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I need help deciding what size engine to put into this deep vee. It is wooden 32 inches long and 11 inches wide and about 5.75 inches tall. I was give this boat from one of my friends it was a kit. The boats make is a dumas thats all that i know about the boat.
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RE: Engine decide
too big for nitro motor,,,u need gas engine on that beast,,like zenoah 23-26 cc or higher,,,check the gas boat forum,,,,
pardon me thought 5.75 tall ur referring to lenght in feet,...forget it...21-.40 engine can give a good push.
pardon me thought 5.75 tall ur referring to lenght in feet,...forget it...21-.40 engine can give a good push.
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It's a good thing you updated your post, I was about to ask if you forgot the smileys!
It's definitely a .21 size boat. Something like the OS .21 RG-M, or the side exhaust OPS would be good choices that won't break the bank. A more expensive engine would probably be overkill.
It's definitely a .21 size boat. Something like the OS .21 RG-M, or the side exhaust OPS would be good choices that won't break the bank. A more expensive engine would probably be overkill.
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A side exhaust .40 like the old K&B .40, is what the boat was designed for. A good .21 will make close to the same (or more) power, but at higher RPM and with slightly less weight. Nothing wrong with the old K&B .40 for sport use though, or like Chuck suggested, an inexpensive OPS or OS .21.
A 32" vee hull is quite commonly used in .21 mono racing these days.
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A 32" vee hull is quite commonly used in .21 mono racing these days.
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How much do you think that will cost? I found one for 190$ http://leadingedgehobbies.com/oscomm...roducts_id=593
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How much do you think that will cost? I found one for 190$ http://leadingedgehobbies.com/oscomm...roducts_id=593
How much do you think that will cost? I found one for 190$ http://leadingedgehobbies.com/oscomm...roducts_id=593
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Is the boat fairly light, or is it a brick? With the right engine and prop, you should be able to get in the 30-40 range. How well it handles at those speeds is going to be the question. As the speed of a mono, or any boat, picks up, all sorts of handling issues develop. The newer monos are designed for higher speeds than the older designs.
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If you're looking for inexpensive power: [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/K-B-40-RC-Marine-Engine-B_W0QQitemZ110096735981]NOS K&B 40 MARINE[/link]
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If i were to get this engine NOS K&B 40 MARINE I need to know a tune pipe to run on this engine that is pretty long. I don't think i can use the pipe it has now. This engine was made for this boat and fits in the mount perfect. I have the same engine but for a plane.
(i had to put the pipe upside down)
(i had to put the pipe upside down)
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Take a look at the [link=http://www.macspro.com/headers_side.asp]MACS PRODUCTS[/link] site; it's header # 2533 that you'll need, and for a muffled tuned pipe, maybe their # 1230 aero pipe. Those K&B 40s aren't timed to make use of their 7.5 marine pipes. Of course, you could get a used .40 aero pipe for less $, but you'll still want that Macs header....
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Do you think this will work?http://www.quicktechhobby.com/Airpla...c_products.htm then go down to MAC1930