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Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
01-09-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,596
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Fiberglass hull, worth building?

First off check for hook acroos the bottom not just at the keel. It is probably much worse at the strakes. This will never be a real fast or a race boat so put your weedeater motor and the drive...
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Boats
01-01-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Anybody go "Geocaching"?

I started a while back and it is a lot of fun. I've lived here for 51 years and it takes me to places I didn't know or think about. When out of state for Thansgiving it gave me somethig to do when...
Forum: Off Topic Forum - Boats
07-24-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Any GM mechanics here?

Try gmtruckclub.com, all kinds of info and help there.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-09-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,096
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: ZERO DRAG SEALS DO THEY WORK

Hi, I have Verns 51" Cobra Max. When I got it, it was maybe 4 days out of the mold at most. I checked the hull very carefullly and it was straight and true. How ever the stringers were 5" at the...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
12-16-2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,563
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: tricks of the trade , lets hear building tips

To Measure epoxy exactly I use plastic vetrinary sringes, with-out needle. Mostly the 3cc or 5cc ones. I cut the tip on the bottle so the sringe tip fits tightly. It makes it much easyer for small...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
12-14-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,527
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: 48" Viper

Yes, I run my boats in the Columbia River from my property. I always check the failsafes and have my row-boat in case one flips or dies to far out.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
12-14-2006, 10:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,527
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: 48" Viper

If your boat is running too wet you should check and see if the bottom is straight. I have one of Vern's 51" Cobramax's and the hook is so bad that on calm water the bow almost plows. However, I...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
12-14-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,527
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: 48" Viper

You might even want to try a Prather 280, the Prather props have more pitch as well as diameter as the numbers get larger. Make sure you thin, sharpen and ballance the props also. You say it might...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
12-14-2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Used Dumas Boat

Hi Eric, That is a DUmas Deep Vee 60 built from a wood kit. I would run it as is, trying different props. If the motor pukes just get a used Homie to put in it. A Sikk or Zen would be way to much...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-28-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 992
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: MADE FOR A BUCK

I have a Cobra Max 51", when I got it it was 2 days out of the mold. the hull was straight and true. It was 3 months before I ran it and it ran great on chop. When the water got like glass I could'nt...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-19-2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Davcruz

Thanks, That looks lighter and simpler than what I was thinkig of. Have you run yours yet? I took mine out again today but the wind was about 10 to15 knotts and there was a 6" to 8" chop. I took it...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-19-2006, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

Davcruz

Hi, could you post a pic of the under side of the cowl of your Forabuck 51? I'm finishing mine and would like ideas for latching the front of the cowl. I ran mine for the first time yesterday...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-18-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,790
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Boat stands

Mine is PVC also,to make it stiffer I put wood dowels inside the long bars.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-10-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Forabuck 51"

Well I am getting some hardware bolted on. SPD III drive with dual rudders , Top Secret trim tabs and ordering the rest of what I will need.:D Still can't figure out how to post pics with this dang...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-26-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Forabuck 51"

I will try it without fins first. I just missed a set of trim tabs on ebay. Davecruz, what brand of tabs are yours and where did you get the hull fitting for your pipe ? Have you decided how you are...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-26-2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Forabuck 51"

Trying again. I have Kodak EasyShare and I can't seem to find my photo album let alone the pic that I want. [:@]Guess I'll try to get the pic to my desktop some how. [:o]
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-26-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

Forabuck 51"

I just got my neww boat.:D It's a Forabuck 51" deep vee I also have one of the new Sikk engines from Larry at FastRatPorting. I ordered a SPD3 drive with dual rudders from WHH. I am only a play...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-05-2006, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Dumas boat Deep V .60 Nitro

I just finished one of these. I put a Homelitein it and made it a surface drive. I gues you'renot suposed to mention other forums here so I emailed you which forumI have pics on. It was kind of a...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
01-27-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 122
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

radiocontrolzone

What's up with radiocontrolzone forums? All I can get is page not available, no matter how I try to access it. Mike
Forum: Boats - Full Scale
12-18-2004, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,366
Posted By ColumbiaRBoater

RE: Runabout Boat Forum?

try goboatingamerica.com or boatingabc.com both have some great people with lots of knowledge
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