RE: New gas mono shopping
The build looks great Ron. Take her out on a windy day and have a blast! [:D]
Posted on: 4/10/2011 6:25 AM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New gas mono shopping
Hey Ron you should mount the motor last. You want the CG to be 14 1/2. Complete the boat with box, servos, and everything. Then move the motor forward or back to get the proper CG. [;)]
Posted on: 2/23/2011 6:29 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: **IMPBA GAS NATIONALS**
The Driftwood club is going solo on the event with the help of a few other willing guys from D-2. Dan Kramer and crew are pretty exited as am I. Looking forward to seeing the Redline crew this fall. Not sure I met you at the 07 race Mike. [;)]
Posted on: 2/4/2011 6:08 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Backlash builds.
Brian Blazer is doing a Backlash build thread on Jim's Boat Dock. [;)]
Posted on: 2/4/2011 6:00 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: **IMPBA GAS NATIONALS**
Glad to see you are going to Celina. The town people are always glad to see us racing at their site. Feel free to bend my ear on the Rampage. They are a fun boat to run and pretty easy to set up. And Chip, here is a link for clubs in Texas. Go to districts and click on district 7. www.namba.com
Posted on: 2/1/2011 6:11 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: **IMPBA GAS NATIONALS**
The long winter relights the fire to run the boats for sure. I think that is why we have so many model boaters in this area. As far as the temps go, anything over 60 degrees is short sleeve weather for us northerners. [;)]
Posted on: 1/31/2011 3:53 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: **IMPBA GAS NATIONALS**
Sometimes it is better to fly under the radar. [:D][:D]
Posted on: 1/30/2011 1:59 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: **IMPBA GAS NATIONALS**
Well at least ya got that new boat in without getting caught. My wife quit asking how much i spend on boats stuff, so now I don't have to lie anymore. Dale is indeed my right hand man. And he can drive pretty good too. Hope to see ya at some of the ponds in the district this year. [;)][;)]
Posted on: 1/29/2011 5:38 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: **IMPBA GAS NATIONALS**
Hope to see you in Celina Ron. As you know, it's one of the best venues in the country. [;)]
Posted on: 1/28/2011 5:37 AM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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**IMPBA GAS NATIONALS**
The 2011 IMPBA Gas Nats will be hosted by the Driftwood Model Boat Club and will be held in Celina Ohio on Sept 29th through Oct 2nd. There will be online signups and discounted motel rates for the racers. We will also be using the shootout format. The flier and more details coming soon. [;)]
Posted on: 1/27/2011 6:34 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New gas mono shopping
The Rampage is a good choice Ron. If ya wanna run with the D-2 guys ya need a fast boat and the Rampage fits the bill. [:D]
Posted on: 1/13/2011 6:13 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Backlash kits
There is indeed a list. Send Brian an e-mail to get on it. I would think that kits will be ready to ship sometime in January. The new Backlash is simply awesome. Brian@Blazer Marine.com
Posted on: 12/16/2010 6:24 AM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Go-fast recommendations - what combo?
You can't buy speed. Speed comes from testing testing testing. We took an average heat racing sport hydro (65+mph) and turned it into an oval record setter with the same motor and pipe. A few prop changes, strut changes, and pipe setting changes and some good driving got the job done. We then did the same thing and ran over 82mph. We did this with commercially manufactured equipment that all can buy. The boat was a Blazer Marine Whiplash and a modded Zenoah from M&D Designs. You can buy the best stuff out there but that will not make you go fast. Trying this and trying that to make the boat better is where it's at. [;)]
Posted on: 10/12/2010 10:53 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: new radio question
HRS mode is for DIGITAL servos only. If using analog servos you need to be in PPM or there is a good chane of cooking the servos. NIMH batts are fine for either.. Just use a 6 volt pack. [;)]
Posted on: 1/10/2010 8:32 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: which epoxy?
Z-Poxy works good for repairs. Sticks to the boats good and it's sandable.[;)]
Posted on: 9/10/2009 9:41 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Fastest recorded gassy boat?
Jeff Michaud was the first but the record is 105+ set by Mike Bontoft using M&D power at Legg lake in California in March. Now that is RIPPIN FAST!!! [;)]
Posted on: 4/23/2009 10:51 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: RIO 51 prop RTR ...........NOT
I wish the guys that make these RTR boats would spend a few extra bucks on better parts for them. Seems like they use a lot of low end parts and it just frustrates the guys that buy them. I won't stock many of them at my store just for that reason. [:@][:@]
Posted on: 4/9/2009 2:14 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: What do you think about this boat?
I run single pickups on all my race boats with no issues. No need for duel pickups. [;)]
Posted on: 4/9/2009 2:09 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: What radios are you using? Pro's -vs-cons??
There is no comparison. Futaba Fasst is the best system on the Planet. [;)]
Posted on: 3/12/2009 9:44 AM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Spektrum ????????
This topic pops up at least once a month. It is a well know fact that the Spectrum brand radio does poorly in boat applications. The Futaba Fasst and the new Airtronics 2.4 both have the channel hopping feature which makes these systems rock solid on water. [;)]
Posted on: 12/17/2008 9:03 AM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: what eng or who build it
M&D Design motors are top notch. They hold many records.[;)]
Posted on: 12/5/2008 10:08 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: FORABUCK HULLS
Why take a chance on a questionable dealer. Spend the extra money on a proven hull and you will be happy. If you don't then you might be back posting about the problems you are having with a cheap inexpensive hull.[sm=cry_smile.gif]
Posted on: 11/5/2008 9:29 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: spektrum dsm2 dx3r dammage!!!!!!
It has been known for some time that the Spectrum brand does not do well on water. The reason being that it locks on to 1 of 2 channels and can lose contact with receiver. The Futaba Fasst 2.4 spectrum constantly changes channels and will not lose contact with receiver. The new Airtronics 2.4 also has the channel hopping feature. Sorry you found out the hard way. [;)]
Posted on: 10/19/2008 9:23 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Thunderboat speed and prop questions
The Blazer Marine Lauterbach will indeed do 60 mph with a stock Zen and a M&D pipe. We run a PropWorks 6518-3-415. The boat is modeled after the "Deepwater Special" [;)]
Posted on: 10/14/2008 9:36 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: New GAS Boats from Venom!!
Maybe the lower end is full of fuel. Remove the spark plug and turn the boat upside down and pull the rope to clear out any fuel. Put the plug back in and try to start it. [;)]
Posted on: 10/13/2008 9:14 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: allowable clearance between collet and stuffingtube
Leave enough room so you can take off the collet. 1 in. is perfect. Any more than 2 in. and you might get cable whip and thet will tear up the stuffing tube. [;)]
Posted on: 10/11/2008 9:38 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: speed
The AC Lazer won the LS-27 mono class 2 years now. Mike Tyson last year and I won it this year. I was second this year in XLS-27 mono with an AC Razer. Also second in Offshore with the AC Razer. [;)]
Posted on: 10/5/2008 10:52 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: speed
The AC Lazer 45 has won the Gas Nationals 2 years in a row. Fast in rough conditions. [:D]
Posted on: 10/5/2008 12:25 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Ive got wood...
Congrats Matt. I knew you had skills. [:D][:D]
Posted on: 9/7/2008 8:52 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Airtronics 2.4 system
What makes the Futaba Fasst work so well is the channel hopping feature. The Airtronics has it as well where the Spectrum locks on one of two channels. [;)]
Posted on: 9/7/2008 8:45 PM by Author "juicr" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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