RE: Where to Run Nitro Boats in or near StLouis Metro Area?
Went out to Holten today Sunday 5/9 and it sure was perfect! Got a good 30 minutes on the water with the White Heat V and it ran great. Still a little skittish taking it too far out because of retrieval. I will feel more comfortable when the other boaters are there. I have a couple of ways to get the boat, but did not want to excercise them. Will bring my nitro when I am positive that the experienced boaters are there. Plus, I'm waiting on my field box starting kit to arrive (Another $130 into this hobby!)
Posted on: 5/9/2010 5:42 PM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Where to Run Nitro Boats in or near StLouis Metro Area?
Well, I thought today (Sat 5/1) would have been a great day to see other boaters over at Frank Holten. No rain, no wind, water was like glass. I stuck around from about 11:30 to 12:30 and did not see any other boaters. Being by myself and feeling a little uncomfortable, I left. Was wondering if I was at the wrong spot, or if it was just that nobody showed. My only other concern would be that my boats may bother the fisherman.
Posted on: 5/1/2010 3:45 PM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Where to Run Nitro Boats in or near StLouis Metro Area?
I made it to Frank Holten State Park with my son today. Not a big fan of hangin' out in East St. Louis, but it sure will be hard to find a better lake than this. Got real excited when the White Heat V got up on plane for the first time and seemed to fly with a beautiful rooster tail. This was much better than my experience at Unger last week. Boat kept wanting to nose dive and fill with water. Did a few amateur adjustments and ended up with hardly a drop of water in the boat this time. Got rained out and left after about 15 minutes but we got our fix, though! I would feel more comfortable if there were more boaters over there. Anyone plan on going soon?
Posted on: 4/25/2010 1:19 PM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Where to Run Nitro Boats in or near StLouis Metro Area?
We'll see you over there. I have a White Heat 4-60 that needs to be broken in. My White Heat V has a two cycle Ohlsson & Rice, which is pretty user friendly. The 4-60 has a Hirtenberger HP .61 that has never been started. I have absolutely no experience with Nitro boats. Not to fear, though, I've been doing my homework. I guess it is obvious that I like the old school vintage boats.
Posted on: 4/25/2010 1:14 PM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Where to Run Nitro Boats in or near StLouis Metro Area?
Another new St. Louis nitro boater here. Went to Unger today to check it out and looked pretty good other than the mud that you had to go thru to get to the lake. When it gets a little warmer and dries up, I will be bringing my classic Octura White Heat V or my White Heat 4-60 to give them a run. I have been working on them all winter and my 9 year old son is excited to get them going. Maybe I'll see one of you locals there.
Posted on: 2/27/2010 11:13 PM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Vintage Octura White Heat series ??
Heres my White Heat V with a 1 hp Ohlsson & Rice.
Posted on: 2/12/2010 6:44 PM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Vintage Octura White Heat series ??
Here is my White Heat 4 60. It has a Hirtenberger HP 61 marine engine.
Posted on: 2/11/2010 9:26 PM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Vintage Octura White Heat series ??
I have a built Octura 4-60 that is set up for a .60 engine. I would like to change it to an O&R compact. I already have a running engine and the mount and was wondering if the 4-60s were available in this configuration and if this is possible without major reconstruction. I know that some of the other versions housed an O&R. Mechanically, I am self sufficient and willing to do anything to make it work. Any help with the history of these boats would be appreciated as I am new to this hobby. Thanks in advance.
Posted on: 11/25/2009 12:33 AM by Author "AMCweb" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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