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Old 06-05-2016 | 04:04 PM
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Default New Seahawk 72 Build

I have had 2 RC boats, the first being this Enforcer 57 that came in a kit and second a Traxxas Spartan. The spartan I sold within the first couple of weeks as it was too small for on the lake and needed glass like water with its wicked speed. The Enforcer took off the next year after getting it and was never found again. We did see a what looked like a large yellow boat while driving by someones pond, and turned around and it was gone. So I be sure to fly my drone over there every now and then to see if it pops up again. I am really excited to get some drone (Phantom 4) + GoPro + RC boat footage this time around.

I found Tom on here to get the Seahawk 72" hull. He has been pointing me in the direction to go for things such as the radio system, engine, and zipkits radio box. I did not want one that gets taped shut again as that was a pain. I am waiting to hear back from GizmoMotors on what pipe best goes along with theGZ-29.5 Pro Mod Engine.

Then I will know what to tell the prop guy for the prop.

Then on to things like the fuel tank and hardware. Whats the best to get for that without spending a fortune? I even see fuel bags now that look like an IV type of bag. I think I would rather have a normal tank but maybe the bag is better?

It also seems that one rudder is better then 2 like on the enforcer? I wouldn't mind a single one as it was a pain to keep them aligned from what I remember.

Then the water pump, I haven't even seen one of those on the few sites I have looked at.

And what would be the recommended servos to go with?

I'm sure theres a bunch of little stuff I'm forgetting but looking back at old pics of the Enforcer there doesn't seem to be all that much to a boat. I think my RC cars have had a lot more stuff going on. This will be the first time for me drilling all the holes and such as they were pre drilled before. Which Tom recommended a 90 degree attachment that goes on a dremel to put the motor mounts in, I didn't even think of that with how close the rails are.

And lastly I was going to leave the boat white to match my crown vic cop car I drive around in. Looking to get a little harbor freight trailer and fabricate some type of mount in there the boat can sit in and strap down. No walls or anything as I wan't it to be visible.

A few pics of the run-away boat a few years back










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