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Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-22-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Nightow1

RE: Need opinion on used rc boat

I would just be cautious. I have made the mistake before of going used, and from the looks in the pix it could use some work. I would see it run in water before I bought it.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-22-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Nightow1

RE: Need opinion on used rc boat

JMHO, but I would stear clear of it. for a few hundred more you could get a much better boat.
take a look at this for just a few hundred more you could get the engine and have a great like new...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-14-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 28,664
Posted By Nightow1

RE: custom paintjobs

My Ranger boat is so shinny :) Awesome Job Doug,
Cant wait to get it........
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-26-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,351
Posted By Nightow1

RE: Warehouse Hobbies 76in Scarab w./twins.

Ok I have to know where did you get the headlights, I love them. I want to put a set in my new 70" Phantom. Could you post the site where you got them, or did you design them your self?
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-16-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 903
Posted By Nightow1

LATRAX LTX-30

<span style="font-size: medium;">Ok I know it's not a gasser, but I finally finished my early 1980's LATRAX LTX-30 Predecessor to the Traxxas. It's not all original, but I think it came out great, It...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-15-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,696
Posted By Nightow1

RE: My home brew Retreival Boat

Great job on it, I made one from your design and it works great retrieving a 43" CAT. Awesome work. Thank you for your incite. This kind of out of the box thinking is what keeps the hobby going.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-12-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,696
Posted By Nightow1

RE: My home brew Retreival Boat

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, but I'm not sure my project is close to you re's. But I tried. I needed it to recover a 70" V hull so I made it 60" X 37". I'm using a Savox SC-1268SG...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-11-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
Posted By Nightow1

RE: whats it worth?

I can tell you I just sold a OPS.90 NEW, with pipe, mount, and remote needle, I got $325.00 for it. That's around $300.00 less than the package was worth. I would agree just sell it and take what you...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-11-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,146
Posted By Nightow1

RE: Spray Can Method

I'm probably wrong doing this, buy I use engine paint and a good clear coat, have never had any trouble, but I use Gas not sure how nitro would react.

I painted this with rattle can, No clear...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-02-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By Nightow1

Need help on a new boat purchase

I just need to know if this would be a decadent combo for a starter, new to gas boater..
here are the links to the engine and the hull. if someone knows of a place to get them a little cheaper...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-29-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By Nightow1

RE: 1980's 42

I ran my a full tank through the engine this morning. I filed down the flywheel, adjusted the ignition module, and put in new bearings and seals.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> It ran great!
...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-25-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By Nightow1

RE: 1980's 42

OMG I think I actuality did it. I took a piece of aluminum 1 1/2 tubing and welded a cap on it, cut a 3/4" hole in the top. Then I used some liquid rubber sealant. it seems to work fine under...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-25-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,011
Posted By Nightow1

RE: wasabi 1300

WOW I realy like the look of that hull.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-24-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,135
Posted By Nightow1

RE: 45

Are you planning on selling them?
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-24-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,135
Posted By Nightow1

RE: 45

Where did you get it? I relay like the look of that hull.what's it made of? I'm a cat person love the way they handle and look on the water.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-24-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,587
Posted By Nightow1

RE: Boat buoyancy – What do you use currently and Why?

Another great one is the black foam tube used in plumbing. I use to work as a plumber and they were thrown away most of the time. What I'm talking about for those of you who dont know, if you look at...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-23-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By Nightow1

1980's 42" Aeromarine jesse james cat Build

<h2>Well I finally started my build. I found a (in rough condition) 1980's 42" Aeromarine Jesse James cat. I was planning on using a new OPS .90 I had lying around, but decided to go with a 32 cc...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-18-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,443
Posted By Nightow1

RE: USED GAS ENGINE

So would this be better, in the long run than my OPS 90? in my 42" Aeromarine Jesse James?
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Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-17-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,443
Posted By Nightow1

RE: USED GAS ENGINE

OK so can it be converted for a reasonably price? or is it above my level of skill?
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
02-16-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,443
Posted By Nightow1

USED GAS ENGINE

Ok anyone direct me towards a USED GAS ENGINE. I want to get in to it but just cant afford to drop 200 plus on an engine right now. I dont care if it's used and old just so long as it runs, not even...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-07-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By Nightow1

RE: dual exhaust

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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-06-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By Nightow1

OPS 90 head shim

Ok I was browsing a few old post and found a post on engine tuning. somewhere in the post it had said to check the head that the glow plug goes in to and make sure there was no major discoloration....
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-04-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Posted By Nightow1

RE: dual exhaust

Ok scrap the duel out the back. it wont work with the engine / boat design. So what I was thinking was 4 stacks out of the cowl coming out of the top of the boat instead of the back. something like a...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-04-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By Nightow1

RE: Identify this Rudder and Strut

Thanks, I guess  I'll keep it for another project. Sure I'll use it for something.
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
02-03-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By Nightow1

Identify this Rudder and Strut

Ok can someone Identify this Rudder and Strut? I pulled it off my Aeromarine Jesse James. I decided to go with a duel rudder and wanted to sell this one but cant seem to find any identifying marks on...
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