My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
01-29-2007, 06:10 PM
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
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Good luck with her . ( bet its gonna be hard sitting there , watching it collect dust till the water softens up a bit [
] )Hummm .... looks like someone knew what to use there on that boat .
Is that a Bob A prop there ? 6717/3 maybe ?
For a first boat .... OVER KILL ...
be careful ..... theres PLENTY there to handle .
01-29-2007, 06:19 PM
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
ya it is a Bob A prop 6717/3 430-10pitch he said it should hit the 60's but thats what prop it came with i will just take it easy at first...are there any important things you guys can tell me that i need to know???
01-29-2007, 08:06 PM
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
Yeah .... first and foremost :
1) HAVE fun !
2) if interested in becoming a racer with that ( since it IS a racing boat setup ) might want to check out JIMS BOAT DOCK . Theres lots of GOOD guys there ( and a "few" smart*****'s as well [&o][>:] ) that would help you when you get to the pond .
3) learn your boat and how it handles BEFORE cracking that throttle WOT .
60 is FAST . try at aprox 1/2 throttle max till you learn her a bit .
( kinda like a woman here ... at first you have to treat them nice and gentle ... then , after you learn them ... THEN , WOT !
4) Again , most important thing - HAVE FUN
( and do NOT forget to do your PM - preventive maintance , EACH time before , or after running her . )
1) HAVE fun !
2) if interested in becoming a racer with that ( since it IS a racing boat setup ) might want to check out JIMS BOAT DOCK . Theres lots of GOOD guys there ( and a "few" smart*****'s as well [&o][>:] ) that would help you when you get to the pond .
3) learn your boat and how it handles BEFORE cracking that throttle WOT .
60 is FAST . try at aprox 1/2 throttle max till you learn her a bit .
( kinda like a woman here ... at first you have to treat them nice and gentle ... then , after you learn them ... THEN , WOT !
4) Again , most important thing - HAVE FUN
( and do NOT forget to do your PM - preventive maintance , EACH time before , or after running her . )
01-29-2007, 09:02 PM
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
what are the pm on one after you run it ??? i know too grease the shaft and someone said to spray wd 40 in the top of the cylinder what else is there??
01-29-2007, 09:33 PM
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
NO .... no WD , unless your storing for the winter .
I always check strut ( in your case - stinger ) bushings for any looseness/wear , I double check my flex for any abnormalities before greasing . Make sure when done running for the day , you leave your piston in the DOWN stroke ( no comp ) . Check prop nut to make sure she's nice and tight . ( I use LOCK TIGHT on mine - blue each time I switch props )
gets expensive dropping props down to Davy Jones Locker .
Also , if your flex , where it goes into your collet is NOT tinned , I would toss some regular solder on the tip - the edge that goes into the collet only ( do NOT over-heat your flex if you do this ) . Find it helps when you keep removing and replacing the flex back to grease , that it stops it from crimping down ONLY on the flex , causing it to spread .
ALWAYS , check your radio gear ( failsafe included ) BEFORE and AFTER each use for the day . And cycle your batts ( if applicable ) ( I install little light emitting diodes - AKA - L.E.D's to show that my RX is on - certain folks do not use a failsafe , which is TOTALLY not understood by myself .... but hey , what can I say . )
AND .. if you use it , re-soak your radio gear ( RX , servo's and failsafe ) with Corrosion X , that way if your radio box DOES leak - which most DO ..
, then your DOUBLE protected against a disaster .
Last but NOT least ....
when you go out for your first time ... make sure to get us ALL some video of her
Enjoy it ... you've got a heck of boat there !
Remember above all else - PLAY SAFE ( for yourself , AND others nearby ! )
I always check strut ( in your case - stinger ) bushings for any looseness/wear , I double check my flex for any abnormalities before greasing . Make sure when done running for the day , you leave your piston in the DOWN stroke ( no comp ) . Check prop nut to make sure she's nice and tight . ( I use LOCK TIGHT on mine - blue each time I switch props )
gets expensive dropping props down to Davy Jones Locker .
Also , if your flex , where it goes into your collet is NOT tinned , I would toss some regular solder on the tip - the edge that goes into the collet only ( do NOT over-heat your flex if you do this ) . Find it helps when you keep removing and replacing the flex back to grease , that it stops it from crimping down ONLY on the flex , causing it to spread .
ALWAYS , check your radio gear ( failsafe included ) BEFORE and AFTER each use for the day . And cycle your batts ( if applicable ) ( I install little light emitting diodes - AKA - L.E.D's to show that my RX is on - certain folks do not use a failsafe , which is TOTALLY not understood by myself .... but hey , what can I say . )
AND .. if you use it , re-soak your radio gear ( RX , servo's and failsafe ) with Corrosion X , that way if your radio box DOES leak - which most DO ..
, then your DOUBLE protected against a disaster .Last but NOT least ....
when you go out for your first time ... make sure to get us ALL some video of her
Enjoy it ... you've got a heck of boat there !
Remember above all else - PLAY SAFE ( for yourself , AND others nearby ! )
01-30-2007, 05:43 PM
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
TERBObob thanks for all that info it all realy helps cause this is my first boat.... if anyone else has any thing else let me know oh ya if you ony use wd 40 for storeing what should i use after each day??? like in nitro's i use after run oil
it all realy helps cause this is my first boat.... if anyone else has any thing else let me know oh ya if you ony use wd 40 for storeing what should i use after each day??? like in nitro's i use after run oil
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
WD makes it really hard to start which could lead to a short day due to blisters on your starting fingers. I use after run too and it works fine.
make a prop box and store your props you dont want it all dinged up.
. I use after run too and it works fine.make a prop box and store your props you dont want it all dinged up.
01-30-2007, 06:40 PM
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RE: My lazer 45- I finally bought a boat
ok thanks AZGASBTR
what is the best oil to use and what do i mix it at??? what brand of after run oil is the best, what is the best grease to use on the shaft???
any other PM or after run tips please let this newbee know thanks guys for all the help
what is the best oil to use and what do i mix it at??? what brand of after run oil is the best, what is the best grease to use on the shaft???
any other PM or after run tips please let this newbee know thanks guys for all the help
