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Old 12-04-2012, 10:43 AM
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guys here is a couple of pics and a video of my first air-boat build. built it for my boss who is an airboat guy. hope you like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yyLq...3&feature=plcp
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Old 12-04-2012, 02:01 PM
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Nice work!
Is this the 25 or 30cc motor?

Would love to know more details on the build.
Length width and prop choice!
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22CC mac pull start. 16X9 pusher prop. hull is fiberglass with a thin fiberglass top and some 1/4" lanau stringers.structureand rudders are just made of 2 pieces of .063 aluminum and the cage is also aluminum. radio is a flysky 2.4 GHZ.not sure of speed yet. but it runs very well on dry grass. i like running in the water better. i will take better videos once i get it painted. my next one will not be a flat deck. and wont be as heavy either. this was my first attempt and i think it runs really well. next one can only be better.
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Very nice. 
Looks like it runs well. 
I have same motor I was thinking of putting to use. 

What is the length and width of the boat? 
Also do you know weight rtr? 
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17lbs 04 oz. all fueled up. i thouht it would be more? anyway im sure i can shave some wieght off the next one. 16X9 3 blade pusher. hull is 40" X 18".
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It was recommended to me to run a 13" prop when Iwas asking for help get my plans together for the one I will build eventually.
I do not know much about props myself.
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i tried several other smaller props. i bought 4 sizes. this 16" being the largest. it likes this big prop better.
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Good to know these little motor do seam to pack a punch. 

Are you running any thrust washers? 
Love to see some video of it on land also! 
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get some more vidsthis weekend.
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here is a land run. and another water run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRbv7...yKpTpg&index=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ6Bq...yKpTpg&index=2

hope you enjoy.
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Very nice looks great!
Motivating me to get going on the buiild Ihad started planning a long time ago and never did anything with!
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Very Nice! I must build one! Or Mod out my Ice/Air Boat! Thanks for the Idea! Did You Make The Cage?
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Great vids! nice and stable on the grass!

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