RE: help me Identify this hull
[quote]ORIGINAL: Porican  heres a few pics of my boat, its the exact same that you are trying to find out what brand it is. [/quote] that is it [:D] i knew some one had the same hull [;)] . do you know who made the hull ??? it is diving me NUTS .lol [:@] how long is yours ? it looks smaller than my hull
Posted on: 9/17/2012 5:58 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: chris402sr1 Specialk   is the Scarab KV hull the same length as the Formula that railing looks exactly like what is on my big one [/quote] yes the Scarab KV hull is close . the railikg kit will fit with some work [:D]
Posted on: 9/8/2012 12:54 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Roots Type Supercharger
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mike2735 Thanks for the link. That is what I'm talking about. Look like it might be a place to start. [/quote] or just buy one from Conley Precission models . Supercharger ... $1,695.00 comes with two carbs .. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=conlney+Engines+superchargers&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCYQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conleyprecision.com%2F609.htm&ei=5q5KULz3AoXa8wTng4HICQ&usg=AFQjCNGmYrSQxJANnqZ9QUQGge1fBjPpOQ
Posted on: 9/7/2012 7:35 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Roots Type Supercharger
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mike2735 Specialk1 - Thanks for your reply, I know that will work but it is not the look I want. The pic I have posted is the look that I want. I want it to look like a blower and sound like a blower. I have a lot of work in front of me to get this to work, but I believe I can. I don't know how much boost I can achieve but I will do whatever I can to make this work. [/quote
Posted on: 9/7/2012 7:24 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tidnab That chainsaw engine is still rotating clockwise,limiting prop choice.If they would have turned it around like near the bottom of this page http://www.modelpowerboat.com/content.php?134-watercool-an-engine the rotation would be counter clockwise.The exhaust would have to be run around or over the engine.Probably wouldn't hurt performance since their using what looks like a lawnmower muffler. [/quote] they put some work into that Stihl 62cc [X(]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 7:07 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
oh I know that lawnmower muffler looks funny ..lol [:D] [8|]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 7:02 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tidnab That chainsaw engine is still rotating clockwise,limiting prop choice.If they would have turned it around like near the bottom of this page http://www.modelpowerboat.com/content.php?134-watercool-an-engine the rotation would be counter clockwise.The exhaust would have to be run around or over the engine.Probably wouldn't hurt performance since their using what looks like a lawnmower muffler. [/quote] your right about the engine rotating clockwise . but the AMPS outdrive they put on this boat is spinning counter clockwise . so you can spin any LH props you want [:D]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 7:00 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Roots Type Supercharger
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mike2735 Has anyone ever built a roots type supercharger for one of our gasoline engines? I just had a thought that it would be cool to do. I don't want to push too much boost but thought it might be something that would add some horsepower. All comments welcome!!!! Mike Moore Nashville NC [/quote] check this Efficiency Engineering model engine Supercharger .. just a thought [8D] http://www.ebay.com/itm/330788260922?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Posted on: 9/7/2012 6:40 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: hydrovair Maybe this picture will show up.<a href=''http://www.rcgroups.com/boats-fs-w-104/showthread.php?t=1615952''><img height=''100'' alt='''' src=''http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/clear.gif'' width=''150'' border=''0'' /><a id=''0'' href=''http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachmentNew.php?attachmentid=4715724'' target=''_blank'' rel=''Lightbox_1'' vglnk_1334713089888=''1''><img class=''thumbnail'' id=''4715724'' title=''Name: Popeyes .90.jpgViews: 46Size: 133.5 KBDescription: '' alt=''Name: Popeyes .90.jpgViews: 46Size: 133.5 KBDescription: '' src=''http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/3/6/7/5/1/3/t4715724-103-thumb-Popeyes%20.90.jpg?d=1332025515'' border=''0'' /> [/quote] this how they did the belt drive in the AMPS Popeyes catamaran that you were asking about [:D]
Posted on: 9/7/2012 6:11 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: 1980s Miss Circus Circus canard hydro ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: c.k.y. CKY , you always have the best old pictures to post up of you with your boats as a kid .[:D][8D]
Posted on: 9/6/2012 12:44 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: 4square here is how they set up the AMPS popeyes catamaran boat . so you can see how to set up yours [;)]
Posted on: 9/2/2012 7:56 AM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11214375

RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
rare as hen's teeth LOL !!! [X(] I like that one .. amps did make at the time a great accessory set for the scale look .. now i need to see what other companies make other scale fittings to help dress up our boats . Who else knows what other companies make and still sells dress up parts ? come on guys post up the links .. [:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 9/2/2012 6:44 AM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: chris402sr1 Special K thanks, the real one are hard to find they only made 12 to 15 of them. here are a few pics of the hull, still waiting on the outdrives to arrive. It did not come with the radar arch so I need to either find one or make one. does anyone know where to get the bow railing looks to be about 3/16 stainless the stancheons are about 1/2 inch tall.i appreciate any input, well time to start sanding.  [/quote] I know that hull . it is great shape . as for the bow railing . that was made by AMPS at the time . you will not find it anymore . now you can try the one from Dumas boats . it is for the scarab kv hull look here http://www.dumasproducts.com/product_info.php?cPath=78_96&products_id=357
Posted on: 8/31/2012 2:12 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: Any Gas Outboards???
[quote]ORIGINAL: klord125 I saw on youtube a co. precision machine or marine? made one. Was wondering if it went into production. Really new to all of this. Thanks Ken [/quote] http://tpmoutboards.webs.com/ try this link .. Wade is a great guy to deal with [:D]
Posted on: 8/29/2012 4:40 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Any Gas Outboards???
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ron Olson As much as I like OB tunnels, there are probably a lot of us that started off RC boating with one with a K&B .21 hanging off it, the price of the gas OB's is getting way up there. Insane Boats recently came out with an OB lower unit and although not as attractive as the real thing it seems to work really well. They've also had a hull out for a couple of years now that should work very well with it. Look for videos of it on You Tube. [/quote] Ron i think another problem is that you dont see on TV like in the 80's & 90's much or any live tunnel hull racing in the USA anymore , and the newer kids are not inspierd like i was as a many others young kid to get into building a OB tunnel hull . the only thing Im glad for down here is the they are going to reopen the Miami Marine Stadium [:D] and it will bring back F1 tunnel hulls / hydro plane . drag / and many more kinds of boat racing back to south Florida [:D]
Posted on: 8/29/2012 8:31 AM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Any Gas Outboards???
[quote]ORIGINAL: Eddy de Vries [quote]ORIGINAL: F1madness But if the full scale guys can evolve to it why cant we,[/quote] Daz, The main reason the fullscale F1 is ''evolving'' to inboard is the upcoming ban on two stroke engines, so if you want to do things right you better change to fourstroke as well ? [:D] [/quote] ban on two stroke engines ?[:'(] why
Posted on: 8/29/2012 7:57 AM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: Any Gas Outboards???
[quote]ORIGINAL: Outboard Jay This is a thread that needs to be on RCU...for gas tunnel guys in and around the Bay Area. I would like to connect with anyone who is stuck in limbo as I have been for years. We need to make ourselves known to others. I know that there are boaters that have an interest in quarter scale F1 OB's here in Northern CA. There have been many very informational threads from South Africa and other countries who have developed lower legs, hulls and engines that have been very successful. I'm informed enough to know that there are all sorts of negative arguments throughout the country as to the availability and costs of all the desired components needed to be a competitive racer.I have designed and built tunnel hulls since the late 60's from the Fuji OB through all the K&B's, Nelsons, OS , AMPS, etc. etc. ...I was OB chair for NAMBA; set the 1st speed record, and with the Pottles developed the 1st set of OB rules and set up the 1st outboard race at Spreckles Lake in SF with Mercury as sponser 36 years ago. Yes, age has caught up with me. I'm 83, but I still believe that the only REAL BOAT IS A TUNNEL WITH AN ENGINE ON THE TRANSOM! That does not set too well with my fellow boaters who like to go around and around as fast as they can. God bless 'em, because they have kept RC boating alive. If you feel as I do, express yourself on RCU....maybe the numbers joining with strong reactions to my message would be enough to involve a number of manufacturers in producing good ole' USA gas tunnel OB's!!! GO OUTBOARD Jay Selby, Redwood City,CA I also agree ,a real boat is an outboard boat!!! I love nitro and gas tunnels [:D] { i still like to go fast with my other hull's LOL } the sad thing is I am the only one that has 1/4 scale gas outboard tunnel hulls . and i am the secretary of broward model boat club district 3 . and no one in the Miami boat club has any gas outboards [:(] now the only guys up north of me in palm beach FL, they have 3 members that have gas outboards , but we only see them once a year for a district race [:'(] i wish more guys got in to them so i could club race between Miami and broward [:D] [/quote]
Posted on: 8/28/2012 4:08 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: chris402sr1 Hi I'm new to the forum and new to rc boats> recently purchased a Formula 402 sr1 the full sized version, and while researching info on the boat I learned about the amps international hobbies version and basically had to have one.I picked up a hull with the open cockpit design on ebay needs alot of work but looks solid, and found a pair of amps out drives they should be here next week. I plan on just playing with it around the dock and out on the lake, not racing it. I have read some about engines with clutches and that sounds like the direction that would be best, Not to say I don't want speed and sound cause i do. so my initial questions are what would be the best way to remove the existing paint on the hull, it's primered, color coated and clear coated, do i sand it or can it be chemically stripped. What would be good engine =clutch set up to start looking for. Will get some pics up soon. Thanks for any input Chris  [/quote] Hi Chris and welcome to RCU [:D] . the guys here are real good on any help you need . I think i know the hull you just got , post up the pics of the AMPS formula hull you are working on and we will go from there . i will say this stay away from chemically stripped your hull , I made that mistake two years ago [:@] just plan on lots of sanding .. lol . but it will be worth it at the end [;)]. that hull is meant for cruising not racing so don't worry about over kill on your engine selection [8D] onr day i woul like to get my hands on a real formula 402 [:D]
Posted on: 8/28/2012 12:57 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: 56
[quote]ORIGINAL: mainiac68 Interesting responses so far. The ''Kitchen rudder'' might be something I'ld like to use in the future but not this one. The tug is modelled after a LT Army tug. Originally built as steam, this would represent a later configuration after being refitted to diesel.The scale prop will be 3.5 in. or 4 in. (can't remember without looking up)  I can fit the performance of the gas engine to the boat by sizing the prop diameter and pitch. I've done electric for 25 years so am quite familiar wiht that whole scene. As this boat was originally built for steam and I have a single and a boiler built by a friend but it is not reversing. Also, steam is a whole different commitment to the model and I have numerous things to build before that. I am in southwest Florida and am surrounded by water to sail in; ponds, canals, lakes, etc. Organized RC boating is done in many parks and I've only been to a handfull and know three that allow IC. Anyway, I've run weed wacker motors but just in fast hulls, none in scale. I have seen it though and that's why I'm interested. From my limited knowledge of full scale workboats ( derived from fishing and lobster boats) I would need a gearbox that is basically in/out and reversing. Conveniently the gas motor is clutched so that problem is taken care of. So, discounting electric completely........any ideas? [/quote] Kanellos Rc Boat Builders did make a water cooled reversing gearbox for gas motors . i have one in a large scale gas boat with a full mod MRD G 26 . big $$$ but worth it [:D]
Posted on: 8/27/2012 3:45 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: ocrda This is my latest project !! I believe this is a relatively rare AMPS Offshore Cat. [/quote] that look nice . i cant wait to see you run it .. I want to use two of my AMPS outboards to make a scale Center console fishing boat [:D] somthing like this guy did in the pic [:D]
Posted on: 8/26/2012 4:40 AM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11206258

