specialk1

[hope some one on here just got this AMPS baja , but the outboard looks in real bad condition http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEDWX:IT

specialk1

here is the link for the video for MR, Agnew explanation on some of the history for the development of the AMPS outboards http://youtu.be/sX1LbZe-UgM

specialk1

here you go , the same camera . you have . on shaun's tunnel . I like to watch his champ outboard run http://youtu.be/vQ5tkwqa5IQ

specialk1

ok all here is one on fleebay http://cgi.ebay.com/rc-tunnel-hull-b...item1e64d157d3

gulpereel

I don't recognise the hull, is it International Hobbies?

specialk1

yes it is a International Hobbies hull

joe rocket

this one is on ebay.

Tidnab

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I wonder if my hull would sell on Ebay if I had an AMPS outboard to put on the back of it. I'd probably get offers to buy the outboard,but not the boat.I've found that no one is interested in a big boat unless you give it away. Maybe I'd do better if I make a flower planter out of it and sell it as a yard decoration.Even plastic pink flamingos are selling again.

joe rocket

I think if you put two 11's with the merc cowls on her she'd be gone right away.I really think it's the fact that people are not spending any money.I bought a 26" Raker prop for my FS for 26.00 bucks on ebay 2 weeks ago, last year I bought the same prop for 160.00 and I thought I got a deal. I'd try ebay the worst thing that might happen is that you'll still own it.lol!!

wannagofast115

Hey everyone i just got a new hull in a trade and it came with this drive I believe its a AMPS was wondering im not going to be using it becuase im into gas motors but what are these drives worth so i can try and sell it and get a drive i need for a gas motor? Thanks
Scott

4square

[quote]ORIGINAL: wannagofast115

Hey everyone i just got a new hull in a trade and it came with this drive I believe its a AMPS was wondering im not going to be using it becuase im into gas motors but what are these drives worth so i can try and sell it and get a drive i need for a gas motor? Thanks
Scott



You could use that outdrive for gas motors, but I wouldn't exceed a 26cc.
AMPS used them in their 402 and other companies used them in an Apache Boat back in the late 80's

Check FeeBay for recent sales, that's always a good source.

Tidnab

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wannagofast115,Did you ever get things settled with Nick Simons,the scammer ?I remember he ripped you off some time ago.

wannagofast115

Nope never got my boat back and never recieved any parts he promised got totally ripped off

specialk1

I think Shaun Torrente boat looks like UPS did the shipping on his boat . that looks like that AMPS kools hull i got from you ... LOL

specialk1

redoing the lower half of the 53' AMPS tunnel hull mold .. [:@] the plug got stuck in the mold //.. ouch .. [:'(] it was time to get some real work done on this boat ..

specialk1

[quote]ORIGINAL: joe rocket
I just saw this . i never knew that IH made this boat . the wellcraft 38kv Scarab Miami Vice .. cool . now i have to keep a eye open on fleebay LOL

specialk1

[quote]ORIGINAL: 4square

just got this AMPS International hobbies Popeyes Catamaran on fleebay , this is a hard one to find needs some restoring . but not to bad of shape

4square

So as it goes, I bought a Starcraft CPS20 AMPS boat off eBay a couple of months ago without seats. Thanks to Special K lending me his set of seats I now have a mold capable of producing seats.

I have made a few improvements on the original design along the way.
1.) the seats are now lighter than the original
2.) I have eliminated the seam down the middle and added carpet texture for the floor
3.) The seats now FLOAT!

The seats are constructed with 6 oz of fiberglass mat on the bottom and rigid expanding foam on the upper. They can be painted or left in the original white color.

I have also made replacement wings made out of white plastic

4square

I have also been busy making molds for the AMPS outboards covers.
Here's what I have so far. These are hand laid fiberglass and come out of the mold with PPG's K36 Urethane Primer Surfacer already on them, just give them a light sanding to remove the gloss and they're ready for paint.

I spent some serious time on making the plugs straight and accurate so they will look better than the original ABS covers and be stronger too.

joe rocket

Very nice work. How much are the cowls going to be?

rcguy1411

are the cowls for the 3.5 or will they fit the 7.5 ?

4square

are the cowls for the 3.5 or will they fit the 7.5 ?
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The cowls will fit a 7.5cc with room to spare and the 11cc will fit tightly there should be no problem fitting a smaller power plant in any of these. I know Special K bought one off eBay a year ago with a 3.5 inside and it even had a servo mount in there to boot!

Price & availability will be announced in the near future. This is my hobby and spare time at the moment is limited.

My goal will be to offer the cowls in separate parts (top, bottom, or a set) and primed or completely painted with graphics.

Here's a pic of Ken's 3.5 sitting in the Evinrude cowl

rcguy1411

verry cool would love one to put on my old Dumas Skater 67

specialk1

The cowls will fit a 7.5cc with room to spare and the 11cc will fit tightly there should be no problem fitting a smaller power plant in any of these. I know Special K bought one off eBay a year ago with a 3.5 inside and it even had a servo mount in there to boot!

Price & availability will be announced in the near future. This is my hobby and spare time at the moment is limited.

My goal will be to offer the cowls in separate parts (top, bottom, or a set) and primed or completely painted with graphics.

Here's a pic of Ken's 3.5 sitting in the Evinrude cowl
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yes the 3.5 and the 7.5 cowlings are the same . this AMPS 3.5 is the first one { International hobbies } did with the 12' mid. it is cool that it has the throttle servo mounted in it

specialk1

that Skater looks nice