magnum57

Hey Robbie,
First off congratulations on ur choice of gassers. You will have years of fun with your Magnum57. I was so luck I happened to choose Enforcer by Warehouse Hobbies as my first boat. The Magnum57 was my learning boat and WOW the stories I have about the gasser learning curve.. Anyway I can relate to the total first week of emotions of learning about running a gas boat. It’s hard when u learn by trial and error. Do yourself a favor and watch Toni’s full throttle on his web site. As many as you can and you will learn a lot. My son and I have had so many different boats now and still every time we go out and run them we learn something new. We have wasted a lot of $$$ looking for a better boat but every time we get one from another manufacturer we sell it and go back to the Enforcer. You just can’t beat everything about this product as far as a sport boat go’s. And now the Silex I guess is making a hit with the racers. Thanks to RCU and some killer help from guys at our local pond were just now learning how to dial a gasser in for some real fun. Enjoy the hobby it’s a great one.

chaparral 97

Thanks for the Acknowledgement. I love the boat.

Robbie

pyro1

Tony sells them. Real life vests so if they fall out of the boat they won't drown.lol

afitzgerald1080

Hey Joe2011 where did you get a hatch for you super G, I have a super G and would like to get a hatch for it but Tony said that they don't make one? If anyone else knows where I can get one please let me know, thanks in advance.

joe2011

sorry i don't know it was on the boat when i got it . the guy i got it from said he got it from tony. because i asked the sane thing never seen one like that . i have to get some new drivers there shot.

Jon DesJardins

Robbie I love to see that Mag 57 next to your little electric!
too funny

monsterbrad

I want a team pro also
too bad the boat days are so few here in Pa
oh well

chaparral 97

Sorta like the Mag gave birth.

magnum57

we installed the M-5 in the red mantaray runs awesome but the guys at the pond said after all adjustments we made on the surface drive and the rudder it still needs to get the front up a little more[] we ran it with around a 1/2 tank of fuel. That helped a little. But they all agreed I should move the fuel tank back until it almost kisses the pull start[X(] What do you guys think. Will this realy help ???????

Jon DesJardins

Hmmm dunno about that one Joe.
Maybe the Mantaray is designed to ride more wet for stability....etc.
Are your trim tabs down too low?


Maybe removing the tank and using one of those light IV bags but I probably wouldn't do that either.

magnum57

hey Jon,
I dont have any trim tabs on this one. I think its fine, ur probably right a little wet may be just fine. u going to be at the pond Sunday with that awesome new control system?

Jon DesJardins

Gotcha, yeah I think it riding a bit more wet is what makes that boat so stable in chop and wakes...etc
even if you had it running dry like mine was it would be more unstable and I doubt you would get the speed increase that would be expected.


Yeah Im going to be taking it out as long as it doesn't rain, I emailed you too!

pyro1

I have the mag 57 (similar to the Manta Ray). I raised the tabs all the way up ,set the drive to +2deg and moved the tank up against the pull start running a 2 blade 75mm prop. Runs around 42mph.

magnum57

pyro1, thanks for the info. just to let you know you and your buddy who i believe has a yellow mag were a great help to my Son and myself when we started this hobby. people like you are a big help to the newbies starting out in this hobby. thanks. is your pyro partner still in the hobby???

chaparral 97

<span style="font-size: small">That's pretty good. What engine do you have?
What kind of wind / water conditions? I would think it have to be pretty calm to prevent blowover.

Robbie
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pyro1

I run the M5 Mod from WHH. Rough water & windy conditions are really no problem for the 57. I also sanded the finish off the bottom of my hulls Makes for a real slippery riding surface.(something we do on all of our race hulls). Choppy water is always better for speed. It breaks the surface tension on the hull.

pyro1

My buddy has a new Job working for a Electronic cal house. He is on the road all of the time and doesn't have alot of time on weekends to get out much. He is selling his Mag 57 to me. I will give it a nice home. We do still shoot professional fireworks. hence "Pyro"We are licenced "BATF "Pyrotechnicians. We shoot for International Fireworks Co, PA.
I'm happy that we were able to help you. Any questions ever, just ask.
regards pyro1

magnum57

pyro1 can you give me concrete info on how much faster the M-5 made your mag ?

scott09

My Feedback: (1)

Anyone running an RCMK in their Magnum?

chaparral 97

Yup. I am. Hey Pyro, can U be vey specific how U Sand the bottom? Direction of sanding, which sandpaper, etc.Robbie

scott09

My Feedback: (1)

Hey chapparral, did you go to RCMK from a stock or mod Z? Are you seeing about the same performance as M5 mods?
Just wondering with a new purchase which would be the best engine choice.
Thanks

chaparral 97

Bought the boat new w/RCMK. Never owned a Z. I'm still breaking it in. I'll keep U posted. Robbie

pyro1

No I can't because It came with the M5. Check out the video of a 3 mile run with set up I mentioned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_yT-MDIyww

magnum57

Awesome lake. That thing boooogies for such a big boat. Thanks for the vid.

chaparral 97

This was one of the vids I watched prior to my decision to get a Mag. Loved it.
Are you saying the boat already came sanded?

Robbie