KneEkolaaS

I want to get one ...but all i can find is a couple on ebay like this one...
Is this boat any good...???

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=005


can anyone help me out in Australia..???

doest seem to be many into it down here

cheeers
kneekolaas

Spetz

Where abouts in Australia will you be running it
Aussie beaches are usually fairly wavey
Though there are plenty of lakes there which a boat would go nicely on

I don't know much about that boat, but to be honest I'd generally try to steer clear from such ebay items. They look good in the pic but once you get it the quality is really low
What is your budget? I know for about 600USD you can get decent boats

viperhulls

Here is a link to try, it is Australia Model Powerboat Association which will have differant links on the front page, you should be able to find something there .http://www.ampba.asn.au/

jacob711

i would say the quality is very low, i have seen one run and it was ok but no speed demon,

no there doesnt seem to be many rtr boats in aus so your best bet is to build one like everyone else does or maybe see if there are any used boats for sale on the australian forums

KneEkolaaS

tassie.... most likly sea going... wont be glass water thats for sure.... so something tuff i guess.... i like the idea of a deep v...
budget....ummmmmm Could possibly sqeese 600usd...

have FM tx and rx.... and amwilling to replace the crap motor 4 a good one.... just thought the ebay one would get me started...as long as the hull was ok.... and the hardware okish....
maybe add tabs and fins later if i get hooked enough....

just dont want to have to build one tho... i dont know anough about it yet... this will be my first boat .....have over a dozen cars tho...!!!!

GRANT ED

You could keep an eye out on tower hobbies for a scratch and dent Rio 51. I have seen them on there with minor issues for around the $600us mark delivered.

KneEkolaaS

cheeers Grant...
Anyone else know of some other cheaper gas deep v's...???

GRANT ED

$600 is right at the low end of the market. In fact I'd suggest that if you want a halfway decient boat you may want to save a bit more. I would expect to pay around $1000 for a base model RTR gas boat on the water. You may be able to pick something up second hand cheaper. I'd stay well away from the cheap ebay boats. It may look tempting because of the low price but I promise you'll regret it.

Spetz

There's really no point in buying a cheap boat to try and save money only to upgrade engines etc

I thought the Rio 51 was around 600USD RRP but I could be wrong

I don't know how the water is in Tazmania, but I have seen Queensland beaches and a couple more and the water was rough

KneEkolaaS

OK... points taken people... cheeeers 4 the info.... Budget hike...$1000...!!!

checked out tower hobs.. and it will cost me $360 just for shipping..!! (for a gas boat)

i want something that can handle the ruff waters....

i guess aqaucraft is an ok brand... i checked out the Rio 51 ...coool

hardware sounds good....tabs and fins too...!!! and FM.... way in front of the ebay boats

is the RIO 51 going to handle the ruff waters OK...???

What else is a good brand then..??

GRANT ED

The Rio will handle the rough stuff as well as any boat that size.

KneEkolaaS

How fast will a stock rio 51 get Grant...do you have 1..???...???
i do like themmm...

will cost me $1000 to get 1 to tassie....

cant afford that for about 2 weeks yet....

out of stock @ tower hobs

sooo.... will see what comes up on ebay

unless someone has a rtr boat in Oz somewhwere 4 sale...????

GRANT ED

I do not own a Rio. In fact as far as I'm aware the Rio is not available in Australia yet. From what I have seen the stock Rio runs in the low 40's. Some people have put zen motors in them and can get mid to upper 40's with a standard zen and low 50's with modded zens and the right setup.
Here is something you could do, I actually considered doing this myself.
Go to Tower hobbies and look in the scratch and dent section. They have the Rio in there that is missing an engine for $195us.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTS1000p?&C=B
You will have to join the tower super saver club but thats ok. I checked and you can get one of these delivered for $500 aus. Then, go on ebay and grab a zen260 motor. I have seen bonzi sell these for around $280aus delivered.
Throw the zen in the Rio and there you go. A good Zen powered RTR for around $800aus.
You may need to buy mounts, I'm not sure but even if you do then you will still be under budget. You will even have enough to get a better prop.
Good luck.

MrMikeG

I could sell you an ex-race boat but it's not going to do too good in big waves.

KneEkolaaS

Cheers Mike ...but id reckon id be better off with something that can handle the chop.... nice glassy spots here sometimes but i want to have some fun in the ruff too...

jacob711

another choice would be one of the boats from this site http://stores.ebay.com.au/Top-Racing...2em118Q2el1247

they are pretty good quality, a guy i know has the hydro and it is a good boat but he swapped the engine for a cy