New GAS Boats from Venom!!
07-12-2010, 10:41 AM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
Well , I bit the bullet and bought one of these boats .
it seems that all of the recent issues have been addressed . Including the exhaust , that was a BIG reason I was debating on buying it or not . it does seem however that the fiberglass is thin on the top section of the boat . The reinforcing of that section will be a must , or cracks will be sure to follow .
I recently purchased the NEW Airtronics M11 FHSS .I also robbed the battery from a Mugen MBX6T for the reciever and servo pack .
New out of the box , the packing from the container had scuffed the paint job . Some wax and a good buff job will take car of the scuff . The wax will also take care of the issue with the roughness of the finish .
As I start receiving the aftermarket parts .I will update the building .
Greg
it seems that all of the recent issues have been addressed . Including the exhaust , that was a BIG reason I was debating on buying it or not . it does seem however that the fiberglass is thin on the top section of the boat . The reinforcing of that section will be a must , or cracks will be sure to follow .
I recently purchased the NEW Airtronics M11 FHSS .I also robbed the battery from a Mugen MBX6T for the reciever and servo pack .
New out of the box , the packing from the container had scuffed the paint job . Some wax and a good buff job will take car of the scuff . The wax will also take care of the issue with the roughness of the finish .
As I start receiving the aftermarket parts .I will update the building .
Greg
07-13-2010, 08:31 AM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
This exhaust set up leaked on the first run . We ordered a replacement aftermarket set up , it may also need some type of sealer between the plates .
If any of you guys have a solution to moving the coil to another location , please speak up with your ideas .
This is my first boat ....
Greg
07-19-2010, 11:25 PM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
Well , the project is moving along at a very good clip . I have the hull thickened up a bit swapped out the prop and finished the inside of the boat . I added the Boost Bottles and the goodies from Venom to dress it up a bit . I am awaiting one more item , and that would be the larger cooling head . Also the M11 @.4 FHSS system will possibly be a great upgrade .
I also relocated the coil on the side of the engine .It was in a tight spot .I simply moved it to the location where the ground lead was located . Easy fix .
Until next time .
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I also relocated the coil on the side of the engine .It was in a tight spot .I simply moved it to the location where the ground lead was located . Easy fix .
Until next time .
[email protected]
07-20-2010, 12:15 AM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
those BOOST BOTTLES are the BIGGEST SCAM, sorry Im letting you know. If you putt 2 D size batteries in there place, you will get the same performance gains.. That switch is not water proof and will caroad & fail.
07-20-2010, 05:11 PM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
That switch is disconnected .I use my MX11 to turn the engine off .
Being this boat is for an 8 year old boy , it is very simple for him to apply the breaks to turn off the boat .
The switch is a mute point .
Boost bottles , my son wanted them .So I bought them . They look nice and I could really care less if they do or do not add to performance .
We have a set on his Baja 5T , and he likes the way they look .
Greg
Being this boat is for an 8 year old boy , it is very simple for him to apply the breaks to turn off the boat .
The switch is a mute point .
Boost bottles , my son wanted them .So I bought them . They look nice and I could really care less if they do or do not add to performance .
We have a set on his Baja 5T , and he likes the way they look .
Greg
04-15-2011, 03:28 AM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
FYI...for the radio box..
If your lid finger screws seem to not go in well or line up:
CHINA can't seem to thread the MIDDLE of the nuts!.... They are ALL off, which prevents the thumb screws from going in strait or easy...
My guess is EVERYONES is like this....
I don't have my camera, but I pulled the plastic that prevents the nuts from falling out...
and then pushed the nuts out.. THey are all off...so I replaced them with a real one... and then it went on line butter...
Just take a pice of fibeglass and CA in over nut...that way it will not fall out....
Really a quick fix... I will post pictures tonight....Not venums fault.... Just CHINA...type of issues...
.Cheers..
If your lid finger screws seem to not go in well or line up:
CHINA can't seem to thread the MIDDLE of the nuts!.... They are ALL off, which prevents the thumb screws from going in strait or easy...
My guess is EVERYONES is like this....
I don't have my camera, but I pulled the plastic that prevents the nuts from falling out...
and then pushed the nuts out.. THey are all off...so I replaced them with a real one... and then it went on line butter...
Just take a pice of fibeglass and CA in over nut...that way it will not fall out....
Really a quick fix... I will post pictures tonight....Not venums fault.... Just CHINA...type of issues...
.Cheers..
