Originally Posted by
1QwkSport2.5r
Here's my main build thread on RC Airboat World's forum:
http://www.rcairboats.net/phpBB/view...hp?f=50&t=2012
Not top secret, but there are no plans either. I copied the boat Hooty301 built but smaller for a .46 size engine. Hooty's Jett .90 powered rigger has gone 84mph so far. I'm hoping to see 60mph from mine using a .46. Everything I used materials-wise should be listed in that thread. If not, ask and I'll fill you in.
I do have a couple of questions if you would be so kind, there seems to be quite a debate on the sponson angle, I respect the experience of others however the sponsons on my hydro are only 1 degree (side to side) angle at the rear and gradually increase toward the front at an approx up angle of 2 degrees from the back and increasing as it goes forward, that boat has done over 70 mph. If you would like some close up pics of the ride surface I'd be most happy to oblige. You state a fellow by the name Hooty301 has built a similar rig? what are his sponson dimensions, similar to yours? I am considering a rigger build myself once I have done the research and am considering a ply over foam method, could be interesting!!!