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signature 57 for gas beginner
I know, groan, another beginner thread....
I have a couple of smaller electrics now, and want to step up to a larger gas hull. I have a friend with a shockwave 55, and am looking at something close to that size.
Aeromarine's signature 57 caught my eye. Nice looking boat, good company from what I've read, and a comparable size to what I know is here locally. Is it a good enough handling boat for a beginner or am I biting more than I can chew off with it?
Building does not scare me, I've built numerous cars from kit(I have a baja with better than 2500$ in upgrades on it...), and several airplanes from box-of-wood up.
Probably run a zenoah of some variety, might let one of my local motor guys have a crack at doing some head work.
Appreciate the feedback, Cory.
I have a couple of smaller electrics now, and want to step up to a larger gas hull. I have a friend with a shockwave 55, and am looking at something close to that size.
Aeromarine's signature 57 caught my eye. Nice looking boat, good company from what I've read, and a comparable size to what I know is here locally. Is it a good enough handling boat for a beginner or am I biting more than I can chew off with it?
Building does not scare me, I've built numerous cars from kit(I have a baja with better than 2500$ in upgrades on it...), and several airplanes from box-of-wood up.
Probably run a zenoah of some variety, might let one of my local motor guys have a crack at doing some head work.
Appreciate the feedback, Cory.
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RE: signature 57 for gas beginner
I feel thats a great choice for your first gas boat. Larger hulls are a bit user friendly to work on and they handle easily too. You'll have no problem putting it together. Theres few threads with plenty of set up info. Curious to see what your choices will be for gear.
As for motors,getting a Zen and having it modded "may" be pricey. Then theres the chance it may not tune good. Theres so many variables when doing port work.But then again "IF" the person thats doing to work is reputable and has plenty of success go for it. Then again you can go with a RCMK R254 EVO thats outta the box 5.2hp for WAY less than a modded Zen of simular hp.I myself went the route of buying a Zen for $229.00 then a few weeks later had a full mod port job done..not cheep. All the while I could have just went with the RCMK for $ 269.00 and still had more bang for the buck! Just my 2 cents though,...
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As for motors,getting a Zen and having it modded "may" be pricey. Then theres the chance it may not tune good. Theres so many variables when doing port work.But then again "IF" the person thats doing to work is reputable and has plenty of success go for it. Then again you can go with a RCMK R254 EVO thats outta the box 5.2hp for WAY less than a modded Zen of simular hp.I myself went the route of buying a Zen for $229.00 then a few weeks later had a full mod port job done..not cheep. All the while I could have just went with the RCMK for $ 269.00 and still had more bang for the buck! Just my 2 cents though,...
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I actually found a really kicking deal on a rio that's been worked over by WHH. he wants 500$ shipped for it, it has a zenoah with a single tank of fuel through it(and it's a baja guy selling it, This isn't his first rodeo with gas motors...), has all WHH drive gear on it, has been re-fiberglassed internally(the stringer issues and such), a whh pipe, and upgraded servos(I'll be putting my own futaba radio in it).
Seems like a pretty good deal all things considered, what do yall think?
Motor modding wise, there's a guy locally who does some amazing port work, several local people have fully built zen 4-bolts in there Bajas he's done.
Seems like a pretty good deal all things considered, what do yall think?
Motor modding wise, there's a guy locally who does some amazing port work, several local people have fully built zen 4-bolts in there Bajas he's done.
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RE: signature 57 for gas beginner
If you want a great running motor for a great price(cheapest full mod i know of) then try the Gizmos GZ-2 6hp, the motor starts easy and runs very well.A friend has one in one of my Apaches and early signs are its goin to be very quick.
Mart
http://www.gizmomotors.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=56
ps if you want someone to mod a zen go with someone who knows marine engines not cars,different animals.
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http://www.gizmomotors.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=56
ps if you want someone to mod a zen go with someone who knows marine engines not cars,different animals.
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He does boat motors as well. First gas boat I drove was a big cat with one of his motors.
probably wont worry with to many mods, Going to focus on getting a club together first.
probably wont worry with to many mods, Going to focus on getting a club together first.
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RE: signature 57 for gas beginner
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I actually found a really kicking deal on a rio that's been worked over by WHH. he wants 500$ shipped for it, it has a zenoah with a single tank of fuel through it(and it's a baja guy selling it, This isn't his first rodeo with gas motors...), has all WHH drive gear on it, has been re-fiberglassed internally(the stringer issues and such), a whh pipe, and upgraded servos(I'll be putting my own futaba radio in it).
Seems like a pretty good deal all things considered, what do yall think?
Motor modding wise, there's a guy locally who does some amazing port work, several local people have fully built zen 4-bolts in there Bajas he's done.
I actually found a really kicking deal on a rio that's been worked over by WHH. he wants 500$ shipped for it, it has a zenoah with a single tank of fuel through it(and it's a baja guy selling it, This isn't his first rodeo with gas motors...), has all WHH drive gear on it, has been re-fiberglassed internally(the stringer issues and such), a whh pipe, and upgraded servos(I'll be putting my own futaba radio in it).
Seems like a pretty good deal all things considered, what do yall think?
Motor modding wise, there's a guy locally who does some amazing port work, several local people have fully built zen 4-bolts in there Bajas he's done.
Buy it. Sounds like a bargain.
Glenn