"Good" RTR Gas Boat with reasonable money?
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"Good" RTR Gas Boat with reasonable money?
Hello People,
I have start RC Boat driving&learning this year and my boat is SuperVee 27 Brushless. Now it´s time to get a new BIGGER boat because 27" is too small to the lake where i drive(waves are a bit too big for sv27 so it´s not possible to drive it every week) and i think petrol engine would be better because of the longer runtime and it´s cheaper then electric(batterys etc. are very expensive) []
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Can u people give any hints for a good RTR Gas boat(I believe that a +40" would be enought long)?
Also im not able to put lots of money on it so no need for the best
Would it be cheaper to use nitro? and any other + reasons to use it?
Thanks advance
I have start RC Boat driving&learning this year and my boat is SuperVee 27 Brushless. Now it´s time to get a new BIGGER boat because 27" is too small to the lake where i drive(waves are a bit too big for sv27 so it´s not possible to drive it every week) and i think petrol engine would be better because of the longer runtime and it´s cheaper then electric(batterys etc. are very expensive) []
Now to the point
Can u people give any hints for a good RTR Gas boat(I believe that a +40" would be enought long)?
Also im not able to put lots of money on it so no need for the best
Would it be cheaper to use nitro? and any other + reasons to use it?
Thanks advance
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ORIGINAL: Dan S
First thing,
what is reasonable money for you?
Deep Vee or Cat?
Dan.
First thing,
what is reasonable money for you?
Deep Vee or Cat?
Dan.
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The Rio 51, and now the header problem is fixed, so it will be a good deal to get you started in bigger gas boats..
Read as much as you can, and know what to expect before you get it.. The Rio is like 51 inches not counting the drive gear and rudder..
It looks really nice(like an actual super boat) and has a great company behind it..
I say great company, because they listened to us modelers about the header, and they fixed it...
I say go with a Rio 51... good luck..
Oh BTW... 650 dollars from Tower right now... cheaper if you use your Tower cupons and stuff.
Read as much as you can, and know what to expect before you get it.. The Rio is like 51 inches not counting the drive gear and rudder..
It looks really nice(like an actual super boat) and has a great company behind it..
I say great company, because they listened to us modelers about the header, and they fixed it...
I say go with a Rio 51... good luck..
Oh BTW... 650 dollars from Tower right now... cheaper if you use your Tower cupons and stuff.
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ORIGINAL: finvee27
Well i think it´s below 700$. Im not sure which one is better on lake waves?
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First thing,
what is reasonable money for you?
Deep Vee or Cat?
Dan.
First thing,
what is reasonable money for you?
Deep Vee or Cat?
Dan.
I would think the deep vee would be better on waves, but not for certain.. Also Nitro will cost a lot more to run than a weed eater motor deal found on the big gas boats... Nitro motor need to be really fine tuned(from what I hear)
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The Rio 51, and now the header problem is fixed, so it will be a good deal to get you started in bigger gas boats..
Read as much as you can, and know what to expect before you get it.. The Rio is like 51 inches not counting the drive gear and rudder..
It looks really nice(like an actual super boat) and has a great company behind it..
I say great company, because they listened to us modelers about the header, and they fixed it...
I say go with a Rio 51... good luck..
Oh BTW... 650 dollars from Tower right now... cheaper if you use your Tower cupons and stuff.
The Rio 51, and now the header problem is fixed, so it will be a good deal to get you started in bigger gas boats..
Read as much as you can, and know what to expect before you get it.. The Rio is like 51 inches not counting the drive gear and rudder..
It looks really nice(like an actual super boat) and has a great company behind it..
I say great company, because they listened to us modelers about the header, and they fixed it...
I say go with a Rio 51... good luck..
Oh BTW... 650 dollars from Tower right now... cheaper if you use your Tower cupons and stuff.
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I have start RC Boat driving&learning this year.
I have start RC Boat driving&learning this year.
I believe that a +40" would be enought long)?
Also im not able to put lots of money on it so no need for the best
Also im not able to put lots of money on it so no need for the best
Rio-51- 40 MPH out of the box.
Rio-51-not expensive for your price range.
Rio-51-good way to get started in big gas boats.
Rio-51= 51" long, not including the drive unit..
Seems to be exactly what you're looking for, and you can always juice it up when the money is there..
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Rio-51- 40 MPH out of the box.
Rio-51-not expensive for your price range.
Rio-51-good way to get started in big gas boats.
Rio-51= 51" long, not including the drive unit..
