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Old 08-22-2003, 10:43 PM
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I want to build a rc boat from scratch but I don't know where to start or what to use. I need tons of help. If you can help in any way on building it, with engines, or radios; I would really... can't remember word. Any way thanks in advanced.
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Old 09-08-2003, 07:22 PM
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You mention a engine so are you going gas, nitro or maybe you meant electric? Are you building a fast boat or scale?

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Hi Page master,

I'm also considering making a boat from scratch. My initial thoughts are that it would be electric as I've already got all the equipment i would need from my RC cars.

My first thoughts on construction would be to construct the frame etc from wood, with maybe a vacuum formed outer skin (not sure on that bit yet) or maybe fibreglass.

My main problem is hull design, I want to go for a single hull rather than a cat, but I do want it to go relatively fast, and would be running mostly on an inland lake (not salt).

Principly my main aim is to endup with a boat that is easy to control and stable.

Do you know anywhere to download hull designs?

what kind of rudder would be required? one that has the prop attached, or a seperate prop and rudder?

The kind of boat I'm going for would be some kind of speedboat style rather than a scale chugger.

Thanks in advance for your help
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Has anybody here built a electric swamp boat?
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If so then please email me at [email protected]. Thanks wizbow
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Balmy Baldwin Check with Allan from http://www.astecmodels.co.uk/ he can help you out. He's also in the UK

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