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Your Power Setup!
| Type: MTB/MGB | Posted 24th Jun 2010 by WrinkleyP | Score: 8/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (9.6v)
5 Amp/h
| Viper Marine 40
40A Constant
| Motor: 2 x Graupner speed 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Own build in style of late ww2 MGB/MTB using Perkasa type GRP hull, ply deck and platicard superstructure details etc.
Twin Graupner 600 Race motors (-left and right handed rotation), twin rudders.
Bofors and Oerlikons rotate.
First attempt at RC boat build so a bit heavy.
Goes well but short battery life on full throttle. | Length: 34 inches
Weight: 3400 grams
Speed: 8 MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes
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| Type: Nor Star Wave Rider | Posted 2nd May 2010 by kalamunda | Score: 9/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (8.4v)
3 Amp/h
| EZ - Run 18a
20A Constant
| Motor: Keda Thumrun 2837/18
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 45mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Requires a lot of left rudder at full speed to maintain a straight line. | Length: 28 inches
Weight: 2200 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes
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| Type: Aerokits Sea Scout | Posted 1st May 2010 by dbninja | Score: 10/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (9.6v)
3 Amp/h
| mtronics 25a
25A Constant
| Motor: Graupner speed 600 8.4v
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
mad as a mad thing.. running a Vapex 3300nimh and the performance is brilliant, carefull use of the rudder is required at full chat! smooth as a smooth thing, turns on a sixpence when running slow | Length: 25 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes
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| Type: Lesro Sportsman | Posted 27th Apr 2010 by ianed57 | Score: 9/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (14.4v)
4 Amp/h
| Graupner V35
35A Constant
| Motor: MFA 850
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 45mm
| | Specs | Comments:
The boat originally ran on 12v but I increased it.It goes as fast as I would want on this setup. Prop aerates on one turn and am going to try trim tabs. Steering is a bit vague too- don't know how to rectify this. Speed controller cuts out occasionally due to heat.
Don't know how to estimate speed-see photo. | Length: 33 inches
Weight: 3600 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 22nd Apr 2010 by shornett | Score: 9/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (7.2v)
2 Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 45mm
| | Specs | Comments:
My dad made this Fireboat when he was 16 (1960ish) it did run with a 2.5hp diesel engine, which I still have, but now runs with standard RC. This picture was taken down at Brighton last year. | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes
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| Type: Aerokit Sea Scout | Posted 19th Apr 2010 by kennb049 | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (7.2v)
3 Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
| Motor: 550/johnson
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
This boat has been in my loft for about 30years. Decided it was time to renovate this and take the grandson out. | Length: 24 inches
Weight: 2500 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 19th Apr 2010 by Tall Paul | Score: 5/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
| Viper Marine 15 Amps
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Grauper 900 BB Torque
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 55mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Plywood laminates separating causing some leaks here and there; filling with epoxy; other wise sound running after all these years (not set up for planing but fast enough for our small pond in Guildford Sunday mornings). | Length: 46 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 60 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 14th Apr 2010 by Mark Kruk | Score: 10/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | LiPoly (18.5v)
5 Amp/h
| Turnigy Marine
80A Constant
| Motor: Scorpion HK-4035-560
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 50mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Not tested it yet. I'm actually going to power it with two 18.5V 5000mAH Lipos, 37 volts in total. (1.28KG). The speed controller is water-cooled. I don't know what the top speed will be but I suspect it will be ridiculously fast! I'll start with a 50mm prop and try out different sizes. Could this potentially be the fastest fireboat in the world? | Length: 46 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 17th Mar 2010 by Stroller | Score: 9/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (14.4v)
10 Amp/h
| Fusion Aquapower 280
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Graupner Neodym 700BB
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Experimenting with differnt props. Have a Mocom 1816 on at the moment 39mm Dia (Its for IC really)But seems to suit the Graupner Neodym 700 BB ok . Had a 3 blade brass 40mm dia on it and worked ok to. Might increase voltage to 19.6v we will see. | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 26th Oct 2009 by Peter HS93 | Score: 5/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (9.6v)
