Jacob22

Heyy guys Im 15 years old and have been quite intersted in rc boats for a while now. Ive always looked at videos and discussions of people that have built there own rc boats. Now im really keen on building my own and was thinking of building the hull from balsa wood and then fibreglassing it. As a motor i want to use some sort of electric outboard such as an Aquacraft Ep-1 or something similar. I also want the boat to go at a decent pace. So please post your thoughts on this build and reccomend any ideas to me. I am a begginer in rc boat building so please help me, Thanks

TomCrump

Try these. I feel that they are a good place to start.

http://www.dumasproducts.com/index.php?cPath=136

Minnreefer

If you are looking for plans, the old rcmodeler magazine http://www.rcmplans.com/index.php?ma...ulbmp2n5b5lm4e has plans, when I was your age, I built the stingray and another one, both could be modified into electric without too much problem.

Kmot

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Go to the model boats forums here on RCU. You will get lots of help in there.

Jacob22

Thanks for your help I still have no idea about the plans, ive looked a little bit but ill keep trying. I really want the boat to look something like a ski boat. Im also unsure what thickness balsa wood to use :s keep your help coming and suggest sites i appreciate it.

piper_chuck

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Plywood is usually a better choice for boats than balsa, it's much stronger. As was suggested, look at the boat forums here on RCU. There are many threads on building from plans.

Jacob22

What type of plywood do you suggest? and alright will do thanks guys!