where can i get
hi boaters where can i find a pump for a jet boat or plans to build a jetboat pump. the jet boat would be different to run and alot of fun i belive..thank you rick
Posted on: 9/2/2012 7:37 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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what size prop should i use
hello all..i am building a 30in long 15in wide with a 40 motor...airboat..what sise prop should i use...one more question..if i put the fuel tank under the motor will it have enough vac to run the fuel to the motor..thanks for the help rick
Posted on: 9/2/2012 7:03 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: rudders
thank you for your addvise it is really helping again thanks rick
Posted on: 8/25/2012 11:43 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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rudders
hello friends..my question is how much of the rudder should go pass the bottom boat or under the boat..does it matter if the rudder is right behind the prop or on the side of the prop.any help will help thank you rick
Posted on: 8/17/2012 11:06 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: prop needed
hi i have acouple of props that screw on and that also look just like that but then again it is very hard to tell..if it would help you i would just give you one to try..i needed help once and a person just gave me the parts lucky they worked..if you would like to try.my email is whosyourdaddy5757@msn.com my name is rick..who knows it just might work...TAKE CARE....
Posted on: 8/13/2012 12:24 PM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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trying to find parts
trying to find parts.hello to all my boater friends.i am trying to find two fuel tank1 is for my outrigger .it is square about 5'long by41/2' and the depth can very around21/2' up to 31/2' it just got to be close within a inch..the other tank has to be closer to the numbers,,with the fill spout on the top...i have tryed all over..pro boat is very close..if you know of a site with fuel tanks..please help me out.thank you for your time reading this..rick sterling again any help will help????
Posted on: 8/13/2012 12:07 PM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: outrigger help
thankyou for input rick
Posted on: 6/19/2012 10:01 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: flex shaft
thank you for your help
Posted on: 6/19/2012 9:44 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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outrigger help
hello again..i have a 38in outrigger.it has a way to extend the poontons,,what is the best to know how far apart to keep them..and also they can move about 1 1/2in back or forth help.the best way to set my boat up..yes i am kinda of a newbe on outriggers..any help will help thanks rick
Posted on: 6/18/2012 9:50 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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flex shaft
hello buddy r/c boaters...question..what is the best way to connect a flex shaft to the propeller shaft...that will be the strongest .way to do the job .the flex shaft goes in to the sleve of the prop shaft.. soildering or glueing what.[.i am kinda new to this kinda problem] . any help will help me thanks for your time and help...rick sterling
Posted on: 6/18/2012 9:24 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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sealing help
hi boaters..i just finnished.. a hydro wooden kit..i allready painted it..what can i use to seal it so it wont leak..some kind of coatting or what thank you thebossman
Posted on: 6/7/2012 7:55 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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crystals
can you use any 2 matched crystals in any transcever and tranmeter..or do you know where i can pick up 2 matched crystals up..some how i ended up with about 8 crystals that are all different any help will help thank you for your time rick sterling my email address is whosyourdaddy5757@msn.com
Posted on: 5/29/2012 3:59 PM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
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RE: painting help
thanks for your comeback..very appreciated that helps alot..ya i am getting back into the r/c boatting thing again.i love the r/c boat sport alot..i am still a kid at heart and i do mean big kid..again thank you
Posted on: 5/5/2012 9:24 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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painting help
hi i just finnished putting together a wooden kit of a hydro roundnoise...what i forget about totally..is what to do to start to finnish..primer-paint sealer or gel coat what kind ect..its only been 30 years since i built one of these..please help any help will help..thank you for your time..rick aka thebossman
Posted on: 5/4/2012 4:41 PM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Paint jobs help and advice
hi i just put a wooden kit together.does the clear coat from a can seal the boat too about 5 coats rick
Posted on: 3/19/2012 4:11 PM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: help me to adjust my nitro engine
most of my nitro engine are ops.one fox.. adjustment by opening of carb or mouth another screw jet where the fuel line connects to carb..thank you rick
Posted on: 3/9/2012 12:01 PM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: help me to adjust my nitro engine
thank you guys very much as your info is very helpful..and will save me alot of time and more time haveing fun again thanks
Posted on: 3/9/2012 11:55 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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help me to adjust my nitro engine
hello everybody..is there a basic setting to start with..just to get it running good enough to get it started so you can adjust the jets for the best performance,,you have a larger jet thats by the intake of the carb then you have a smaller on down more..witch one is for hi speed and witch one is low speed ..how many turns should i start with......any help will help me or if there is a site i can try ..thank you for reading this.. rick sterling
Posted on: 3/8/2012 9:55 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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RE: OutBoard ID what is it
hello all.i am haveing problems keeping my boats running,,is there a basic setting to set the jets to be able to start your boat..or how to set a nitro engine to just to get it started any help will be thankfull please help if you can
Posted on: 3/6/2012 4:22 PM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
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please help
hi i just building a dumas hydro wooden boat kit the sanding is done i need help on what to do next.how to seal it then paint it ect ect thankyou any help will help
Posted on: 9/24/2011 10:33 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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sealing a dumas hydro boat kit
hello i have a wooden hydro boat that i am finishing..i could use alittle help on sealing and painting it ..all of the sanding is done.but now what i havent built one in about 25 years.i kinda forgot the next steps..please help. rick
Posted on: 9/24/2011 10:28 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Boats General Discussion"
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RE: Basic 32
hi my name is rick sterling..i would like a copy of the plans of a airboat my address is whosyourdaddy5757@msn.com thankyou for your time
Posted on: 2/9/2011 8:51 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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RE: Basic 32
yes i would like the plans my address is whosyourdaddy5757@msn.com..thank you rick
Posted on: 2/5/2011 2:28 AM by Author "thebossman" in the forum "RC Airboats"
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