micro surface drive
 

i really hate to ask this question, i did a search and it was pretty fruitless... im building a dumas short stuff deep vee (18"length, 6.25" beam), and ive been looking for a .125 surface drive and rudder combo for it.i saw a combo with an adjustable drive with an offset rudder and all of the hardware, but i cant find it anymore!!!! im not looking to break any speed records here, im going to be running a brushed motor at first and if everything goes well, ill switch up to a brushless later.. thanks for any input or links!!!!!

nate sanders

ps- theres still time here in northern japan, most of the ponds are still liquid!!!

RE: micro surface drive
 

whay is it labeled micro ?
depending on what motor . you can use a .098 flex

RE: micro surface drive
 

i want .125 just in case!! first off the boat will more than likely be a tad on the heavy side and i dont want to risk breakage.

RE: micro surface drive
 

what motor are you running. I have run a lehner XL on a .098 on 8 cells with no problem.

RE: micro surface drive
 

ok, ill play your game, where did you purchase your surface drive? the one you describe with .098 flex? i dont have a motor yet, im doing research as to what ill need, i want between 15+mph. whats your suggestion for a motor? this is the first boat kit i have built, so as you can imagine, i dont have much experience as what to use...the only thing i had before this was a 1/10 dpi crackerbox, not exactly a best first boat because of their ill handling and being known as a drivers boat, it didnt suit me well..lol..thanks!!

nate sanders

RE: micro surface drive
 

you can use a 550 motor for 15 mph. just a stock johnson.
or you can use 600.

RE: micro surface drive
 

RE: micro surface drive
 

RE: micro surface drive
 

where did you purchase your surface drive???????? the .098 one you keep referring to?

RE: micro surface drive
 

OHHH

i custom made.

RE: micro surface drive
 

oh, do you know any good places to buy? i wish i had a garage or workshop, i would be done with the boat and fab a drive myself..

RE: micro surface drive
 

go to fine design.or www.offshoreelectrics.com
under hardware. scrool down to octura . they should have some

RE: micro surface drive
 

what about fine design mini turbo strut? ive never seen a pic of one, theres not a pic of one on the site. hell, theres not even any dimensions, it just says 1/8" bore strut and cable for 6-8 cell monos. anybody have any input? i would appreciate it!!!

nate sanders

RE: micro surface drive
 

there is a dimension. 1/8th
SO when you get a flex shaft buy it with a 1/8th inch stub.

RE: micro surface drive
 

im done with you dude, youre a smartass.... im new to the hobby and you talk to me like im a freshman at a frathouse....

RE: micro surface drive
 

Be sure that when you buy it you get the rite flex shaft size. Because the Teflon tubing that goes in it might be to big or to small for it.
Sorry you fell that way . I'm helping and was pointing you you have a dimension to work with.