BIG boat build

[rcjwp]

Well I know that this is more of a car forum, but it is the only forum that I use.
I am starting a project that might take awhile, so bear with me.:) This boat hull was bought in '93 for ten bucks, and the radio system was bought in '87,(never been used before). Yes, I know that it is OLD, but It has been in the garage FOREVER! Also I dont have ton's of money, so I figured that I better use what I have on hand.:D If for some reason the radio wont work I have an alternetive.

Just warning you, I have never done a boat build before so there will be lots of mistakes.:o

[rcjwp]

This hull weigh's in at 7 pounds without anything in it, so I will have to put in enough muslepower to push this thing around the lake. Im thinking a e-maxx duel motor system to power this sucker. If you have any other Ideas for the powerplant let me know! Just dont make me rob the bank.:D

[Been 2780]

forget electric man, it would be awesome if u could put a big .28 nitro engine in that thing

[rcjwp]

forget electric man, it would be awesome if u could put a big .28 nitro engine in that thing

Depends on how much it costs and if I feal like it.:D I agree that it would be awsome but Im more of an electric guy.

[Taylor]

^^ me too:D

[notatoy]

great build ilove this thing forget nitro more trouble than there worth , you need to go with these motors , . they are cheap and high power ,, trust me i know this ....http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/graupner_6370.html

[notatoy]

depending on your budget the 600 0r 700 bb, sereis will move that hull no problem .

[LSXEric]

This is gonna be great!:D I AGREE NO NITRO!!:eek: You know I used to be a hardcore nitro guy too! Not anymore rusty rusty has changed that. Sorry Been.

[notatoy]

dont be sorry bro it just the natural progression of life nitro at one time was top dog but not any more ,since the invention of brushless motors and esc , they no longer rule the roost ,its (electrics time to shine)...:D:D;)

[Been 2780]

gosh, seems like everyone is a electric guy on here, o well, any updates rcjwp?

[rcjwp]

great build ilove this thing forget nitro more trouble than there worth , you need to go with these motors , . they are cheap and high power ,, trust me i know this ....http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/graupner_6370.html

I might go with those, Im still in the stage of trying to figure out what Im going to be puting in the boat. Ive been on ebay seing what cheep motor combos they have out there.

[rcjwp]

gosh, seems like everyone is a electric guy on here, o well, any updates rcjwp?

Im contemplating trying out a cheap brushless motor & esc set on ebay just to see how the boat will run for now and maybe do something else later. I still have to get prop, shaft, and other things. This is still on the drawing bord.:D

[rcjwp]

The esc is water proof and both the motor and esc are cooled by water. The picture showing the motor mount is most likely the one im going to use no matter what motor I end up getting.:) I will have to also fix some worn spots in the hull and the seams re-glued.

[Been 2780]

thats kool, how do u fix worn spots on a hule like that? do u like get some kind of puddy or something and rub it on , then let it harden and sand it down?

[rcjwp]

thats kool, how do u fix worn spots on a hule like that? do u like get some kind of puddy or something and rub it on , then let it harden and sand it down?

I think ill use some type of glue that works with fiberglass or something. Ill know what Ill use later. Going to ask questions so I do it right.:rolleyes:

[hpifirestorm]

thats kool, how do u fix worn spots on a hule like that? do u like get some kind of puddy or something and rub it on , then let it harden and sand it down?

im not a boat guy but i am auto motive an i think its called bondo...

[Been 2780]

oh ya huh:o...lol i couldnt think of the word when i was typing the post, are you going to paint the hull, or are u going to leave it that color?

[notatoy]

Im contemplating trying out a cheap brushless motor & esc set on ebay just to see how the boat will run for now and maybe do something else later. I still have to get prop, shaft, and other things. This is still on the drawing bord.:DWOW that looks a cool brushles system whats the retail on those ...??????:D.....here is a link to boat hull repair .....http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3918/is_200408/ai_n9457893

[rcjwp]

I will use bondo. Im not sure If im going to leave the boat like that or paint it. Its still on the drawing bord for a week or two untill I get all the funds together.:rolleyes: I am open to all sugestions on what it should look like though. N.A.T, you have been a big help with those links!;) And the motor is going for $39.88 and the ESC is going for $55.88. Also the motor mount is going for around 12$.

[notatoy]

I will use bondo. Im not sure If im going to leave the boat like that or paint it. Its still on the drawing bord for a week or two untill I get all the funds together.:rolleyes: I am open to all sugestions on what it should look like though. N.A.T, you have been a big help with those links!;) And the motor is going for $39.88 and the ESC is going for $55.88. Also the motor mount is going for around 12$.
thanks no problem my friend , i must say the brushless system looks good , and not a bad price . thanks ,,:D

[Been 2780]

i think the boat should be painted like this, white tip, then light blue, and the blue keeps getting darker, tell then end, then the back is black. over that, there should be yellow lightening strikes, i think it would look awesome

[rcjwp]

i think the boat should be painted like this, white tip, then light blue, and the blue keeps getting darker, tell then end, then the back is black. over that, there should be yellow lightening strikes, i think it would look awesome

That would look good!

[LSXEric]

Yes indede. What system are you useing?

[rcjwp]

Yes indede. What system are you useing?

Just a water cooled brushless setup that I might get off of ebay. I think its on the 2nd page.;)

[LSXEric]

Okay cool. I too lazy so I ask.

[rcjwp]

Well I got the bondo today, and I will be fixing the cracks and whatnot on the boat hull.

[Taylor]

any more done?

[rcjwp]

Not much... I did put the bondo on all the seams and I will have to sand it down and then paint it.

[Daveo]

Is Bondo the same as Fiberglass filler? All the guys I see doing fiberglass repiar use epoxy then stuff called fiber glass filler. I have never done it so have no idea, Just wondering.

[rcjwp]

Is Bondo the same as Fiberglass filler? All the guys I see doing fiberglass repiar use epoxy then stuff called fiber glass filler. I have never done it so have no idea, Just wondering.

Im not sure... I do know that this stuff is used in collison repair on cars as well as on fiberglass. It sticks to anything realy well and you can shape It, and It hardens up realy well.