real boat still on the market page ??
why is this real boat still on the market page ?? http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=864638 [:'(] it has been on here twice .. and no one takes it down .
Posted on: 8/24/2012 8:43 AM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11204470

RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: F1TUNNEL I think between you and SK1 you will work out the right homes for these. It would be a shame to see these go to a place where they shouldn't or wont get the respect they deserve. If only there was a model museum!! [/quote] I agree .. they need to be respected , a nice piece of RC boat history [:D]
Posted on: 8/21/2012 12:21 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11201112

RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
I always did like the Milesmaster hull [:D]
Posted on: 8/20/2012 5:58 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
Bob I would be intrested in the SX 18 / Milesmaster hull [:D] was it ment for the 1978 - T-4 outboard you made ?
Posted on: 8/20/2012 3:42 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
well here it is the AMPS 140 Suzuki [:D] i knew some one had one in a shoe box some where .lol [8D]
Posted on: 8/4/2012 8:10 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11181210

RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[quote]ORIGINAL: HendricX For the specialists .. buddy in Sweden found (and bought) this one. Is it AMPS ? Engine is NOT Zenoah .. wondering what it is. [/quote] I can tell that is not a Zenoah motor . some one made that outboard at home and did a good job . how big is that hull ? . but i can say it is not a AMPS outboard . ask If you can have more pics of the outboard .. lower / with out the cowling ECT . and thank you for sharing Hendricx
Posted on: 7/29/2012 8:32 AM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
AMPS hull on fleebay [:D] http://www.ebay.com/itm/nitro-tunnel-hull-rc-boat-/120957289880?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item1c299dc598 [:D]
Posted on: 7/26/2012 4:23 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
AMPS hull on fleebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/nitro-tunnel-hull-rc-boat-/120957289880?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item1c299dc598 [:D]
Posted on: 7/26/2012 4:18 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: AMPS hulls & outboards pics& tips
[ Trade } ?? i have a AMPS starcraft wedge Cps-20 looking to just Trade for a inboard Baja / or skeeter bass boat . or ?? let me know [:D]
Posted on: 7/19/2012 1:43 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: RCMK steerable stern drive
[quote]ORIGINAL: qdemon Hi if I were you I would forget trying to put any kind of steerable drive on a 39'' boat they are to big, i have a pair of WD200 drives on my 58'' apache ( see my pic ) drive is 6'' in length from Transom to drive dog, and you will need a lot of servo power ( more expense ). Bob. [/quote] Wow i did not know that they where that long [:o] I guess I am going to just put a AMPS z drive on her . I still wish some one made a smaller drive [&:]
Posted on: 7/16/2012 3:14 PM by Author "specialk1" in the forum "Speed - RC Gas Boats"
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