RE: Videos from today...
I hear You. Scratching out of a race when you know your boat is not acting right, is what I would call a very good sportsman, very respectable. Edmond also scratch his Gator hull, because of handling problems. I do believe that you will find the trouble and get it taken care of for the next race, and from what I seen in your vid, you will be another to watch out for. I know my main trouble
Posted on: 11/4/2009 10:30 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Velocity..the newest addition to the fleet.
[quote]ORIGINAL: crispyspa Thanks for the break in instructions Hal. I'm going to try to stay under 20 Lbs, but as I said, the plastic is lots heavier than wood...more expensive too, I picked up another sheet today to the tune of $52 for a 4x8 sheet. [/quote] You are welcome. under 20lbs with the engine you have, may not prove to be a good thing. Just finished one, made it lite 19lbs, now I'm having a hard time keeping it in the water. I added 8oz of epoxy and 5 steel studs to the front deck, now handles better, but still on the lite side. I order a 23cc that I'm going to install on this boat, the 27cc is a bit much for it. $52.00 for a 4'x8' sheet sounds good to me, the wood I use, for that size I'm looking at $140.00 to $160.00 By the way what are you using to hold every thing together?
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:24 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: hydraulic controls
If you are looking at keeping cost out or cheap then use push rods or pull/pull systems. Joey is working on getting the price in a good range, but with this system there is a cost. Many times I wanted to move my controls around and could not, from the limit of connecting rods, but with this system I can place the radio box any where that I like. This system showed to work well, IMO trying to build this system home made with commend items would be a waste of time. Many things can work, but to get something that works well is so much better.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:14 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Velocity..the newest addition to the fleet.
Break In from Oneill Brothers 1. You must break the motor in on 3 full tanks. 2. Do not go passed 1/2 throttle 3. You should use at least 95 octane 4. The gas oil ratio needs to be 25:1 5. You should run the motor for 15-20 minutes and then let it cool down 5. Let your motor warm up before driving 7. Try to vary the speed as much as possible with out going past 1/2 throttle 8. DO NOT GO FULL THROTTLE UNTIL THE MOTOR IS COMPLETELY BROKEN IN 9. Do not use octane booster, if you can not get 95 octane use the highest octane you can get out of pump I use these steps with a little added to them. Before starting the engine pour in a cap full of 2-stroke oil through the spark plug hole then crank the engine over a few times with out the spark plug in place. 1. I use 1 gallon of fuel and quick silver 2-stroke oil (do not use synthetic) 10oz oil 1 gallon gas 2. if you have a tack do not rev over 5500. Break the engine under the load of the prop that you are planning to use. 3. I use the trim on the remote to vary the engine speed with given it a few 1/2 throttle bumps. Longer bumps as the engine becomes broke in. These are high performance engines, they need more oil than your weed eater, 8-10oz per gallon. I have tested many different oils, stay away from the off brands and cheaper oils. Strongly recommend using Quick Silver.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:41 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 1991 mudmasher rebuild.
Somebody is gonna be ready for some racing before too long. The CY has been my engine of choice for some time now. If you need more of the CY or zenoah engines let me know.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 11:23 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Velocity..the newest addition to the fleet.
Hey Kurt sooner or later you need to make one of the races. Looks like you are getting the hang of the plastic builds. Looking good. What is your finish weight? on the plastic hulls RTR. Tip on the CY engine, take your time with the break in.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 11:21 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
More Pics. [link=http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v494/hmcnett/2009%20Winds%20of%20the%20Swamp/?albumview=slideshow]Winds of the Swamp side show[/link]
Posted on: 11/1/2009 6:41 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Videos from today...
Dennis, from watching your boat at the winds of the swamp and watching your vid. It looks like all that you needed to do was just give her the gas and run the heck out of it. 2manytoyz you gonna have to try and make one of the races, I think you would really enjoy it.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 10:02 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 1991 mudmasher rebuild.
You also had that race, good thing, it did not hurt your score any.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 9:56 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Cajun Gator Airboats, a power house in large scale airboats
Thanks Joey. Keep us posted. I have a few small things that I've change since this boat that can easy be modified into this hull, I'll get with you on them.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 7:31 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkmiOJK8kGI[/youtube]
Posted on: 10/31/2009 7:27 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
few pics of the awards
Posted on: 10/29/2009 9:09 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 1991 mudmasher rebuild.
