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Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
04-01-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

To say progress has slowed would be an understatement, school has taken up another knotch in combination with working on the real boat and i started a new job. I come home and look at the boat these...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-15-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

were getting icy rain YAY!----not[>:]
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-14-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Added a few more pieces to the bottom today. With the nice weather ive been working on my real boat, so havent gotten that much done.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-12-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Day 10
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-12-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Yea i think im gunna have to start doing that i really effed it up today.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-11-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Started planking the bottom :days 10-11 not much but it's something.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-09-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Day 7 of the build ends with the basic skeleton done. I had a minor setback as some 2 of the high stress joints came undone but not a problem -all fixed up. I plan on starting on the bottom...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-09-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 23,420
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: chainsaw powered wood boat questions

any chance you have the owners manual on the chainsaw if not look for a sticker on the motor. You DO NOT want to over-rev the motor or you will end up with a blown one.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-09-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

well im 90% set on gas and in that case i dont want the headace of 2 engines, not to mention the $$ it would run me. I wish i could get the scale feel of twins but i just dont want the trouble. IF ...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-09-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,420
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: Ebay deal gone bad... opinions wanted

it's good to hear of a happy ending. congratulations
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-08-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Day 6: Finished the bottom chines, and did a little cutting and sanding to get them to fit at the bow. While doing this i popped one of the top back peices off so i reglued and will let it set over...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-07-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Progress is still slow but steady. Today continued on the bottom chines-setup the double on one side and the single on the other. I may have figured out how to adapt for the step though.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-07-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: Titanium Rudders

looks good. What are those holes at the top of the rudder for? the servo hookup?
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-07-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 23,420
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: chainsaw powered wood boat questions

if you could clean the motor a bit and take more pics once the plastic is trimmed i think we all may be able to give you a better response. Pics of the starter and position would be nice. Right now...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-07-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

you dont have to tell me. There is plent of room as long as you working on the side of the engine near the walkway hehe. My friend blew an engine a few years back and man that boat had to be torn...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-07-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: where is the best place to buy running hardware

post over in the electrics forum- you will getter a better quicker response.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-06-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Yes indeed. The engines are massive and the sheer size of a boat like that is insane something like 450 hp per motor i think. any way here are the images from Day 4 of my build. Completed all of...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-06-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,454
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: Miss Budweiser Hydroplane Boat

The volan is made by ABC hobbies which is a brand name. It's quite a few steps above toy, but is not as advanced as many other models.


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Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-06-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,454
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: Miss Budweiser Hydroplane Boat

man for 300 bucks you have a slim chance. I got into it for about 500 for a used boat with a cheap homelite about7 years ago. 300 is a long stretch. I bought another boat for 350 with a blown...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-06-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,454
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: Miss Budweiser Hydroplane Boat

now that you are looking at electrics it is best to check over in the electrics forum. there they will most likely be able to give you a better perspective.
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-05-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,693
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: NEW EXHAUST

have you had it running in this condition. A few days ago after sitting for a few months my clutch wasnt stuck, but rather when running the prop wouldnt spin. I revved the hell outta it on dry land...
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-05-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: barge power options.. need help

cant give you an exact but i would reccommend a low reving motor with alot of torque. Therefore you can run a larger prop, which will aid in steering.
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-05-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Well it wont be quite that fast my friends viking cruises between 28 and 30 knotts. For ye land matees' thats about 30 32 mph
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
03-05-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,693
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: NEW EXHAUST

what happens when you pull the chord? does the prop spin? maybe give her a shot of WD40
Forum: RC Boats General Discussion
03-05-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,260
Posted By stevblutu15

RE: From Start to Finish

Day 3: I finished installing the middle stringer(if thats what they're called) on both sides and joined them at the bow. I then installed the top stringer on the left side of the hull. Not much...
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