Took the Aquacraft tug for a test drive.
05-16-2008, 12:38 AM
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Took the Aquacraft tug for a test drive.
Tried out my new Aquacraft tug today. Was pleased so far with the boat. The esc sucks as the reverse is practically non-exsistent. Other than that i'm happy with it. A nitro gear reduced version would be cool.
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RE: Took the Aquacraft tug for a test drive.
Aquacraft uses some kind of forward pitched propeller.
Most people that have bought their tug and fishing boat have done propeller upgrades and more.
They are good starter boats though.[8D]
Most people that have bought their tug and fishing boat have done propeller upgrades and more.
They are good starter boats though.[8D]
05-16-2008, 10:13 AM
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RE: Took the Aquacraft tug for a test drive.
It looks really cool!! How big is it?
Can I ask though, since it's clearly not fast, what exactly makes it appealing to you? Is it the scale looks etc?
Can I ask though, since it's clearly not fast, what exactly makes it appealing to you? Is it the scale looks etc?
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RE: Took the Aquacraft tug for a test drive.
ORIGINAL: Spetz
It looks really cool!! How big is it?
Can I ask though, since it's clearly not fast, what exactly makes it appealing to you? Is it the scale looks etc?
It looks really cool!! How big is it?
Can I ask though, since it's clearly not fast, what exactly makes it appealing to you? Is it the scale looks etc?
30" hull. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXMPJ8**&P=ML
05-16-2008, 12:44 PM
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Grinder: I know all about the weak reverse in the Aquacraft esc's. I have a few. 
However, unless you will be practicing mauevers with docking etc that require reverse, let me say it is highly over rated. Reverse is not needed very often. In many cases, going into reverse causes water to ingress the hull up the stuffing tube. If you are towing a line, you will just run over it and tangle it in your prop. If you have a low stern and a powerful reverse, you will flood your deck. Etc.......
If this is your first boat, I suggest you just give boating a try without relying on having a reverse. You will realize you don't relly need it much. If you are already experienced and have lots of other model boats with a powerful reverse and you like it anyway, then just disregard my comments.
However, unless you will be practicing mauevers with docking etc that require reverse, let me say it is highly over rated. Reverse is not needed very often. In many cases, going into reverse causes water to ingress the hull up the stuffing tube. If you are towing a line, you will just run over it and tangle it in your prop. If you have a low stern and a powerful reverse, you will flood your deck. Etc.......
If this is your first boat, I suggest you just give boating a try without relying on having a reverse. You will realize you don't relly need it much. If you are already experienced and have lots of other model boats with a powerful reverse and you like it anyway, then just disregard my comments.
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RE: Took the Aquacraft tug for a test drive.
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Grinder: I know all about the weak reverse in the Aquacraft esc's. I have a few.
However, unless you will be practicing mauevers with docking etc that require reverse, let me say it is highly over rated. Reverse is not needed very often. In many cases, going into reverse causes water to ingress the hull up the stuffing tube. If you are towing a line, you will just run over it and tangle it in your prop. If you have a low stern and a powerful reverse, you will flood your deck. Etc.......
If this is your first boat, I suggest you just give boating a try without relying on having a reverse. You will realize you don't relly need it much. If you are already experienced and have lots of other model boats with a powerful reverse and you like it anyway, then just disregard my comments.
Grinder: I know all about the weak reverse in the Aquacraft esc's. I have a few.
However, unless you will be practicing mauevers with docking etc that require reverse, let me say it is highly over rated. Reverse is not needed very often. In many cases, going into reverse causes water to ingress the hull up the stuffing tube. If you are towing a line, you will just run over it and tangle it in your prop. If you have a low stern and a powerful reverse, you will flood your deck. Etc.......
If this is your first boat, I suggest you just give boating a try without relying on having a reverse. You will realize you don't relly need it much. If you are already experienced and have lots of other model boats with a powerful reverse and you like it anyway, then just disregard my comments.
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RE: Took the Aquacraft tug for a test drive.
ORIGINAL: Spetz
It looks really cool!! How big is it?
Can I ask though, since it's clearly not fast, what exactly makes it appealing to you? Is it the scale looks etc?
It looks really cool!! How big is it?
Can I ask though, since it's clearly not fast, what exactly makes it appealing to you? Is it the scale looks etc?
