scratch built airboat
 

guys here is a couple of pics and a video of my first air-boat build. built it for my boss who is an airboat guy. hope you like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yyLq...p;feature=plcp

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Nice work!
Is this the 25 or 30cc motor?

Would love to know more details on the build.
Length width and prop choice!

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22CC mac pull start. 16X9 pusher prop. hull is fiberglass with a thin fiberglass top and some 1/4" lanau stringers.structureand rudders are just made of 2 pieces of .063 aluminum and the cage is also aluminum. radio is a flysky 2.4 GHZ.not sure of speed yet. but it runs very well on dry grass. i like running in the water better. i will take better videos once i get it painted. my next one will not be a flat deck. and wont be as heavy either. this was my first attempt and i think it runs really well. next one can only be better.

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Very nice. <div>Looks like it runs well. </div><div>I have same motor I was thinking of putting to use. </div><div>
</div><div>What is the length and width of the boat? </div><div>Also do you know weight rtr? </div>

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17lbs 04 oz. all fueled up. i thouht it would be more? anyway im sure i can shave some wieght off the next one. 16X9 3 blade pusher. hull is 40" X 18".

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It was recommended to me to run a 13" prop when Iwas asking for help get my plans together for the one I will build eventually.
I do not know much about props myself.

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i tried several other smaller props. i bought 4 sizes. this 16" being the largest. it likes this big prop better.

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Good to know these little motor do seam to pack a punch. <div>
</div><div>Are you running any thrust washers? </div><div>Love to see some video of it on land also! </div>

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get some more vidsthis weekend.

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here is a land run. and another water run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRbv7...pg&amp;index=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ6Bq...pg&amp;index=2

hope you enjoy.

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Very nice looks great!
Motivating me to get going on the buiild Ihad started planning a long time ago and never did anything with!

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Very Nice! I must build one! Or Mod out my Ice/Air Boat! Thanks for the Idea! Did You Make The Cage?

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Great vids! nice and stable on the grass!