RE: Hunter 69
I think 10 minutes is the bare minimum, as in running full throttle for 85% of that time. However, I havn't used the z-drives so I couldn't help you out there. Probobly your best bet for runtime now that I think about it would be 4 batteries of the highest possible voltage. Therefore, the boat would be so fast you wouldn't run it at full throttle very much. But one thing for sure is that running 75% throttle for your whole run, you won't see much more then 10 minutes.
Posted on: 8/27/2012 9:36 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Hunter 69
All hope is not lost haha. How fast do you want to go? A very popular electric setrup (for good reason) is running a Leopard motor, with perhaps a fightercat or Castle Hydra esc are popular choices. Brushed motors won't be feasable at all for a 69 inch hull. To get good run times, your going to need a parrelel battery connector, which makes it so two batteries equal the voltage of one, but it gives you twice the amount of run time. It's expensive, but if you want runtime it's what you have to do. A good setup would be: Single or twin 730Kv Leopard 5692 motors Single or twin castle hydra HV 240amp esc's 4 12s batteries (two will be run parrelel) This will be a heck of alot of power, now that I think about it 10s or 8s in parrel will be more manageable. Also regarding brushed vs brushless, brushed may take less power but they are far less efficent.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 4:27 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: Help Please!
The j.b weld worked fine... Ran the boat for about 2 hours yesterday and it was great! Maybe with some of the more powerful engines the j.b weld wouldn't hold. After all I am just using a stock zen. Thanks for the help
Posted on: 8/16/2012 10:54 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Help Please!
Have you heard what J.B weld is used for? People repair engine blocks with it. It's and extremely strong compound. If I cant find the 638 Locite, then I will try J.B weld. Worst comes to worst I will just get a new solderless cable.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 6:41 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Help Please!
Will J.B weld work ok? Do you think a local ace hardware will have the locite product? Thanks
Posted on: 8/14/2012 1:55 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Help Please!
I was running my gas boat, and the ferrule came undone from the flex cable. I don't have acces to a solder machine for a couple days. Is there any other ways I could attach the two? I was thinking J.B weld perhaps? I'm at a lake house and I really want to fix it A.S.A.P. Thanks!
Posted on: 8/14/2012 11:55 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Flight Simulator
Which one is best for Helicopters? I'm mostly have blade Heli's so a simulator with all the blade heli's is what I want. Also What controler and cables will I need? Thanks
Posted on: 8/6/2012 12:09 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
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What's the next step?
So I have mastered my cx2, and I'm looking to buy a new heli. I want the new one to be big and able to fly outdoors, and not more then $250. So I was looking at the Blade SR, because it seems that parts support is so great for it. But after doing research it seems that the SR really isn't a very good heli. Am I correct about this? So then I came across the Walkera V400D02, and it seems good. However I just hesitate to buy it because I am unaware of where I could get parts from. And I guess these helicopters are imported?? What website's have a steady supply of parts for these heli's? I have also been looking at a Blade cp Pro v2 on craigslist for $150, and it comes with an extra BNF heli for spare parts. So is the CP pro a good choice? What could you guys recomend? Thanks Mike
Posted on: 7/27/2012 4:33 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: What Radio is best??
How will a Spektrum dx5e and mr 2000 receiver work? Someone is selling a combo for $60 on Craigslist. That should be good right?
Posted on: 7/22/2012 8:32 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: What Radio is best??
How will a losi 2,4ghz spektrum radio work with a spektrum mr2000 receiver? Should be good right?
Posted on: 7/16/2012 9:25 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: What Radio is best??
Thanks. I should've mentioned earlier thatIdont car AT ALL about the LCD screens and features. I just want good range and reliability. Could you send me a link for a specific one? Also it needs to be a radio and receiver combo.
Posted on: 7/6/2012 7:35 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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What Radio is best??
I have $105 to spend on a new radio and receiver. My current radio is a Losi 2.4 ghz and it doesn't cut it. I want really far range, because everytime I run the boat I am worried to really upon her up because of the horrible range. So whats the best Marine radio and receiver combo for $105?
