Originally posted by scottandpamela
I would bet it is a little closer to 25 or 30 pounds. It depends on how full the fuel jug is. I know the dry weight is 13.25 pounds. I will weigh it when I get a chance.
The fuel tap is a DU-BRO Kwik-Fill fuel fitting. You can get if from Tower Hobbies at http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXRS88&P=7
It works great and has a nice seal.
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I'm not an expert when it comes to wood but I think any plywood will weigh more then some other wood the same thickness.
So you may be able to get the box down to 7-10 pounds.
You really don't need the 5 or 7 amp battery.
A dry lead acid 12 volt 1.2 amp will last all day for the intended use.
You don't need the super heavy mega torque starter when the lightest of them all will do the same job.
BTW,
That starter is nothing but an over sized 12 volt bike generator.
I looked up the specs and there is only a small amount of torque difference between the BIG starter and the more compact lighter one that is also rated heavy duty.
Even if you don't need all the items it's nice to have all the R/C items in one box.
Getting to the fuel how does the fuel do while sitting in the pump?
Do you pump any fuel in the pump back into the jug at the end of the day?
I still think the so called Pit Stop squeeze bottles are nice.
I really don't need it but after looking at your pictures I went for the SIG box.
Very nice and well built