electric outrigger
08-02-2006 | 02:33 PM
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electric outrigger
does anyone know the cheapest I could make an electric outrigger for if I built the hull with balsa wood? Im just talking about one for my pool that goes pritty fast. I have a nitro boat but im not really sure of the setup of an electric boat. ,thank you
08-02-2006 | 03:34 PM
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From: Milton,
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RE: electric outrigger
Sorry, just a quick reply. Outriggers and pools don't mix unless you have an Olympic size pool.
The Depron outrigger is only 13" long and made out of Depron (Meat container foam) and 1/64" ply sheeting, problem is it won't get on plane by the time it hits the side of the pool.
I think you would be best suited for a Pool Racer like a ZigZag boat.
Otherwise it's a pretty tough task trying to make a small enough outrigger to get on plane in the span of an average pool.
IMO.
The Depron outrigger is only 13" long and made out of Depron (Meat container foam) and 1/64" ply sheeting, problem is it won't get on plane by the time it hits the side of the pool.
I think you would be best suited for a Pool Racer like a ZigZag boat.
Otherwise it's a pretty tough task trying to make a small enough outrigger to get on plane in the span of an average pool.
IMO.
08-02-2006 | 04:36 PM
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RE: electric outrigger
Ok thanks, I do have a pond to run it at. Do you know the basic setup of an electric boat, like all of the parts I would need? How small with electric boats can you go?
08-02-2006 | 05:42 PM
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RE: electric outrigger
Go to this thread, "RED" is selling them from a web site he just opened up. RC groups discussion has a ton of info on the 13" micro rigger "DEPRON RIGGER". Just search it out.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4574494/tm.htm
Basically you need good batteries, a good motor and speed control suited for hull size and type of performance you desire. Anything above 6 cells I reccommend using a separate Rx battery. You need a driveline, flex shaft is simple, efficient and handles alot of power, a flex coupler or similar, running hardware: strut, strut mount and rudder, and prop. A charger is required, and don't forget the radio. Servo linkage is pretty easy, piano wire....oops, a motor mount would help too.
But the above mentioned Depron Rigger comes as a "limited" Kit and requires some extra parts, but Red tells you where to get those too. Fast little sucker made for all out speed, ovals.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4574494/tm.htm
Basically you need good batteries, a good motor and speed control suited for hull size and type of performance you desire. Anything above 6 cells I reccommend using a separate Rx battery. You need a driveline, flex shaft is simple, efficient and handles alot of power, a flex coupler or similar, running hardware: strut, strut mount and rudder, and prop. A charger is required, and don't forget the radio. Servo linkage is pretty easy, piano wire....oops, a motor mount would help too.
But the above mentioned Depron Rigger comes as a "limited" Kit and requires some extra parts, but Red tells you where to get those too. Fast little sucker made for all out speed, ovals.
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08-04-2006 | 08:51 PM
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RE: electric outrigger
no serious electric boat should be run in a pool simply because of the chlorine in the water, its corrosive.
Not to mention most pools are way to small.
Not to mention most pools are way to small.