Posted on: 7/4/2012 6:04 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless
Pm sent Rich. Mike
Posted on: 6/26/2012 2:46 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
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RE: the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless
Thank you for the input. I just had a nice long talk with them. They said they would be happy to sell me the plans only, which is all that i'm interested in. As long as my company can build the boat, that is. The largest boat we have ever worked on is the 55 foot thunderbird, so I think the dauntless could definately be doable, as I think we have the room in the shop. If I we can't do it, I probobly won't be purchasing the plans, I don't want to waiste the fact that I'm the owner of a boat restoration company, and send it to someone else to build the boat. I will let you know soon.. Mike
Posted on: 6/26/2012 1:17 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
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RE: the unofficial home of the dumas dauntless
Does anybody know of any full size dauntless's boats right now? I don't care what the condition is. I have the cash right now to buy one or do a full restore. Thanks Mike
Posted on: 6/26/2012 9:53 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
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RE: How much is this worth?
Ok so I just saw it running on water. It definately isn't a looker, but it actually runs preety solid. It was definately a better performer then how it looked. He is asking $950, which is way too high. Do you think $500-$600 would be a resonable offer? Or is it worth less? The hull which I will more then likely strip is let's say $150 Zenoah with clutch $300 (It ran great) Pipe $60 Outdrive system $200 When I saw it, all the servo's were water-proof traxxas servo's, and the reciver was in a waterproof box. The radio was a 2.4ghz from traxxas. Out on the water it seemed fine. So with that in mind, what do you think is a fair price?
Posted on: 6/26/2012 9:28 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: How much is this worth?
Thank you for the input. I was planning on buying it for parts, or rtr. Could you give me some more specifics on why it's so junk, so I know what to look out for in the future? Or is it just things like the cooling lines are unorganized, etc.
Posted on: 6/26/2012 7:32 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: How much is this worth?

Posted on: 6/25/2012 8:54 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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How much is this worth?
Has a clutched Zenoah with a mint condition Bonzi outdrive with sharpened and blanced prop. How much? images.craigslist.org/5E45Ke5H93Me3I93N9c6p4dc5346006c81845.jpg images.craigslist.org/5I45Ec5Ma3I23Nc3l9c6p76cdc7265a511669.jpg
Posted on: 6/25/2012 8:52 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Air-cooled to water
Hi there. I was wondering if its possible to convert an air cooled g26 or g290 to a water cooled marine engine. If its possible, what parts will I need?
Posted on: 6/4/2012 10:25 AM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Engine advice for a 42
The 254 I still have in a Venom king of shaves and it is preety awesome. I have the k30rz in a 55 apache and it runs preety good, however I had to replace the starter 3 times (all stock rcmk starters are junk). The reason I really don't like RCMK is I made a $1,900 order from gizmo. This order consisted of two twin rcmk k-600 and 4 gizmo pipes. I was excited to run the heck out of the engines. The engines are complete junk, I spent $1,900 and 7-8 hours installing them to get literally 20 minutes of runtime. After about 20 minutes, I bring the boat in. I see a crack in the main case of the motor, so I call it a day and head home. I ship the k-600 back to Gizmo, and he ships it back out to RCMK. So I start playing around with the other k-600, and the starter breaks. Wait a couple days for a new starter. Ok lets rock this baby: It wouldn't start. I realize that it isn't even sparking, so I order a new capacitor and the engine FINALLY comes to life. I sold it imeadeatly. I STILL havn't received the other k-600 from RCMK/gizmo. I know it's not Bruce's fault, he told me quote: "Yeah man about the engine I'm fighting with Rcmk right now, they say they sent the engine, they said it should have been here a couple days ago." Well clearly that hasn't happened. meanwhile, its been 9 weeks and my k-600 is god knows where, honestly for all I know it's probobly at the bottom of the ocean. Like I could care. All I know is I never will order an RCMK inline ever again. I had the k-600's in a 72 inch apache. Now that apache has twin inline bz4 zenoah's from bonzi and I LOVE it, along with all of my other Zenoah's.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 9:44 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Engine advice for a 42
Bonzi is a great company. Some of their custom make items may be overpriced, however you can get a basic zenoah g26 for $205 I believe, or like $215. Their clutch is phenominal. It looks great and I feel like it will last FOREVER. Their modded engines are preety good, basic bz1 mod is $50 and it gets a stock zenoah up to 4.5 hp, add a quality tuned pipe from Gizmo, and you're at 5.5 or maybe 6hp. Don't buy a Pipe from Bonzi, they are nice and have a good finish with the anodized parts but you can get one from Gizmo that offers alittle more performance for 1/2 the price. I can't help you with your desired Mph, but I bet a full modded zenoah could maybe do it. I know a rcmk k30 could get you there, however I am personally Very disapointed withthe 4 Rcmk engines I have bought, and I LOVE my zenoah's and quickdraws. Don't want to start an arguement, its my personal experience. Like I said if you have the money don't hesitate to buy from Bonzi. I have 6 zenoahs from them, all of the zenoahs have their clutch and they all work great, and have been running strong for 5 plus years. Also they have very fast shipping. Not trying to sound like a Bonzi fanboy but they have been my go to company for around 6 years.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 4:26 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Zenoah Running Hot...
