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benjoe 07-21-2014 11:08 AM

RTR outboards ?
 
brand new here --sorry for the rookie question or if this has been covered already ---

one of my hobbies is making custom wooden boat models --i use simple battery operated clip- to- the- transom
motors for power --my boats range from 12" up to 24"

asking --any such good thing as an RTR RC outboard for the transom -
the perfect controls would be for steering . forward . reverse and variable speeds -
but - even just remote steering control would be much more fun --than chasing my fleet around the pool

thanks

martno1fan 07-21-2014 01:19 PM

Yes there are quite a few around heres one i found on ebay,do some searching ,this ones made in China by TFL hobbies.Also try hobby king.
Mart
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brushless-High-Performance-RC-Outboard-Boat-Motor-FREE-SPARE-FLEX-SHAFT-/390891511722?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&ha sh=item5b02f31faa

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...Motor_Set.html

benjoe 07-21-2014 01:47 PM

thanks alot -- that HK looks like the way to go

the lone rcer 12-14-2014 08:53 PM

aquacraft makes a pretty scale looking out board motor. 550 brushed motor , water cooled ,push up to a 31 inch hull , aluminum lower end , full bearings , simple bolt on , pretty fast for brushed , reverse and proportional speed depends on your esc. they are built to last. just an idea. you can check out some vids on you tube im sure

siberianhusky 12-16-2014 04:06 AM

You have to be very careful with reverse, most outboards use a flex shaft that is wound for forwards motion, reverse could possibly cause it to unwind a bit and bind.

canabus 03-13-2015 02:29 AM

Hi benjoe
I have two these Hobbyking F1 outboards.
Firstly no spare flex cable with these and run a silicon tube from the centre outlet to oil the flex shaft.
Reverse ONLY use 25% on reverse flex shafts DO NOT LIKE heaps of it!!!
I reprogrammed my 60A car with reverse to 25%, (good for removing seaweed).
Servo I used a 9.45KG thrust which strong and gives very good steering.
The motor is 3000kv on 3S 2650mah very fast on a 24" boat (straight line mine sits on the prop).
I tested on 4S, TOTALLY INSANE (the motor stayed in one piece, so, I back tracked to 3S to save the motor).
Upgrade motor 2836-3700kv power 700watts ESC 35A 3-4S battery.
All the bits for Hobbyking!!
They have a CNC Aluminium Outboard (MERCURY LOOK A LIKE) it a bit smaller with a smaller motor.
Maybe OK for the 12" boats.


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