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Old 12-10-2003 | 08:43 PM
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I have seen several of them run and they really don't look like a bad boat for the price. If you do decide to get one, watch out for 2 things. There has been a problem with broken props out of the box so if you get one, check this out first. Second, the strut and rudder are weak and have a nasty habit of bending or breaking. They are pretty fast for what they are and seem to handle well. If I had one, I would upgrade the prop to a better one, probably an Octura X435 or X437 then maybe shorten the rudder after making a stronger rudder mount.
One thing that others have also recommended. cut a 1" diameter hole in the canopy above the carb so that it gets cooler air. The stock air inlets are in the back, drawing hot air into the carb.