Seems to be exactly what you're looking for, and you can always juice it up when the money is there..
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I have start RC Boat driving&learning this year.
I have start RC Boat driving&learning this year.
I believe that a +40" would be enought long)?
Also im not able to put lots of money on it so no need for the best
Also im not able to put lots of money on it so no need for the best
Rio-51- 40 MPH out of the box.
Rio-51-not expensive for your price range.
Rio-51-good way to get started in big gas boats.
Rio-51= 51" long, not including the drive unit..
Seems to be exactly what you're looking for, and you can always juice it up when the money is there..
I have run my SV27 with 14 cells etc. for a some time and now need more speed and handling in rough water[>:]
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The drive unit Eric is referring to is that black assembly sticking out of the transom of the boat. Consists of the strut, prop...
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Rio51 seems a bit too slow
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The Rio 51, and now the header problem is fixed, so it will be a good deal to get you started in bigger gas boats..
Read as much as you can, and know what to expect before you get it.. The Rio is like 51 inches not counting the drive gear and rudder..
It looks really nice(like an actual super boat) and has a great company behind it..
I say great company, because they listened to us modelers about the header, and they fixed it...
I say go with a Rio 51... good luck..
Oh BTW... 650 dollars from Tower right now... cheaper if you use your Tower cupons and stuff.
The Rio 51, and now the header problem is fixed, so it will be a good deal to get you started in bigger gas boats..
Read as much as you can, and know what to expect before you get it.. The Rio is like 51 inches not counting the drive gear and rudder..
It looks really nice(like an actual super boat) and has a great company behind it..
I say great company, because they listened to us modelers about the header, and they fixed it...
I say go with a Rio 51... good luck..
Oh BTW... 650 dollars from Tower right now... cheaper if you use your Tower cupons and stuff.
unfortunately if you want more speed you will have to shed more cash and that is something we all had to do.
Dan.
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The drive unit Eric is referring to is that black assembly sticking out of the transom of the boat. Consists of the strut, prop...
The drive unit Eric is referring to is that black assembly sticking out of the transom of the boat. Consists of the strut, prop...
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Hey guy's, I agree the rio51 is the best bet, I only wish the factory would have made good of the known exaust manifold problem. Mine blew after 2nd run. I welded it (not very easy i might add) got afew more runs then the entire exaust side of the cylinder head exploded, Believe this is due to insuffcient water cooling but am not sure. Think now that I will swap motor for 260pum.......but as for the hull I believe It's solid and runs flawless @ 40mph....
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The header broke due to poor welding and the exhaust flange dew to preload
All new shipments of the rio 51 have been fixed
Thanks Guys
Grim
The header broke due to poor welding and the exhaust flange dew to preload
All new shipments of the rio 51 have been fixed
Thanks Guys
Grim
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thanks for the info Grim, do you know if the manufacture concidered doing anything for the people who have purchased these boats with this known problem??
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I´m sure that Grim´s people will fix all problems(even these old ones), I have SV27 and all my broken parts have been fixed by Tower. Now waiting a bit before i buy this Rio51. Let´s see if things go like they should be
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Ron,
I want to and will, but have to wait just a bit more time.. I want to make sure we have have all info stright before I go blabing about the updates.
ROCK ON
Grim
I want to and will, but have to wait just a bit more time.. I want to make sure we have have all info stright before I go blabing about the updates.
ROCK ON
Grim
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Guess I may not get an answer to my last question?????[&o]
Guess I may not get an answer to my last question?????[&o]
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Mike, for those that are getting or wanting the upgraded version, is there any way to tell that they're getting the new one? I'm guessing that some places may still have the first version in stock.
Mike, for those that are getting or wanting the upgraded version, is there any way to tell that they're getting the new one? I'm guessing that some places may still have the first version in stock.
yeah I've asked this already, and I have the money now to go ahead and get one, but waiting for a sure-fire way to tell if it's the "fixed" version before I order from Tower.
Thanks, Grim for the information thus far..
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Also, I would get a first version if a discount or cash-back rebate was offered.. That way I could just go ahead and get a upgrade muffler system..of my choice..
Isn't the V24 discounted at Tower?.... almost a 100 dollars cheaper than the Rio right now..
Isn't the V24 discounted at Tower?.... almost a 100 dollars cheaper than the Rio right now..
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Grim, Thanks for your answer, no need to appologize I was just curiuos........think I'm gonna try zen 260pum have the need for more speed, and like I've said before great great hull love it..........see everyone tommorow