Ok thanks for the advice. The reason I had it just idling for so long was the boat sat for about 2 years, and I wanted to run some fresh petrol through i, get it nice and warmed up to see if it had any problems. Also, I didn't only idle, I did some throttle too. The reason I didn't go to a lake was I didnt want to drive for an hour to find out something was wrong with my engine. The reason I like the clutch and waterpump is I run real boats offshore, and I love the look of the boat being still and water spewing out the transom. The engine is well broken in. I had it running phenominally before I put her in the shed for 2+ years. I agree that idling isn't neccesarily part of tuning, however it is important on ANY engine to just run if if it hasn't been ran for a long time. Also, I like the sound of the 2-strokes :) Hopefully I will make it out to the delta tommorow, giver her a workout, playing in the wake of my full size boat :) If you think that idles nicely, you should listen to my Donzi with triple v8's. Absoulute symphony to the ears lol. Thanks for the help
Posted on: 5/11/2012 10:10 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Zenoah Running Hot...
Just had it in the pool for tuning..... Care to elaborate why idling damages engines and does no good?
Posted on: 5/11/2012 7:16 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Zenoah Running Hot...
Hi all. I have an all stock zenoah 260. I have a clutch and pump. I had my boat idling for about 20 minutes today, however I took 2-3 minutes breaks every 5 or so minutes. This was all idling in my pool. I have a waterpump of course. I had one pickup run directly to the head of the zenoah, then directly out the transom. By the end, the water coming out of the outlet was hot to touch. Like, really hot. I couldn't comfortably keep my hand under the water spitting out for more then 6-7 seconds. Any idea's? My pool was 77 degrees when I did this and it was 83 degrees outside... Could that be it? Or should I look into getting a different cooling jacket? Or is it because I am straight up idling, and no substantial throttle inputs? Or is this normal? The water spitting out of the other outlet was quite cool.
Posted on: 5/11/2012 5:19 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Bay Area Boat painter?
Thats what I have been doing. I have one person who say's he can do it, it's just it would be nice if anyone knew a dedicated painter for Rc.
Posted on: 5/1/2012 4:07 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Bay Area Boat painter?
Looking for someone/ a company that paints or Air Brushes things like Rc boats. I want to get my 72inch boat painted. I live in the Bay area near San Francisco. I havn't had much luck finding someone. I don't want to Link this word and every other one like it in our forum to YOUR Website! ship the boat. Thanks
Posted on: 5/1/2012 3:43 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Receiver/servo/enigine issu
Could be vibration. Try wrapping all of your electronics in foam, or something like a paper towel.
Posted on: 5/1/2012 3:33 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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Bay Area painter?
Looking for someone/ a company that paints or Air Brushes things like Rc boats. I want to get my 72inch boat painted. I live in the Bay area near San Francisco. I havn't had much luck finding someone. I don't want to ship the boat. Thanks
Posted on: 5/1/2012 3:31 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: What motor to handle 8S ?
Go on Kershaw designs.com. He has a large line of Leopard motors that he uses with 8s in Hpi Bajas.
Posted on: 4/7/2012 6:32 PM by Author "TheFridge189" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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