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RC boat launched from trailer - 5/6/2008 11:04:37 PM   
VDub99AML


 

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Status: online 		I've been searching youtube and rcu videos, and have not found anywhere someone launching their rc boat from another rc car and custom trailer. There's a lot of people who have bought and built trailers, but no one has actually launched one??? I am almost ready to start practicing maneuvering my electric car and trailer so when I'm better I can launch mine, and believe me, I will have my video camera and camera man recording away. So, if anyone else has done this, please post your videos and pics of your setups. Even if you don't have a video, post up some pics.
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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/7/2008 12:04:35 AM   
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Status: online 		Most trailer setups I have seen have used a gas powered boat. Not many gas powered boats out there that have a reverse gear. Plus you would need the motor running before launching.

Fact is the launching part is probably not the highlight of such a configuration. I cant say I have seen many video clips on youtube of real boats being launched either.

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/7/2008 1:56:11 AM   
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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/7/2008 2:26:55 AM   
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I actually have considered doing it. I just might....



Me too. I just need a ramp.

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/7/2008 4:26:22 AM   
Kmot



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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/9/2008 11:08:42 PM   
VDub99AML


 

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Status: online 		Found out that backing up the truck with the trailer isn't really that hard. I wonder if it's because the trailer is a triaxle.

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/10/2008 10:36:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Provided you can drive the tractor/trailer back up the ramp, lanching is the easy part. Recovery is another story altogether.
I spent a fascinating three quarters of an hour watching some Cypriot fishermen getting a small fishing boat onto a trailer in Paphos harbour a couple of years ago. Lots of advice from the crowd that gathered. I dont speak Greek, but I think I got the gist of the replys.
When recovering a beach launched lifeboat, RNLI practice is to ground the boat, manoever the trailer into position and winch the boat bodily onto the trailer.

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/25/2008 8:27:32 PM   
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I found this on youtube , launch and back on the trailer

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/27/2008 5:19:43 AM   
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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/27/2008 6:54:55 AM   
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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 5/27/2008 10:09:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		hope to get a vid of my villain and revo soon, I will show you when i do.

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 6/1/2008 5:26:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		Im looking to make/buy a trailer. Any one know where to find boat trailers? Ive been looking and cant find them so I didnt know if you cant buy them or what. Thanks for the help.

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 6/1/2008 5:53:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		I personaly built mine, was'nt that hard. If a 14 year old can do it no problem, you probably could too. You are gunna be looking at alot of money to buy one

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 6/1/2008 8:57:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		Did you use plans or just build it? I want it to look good.

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 6/2/2008 12:12:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		i just built it, with wood and some metal gpt the axels.what boat are you making it for?

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 6/2/2008 5:35:41 AM   
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Did you use plans or just build it? I want it to look good.


This might help you.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5719861/anchors_5719861/mpage_1/key_trailer%252Cbuilding%252C101/anchor/tm.htm#5719861

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RE: RC boat launched from trailer - 7/20/2008 12:10:18 AM