Thought of the group when I saw this...

[Ratickle]

And Aeromarine does make very good hulls.

[teamsynergy]

That looks like fun for about 5 min. I think thats how long my RC helicopter lasted

From what I've read, each turbine costs 5k... the hull was 1k, not to mention the electronics...

[paulb32]

From what I've read, each turbine costs 5k... the hull was 1k, not to mention the electronics...

Or the funny thing is twin cylinder 2 strokes that cost the same and more. 15-20hp of a twin isn't unheard of. Look around for twin gas. There's a few out there with #6 drive duplicates on the 80" long hull. So now imagine almost 40 hp in a 80" fiberglass 35 lb boat.

My little breathed on Zenoah makes about 4.5 hp I'm told, at a dizzying 12,000 to 13,000 rpm range. And it runs about 30 min on a quart of pre mix. I've flipped it a few times, but you put pcs of 4" foam floaties in the bow and it floats.

[paulb32]

Considering you're boatless, this might get you by huh? Fuel and insurance are VERY cheap
It's fun in a fast go cart kind of way. After about 20 min you kind of get bored still. And I've got a pin hole in my waders, so I quit. Havn't run it in 3 years I think.

[paulb32]

And Aeromarine does make very good hulls.

Yup, they gave me a build print, indicated where the cg was, where to set the prop shaft, where to put the elec box, etc.

I bought most parts from marinespecialties-rc.com. These guys still have everthing I bought on record and help with any mods or repair parts I need. They machine custom some of the stuff they sell too. These guys are awesome.

If you want a taste though, go to Banzisports.com, and see what these things can cost. Explore the rtr options and diff sizes of boats and motors. I built my own but ended up there anyway. Also agreat shop.

But just to see what a 46" hull with a mod Zenoah 260 (about 6 hp) performs-a reasonable entry point-, go to www. performanceunlimitedproducts.com and watch the video lower on the front page. Mine about runs like that.

[ICDEDPPL]

From what I've read, each turbine costs 5k... the hull was 1k, not to mention the electronics...

Oh well in that case I`ll take 2

[OBNOXUS]

Considering you're boatless, this might get you by huh? Fuel and insurance are VERY cheap
It's fun in a fast go cart kind of way. After about 20 min you kind of get bored still. And I've got a pin hole in my waders, so I quit. Havn't run it in 3 years I think.

One for each foot !!!!

[OBNOXUS]

besides,,,,Im not boatless !!!!

[teamsynergy]

besides,,,,Im not boatless !!!!

Awwww.... It's so cute!!!

[MILD THUNDER]

besides,,,,Im not boatless !!!!

Nice little unit! 4cyl or 6? Probably looks like a waverunner behind your dually though! You need to bring that to south haven next summer. Something tells me we would have more fun on that than any of the big boats!

[OBNOXUS]

4.3,,,,,,gotta 383 on the floor at the shop Im thinking of dropping in it.

tubing anyone !!!!!????

[MILD THUNDER]

4.3,,,,,,gotta 383 on the floor at the shop Im thinking of dropping in it.

tubing anyone !!!!!????

Do it! Maybe even bolt one of joeys prochargers on it

[Magic Medicine]

Those things are cool. These toys are expensive. Some of the big RC boats, have several thousand put into them. I dont think my kid would be playing with one of those until he or she was at least 16. My first car didnt cost that much lol

Your missing the beauty of the situation a present for the kid is actually a present for Dad!

[teamsynergy]

Your missing the beauty of the situation a present for the kid is actually a present for Dad!

BINGO!!!!