willo jet

Hi Guys

Not sure if this thread is still running but ive just purchased one of these jet boats and plan too mod it with nitro just for the hell off it and the boats are dirt cheap here in new Zealand.

The question is will fiberglass the inside of the boat melt the abs plastic ?

Cheers
will

P.S love this thread i have read it from start too finish so much helpful info !!

Ratrunner

can't answer the melting ABS question, but i wouldn't mind seeing a nitro powered one !

what size engine ? 15 ? 18 ? larger ?

Jason.

seehuusen

i used polyester resin and, although it cured, it did get coloured, suggesting it would melt it somewhat

willo jet

Engine is a thunder tiger 4cc marine lol soo see how it goes !!! i can buy another boat for $80 so not woried if it goes pear shaped

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=471856842

willo jet

The reason i asked about f/glass is i was going too f/glass the section were i was going too mount the engine too stiffing it up abit but ill see what i can do when the engine arrives tomorrow.

seehuusen

when you cut it open, save the top part that you cut out

SurreyLife

So i got myself a boat. heres the setup im going to be running:

turnigy 3900kv waterooled inrunner
turnigy 60amp esc
traxxas 2.4ghz reiever in waterproof case.( i have a traxxas car so wanted to use something could pair with remote)
traxxas waterproof standard size servo 2075? 76? u know the one i mean.
custome aluminum skid plate to guard out jet
turnigy 2200mah 45/90c 3s lipo battery x 2


sound good?

yaaaaaa buddy!

heres a pic of the paint job at least. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...64961086_n.jpg


internal pics to follow...


PS: you have NOOOOOOO idea how long it took me to read the whole 105 pages of this thread!!!! great info though!

PPS: anyone in the greater vancouver area (canada BC) PMme to get together for jet boating adventures! i have two other buddies that have built them, and we are always looking for more people to go out with and new places we havent found yet!

Dongskie

sundogz

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ORIGINAL: SurreyLife

So i got myself a boat. heres the setup im going to be running:

turnigy 3900kv waterooled inrunner
turnigy 60amp esc
traxxas 2.4ghz reiever in waterproof case.( i have a traxxas car so wanted to use something could pair with remote)
traxxas waterproof standard size servo 2075? 76? u know the one i mean.
custome aluminum skid plate to guard out jet
turnigy 2200mah 45/90c 3s lipo battery x 2

sound good?

PS: you have NOOOOOOO idea how long it took me to read the whole 105 pages of this thread!!!! great info though!

That sounds like a screamer! You might try it on 2S first [X(] Looking forward to a video.

SurreyLife

no 2s... lol if i get to the pointn where its just revving andn not goin anymore ill adjust the controller to cut it off. should have some videos nthis week though assuming the buiild goes as planned..

seehuusen

6 weeks since I ordered the original motor, still waiting on a new order for another motor, that I made two weeks ago with Hobbyking... 

willo jet

@seehuusen - Yeah i have kept that cutout so i will try it on there also have a look at this site

http://www.rcnz.com/Shop/Service/Det...oat___RTR.html

I took the boat out on a full battery onto the lake i live on and was quite good but only like 3-4mins of hard out action and then battery died very fast after that !

So hear is my plan.

1 - Gut the standard electronics !
2 - brass bushing or bearing mod and water inlet mod.
3 - Figure out engine mounting f/glass or carbonfibre option maybe a smaller engine than what i have.
4 - bulid the servo brackets (carbonfibre) L shaped
5 - Fuel tank placement and run lines.
6 - Exhaust placement (maybe run one eitherside with water outlet plumbed in)
7 - Build grate and skid plate.
8 - I think im going to have to get rid of the drivers panel and add maybe a carbonfibre plate or clear lid as i
think the head of the engine is going too stick out of the lid just a little.
9 - Test fire the engine and check all is good before final paint and finsh.
10 - Paint job.

Then to the lake for the mayden run !!

s2k matt

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The progress on my second boat has been going slow, but the paint is finally done. Although she may rarely run it, this one was intended for the gf. Fluorescent green and fluorescent pink with 3-4 coats of clear, helmets are pink as well. It doesn’t have any guts in it yet, and the pics don’t do the colors any justice at all, this thing practically glows, but thought id share the progress.

willo jet

Green looks wicked !!

What and how did you guys remove the glue that holds the standard electronics in place ? Nitro motor turned up today add pics when i get home but looks like it will be a good fit.

Cheers
Will

seehuusen

it usually pulls off, you might want to get one of those little plastic pliers that you use with electronic (looks like a mini crowbar)

willo jet

Okay thanks.

How do add photos ? lol

cheers

willo jet

Some pics....

DRAGONFIRE81M

what size engine is that? u need to watch your weght with this hull if you add to much it will be like driveing a brick . and i used just reguar two part epoxy when i did some fiberglass jobs on this boats . it wont hurt the abs . just be carefull b/c if you luke any nitro fuel it will delamnate the fiberglass from the abs .

s2k matt

WOW, that is going to be wicked, haha. That is a lot bigger motor than Iexpected, I hope the build goes well, cant wait to see what this thing does...

Wavekatcher

Anyone know the size of the set screws for the stock coupler? The impeller side of mine is stripped from the factory and I had to back drill it to get it out.

Also the impeller is scraping the sidewall of the housing. Just sand the housing down(carefully) with the dremel for clearance?

The stock rx antena was glued into the seam of the 2 hull halves, so I will be sealing that up with something after I cut the pieces out.

DRAGONFIRE81M

if u have the alum cupler im not sure on the set screw but u could go to the next size . has far as the impeller rubbing i would check and see if the cupler side bushing is wore out couseing slop in the drive line . if you take to much out in the impeller houseing it will couse the pump to lose suckon and slip.

Wavekatcher

Thanks Dragon.

This is a brand new yellow NQD. Never run.

DRAGONFIRE81M

oh ok but still becarefull on how much to take off . it will slow it down and couse it to lose prime easy . been there done that my freind

SurreyLife

SO im officially boycotting Hobbyking... i ordered my motor esc and 2 batteries. filled out alllll the adress and payment infpo etc etc etc CORRECTLY i might add. they go and ship it to me and somewhere sccrew up the adress.  cant get a hodl of them on phone or email. NOW my shipment is going BACK to hong kong and they wont respnd to anything. who wants to bet im screwed out of 135$. WORST service ever. shoulda just stuck witht he local hobby shop. now i dont have the extra coin to buy parts locally and my boat sits half built. i repeat. WORST place ever.

seehuusen

my order is 18-19 days in transit, from Hong Kong to Australia... I wonder if I'm going to be in the same position? I get items from the US quicker than this... getting worried too