Joey takes 1st in gas and LS classes
Posted on: 10/29/2009 9:06 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
Jason and I also played around with our 60+mph mono's
Posted on: 10/29/2009 8:57 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
few more pics
Posted on: 10/29/2009 8:54 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
You guys are very welcome. I had a real good time myself. I'm already planning the next race. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBAikbXKwSQ[/youtube]
Posted on: 10/29/2009 12:32 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: hydraulic controls
I've seen this system first hand and it does work well. I will also be working with Joey in using this system on some of my boats. Kirkwood RC has been doing a lot of things for the rc airboats, and I use many of their parts on my boats.
Posted on: 10/28/2009 11:35 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 1991 mudmasher rebuild.
Not only did you have fun with that Mudmasher Boat, You took home all the top wood, 1st in Gas and 1st in LS. Good job and some real good driving. Looking forward to racing you at the next MABA race.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 7:51 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
will post more pics
Posted on: 10/27/2009 7:47 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
We are working on getting the pics and vids together. They will be posted here as I get them.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 1:59 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 1991 mudmasher rebuild.
Man You have got some excellent control going on there. Looks like its going to be one to watch out for.
Posted on: 10/9/2009 7:08 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
Winds of the Swamp Race rules Driver and Spotter team 1. Radios must be tested prior to race starts 2. Each boat raced will have a driver and one spotter. 3. Driver will be the sole operator of his/her boat, in navigation of the track. 4. Spotter will communicate with his/her driver, in (a)assisting of starting the boat. (b)warning of dead boats and its location, during mill time and racing. (c)location of slower boats and which lane to use in passing slower boats (d)counting of competed laps (e)counting of buoy cut infractions. Entering and exiting track 1. All boats must enter track in a semi-parallel course of navigation of the track. 2. All boats must exit the track in a semi-parallel course of navigation of the track. 3. Entering or exiting the track making a 90* turn is not allowed. Race Starts 1. Each heat race will start by a 2-½ minute count down clock. 2. Engines can not be started until the 2-½ minute clock has started. 3. Boats will mill the track for the remaining time of the 2-½ minute clock. (a)boats must remain on track (b)zig zag (left and right turning) course of travel is not allowed 4. Boats can not enter the water during the last 30 seconds of the count down clock. 5. At the zero mark of the countdown clock starts the race. All boats before the start line are legally racing. Any boat that has cross the start line at the zero mark has jumped the clock and must make another lap to start their race. Race, Nitro and Gas Class 1. Races will consist of 10 laps except in specialty races. (a)counting of laps will start after the “0� mark of the count down clock. (b)boats before or under the starting line at the “0� mark of the count down clock will be considered a fair start. (c)Boats that have completely crossed the starting line at the “0� mark will be considered a jumped start. In which all boats that jump the starting line, must cross the starting line again to start their race. The count down clock must be at the “0� mark before crossing the starting line for any boat to have a fair start. (d)Laps will be counted upon the completion of each lap as the boat passes the start/finish line. (e)after completion of all 10 laps a final lap will be made to return the boat safely to shore. 2. Heat races and semi-final will be placed by scoring points for placing in each round. Points System 1st = +400 points 2nd = +300 points 3rd = +200 points 4th = +150 points Start without a finish = +50 points and +10 points for each lap completed Buoy cuts = minus 25 points per buoy cut. 3. Heat Races will consist of: heat racing, 10 rounds 4 rounds semi-final and one final race. 4. MABA safety rules will apply Over view LSG class This will be a points race with a simi final race of the top 5 boats. A 6th boat will be enter and determined by a race of remaining boats. There will be 4 simi final rounds of racing each 1st place winner of each round will move onto the final race of 4 boats to determine 1st 2nd and 3rd places. In the event that there is not enough boats per class to make a finals race then this class will be determined by points, for 1st 2nd and 3rd places. 20 Lap Race Open Class 3 rounds of 20 laps points race. Same rules as the normal 10 lap heat race, with the exception that there will only be one winner of the Gold Cup. In the event of a tie score, a tie breaker round will take place of winner take all. In the event of one boat remaining on the track, that boat will be allowed to cut the track and claim the win. This will only take place of the call of the CD, if the remaining boats shows that it will be able to complete the race. 30 Lap Team Race Open Class One round of team racing. Race will consist of a total of 30 laps/team. The team will consist of 2 boats and 2 drivers, pit assistance will be allowed. Same rules as the normal 10 lap heat race with the exceptions of: 1. Only one team members boat running at a time. (a) Second team member’s boat can not be started until the first team member’s boat is beached and shut down. 2. Only one team member’s boat on the water at a time. In the event of the boat on the water not being able to return to shore and shut down, that team will be out of the race. 3. There will only be 1st place awards each team member of winning the 30 lap race. 4. In the event that all teams are out of the race, a restart of the event will take place. 5. All 30 laps must be completed.