4 Amp/h
| Turborix X 2
50A Constant
| Motor: Mystery 1700 X 2
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 30mm
| | Specs | Comments:
still to run , but it will be soon, Ill weigh it and add it soon
now run and it's a bit to fast, silly speed a little overpowerd | Length: 24 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Other | Posted 3rd Oct 2009 by gnrsam1 | Score: 8/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (7.2v)
4 Amp/h
| Mtroniks viper 20
20A Constant
| Motor: Graupner 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Fast but a bit back heavy so bouncy | Length: 21 inches
Weight: 1400 grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 13th Sep 2009 by Fireboat | Score: 9/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | LiPoly (11.1v)
3 Amp/h
| Barracuda
80A Constant
| Motor: Mega Motor
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Can't really complain about this setup, the boat performs great and the battery life is also very good considering the performance it delivers. | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 5th Sep 2009 by john saunders | Score: 8/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
| Mronics 40A
25A Constant
| Motor: MFA 850
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 55mm
| | Specs | Comments:
55mm prop gives best overall speed vs battery life. Racing 40mm 2 blade gave most speed but too short battery life and hot motor. Handles really well with battery set to rear cabin section. July 2010 : Just changed to Graupner 55mm 2 blade and gives a bit more speed and still 15 mins battery life | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 12 MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes
|
| Type: Other | Posted 19th Aug 2009 by Police Boat Captain | Score: 10/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | LiPoly (7.4v)
4 Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
50A Constant
| Motor: Turingy 3600KV
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Changed from brushed to brushless and LIPO, the boat now weighs a lot less and is very fast. | Length: 36 inches
Weight: 3500 grams
Speed: 7 MPH
Runtime: 10 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 9th Aug 2009 by pmdevlin | Score: 8/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (19.2v)
5 Amp/h
| Jeti 600
60A Constant
| Motor: Graupner 9.6v 700BB turbo
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 4 Blade
Size: 50mm
| | Specs | Comments:
I have now modified my notes on the set up. I am using a propshop 4 blade cleaver prop, and am getting a really good turn of speed, with excellent acceleration, using a custom made alloy gearbox, belt driven, 2:1 ratio. I could get more speed, but the boat is at the point of being unstable. The gearbox has greatly improved the efficiency, whilst water cooled, I think it would be fine wiothout,. motor is cold after 15 mins or so flat out running. | Length: 36 inches
Weight: 5000 grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 6th Jun 2009 by terry955 | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
| Motor: ED Seaotter
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 45mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Another long build got to undercoat stage with dad in mid 60's.Hope to keep original engine its only ever been started and bench tested once.Got the paint so watch this space!! | Length: 35 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 6th Jun 2009 by terry955 | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
| Motor: ED Sea ottt
Type: Unknown
Drive: Unknown
| Props: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
| Length: 35 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 1st Jun 2009 by Dave M | Score: 10/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | LiPoly (11.1v)
2 Amp/h
| EZRun-60A-SL
60A Constant
| Motor: RC Smart 3480 outrunner
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Originally used brushed motors with very slow and short performance.Switched to an in runner brushless but slow and hot. Fitted an outrunner brushless with a small 2 blade racing prop. Wow so fast the model was only just in the water. Changed the prop to 3 blade, added lead and much more control. Still very fast and I intend to try a lower voltage LiPo | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 45 Minutes
|
| Type: Tug Boat | Posted 31st May 2009 by bvertovsek | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Unknown
12 Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
30A Constant
| Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
| Length: 60 inches
Weight: 500 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Tug Boat | Posted 26th May 2009 by singletree45 | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
| 100 AMP unknown
100A Constant
| Motor: 970 Johnson [2]
Type: Brushed
Drive: Geared
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 60mm
| | Specs | Comments:
not quit finished with model | Length: 36 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Other | Posted 23rd Apr 2009 by dwkiap | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
I do not have a boat at this time, but built a Thornycroft air Sea Rescue launch about 1955.
would like to build another. Does anyone know where I can get plans etc.
