nguy0951

just want to get an idea of a rescue boat that i can use in case my gas cat stall out in the middle of the lake. I was thinking of using the aquacraft atlantic tug boat...anybody think this is a good idea? does the boat have enough power to push a 55in cat back to shore?

mopartybob

sure,if it is a small lake,and your up to the challenge of manuevering that critter in,....but this type of fun creates ALOT of "down time" spent on retrieval.....,you'd be better off getting a fast electric,like a villian,attach your shore pole to it,run it on out,do a u-turn,and bring it on in.....i find the benefits of attaching it to a shore pole is that if it runs out of range,you wont have TWO boats stuck out there.....[:@] be sure you have a cleat or hook attached to your boats to make snagging easier....

ken0276

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a 60" raft could guarantee to get your boat back, there sold about $45 at the wal mart.

Dreamin Hemi

I use a 2 man inflatable boat, came with oars and an air pump for $60 delivered from Ebay. Have a string tied to a loop at the back of the "rescue boat", and I hook it to the boat dead in the water. I then pull it in as I row back to shore instead of picking it up and into my inflatable boat...think about it...sharp turn fins, sharp rudder....get the picture???

-Scott

ken0276

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[quote]ORIGINAL: Dreamin Hemi

I use a 2 man inflatable boat, came with oars and an air pump for $60 delivered from Ebay. Have a string tied to a loop at the back of the "rescue boat", and I hook it to the boat dead in the water. I then pull it in as I row back to shore instead of picking it up and into my inflatable boat...think about it...sharp turn fins, sharp rudder....get the picture???

-Scott
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That's a good deal, where is the link?

Dreamin Hemi

[link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110225643290]Ebay 2 man boat[/link]

Here was my listing. Search around a little, you'll find other current auctions.

ken0276

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Thanks for the link, that's a big raft and I might get one.

Dreamin Hemi

Hey, hope that helps a little.

I've been thinking of an r/c rescue myself. I like the recovery barge plan, looks like a good idea. strap that to a Villan or something....any more pics of rescue ships out there?

martno1fan

heres one,not mine but i plan on building one.

mopartybob

don't forget the lights and siren.......

martno1fan

OK watch this space

firelite_marine

I usualy use my bass boat if I have time and a place to launch it.

fun4ej

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The lights used to work, but not powerful enough to see in bright sun....never had a siren, thought about it....

dicko

that's mine, I copied jun4ej's design. it works well, unless it's nose up. i've used that to retrieve the rocket before too.

nguy0951

hey thanks guys for the help!, i think i might just go with that inflatable boat on ebay, cheaper way to rescue my boat

Dreamin Hemi

It's actually a really good boat expecially for an inflatable. The material is way thicker than what you will find at walmart. But if cheap is what you want, you can find a 1 man inflatable for about $20 there, however you get what you've paid for. I returned about 3 of these last year. This Ebay boat has survived a dozen or so trips and I've only inflated it once (the first time out of the box). Holds air great!

Good luck!

-Scott

ken0276

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don't forget the life jacket also..

nguy0951

lol yeah thats true, better to be safe and have fun, than to have fun and drown!

Justaddwata

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Sad fact is that I read on average about 2 rc boaters paying the ultimate price for a failed boat recovery each year. No boat is worth dieing for

martno1fan

Thats true and still by far the cheapest and safest way to rescue a boat is the old fishing rod with tennis ball attached,works great for as far as you can cast .For some that could be 100 yards for others 10 ,whatever you do dont ever swim for one its not worth the risk.
Mart
ps Dicko sorry to steal yer thunder ,ill also be stealing the idea thanks mate

Tidnab

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In case you didn't get the ebay boat.Here's lots of inflatables and don't forget the life vests.
http://www.kodiakoutback.com/SearchResult.aspx?

http://www.kodiakoutback.com/Stearns-Life-Jackets.aspx

Kev_B

Yep, can't beat a fishing rod and tennis ball, as long as it's close enough and I can manage to cast straight... If not, out comes the trusty old Pirhana (an old MFA boat) to tow the line out and then I reel them both back in. Depending which boat it was, if it was a smaller one, I'd sometimes just tie a line and ball to the back of the recue boat and tow it back in.

My little old MFA Pirhana... bless it...

mopartybob

yup,the "down time" compared to having to ROW OUT to retrieve a boat, and using a fast electric is well...........a "no brainer"....especially if your FIGHTING a current....[:-],I mean think about it,the time spent to row out 75-100 yrds,by the time you get there you have both drifted out 140-175 yrds out,now you have to fight that current to get back in ...no thanks

impba3548

We use the Aquacraft Hammer electric with a salt water type bait cast reel full of line, but we have a 40 acre lake and its a long way to the boat sometimes. drive out around the dead boat make a 180, then reel both of them back in. If its nose up then the retrieve rubber raft is necessary.
This setup is faster than an aluminum boat and motor most of the time and not near as physical for us old timers. We have about 6 of these in our club and they are used every week to retrieve the gas boats, the aluminum boat comes out about twice a year.

The boat needs some more floatation and some electronics waterproofing, but makes a fine retriever. I have a post on www.modelgasboats.com about it..

mike sr

petesmiff

I can beat all of you........