chuck67207

ok guys, iam new to rc boats. got my first one today from a friend of mine, its a 1\12 miss bud, 1st version, it has never been in the water,just sit ontop of his tv. he said it had been run on the bench. i had it running today,after i made up a set of water wings for it. it sounded good. i have ran other rc cars but never a boat. whats the first step? i just dont want to take it out for the first time and crash it?hahaha know what i mean its to pretty. need help!!!!! thanks. chuck

Jonjoe

Hi there if the props connected properley and the propshaft is connected 2 the motor well and the esc and rudder servo works and connected properley then charge you batterys and take it 4 a run just go slow and do a range test first! what type of transmitter is it?
Go slow and then build up speed and then reduce it slowley also dont do sharp turns!
Good Look!
JJ

LtDoc

Chuck,
A first boat is a lot like the first anything. 'Moderation' is a very good idea until you have some idea of how it behaves. A session in your 'hydro-test-tank' (bathtub) to see if it floats at all is a pretty good idea too. Not running, by the way, just to make sure it does float! Then, if everything appears to be working, go to the lake.
Remember all the safety stuff! Very good reason for that. They are your fingers, be as careful as 'they' deserve. Remember to take all the stuff you'll need to make it run! Feel free to laugh at that, but remember it anyway .
Then it's just a matter of getting used to the whole thing. The most important part is to remember that 'moderation' thingy to start with. Frequent 'checks' of how things are working is good. So is an extra hand or two. Wanna try something a bit less moderate? Why not, just do so sort of slowly, you know? There ain't no brakes on that thing!
The idea is to have fun. So have fun!
- 'Doc

(Except for the 'fingers' and 'brakes' thingys, just like a new car, isn't it? Well, sort of.)

chuck67207

thanks guys for the info, i ran a couple of tanks of fuel through it, i have another question its a pain to put fuel into it, with the tank that came in it. do i have to remove the engine to remove the tank? whats a good replacement tank one with the cap on top. thanks chuck. no crashes yet sure is fun

LtDoc

Remove the motor to refuel? Bummer! I think I'd look for an exposed fuel line, put a 'T' in it, and refill there (if possible). You really have to remove the motor?
- 'Doc

chuck67207

doc thanks for the tip no i dont have to remove the moter to refuel, but i want to change the tank. tried to get tank out but it seems to be a tight fit, if i try to force it it will crack the hull i was thinking i might have to remove the moter? the cap is pain in the a--- to get back on thats why i want to install a tank with the lid on the top. thanks chuck.

VOODOOHYDRO

If you go over to the Nitro forum theres a seaction on the 1/12 Bud.