s13bdafocker

ok i have ben a big fan of the RC world .. i have some ofna 1/8 buggys and a Revo,,,

but i am unfamiliar witht he RC boating world..

i am in the market for a Gas R/C boat and dont know what to get ... i have a budget of 1800$

i am looking for something really reliable - fun - fast ..

i have found 2 boats that im really interested in geting ....



King of Shaves C1 Racing RTR Gas Boat

Blackjack 55 Catamaran RTR with G26

if you guys know anything better to get please let me know
i want to stay with the pickle fork design

XRMikey

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Out of those two.
The KOS would be your better choice.
But I would wait until all the bugs are worked out.

Dan S

check out Aeromarine or WHH (warehouse hobby) aswell, they have RTR gas boats and would be better than the BJ55.

Dan.

doomracing

of the 2 i'd go with the KOS myself, BUT what do you intend on doing? ripping up the local pond, or racing? i think the blackjack would fair better in racing, where the KOS hands down has the cool scale look. i want a KOS.

is there any particular reason you only want a cat? i love my Rio 51 even with the possible header, and motor problems. mine is still intact. well i bounced her off a huge rock, but the bodywork is almost finished now.

s13bdafocker

awsome ...

if there are better boats out there please let me know ... the KOS oly dose 35-40mph... i want something a lil more faster ...

s13bdafocker

well i live in Lake havasu Arizona so it will mostly be driven on the lake ... or the river..

i want to stay with the cat because i love the design and the V hulls seam a lil unstable

doomracing

unstable? hmmmm as i've been told a V is more stable, and not prone to blow overs like the cats, and hydros. flat calm water hydros. a bit of chop, and low winds a cat. higher winds, and waves a V. just my opinion though. i realy want a KOS. get there big motor as well. they claim it's a 4 hp i believe it is. http://www.venom-group.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=VEN%2D1827 it would still come in under budget.

Dreamin Hemi

Unstable??? You were misinformed. Any of these hull styles can become unstable depending on the conditions. Overall the mono designs are more stable than the rest due to their ability to handle a wider variety of water conditions. Oh yeah, welcome to RCU!

s13bdafocker

awsome i will deff look at the V huls ...

is there anything i should be watching for .. like parts..

i want to buy a boat and have extra parts for it ..

i have a ofna LX and i have about 2600 into it.. and my revo is just a lil over 1000..

s13bdafocker

this motor is great... thanx

dicko

The only thing's you'll need is maybe a spare prop for different conditions, some spare fuel & water line, a spare spark plug, some miscelaneous screws, nut, bolts & grub screws, hatch tape and grease. and maybe some zip ties.

That's what I love about boating, when I go to the races I don't need to carry a bag or 2 of spares & tires with me. You don't have to sit out because of broken boats nearly as often as with buggy racing.

doomracing

even with the old issues i really like my rio 51. for $700 you realy can't beat it unless ya want to race then the fuji has to go. i intend on installing a hanson zen 260 when funds allow.

s13bdafocker

yea i know the fealing... some time i sit out the hole day... i live in a town that the local RC dealer downt carry ofna parts so im scrued.. so i went to California and bought 2 of everything for my buggy ... now im good ..

but im deff leaning twords the KOS venom ... witht he motor opgrade and prop upgrade it will hit 55-60mph..
i live on a mhuge lake and its allways calm durring the week untill the californians come out and mess up the water.. lol...

s13bdafocker

the Rio 51 looks awsome i saw a video about it on youtube and they had nothing bad to say about it.....
but i would prob upgade to a MX Airtronics radio/reciver..

how fast is it .. not looking to race . i want a crooser for the week when im not at work

sandydr

I have no experience of either boat and about 1 months (probably less than 1hr of actual drive time) on gas boats, so my input is limited. Have a look at the Aeromarine Avenger Pro. I picked up one in stock format and it looks like it really runs really quick (v. good accelleration). However, my only actual first-hand comparables are a Arrowshark Princess and Aeromarine XXX.

You can get an idea of how my stock runs in this thread http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7776048/tm.htm. Aeromarine does a Quickdraw version for $US1,850.

Good luck in your choice.

doomracing

the rio will do 35 with the 2 blade prop, and 43 to 45 with the 3 blade.

sandydr

Found this video on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usxwOL7gF34 of the Avenger Pro with the Quickdraw. The video notes say it was GPS's at 56mph - 58 mph.

coyv10

Hey you need to check out CC Racing he is making RTR's now he really puts out a great product

Paul M

Consider building it yourself if you enjoy that sort of thing

monsterbrad

www.warehousehobbies.com
these boats are wesome for the first timer and Tony is a great help if you need it.
So is the rest of the crew there