Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Boats > Speed - Electric
 new boat help >

new boat help

Community
Search
Notices
Speed - Electric For all your electric boating needs.

new boat help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-14-2006 | 04:17 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: carlisle, UNITED KINGDOM
Default new boat help

hi i'm looking for a new boat but i can't decide between the Kyosho's Blue Streak 800 or the
Graupner Phantom
can anyone offer me some advice on which is the best boat
thanks
twoca
Old 05-14-2006 | 04:31 PM
  #2  
cr85nut's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: stoughton, MA
Default RE: new boat help

Whats your price range?

Here are some opionns also

villian ex

villain 7.2

Cen aqua jet, aquajet extreme

Check out offshoreelectrics.com


-Matt
Old 05-14-2006 | 04:33 PM
  #3  
CadillacDTS2001's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,449
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Tottenham/Orillia, ON, CANADA
Default RE: new boat help

kyosho
has water cooling
has a esc

graupner
not esc
no water cooling

but i would go with a vilain or a traxxas blast
or a hammer ep
Old 05-15-2006 | 04:17 PM
  #4  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: carlisle, UNITED KINGDOM
Default RE: new boat help

thanks for the advice i think i'm going to get the the villian ex
Old 05-15-2006 | 04:27 PM
  #5  
Wheelnut's Avatar
My Feedback: (81)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,920
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Annandale, VA
Default RE: new boat help

The Villain EX is a great boat, I had one, but just get ready to spend some DOUGH when you get ready to upgrade it. IE two motors, two props, two shafts, two spur gears, two pinions and twice the maintenance.
Old 05-15-2006 | 04:35 PM
  #6  
CadillacDTS2001's Avatar
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,449
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Tottenham/Orillia, ON, CANADA
Default RE: new boat help

or you could bet the blast !!!!
Old 05-15-2006 | 08:36 PM
  #7  
Banned
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,417
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Down under, AUSTRALIA
Default RE: new boat help

The Kyosho BlueStreak EP is a Nice Boat.. 93cm Hull and looks Way Cool..

Its one of my Favourites..

I have never actually driven one But I have seen one in action and it Carved the Waves nice and rided nice..
Old 05-16-2006 | 03:55 AM
  #8  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: carlisle, UNITED KINGDOM
Default RE: new boat help

my freind hat the bluestreak gp about 6yrs ago and it was amazing it was my faverate then and still is now but the Cen aqua jet, aquajet extreme is now a very close second
can anyone tell me what is the lagrest motor and prop the bluestreak ep can take
and what is the best battery to rin it on
thanks
twoca

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.