Thanks for the reply.

Actually, I checked out Horizon Hobby's website. Hangar 9 has a set of floats coming out in late May. They look REALLY NICE! Fit .40 size planes, 5-9lbs and even have an additional internal servo for rudder control, something the other floats don't offer. They go for around $75. I think I'm going to wait until these floats come out. Hopefully I won't crash in the meantime.

Thanks again,

KMAN

I assume that in the Cayman Islands you will be flying from salt water. Be completely fastidious with waterproofing and corrosion protection. Gasket the wing saddle, Electrics in a baggie/Balloon/condom. Especially the servo in the float. Mount the switch internally and actuate it with a pushrod. Mount all the electronic components off the floor so if any water gets in it can slosh around without soaking into somethng vital. There is an effective product called corrosionX you should spray on your electrical connectors and use as an after-run in/on your motor. CorrosionX is probably available from marine supply establishments. Rinse your airplane with fresh water after flying, then wipe it down and spray it with rubbung alcohol and wipe THAT down. Watch your clevises...they are usually carbon steel and will really rust quickly. Use plastic (EZ) hinges. Not metal hinges or even hinges with metal pins.

I've never seen thease floats but fiberglass @ $55 sounds great. also thanks again Jim for the link, the plane is called the ready and I'm expecting the parts from hobby people any day. $ 12.95 + delivery. Verry quick and easy to deal with.........BILL

Wow Jim,

Thanks for the reply. I think I'm a little intimidated / discouraged now.

Initially I was planning to fly from a freshwater pond/lake I have behind my home but I knew deep down if I did outfit the plane wih floats, I'd be going to the beach with it. I planed to remove the electronics and spray the inside with Thompson water seal, baggie the radio (not the battery) but I never thought about the switch, clevisies, hinges, servos, motor, etc. Doesn't the fuel act as a lubricator / protector for the engine? WD40 is a great protector for small electrical components, will something like that work?

I'm really having second thoughts now.

Thanks,

KMAN