WHAT TO GET ? RTR , KIT ?
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WHAT TO GET ? RTR , KIT ?
hello im new to boat i am thinking of buying one
[link=http://www.modellsport.gr/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_47_53&pro ducts_id=3654]shockwave proboat[/link]
[link=http://www.heliland.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187&product s_id=2385]blade rtr[/link]
or the zippkits easyvee
im gonna run it in salt water and the place where im gonna run is full of sharp rocks on the shore and wide open sea any advice is welcome
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diablotac78
[link=http://www.modellsport.gr/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_47_53&pro ducts_id=3654]shockwave proboat[/link]
[link=http://www.heliland.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187&product s_id=2385]blade rtr[/link]
or the zippkits easyvee
im gonna run it in salt water and the place where im gonna run is full of sharp rocks on the shore and wide open sea any advice is welcome
thanks in advance
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RE: WHAT TO GET ? RTR , KIT ?
It depends on weather you're keen to build or not. Alot of guys will say the RTR packages. But if you're a little bit handy and want to spend a couple of weeks building it I'd definetly go with the Easy Vee. So much more satsfying building it you're self, its nearly as fun as driving them. Plus by the time you've finished you'll have a complete understanding of how everything works. Check out a few Easy Vee build threads, they are an awesome hull.
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actually zippkit is my first choice i maybe buy an rtr and build a zippkit anyways thanks chris
btw is there a engine failsafe for gas boats ?
btw is there a engine failsafe for gas boats ?
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RE: WHAT TO GET ? RTR , KIT ?
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actually zippkit is my first choice i maybe buy an rtr and build a zippkit anyways thanks chris
btw is there a engine failsafe for gas boats ?
actually zippkit is my first choice i maybe buy an rtr and build a zippkit anyways thanks chris
btw is there a engine failsafe for gas boats ?
Mart
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I have to agree with Mart on this one. If you want to go RTR or ASSEMBLE YOURSELF, look at the Enforcer line. These boats are built to take a beating and still give decent speed. If you want to talk to someone that has one, talk to Doubledog, he's had several
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I agree, hull looks good Mart, though it looks a little low in the freeboard to be run in an unprotected cove or bay if run in the salt. Even at 48", I wouldn't try to run it in Puget Sound. We get swells to over 48" at times so the boat would probably end up looking like a submarine
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If you are going to run in big water; the Easy Vee is not what you are looking for unless you put a cowling on it; I am putting spray rails on mine now to try and keep the water out of it; I normally run in 4 to 6" chop or greater.
This is the boat for the big water; not the fastest but you will have a hard time flipping it or getting it wet inside.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfMUdCGHMus
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RE: WHAT TO GET ? RTR , KIT ?
heres another rough water hull from Riptide.Stealth,a pal we run with has just bought one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOy9OCdDzHo
Brod..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOy9OCdDzHo
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RE: WHAT TO GET ? RTR , KIT ?
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I agree, hull looks good Mart, though it looks a little low in the freeboard to be run in an unprotected cove or bay if run in the salt. Even at 48'', I wouldn't try to run it in Puget Sound. We get swells to over 48'' at times so the boat would probably end up looking like a submarine
I agree, hull looks good Mart, though it looks a little low in the freeboard to be run in an unprotected cove or bay if run in the salt. Even at 48'', I wouldn't try to run it in Puget Sound. We get swells to over 48'' at times so the boat would probably end up looking like a submarine
Mart
30 mph wind rough water
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNDkocDzKYI&feature=channel_page[/link]
cold wet and windy,typical fleetwood weather [&o]
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_KNprezP00&feature=channel_page[/link]
calmer day on sea isle of wight modded zen
[link]http://www.youtube.com/user/bertybassette2008#play/uploads/21/Ekeu06FST-k[/link]
enforcer
[link]http://9x4br.64n2f.servertrust.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TeamPro[/link]
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Heres some more video of Marts hull getting a good ass kicking by a real fast boat..LOL
Brod..
http://rcuvideos.com/item/JBB44D91VLXJ8S5N
Brod..
http://rcuvideos.com/item/JBB44D91VLXJ8S5N
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Yea stock zenoah powered vee versus a china clone cat with a 7 hp motor hardly a fare race was it .Mind you remind me again whos boat ended up upside down while i kept playing hehe .Still a good video shows how well she runs ,didnt even flip when i almost hit you .
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Heres some more video of Marts hull getting a good ass kicking by a real fast boat..LOL
Brod..
http://rcuvideos.com/item/JBB44D91VLXJ8S5N
Heres some more video of Marts hull getting a good ass kicking by a real fast boat..LOL
Brod..
http://rcuvideos.com/item/JBB44D91VLXJ8S5N
wow thats a awesome vid [8D] i like the blue boat
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Go for it,wont stay on the water long even in a ripple never mind some chop
[link]http://www.youtube.com/user/bertybassette2008#play/uploads/16/5usoSYvNAvQ[/link]
[link]http://www.youtube.com/user/bertybassette2008#play/uploads/16/5usoSYvNAvQ[/link]
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wow thats a awesome vid [8D] i like the blue boat
ORIGINAL: brodjack
Heres some more video of Marts hull getting a good ass kicking by a real fast boat..LOL
Brod..
http://rcuvideos.com/item/JBB44D91VLXJ8S5N
Heres some more video of Marts hull getting a good ass kicking by a real fast boat..LOL
Brod..
http://rcuvideos.com/item/JBB44D91VLXJ8S5N
wow thats a awesome vid [8D] i like the blue boat
heres another awesome video of same cat,best i've seen,i reckon,very fast,setup perfect,unlike Marts video example[X(]
Performance Unlimited video,i think,hope they dont mind..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LDuc...eature=related
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I would have to vote the Enforcer Line of boats.
They are made here and are just awesome for the RTR line.
I have one and love it even though its older it still is awesome and on some chop it is way to fun.
They are made here and are just awesome for the RTR line.
I have one and love it even though its older it still is awesome and on some chop it is way to fun.
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I've got a proboat BJ55 and if I started over and liked v hulls I'd go with Warehouse Hobbies boats.
To date I haven't found anyone that makes a really good RTR catamaran kit.
I like the looks and purpose of a catamaran and will likely build another one. Possibly electric this time.
To date I haven't found anyone that makes a really good RTR catamaran kit.
I like the looks and purpose of a catamaran and will likely build another one. Possibly electric this time.
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Thing is Brod he wants something to run in the sea not a flat calm pond,those cats are ideal for those conditions theres no doubt but they dont like it rough im sure you will agree.Most cats should come with handles on the bottom so when they end up upside down you can easily pick em up ,just joking .
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I would put a deep VEE against a Cat RC that is any day of the week.
Cat boats are good but they are not that great when it comes to RC as far as I can see.
Rough water will take advantage of any RC boat really
Cat boats are good but they are not that great when it comes to RC as far as I can see.
Rough water will take advantage of any RC boat really
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RE: WHAT TO GET ? RTR , KIT ?
Well if he wants RTR,this looks nice enough.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PRB2350
and in the video it seems to handle the waves really good.
http://www.proboatmodels.com/ProdInf...PRB2350_hi.wmv
Comes with a topnotch 2.4 radio too.
Brod..
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PRB2350
and in the video it seems to handle the waves really good.
http://www.proboatmodels.com/ProdInf...PRB2350_hi.wmv
Comes with a topnotch 2.4 radio too.
Brod..