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Type: Fire BoatPosted 26th Oct 2009 by Peter HS93Score: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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: OtherPosted 3rd Oct 2009 by gnrsam1Score: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
Fast but a bit back heavy so bouncy
Length: 21 inches
Weight: 1400 grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 13th Sep 2009 by FireboatScore: 9/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 5th Sep 2009 by john saundersScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
Lead Acid (12v)
4 Amp/h
Mronics 40A
25A Constant
Motor: MFA 850
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
Props: Single Propellor
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 55mm
SpecsComments:
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
Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 12 MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes

Type: OtherPosted 19th Aug 2009 by Police Boat CaptainScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 9th Aug 2009 by pmdevlinScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 6th Jun 2009 by terry955Score: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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

Type: Fire BoatPosted 6th Jun 2009 by terry955Score: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
Motor: ED Sea ottt
Type: Unknown
Drive: Unknown
Props: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
SpecsComments:
Length: 35 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 1st Jun 2009 by Dave MScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 31st May 2009 by bvertovsekScore: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
Unknown
12 Amp/h
Unknown ESC
30A Constant
Motor: Unknown
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
SpecsComments:
Length: 60 inches
Weight: 500 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes

Type: Tug BoatPosted 26th May 2009 by singletree45Score: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
not quit finished with model
Length: 36 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes

Type: OtherPosted 23rd Apr 2009 by dwkiapScore: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
Unknown ESC
Unknown Amps
Motor: Unknown
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: Unknown
SpecsComments:
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: OtherPosted 14th Mar 2009 by Police Boat CaptainScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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: OtherPosted 4th Jan 2009 by SeasprayScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 1st Dec 2008 by wattersScore: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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

Type: Fire BoatPosted 29th Nov 2008 by ailsimScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
Length: 23 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 21st Nov 2008 by Richard MScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 15th Nov 2008 by removeScore: 9/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
Electronize
Unknown Amps
Motor: Graupner?Aerokits
Type: Brushed
Drive: Direct Drive
Props: Single Propellor
Type: Unknown
Size: Unknown
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 13th Nov 2008 by mrpthesailorScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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: UnknownPosted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike BScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike BScore: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike BScore: 6/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 12th Nov 2008 by Mike BScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
this one fly's. scratch built.
Length: 30 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 25 Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 10th Nov 2008 by am35Score: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 8th Nov 2008 by Steve BScore: 4/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 6 MPH
Runtime: 30 Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 7th Nov 2008 by IanScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
Boat now retired from normal use.
Length: 36 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 14 MPH
Runtime: 15 Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93Score: 1/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93Score: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 7th Nov 2008 by Peter HS93Score: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
Unknown
Unknown Amp/h
ED clockwork
Unknown Amps
Motor: 5cc glowplug
Type: Unknown
Drive: Direct Drive
Props: Twin Propellors
Type: 3 Blade
Size: 45mm
SpecsComments:
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: OtherPosted 6th Nov 2008 by gerryScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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 BoatPosted 6th Nov 2008 by LyleScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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

Type: Fire BoatPosted 5th Nov 2008 by tidtugScore: 10/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
Brass props on each of my boats
Length: 36 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: 15 MPH
Runtime: 20 Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 5th Nov 2008 by SimonScore: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
unknown as yet, the boat isn't finished
Length: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes

Type: Fire BoatPosted 5th Nov 2008 by Dr. RonScore: 9/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
Lead Acid (12v)
7 Amp/h
none
30A Constant
Motor: Graupner
Type: Brushed
Drive: Unknown
Props: Unknown
Type: 2 Blade X Type
Size: Unknown
SpecsComments:
Graupner Voith Snyder drives
Length: 38 inches
Weight: 5000 grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: Unknown Minutes

Type: Tug BoatPosted 5th Nov 2008 by oldironScore: 9/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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

Type: Fire BoatPosted 4th Nov 2008 by MurrayScore: 5/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
Length: 46 inches
Weight: Unknown grams
Speed: Unknown MPH
Runtime: 105 Minutes

Type: OtherPosted 4th Nov 2008 by tugmanScore: 8/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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

Type: Fire BoatPosted 4th Nov 2008 by THE LONG BUILDScore: 4/10
Power SourceControlDriveThrust
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
SpecsComments:
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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