C boats until I saw them ripping around the pond at RCX this year.
Now I want a boat
Even my g/f wants one! To me, that sounds like a good excuse to buy one.
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Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:32 am
by DerbyDan
slapshot1979 wrote:I had a shockwave 26 early this summer and was frustrated with set-up and tried to go brushless but the hull was just too small for what I wanted to install.
So I picked up Impulse 26" with 31" running gear. on 4s this thing is a blast.
![Image](http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab286/slapshot1979/DSC_0005.jpg)
This looks great!!! I've just done a search on the Impulse & it would appear that in standard trim it is a very similar specced boat to my Kyosho? I must admit that there is something quite addictive & satisfying about the way a V-hulled boat moves about in the water - the flat cornering of a catermeran/twin hull boat doesn't seem to 'cut-it' for me
P.S; looks like you could shorten your aerial tube somewhat!
@ Slotcarrod; I can see that shooting about the pond with a speed boat can after a while have limited appeal... & the idea of a sailboat does sound more involving, whilst being relaxing at the same time
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Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:24 am
by Lonestar
I've had a couple of boats too... the sailboat is gone (booooooring) and right now I only have this one left (the yellow one) - does this count
right now it runs on 3S lipos with a 120A controller and a 3300kv and custom made water cooling and coupler... Problem is, there's a water intake somewhere that I can't locate and it drives me craaazy grrr!
If I pin the throttle Darcy (that's the name of the figure Kyosho gives the doll) barrel rolls around the prop right away
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Paul
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:56 pm
by shodog
I have a few boats. Some I don't have pictures of but here are a few that I do
pro boats Mahoghany runabout. This is a nice boat but I found the water was causing delamination of the wood over the hull. I need to put on a thick coat of varathane before running it again
A Nitro Black Jack 26" I've never run
Riva Aquarama static model ready to convert to R/C. I bought all the stuff to do this conversion, just hasn't made it to the priority list
![Image](http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg131/shodog1/RC%20cars/042506002.jpg)
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:33 am
by DerbyDan
Stunning models as always Shodog!!
P.S; I think your 'Mahogony Runabout' needs a driver figure... I looks like a ghost boat in that photo
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Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:30 am
by Lonestar
Wow Jim that orange pair is fantastic!!!
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:17 am
by PlastiZapCA+
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:36 pm
by slapshot1979
DerbyDan wrote:slapshot1979 wrote:I had a shockwave 26 early this summer and was frustrated with set-up and tried to go brushless but the hull was just too small for what I wanted to install.
So I picked up Impulse 26" with 31" running gear. on 4s this thing is a blast.
![Image](http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab286/slapshot1979/DSC_0005.jpg)
P.S; looks like you could shorten your aerial tube somewhat!
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first time ive EVER heard that
had it up to the cottage this past weekend and developed a water leak thru cooling jacket of ESC but with a dock full of guys watching, plugged the intake and sparked up 4s
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
smiles allaround. took it to a decent temp then shut er down for the weekend.
Some Very nice examples guys. I have been eyeing a runabout build for a few winters and have yet to do it......someday
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:33 am
by oldstuffrules
Nice boats posted up here, I'll throw mine into the mix...pretty much a stock Miss Elam by ProBoat.
Only changes so far have been to go to a bigger prop and to seal up the giant hole at the rear of the hatch...
This boat introduced me to brushless motors and the amazing capabilities of lipo batteries!
I know I feel relieved when I get it back to dry land without incident...need to at least get a fishing pole just in case.
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:38 pm
by shodog
The best rescue boat I've found for getting stranded boats is one of these
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMPG3**&P=ML
I have one similar that came with a bolt on front used to push a ball around the pool but it also works well for pushing a stranded boat in
Re: Anyone into R/C boats
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:50 pm
by slapshot1979
the guys I run with use a RC Duck. Ive seen it listed but dont know how to link it. impeller drive duck with duckling in tow with fishing line. simple drive around the boat and the line will snag something on your boat. pull it in.
total LMFAO
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