What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
11-18-2007, 02:33 PM
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What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
Im going to get my 2nd Nitro since my first one (blackjack 26) was a Disastor comming to the motor So basically my first Nitro boat. It was messed up from the factory and wouldnt do anything about it. Im currently using a SV27 brushless that im happy with. Water is calm most of the time so I can get either deep V or anything else. IM a noob so I need something that is easy to learn with and low matinance, also reliable.
Im firmialr with Gas engines like the G26 and stuff but People tell me nitro is a whole different story.
Im firmialr with Gas engines like the G26 and stuff but People tell me nitro is a whole different story.
11-18-2007, 02:51 PM
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RE: What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
i bought this one this summer and have had nothing but fun with it. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PRB2750
11-18-2007, 07:35 PM
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RE: What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
The easiest boat I have from a maintenance perspective is my Topspeed 2 with an OS outboard. Since the engine is hanging off the back, cleanup is easy. Engine and driveline maintenance is also simplified since it's all contained in one unit.
11-19-2007, 10:30 AM
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RE: What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
What if the boat flips? Doesnt that mean water will get in my motor easier and then I will have to take it apart and Get all the water out more often? Only thing I hate about going Nitro... Most of the time I think Im going to be doing more work than driving.
11-19-2007, 10:37 AM
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RE: What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
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What if the boat flips? Doesnt that mean water will get in my motor easier and then I will have to take it apart and Get all the water out more often? Only thing I hate about going Nitro... Most of the time I think Im going to be doing more work than driving.
What if the boat flips? Doesnt that mean water will get in my motor easier and then I will have to take it apart and Get all the water out more often? Only thing I hate about going Nitro... Most of the time I think Im going to be doing more work than driving.
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RE: What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
my TS2 is the easiest boat (electric, gas or nitro) I have to work on. get that with the OS 21 outboard.
12-03-2007, 03:45 PM
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RE: What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
dd,When you find out the answer to this question please let me KNOW,Just kidding I'm not an expert by any means (this was my 3rd summer running nitro's) but i've had my best luck overall with the TC31,my SW36 would be second, the only major changes to them for me has been carbs and props.The TC ran pretty good right out of the box and the SW's not far behind.The boat I've had more problems with is a Miss Vegas,not saying it's a bad boat but i've spent twice the $ and time trying to get it right.I'm thinking about a tunnel boat for next year also 'as I see quite a few people recommending them.Good Luck!!!
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RE: What is a Good Low matinance/easy to work on boat??
Maintenance on a inboard or outboard Nitro engine when upside down in the water is the same thing, you don't take them apart, just remove plug, drain water, add a couple of drops of after run, couple of turns, drain again, put plug and start.
pretty simple.
Dan.
pretty simple.
Dan.
