Jamming

I know there is some info on here about my question, But to avoid a jacking, i have a question as a noob. I recently purchased a WHH team pro with a mod 5 engine, Great fun granted ! But i want to build a fiberglass hydro that i can race in a class here in washington state. I would like to build a nitro tunnel in the 34" to 45" range. I used to race 7.5 outboards with Prather hulls about 15 years ago. So i have looked at aeromarine and a couple other's, What is a great set-up ? Speed, maintenance, I really want a very high quality boat. Looked at aquacraft not impressed. Love my WHH ! What do you pro's suggest. I have a Futaba fasst 4pk ordered and would like to start yesterday. Thank You For any input !

Also is wood a better way to go, Also been looking at Dumas hydro kits, But i don't want to buy a entire woodworking shop to build it.

Jamming

WOW ! Surprised no one, Has any input !

f16man

The aeromarine hull is nice, the dumas has horrible wood in the kit , you would need to recut all the heavy mohagany parts out of good aircraft grade plywood. actualy the dumas kit done right is a very strong hull and pretty fast too.Also do not use the dumas hardware as it is not good quality.

Dan S

Jamming,

what Hydro Class are you looking for, Hydro Rigger or Sport Hydro?

Dan.

Jamming

Hey Dan, Sorry maybe i should look deeper into what classes are available to run in district 8, But my interest is 1/8th scale hydro's, Dont care much for the smaller class boats. Prefer a larger craft but not gas, Already have a new WHH gas boat. Would like to do nitro for racing, and maybe run my gas in a sport class. Was looking at aeromarine, What do you think !

TomMoorehouse

you like wood.... you want to start yesterday... check out an aquacraft VS1

Jamming

Wood is Ok, But would pre-fer a glass or carbo fiber boat, Thank's for the info i will check it out. Just want to spend the winter getting ready, and enjoy the building.

Jamming

Checked it out, Nice boat, But i used to race tunnel's i am wanting a hydro inboard. also much bigger than the VS-1. Thank you !

Dan S

Jamming,

are you talking about the U-40 Miss Aeromarine roundnose? if not, which one are you looking at?

Dan

TomMoorehouse

I got it.... check out the whiplash kits at http://www.blazermarine.com/ I hear they are very nice and easy to build.

TheRealDeal

Here' a couple of links for you,I'm sure you would be happy with the sport-40's,,1/8 scale's are cool too though,

http://rcmarinedesigns.20megsfree.com/scale.htm

http://www3.telus.net/acboats/hydros.html

http://rcmarinedesigns.20megsfree.com/sport40.htm

Hydro Junkie

If you are only looking at scale boats, you might be better off talking to the two local clubs, R/C Unlimiteds and Unlimiteds NW to see what boats are available FIRST!!!! Once you find out what boats are available, then start looking for a hull. You may find that the only way to get the boat you want is to build from wood, meaning Newton Marine for plans and some wood working tools

malicent

if you can deal with not being in the scale class this is the way i would go!! i have to 20 version and i love it!!

btw i run in Washington also, great guys round here!