Dennis Lees. Tasmania
Have since found a plan and have started building. Will report progress. | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Other | Posted 14th Mar 2009 by Police Boat Captain | Score: 8/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (7.2v)
2 Amp/h
| Mtroniks Viper Marine 20
20A Constant
| Motor: Raboesch
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
The boat is very fast because its so light. The top speed of the boat is way more than scale speed but when I slow down it runs for about 1/2 hour. I tried a top spec racing battery in it and it started to bounce around and leap out of the water. Not scale speed but huge fun! | Length: 21 inches
Weight: 1200 grams
Speed: 9 MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes
|
| Type: Other | Posted 4th Jan 2009 by Seaspray | Score: 10/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (8.4v)
15 Amp/h
| Solid State
20A Constant
| Motor: Grauper 600 ECKO
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Started of 30 years ago with this boat.It had a OS 20 in it and at the time was slow and useless. Only just lately being converted to electric and after manny trails over three years have found the correct combination to give a good days boating. The boat is a Veron Tarpon bought in the late 70s it has 21000 Mah battery not 15000 Mah | Length: 29 inches
Weight: 2500 grams
Speed: 8 MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 1st Dec 2008 by watters | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (8.4v)
2 Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
| Motor: mabuchi
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
The boat as yet is in need of quite a bit of TLC. It was originally used to run-in aero glow engines for aircraft use. It then languished in a loft for about 15 years. After looking at it, I was going to re-motor it with a 12v mabuchi motor I found in a drawer in my work shop. That motor is probably the same age as the boat but does run I have tried it. I hooked the whole thing together after greasing the prop shaft and used a direct drive coupling. Powering it with a 2Ah 7 cell nicad. The noise was supprising but everything held together and the prop wash seemed as if it would go. As yet that is as far as it has got, and it has been put back in the loft. I may well look at it again next summer. I would like to get it going if only for my grand children to see. The problem is that although my main hobby involvement is aircraft I would have to get a different radio set up, yes?.
Thank you for the e-mail
Regards
John watters | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 29th Nov 2008 by ailsim | Score: 8/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (7.2v)
Unknown Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
| Props: Unknown
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
| Length: 23 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 21st Nov 2008 by Richard M | Score: 10/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (7.2v)
13 Amp/h
| 2X Mtroniks viper
25A Constant
| Motor: 2X JP Power 480
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Twin screw, twin rudders. Will turn in almost own length. On the plane in about one metre on standing start. At full speed the turning circle is nine feet. | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 12 MPH
Runtime: 60 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 15th Nov 2008 by remove | Score: 9/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
| Electronize
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Graupner?Aerokits
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
Kit bought in 70's built to primer stage for IC, club electric only so in process of converting | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 3 MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 13th Nov 2008 by mrpthesailor | Score: 10/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (19.2v)
4 Amp/h
| Jeti Advance 50 Navy
50A Constant
| Motor: Scorpion 4020-14
Type: Brushless
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 50mm
| | Specs | Comments:
The Speed Controller draws only 25 Amps at full motor speed which unloaded is 10100 revs forward and 7500 reverse. Scale speed on the water is just about correct to the full actual craft viewed on the Pathe News film clip from the 1950's.The battery is actual 4.6Amp/h not 4Amp/h as shown in table. | Length: 46 inches
Weight: 5000 grams
Speed: 14 MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes
|
| Type: Unknown | Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B | Score: 10/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (6v)
1 Amp/h
| mtronicks 10amp
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Grupner 400
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 30mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Model Slipway Kit,goes like the wind.very kit.
have modified fittings to look like the real thing. | Length: 20 inches
Weight: 600 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 25 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (6v)
Unknown Amp/h
| mtronicks 10amp
Unknown Amps
| Motor: 400 grupner
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 30mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Bought for £5. A Victory model being modified for R/C. All in its original box.Not even been in the water yet. | Length: 16 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B | Score: 6/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
3 Amp/h
| Robbie sea sprint w/cooled
Unknown Amps
| Motor: mtronicks 600
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Wil not plane.made of ply possible an old aerokit. It is a 1640 type RTTL. | Length: 48 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike B | Score: 8/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (6v)
3 Amp/h
| mtronicks 15 amp
Unknown Amps
| Motor: 400 grupner
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
this one fly's. scratch built. | Length: 30 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 25 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 10th Nov 2008 by am35 | Score: 5/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (8.4v)
3 Amp/h
| Mtroniks Viper
40A Constant
| Motor: Johnson 12v fan cooled (i think out of battery drill ) - £20 for 5!
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Built the boat in the late 50's & just recently rescued from the loft,where a family of mice had made a nest in it.
