RC Boats....Lets see them
07-10-2008 | 11:52 AM
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I just finished this 65" Model of the Outerlimits GTX. Added my own twist to the pait scheme. The drives off the back are replicas of arnesons. The props are 85mm 5 blades. The engines are 7 HP each inline twin zenoahs timed 180 degree apart. The engines do have clutches.
It was a tight fit, but it all came out ok in the end.
Tom
It was a tight fit, but it all came out ok in the end.
Tom
07-10-2008 | 05:22 PM
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Post a pic of your Avanti. I may have something depending on its looks. If not, may be able to recommend a hull and motor combo. Used to be into RC big. Held 8 world speed records at the same time. I think I have a dozen or so on the shelves.
I have one that matches all three of my bigger boats, not the 10' though. Think about the 4 foot size. The biggest problem when you get over about 42" to 44", is they will not fit comfortably, with a protective/carry stand, in most trunks or back seats so you don't play as much when going somewhere.
I have one that matches all three of my bigger boats, not the 10' though. Think about the 4 foot size. The biggest problem when you get over about 42" to 44", is they will not fit comfortably, with a protective/carry stand, in most trunks or back seats so you don't play as much when going somewhere.
I use an Avalanche for most of my travels.. so even 6' will fit. but I think 4', 42" - 44" are fine.Something like this:
07-10-2008 | 07:26 PM
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Post a pic of your Avanti. I may have something depending on its looks. If not, may be able to recommend a hull and motor combo. Used to be into RC big. Held 8 world speed records at the same time. I think I have a dozen or so on the shelves. I have one that matches all three of my bigger boats, not the 10' though. Think about the 4 foot size. The biggest problem when you get over about 42" to 44", is they will not fit comfortably, with a protective/carry stand, in most trunks or back seats so you don't play as much when going somewhere.
I have one that matches all three of my bigger boats, not the 10' though. Think about the 4 foot size. The biggest problem when you get over about 42" to 44", is they will not fit comfortably, with a protective/carry stand, in most trunks or back seats so you don't play as much when going somewhere.Hi, Were in west michigan. I live in grand rapids.. I don't by chance know you do i?
Tom
07-10-2008 | 07:32 PM
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Bought my son his first RC boat this last winter. 
We let him find this vid on youtube for a suprise.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv4eu3nnPJs
We let him find this vid on youtube for a suprise.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv4eu3nnPJs
07-11-2008 | 11:42 AM
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[QUOTE=PARADOX;2619086]Size does NOT matter in this case.. I use an Avalanche for most of my travels.. so even 6' will fit. but I think 4', 42" - 44" are fine.
Something like this:
Attachment 350706
Looking at the lines, I would probably start with a Gator hull from Warehouse Hobbies. They can also do a complete boat. I don't have any with close lines to your Avanti. Nice boat! The Gator has the same bottom as their Pro I believe and is around 46" long. Looks like the main change you would have to do is the windscreen/deck slope, otherwise very similar. If you are going to run around people and boats, make sure you get a clutch, fail-safe, and water pump. Will cost you 4 to 5 mph top end, way safer and no blown motors. Should still be able to go mid fifties to 60 with a 26cc Quickdraw or approx 50 with a 26cc Zenoah.
I use an Avalanche for most of my travels.. so even 6' will fit. but I think 4', 42" - 44" are fine.Something like this:
Attachment 350706
Looking at the lines, I would probably start with a Gator hull from Warehouse Hobbies. They can also do a complete boat. I don't have any with close lines to your Avanti. Nice boat! The Gator has the same bottom as their Pro I believe and is around 46" long. Looks like the main change you would have to do is the windscreen/deck slope, otherwise very similar. If you are going to run around people and boats, make sure you get a clutch, fail-safe, and water pump. Will cost you 4 to 5 mph top end, way safer and no blown motors. Should still be able to go mid fifties to 60 with a 26cc Quickdraw or approx 50 with a 26cc Zenoah.
07-11-2008 | 12:57 PM
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07-11-2008 | 02:15 PM
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I have a 27' Fountain and am looking for an RC Fountain that I can paint to look like my boat. I'd prefer brushless electric and it doesn't have to be all that fast. Any ideas where I could find something like this?
