hummer2

hi does any one have plans to make a boat like this here ?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BSv0...eature=channel

dicko

There's Dougs woody plans, alternatively you could look up Zipkits website & buy a wooden kit. That hull looks like a cross between a crackerbox & a deep vee.

http://www.zippkits.com/

The zipp kit option would be easier & cheaper than buying all the wood & cutting it up. you also get building instructions with them.

hummer2

thanks i like this one http://www.zippkits.com/ my ? is what does the kit include ? is it just paper and u trace it to wood ?

hummer2

or this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d080Y...eature=related

dicko

The kit includes all the wood pre cut, all you will need is glue, clamps, sandpaper, weights, paint and time. You will have to buy all the hardware like rudder engine etc separately, some of it you can get from Zippkits though.

hummer2

aahhhh ok thanks

dicko

here's a list of everything you will need to build a boat

List to build a boat
- Hull
- Radio box
- Pool noodles (floatation)
- Rudder
- Stinger/strut
- Strut Bushings (if not a roller bearing strut)
- Thrust washers (for square drive)
- Flex
- Stuffing tube
- Stuffing box/T-bar (hull dependant)
- Prop nut
- Drive dog
- Engine
- Engine mounts
- Collet
- 4-40 Push rods
- 4-40 push rod ends (x5)
- Throttle bell-crank (if not included with engine mount)
- Pipe
- Manifold
- Header
- Pipe stop
- Pipe mount
- Cowl locks
- Steering servo
- Throttle servo
- Receiver (with failsafe)
- Battery (Velcro tie-downs)
- Servo mounts
- switch
- Nuts/bolts/washers
- Antenna tube
- Antenna mount
- Fuel bag
- Fuel line
- Water line
- Water outlets
- Zip ties
- Fuel bag hooks
- Fuel filter
- Plug for fuel filler line
- Boat stand
Optional (hull dependant)
- Turn fin (Hydro)
- Trim tabs (Crackerbox)
- Skeg (Crackerbox)
- Water pick ups (if not in rudder)
- Lead Weight

hummer2

i should just look for one all ready built lol

dicko

And I missed push rod/radio box seals.

There's nothing like building your own boat. There's no better way to learn how it all works.

Ron Olson

My Feedback: (1)

Placing that in the kiddy pool did him no good as there was no water going through the system.

svranger25

what does a drive dog do

dicko

It connects to the prop shaft and is notched to match the propeller so that it will turn the prop and not let it spin on the shaft.

hang on I'll post a pic

dicko

drive dog fits into grooves on the prop

svranger25

ok thx

svranger25

another question not really related
can you reverse a weedy engine

Ron Olson

My Feedback: (1)

Let's say that it can be done but a big hassle. You have to find a recoil that will turn in the opposite direction thne reverse lay flex cables and left rotation props. For a weedie engine it's simply not worth it. Those that have the serious money do it.

dicko

you would probably be less out of pocket by picking up an RCMK RX254-R, it's already counter rotated, the RX254 is the normal rotation version. I don't see them on Gizomo's website though. You can look at them at www.RCMK.com

STEVE MARSHALL

I had a clutch and water pump in it Ron, so all was cool. no flex was hooked up.