04-17-2011, 07:16 PM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
ORIGINAL: Canadian LoCo
oh my you have the old style pipe on yours Hmmm
they do have a better tune pipe now for it even better just get the
proboat tuned pipe and say bye bye to your troubles.
the thing you have on now is junk and will allways go down on you.
I hope this helps. good luck.
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luc
oh my you have the old style pipe on yours Hmmm
they do have a better tune pipe now for it even better just get the
proboat tuned pipe and say bye bye to your troubles.
the thing you have on now is junk and will allways go down on you.
I hope this helps. good luck.
regards
luc
Get it if you don't mind having noise complaints...
I gues to you could tack another 40$ for a muffled stinger to the already 145$ price... But it still wouldn't equall the quality of other
aftermarket products out there... Hansen, BW, Macs...ect...
Double quiet pipes are the way to go...IMHO..
Or even a aircraft cannester...on a dry header setup...
When you need power with good sound...db control...
04-17-2011, 07:21 PM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
here's a better alternative at the time I did not know much about gas boat stuff
but now I DO lol.
http://www.gizmomotors.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=56
but now I DO lol.
http://www.gizmomotors.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=56
04-17-2011, 09:36 PM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
Hey KOSers/Segaders! Its been a while. This is where i was at last summer. The hull is currently stripped out again. Im installing all Warehouse Hobbies running gear. Stuffing tube, 1/4" flex shaft, 1/4" strut. I'll be running a 6717. Need to figure out how to balance and sharpen that. Also thinking about sending the venom 26cc into Tony to see what he can do with it. 29cc was mentioned in our last convo. 
I'll post current pics once she all back together and ready for 2011.
I'll post current pics once she all back together and ready for 2011.
04-18-2011, 07:50 AM
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Hey KOSers/Segaders! Its been a while. This is where i was at last summer. The hull is currently stripped out again. Im installing all Warehouse Hobbies running gear. Stuffing tube, 1/4'' flex shaft, 1/4'' strut. I'll be running a 6717. Need to figure out how to balance and sharpen that. Also thinking about sending the venom 26cc into Tony to see what he can do with it. 29cc was mentioned in our last convo. I'll post current pics once she all back together and ready for 2011.
Hey KOSers/Segaders! Its been a while. This is where i was at last summer. The hull is currently stripped out again. Im installing all Warehouse Hobbies running gear. Stuffing tube, 1/4'' flex shaft, 1/4'' strut. I'll be running a 6717. Need to figure out how to balance and sharpen that. Also thinking about sending the venom 26cc into Tony to see what he can do with it. 29cc was mentioned in our last convo.
I'll post current pics once she all back together and ready for 2011.Looks like Rino linning in that hull! Only smooth...
04-18-2011, 06:44 PM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
HOLY CRAP!!!! I'm loving that Zippkits!! Those prices are unbeatable. I just loaded up on a few things I needed, and a few things I dont. The prices are just too good!! Cant wait to finish my KOS. Once my 1/4" drive is all done, its off to the lake. Just gotta figure out what path to take for a power upgrade. Lots of options available. 29cc looking better each day. Gizmotors looking good, but also thinking about letting Tony have a crack at the zen clone first. I read about some dude owning a Segad with a 29cc Gizmotor and 6717 running allday in the mid to high 60's. YES PLEASE!!! Decisions decisions.
04-18-2011, 07:22 PM
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I buy a lot of stuff from Joe Petro at Zippkits. Four of the JAE 'riggers, two .12's, a .21 and a gas version). He's got great prices on motor mounts and the coolest servo mounts around!
I just looked down and I'm wearing my Zippkit's T-shirt!
I just looked down and I'm wearing my Zippkit's T-shirt!
05-14-2011, 12:16 AM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
i'm from melb aust,i have the venom segad.been running my boat for 3yrs now,ive re-painted it 2 times but that was my choice.all that ive changed is the motor to a rcmk perfect,speeds up arond 94 klms.there are photo's of my segad and others in the boats photo area.i'd recomend this boat.
08-24-2011, 11:30 AM
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
I see some people are putting on a DPU rudder from Rocket City, but it appears the link is broken or that product is no longer being offered.
Do I just measure the overall length of the rudder? Or do you measure just the face of the rudder? I hope that makes some sense.
Do I just measure the overall length of the rudder? Or do you measure just the face of the rudder? I hope that makes some sense.
08-24-2011, 07:52 PM
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I don't know which one you're looking at as there are several on Brian's site, http://www.rocketcityracing.com/Rudders_c_68.html . What you might be interested in more is the amount of stand-off on the bracket as most gas boat rudders are close to the same length.