Originally had an E.D. racer diesel engine,
then recently a single electric motor & now a twin motor setup trying to make it steer a bit better, still trying! | Length: 34 inches
Weight: 3500 grams
Speed: 12 MPH
Runtime: 10 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 8th Nov 2008 by Steve B | Score: 4/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
5 Amp/h
| Home grown
10A Constant
| Motor: Maxon
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
| Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 6 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Ian | Score: 8/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | LiPoly (18.5v)
15 Amp/h
| Action
20A Constant
| Motor: Aerokit
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Boat now retired from normal use. | Length: 36 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 14 MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93 | Score: 1/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (14.4v)
5 Amp/h
| modded electronize
100A Constant
| Motor: 700bb X 2
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Boat was that heavey it would not get on the plane , six foot rooster tail and it ploughed around | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 10 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93 | Score: 5/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
| electonize modded
100A Constant
| Motor: Pittman 12 pole X 2
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 50mm
| | Specs | Comments:
was a good steering comp boat nice and smooth but would not plain , boat weighed a ton | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 6 MPH
Runtime: 25 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93 | Score: 8/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
| ED clockwork
Unknown Amps
| Motor: 5cc glowplug
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
| | Specs | Comments:
planmed well , would run all day had an ED clockwork esc and an OS pixie single channel radio (one button)1967 ish started first go and went around all day. tricky to controle as it was rudder only left centre right centre left centre etc, but fun | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 10 MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes
|
| Type: Other | Posted 6th Nov 2008 by gerry | Score: 8/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
| p-xtra seasprint
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Mtroniks vision 600*2
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Our boat the vigilant star,has been updated with two new vision 600 motors,and are now conected in series,they now gives me longer runtime/more power/speed,and no cooling required.the max cont/curren on the seasprint is 280amps | Length: 36 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 12 MPH
Runtime: 120 Minutes
|
| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 6th Nov 2008 by Lyle | Score: 10/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
| Sanwa
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Sc .40 r/c & I/C motor (quiet)
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
My Model is some 20 to 25 or more years young & wore out two .35 glo motors over the years & only has a 1/8 inch only steel, drive shaft which I recently replaced & always used a leather washer (no metal noise) between the drive plates as modelled from the old 'Taplin Twin' type (never torn) & I updated to a SC .40 Glo motor not for speed but just as a plodder, hand starts with chord are easy & if you use electric starter loosen the glow plug in the thread when starting and it WILL fire & run at idle & disconnect glo lead and screw in plug and take to water etc. MY model actually weighs some 20 to 22 pounds.(I could not delete the 176 ounces in the table above) & exhausts from the factory muffler into a tin can resonator & is super quiet out the stern & no nitro & water pipe is wrapped around muffler which in cooling takes away noise energy. Lyle | Length: 46 inches
Weight: 5000 grams
Speed: 12 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 5th Nov 2008 by tidtug | Score: 10/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (7.2v)
Unknown Amp/h
| sonic marine eco
Unknown Amps
| Motor: unknown howes 540
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Brass props on each of my boats | Length: 36 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 5th Nov 2008 by Simon | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
| Model Marine Eco
35A Constant
| Motor: 777
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
| Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
unknown as yet, the boat isn't finished | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 5th Nov 2008 by Dr. Ron | Score: 9/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
| none
30A Constant
| Motor: Graupner
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
| Props: Unknown
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
Graupner Voith Snyder drives | Length: 38 inches
Weight: 5000 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes
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| Type: Tug Boat | Posted 5th Nov 2008 by oldiron | Score: 9/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
| Model Control Devices
Unknown Amps
| Motor: car power seat motor
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 4 Blade
Size: Unknown
| | Specs | Comments:
The weight of my tug is 25 pounds and the prop diameter is 3.75" or 132 mm | Length: 40 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 3 MPH
Runtime: 95 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 4th Nov 2008 by Murray | Score: 5/10 | | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (7.2v)
4 Amp/h
| Unknown ESC
30A Constant
| Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Triple Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 55mm
| | Specs | Comments:
| Length: 46 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 105 Minutes
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| Type: Other | Posted 4th Nov 2008 by tugman | Score: 8/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiMH (8.4v)
3 Amp/h
| electronize
15A Constant
| Motor: graupner speed 600 eco
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: 35mm
| | Specs | Comments:
it took quite a while to get the combination of motor and prop, but it ended up with a 2 blade racing prop from prestwich models and it gives good performance plus a reasonable run time. there is a picture on the other types section | Length: 26 inches
Weight: 1800 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 35 Minutes
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| Type: Fire Boat | Posted 4th Nov 2008 by THE LONG BUILD | Score: 4/10 |  | Power Source | Control | Drive | Thrust | NiCad (7.2v)
Unknown Amp/h
| Viper 15
Unknown Amps
| Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
| Props: Single Propellor
Type: 2 Blade S Type
Size: 40mm
| | Specs | Comments:
Is Currently undergoing a revamp/build so much of the posted will change | Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 25 Minutes
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