Looking for a gas boat WOOD KIT
06-13-2016, 09:41 AM
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www.zippkits.com . I've built a few of them. My Zippkits Pro Vee finally hit the water today.
06-13-2016, 09:28 PM
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06-14-2016, 07:24 AM
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As far as hardware, your best two options(as I see it anyway) are Zippkits and Speedmaster. If you don't have the contact info on Speedmaster, the website is http://www.rossisales.com
06-14-2016, 09:06 AM
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romise hobby
06-14-2016, 12:10 PM
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06-14-2016, 12:27 PM
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I read on another post that is a good racer, he doesn't sharpen / sand polish his rudder, it causes needed drag to help keep nose down. I can see that thought, [wont raise the stern up, but will keep bow down a bit] Any thoughts on that?
im setting up a new Zelos 36 twin, I sharpened and balanced props, but also sharpened and sanded ugly slag off rudder, to compensate less drag I lowered both drives 1mm. should hit 70's, but don't want to blow over. Should I have kept the dull rudder, dull?
im setting up a new Zelos 36 twin, I sharpened and balanced props, but also sharpened and sanded ugly slag off rudder, to compensate less drag I lowered both drives 1mm. should hit 70's, but don't want to blow over. Should I have kept the dull rudder, dull?
06-14-2016, 01:27 PM
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06-14-2016, 01:27 PM
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Go ahead and compare prices as you're going to find out that the Zippkits hardware is about the cheapest that you're going to find. I could throw you a lot of links where you'll find much higher prices.
Yes, you can get rudders without water pickups or you can just plug it or fill it in. www.rossisales.com is the manufacturer of Speedmaster hardware.
Yes, you can get rudders without water pickups or you can just plug it or fill it in. www.rossisales.com is the manufacturer of Speedmaster hardware.
06-14-2016, 02:10 PM
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Go ahead and compare prices as you're going to find out that the Zippkits hardware is about the cheapest that you're going to find. I could throw you a lot of links where you'll find much higher prices.
Yes, you can get rudders without water pickups or you can just plug it or fill it in. www.rossisales.com is the manufacturer of Speedmaster hardware.
Yes, you can get rudders without water pickups or you can just plug it or fill it in. www.rossisales.com is the manufacturer of Speedmaster hardware.
06-14-2016, 03:56 PM
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It went. Breaking in a rebuilt engine in a new boat so I always expect some bugs. My son and buddy got it fired up then my son drove it before I knew what was going on. I usually let him make the first passes with a new boat so I can see what it's doing.
My daughter-in-law shot a video of the run, I just haven't uploaded it yet.
My daughter-in-law shot a video of the run, I just haven't uploaded it yet.
06-16-2016, 10:46 AM
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Have a question to you guys.im replacing entire drive in the V-24, including the shaft the old shaft was steel and im replacing with brass, the steel one was straight and flex shaft bent at surface drive. Question is, should I put a bend in new one before the drive so its more smooth, or it doesn't matter?
06-16-2016, 11:10 AM
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I would keep the water pickup and cool the exhaust connection with it.
Doubt your going to find useful hardware less than the Zipp.
Doubt your going to find useful hardware less than the Zipp.
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06-17-2016, 12:56 PM
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Whatever one you like. The A-box is probably the easiest one to build then the Crackerbox. Seeing how I just finished their latest one, the Pro Vee it wasn't too bad for a guy who can barely glue a pile of sawdust together but you have to really read the instructions carefully. The online manuals show the build with color pictures which can help out a lot.
06-17-2016, 01:09 PM
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Whatever one you like. The A-box is probably the easiest one to build then the Crackerbox. Seeing how I just finished their latest one, the Pro Vee it wasn't too bad for a guy who can barely glue a pile of sawdust together but you have to really read the instructions carefully. The online manuals show the build with color pictures which can help out a lot.