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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-28-2022, 12:37 PM

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,I decided to put the drain tubes in...

Hydro Junkie,I decided to put the drain tubes in by the transom and in the engine bay,put the clear cover on the servo part and get the new propeller then sand seal and paint and see how she...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-16-2022, 11:14 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,After reading your thread about...

Hydro Junkie,After reading your thread about redesigning this kit I'm tempted to get another kit and start over.The only thing stopping me from doing it is that I don't have the tools to cut new...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-12-2022, 08:38 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,I just epoxied the bottom to the...

Hydro Junkie,I just epoxied the bottom to the sponson insides with a fillet of epoxy.

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-11-2022, 09:33 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,Any size brass tubing for the...

Hydro Junkie,Any size brass tubing for the drains?To answer your question,I built the kit to the instructions and the plans so I left the under deck frames solid panels.

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-08-2022, 09:42 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,I got the right tubing for exhaust...

Hydro Junkie,I got the right tubing for exhaust from McMaster-Carr but where should I put these tubes to exhaust them out?In your last post you mentioned where you put drain holes for water.Do you...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-03-2022, 10:22 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,I'm going to contact Mark at Props 4...

Hydro Junkie,I'm going to contact Mark at Props 4 U for the prop.I saw your post about re-engineering this kit.I wish I would've known about it before I did mine.In a previous post from you I asked...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

01-01-2022, 01:55 PM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,Very cool boat.I was wondering if...

Hydro Junkie,Very cool boat.I was wondering if I'll need to do all that work for the Octura 1440 prop or is it already done for me?If not I think I'll get the prop from Mark at props 4 U.I'm not sure...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-30-2021, 11:06 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,Should I put any kind of lube on the...

Hydro Junkie,Should I put any kind of lube on the push rods so that they don't bind up in the waterproof rubber bushings?Where's a good place on the internet to get the clear cover?I found the wd40...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-29-2021, 07:12 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,I found the Octura 1440 on their...

Hydro Junkie,I found the Octura 1440 on their website and I checked out Props 4 U website but I'm not sure which one that I should get so I'll probably get the Octura 1440 prop.As for the lube I'll...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-28-2021, 10:15 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hydro Junkie,My propeller is center and the...

Hydro Junkie,My propeller is center and the rudder is to the right of the prop.I was wondering if it's ok to use any kind of lube on the boat,what kind and where?...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-24-2021, 03:19 PM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

The rudder is located on the transom and the turn...

The rudder is located on the transom and the turn fin is located on the turn fin doubler on the right sponson attached to a bracket.

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-24-2021, 10:16 AM

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Should the brass water intake/output be facing...

Should the brass water intake/output be facing the other way?
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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-23-2021, 09:01 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

What about using Loctite for putting all the...

What about using Loctite for putting all the screws and bolts back on?

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-22-2021, 04:01 PM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Should I use Dubros fuel line clips for the tubes...

Should I use Dubros fuel line clips for the tubes on the inside of the boat?

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-22-2021, 08:08 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

What grits of sandpaper do I need to sand the...

What grits of sandpaper do I need to sand the boat?

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-21-2021, 09:20 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

JS440,How will either of those tapes seal the...

JS440,How will either of those tapes seal the gap?Will I have to reapply the tape everytime I take the top off and put it back on?When it comes to finishing the boat,I know that I need epoxy paint to...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-20-2021, 02:04 PM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

JS440,I went to McMaster Carr website and I'm not...

JS440,I went to McMaster Carr website and I'm not sure which one I need,the OD is 5/16".Can you send me the link on their website for the one that will work?

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-20-2021, 01:35 PM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Here are some pictures of the boat,both outside &...

Here are some pictures of the boat,both outside & inside.The center section with all the screws is where the receiver,batteries and servos are located.If you look real close you'll see the tube for...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-20-2021, 10:42 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

The reason why I asked about the tubes for the...

The reason why I asked about the tubes for the muffler was I'm in a wheelchair and I wanted to get it online because I don't drive.I have another question,I have a gap when I attach my cowl to the...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-20-2021, 08:27 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Which nipple on the head is intake and which is...

Which nipple on the head is intake and which is output?Which line on the tank is for the pressure?Where do I get the right tube for the muffler?I know these are a bunch of "newbie" questions but I...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-19-2021, 06:55 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

Hi Doug,Thanks for the quick reply.You're right...

Hi Doug,Thanks for the quick reply.You're right it's an old K & B marine inboard engine the engine is for a Dumas Pay N Pak Hydroplane boat kit.I already have a tube run to the transom which is...

Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats

12-18-2021, 10:39 AM

Replies: 53

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Posted By dreddbatfan

I need help

I have a K & B 3.5cc Inboard Marine engine and I'm not sure what all the nipples are for.I know the top 2 are water nipples but I'm not sure if they need tubes and where in the boat the tubes go?I...

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