Posted on: 10/4/2009 1:49 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Air Boat Boogie Board Steering Question
[image]http://www.eichlersiding.com/IMGP7963.JPG[/image] will post more in the morning
Posted on: 10/2/2009 11:12 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Air Boat Boogie Board Steering Question
do what Andy stated and also, for what you are doing I would place the engine a little more forward than the norm. When the boat is just sitting in the water you want it sitting closer to being flat with just a little angle, transom sitting a little lower in the water than the bow.
Posted on: 9/27/2009 9:49 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Ryobi gas airboat build
Mudmasher airboats. Lester Burch
Posted on: 9/21/2009 12:00 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: The Cajun Gator AirSled
Its very controllable, just need to fine tune the engine angle. The prop is an APC 14x6 2-blade
Posted on: 9/19/2009 9:24 PM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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2009 RC Airboat race - OCT 23rd - 25th
[center][i][b][color=#000099][size=5]2009 Winds of the Swamp RC Airboat Race October 16th through 18th[/b] [/i][/size][/color][/center] This will be a points race with a simi final race of the top 5 boats of each class. A 6th boat will be enter and determined by a race of remaining boats. There will be 4 simi final rounds of racing each 1st place winner of each round will move onto the final race of 4 boats to determine 1st 2nd and 3rd places. In the event that there is not enough boats per class to make a finals race then this class will be determined by points, for 1st 2nd and 3rd places. Air rudder boats only (lake conditions will not allow water rudder boats) All nitro and gas classes. We will be introducing the new LSG airboat class this year. Information on rules and regulations can be found at the M-AB-A website. Fees: $15.00 first boat entered $10.00 each boat after. Kids class free (12 years and under) Friday open water. Saturday: Drivers meeting at 8:00am races start at 8:30am. Sunday: Drivers meeting at 8:00am. Simi Finals 8:30am through Noon. lunch break. 1:00pm Finals. Time Trails will be set up after for those interested in setting records. [center]Information on rules and regulations go to [link=http://m-ab-a.com/index.html]Model AirBoat Association[/link][/center] [center][link=http://cajungatorairboats.com/]Information and regisration form[/link][/center]
Posted on: 9/19/2009 11:42 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: The Cajun Gator AirSled
I have some tweeking thats needing to be done on the boat, hoping to find the time before the race to get it done. Ran it on some water with a lot of room, its a quick boat, it going to take some timing to figure out just when to shut it down for the turns. I'm thinking about using a water break system.
Posted on: 9/19/2009 6:54 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: 1991 mudmasher rebuild.
good deal, looks like we gonna have a couple for the heavy weight class this year. Old Yeller' and the Gator Twins teaming up for the team race, looks like we gonna take us home a trophy. I put the twins on the scale and the girls weigh in at 33lbs of get the &3!! out of my way, bad to the bone, ground running, super sliding, grape ape'ing, gonna get the names later a$$ kicking
Posted on: 9/19/2009 6:48 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: OS 25 powered Minikaze
[image]http://image2-6.rcuniverse.com/e1/forum/upfiles/397251/Gd93736.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/15/2009 8:44 AM by Author "Mr Cajun Gator" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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