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gimpygolden · **Speaking of boats... -** 08.31.2008, 10:14 AM

So I'm thinking about getting an RC Boat.
Has anyone every run one of these or heard anything about them
http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...?ProdID=PRB375

I thought this one looked cool and hey it's already brushless

lincpimp · 08.31.2008, 10:16 AM

Buy a supervee 27, great boat. I was not impressed with the proboat hardware, not as nice as the sv27. I got 44mph out of the sv on 4s lipo and a x642 prop.

gimpygolden · 08.31.2008, 10:18 AM

I'll have to check that one out.
I don't want to chance running my LiPo's in the water, ever had any get wet?

gimpygolden · 08.31.2008, 10:28 AM

So Linc how bad is the hardware on the Proboat?
I like the looks of it much better and my LHS has one in stock
Can it be upgraded if needed?

08.31.2008, 02:07 PM

I did a little research on the Supervee 27 here are a few links

http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUACRAFT-SUPERV...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-In-Box-AquaC...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/boats/aqub17-main.html

and remember since I live in the desert I know nothing about boats.....LOL, maybe some other members can chime in...we all know Linc lives near the water

gimpygolden · 08.31.2008, 02:14 PM

Ya I did a little checking too. I really like the look of the Proboat though.
It looks like it handles rougher water better too.
Thanks for the help, but I'm think I'm going withe the PB

08.31.2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpygolden

Ya I did a little checking too. I really like the look of the Proboat though.
It looks like it handles rougher water better too.
Thanks for the help, but I'm think I'm going withe the PB

if you want to handle rough water Aquacraft also has a gas powered 54" long boat the V24 that I saw videos looks pretty cool

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXMPJ2**&P=ML

lincpimp · 08.31.2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by azjc

if you want to handle rough water Aquacraft also has a gas powered 54" long boat the V24 that I saw videos looks pretty cool

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXMPJ2**&P=ML

The v24 is a dog, go with a warehouse hobbies boat, or the shockwave if you want a good big gas boat.

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Originally Posted by gimpygolden

Ya I did a little checking too. I really like the look of the Proboat though.
It looks like it handles rougher water better too.
Thanks for the help, but I'm think I'm going withe the PB

Both octura and twisted liquid offer upgraded dive systems for the proboat. To keep the batts dry, use good masking tape over the hatch every time you run. Which boat are you looking at, your link just sends me to the main page...

08.31.2008, 07:48 PM

after looking at some of these RC boats I am getting fired up.....especially for the Supervee 27...is there any good ESC, motor upgrades available for them? and if there are can you provide links

gimpygolden · 08.31.2008, 10:05 PM

Hey linc, was looking at this one
http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...ProdID=PRB3750

lincpimp · 08.31.2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by azjc

after looking at some of these RC boats I am getting fired up.....especially for the Supervee 27...is there any good ESC, motor upgrades available for them? and if there are can you provide links

All the sv27 really needs is a 4s lipo lvc, like a lisaver or a novah 4cell smart stop.

Remove the stock epoxied batty trays and use velcro. And get an octura x642 prop. I sharpen and balance my own props, takes about 1 hour...

With those mods and some cheap lipos I got 44mph out of my boat. No real need to upgrade the electronics, they work fine. Stock radio is ok, but I went for an fm unit I had laying around.

09.01.2008, 07:19 AM

I have since gone to Rum runner racing and Off shore electrics and have taken in a lot of info and never realized how big FE boating is and it seems like the SV27 is the popular boat to get. Is Aquacraft the Traxxas of RC boating?

lincpimp · 09.02.2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by azjc

I have since gone to Rum runner racing and Off shore electrics and have taken in a lot of info and never realized how big FE boating is and it seems like the SV27 is the popular boat to get. Is Aquacraft the Traxxas of RC boating?

Rc boating is more like the plane segment. Alot of guys like to buy bare hulls and build them up with a variety of parts. The sv and proboats offerings are good enty boats and will get quite a few people into FE. The sv seems to respond to mods better from what I have read, and bone stock it is more fun than a proboat blackjack 26...

02.05.2009, 11:49 AM

well as usual I find myself reading quite a bit at rum runners and getting a bug for a boat...was looking at the sv27 and found this
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXWCJ1**&P=FR
sucker seems awesome...over 40mph out of the box...one guy didnt some minor tweeks with props and adjustments and got it to 64mph on 4s....and get this...it comes with a futaba 2.4GHz tx/rx also has a 6-pole 36-56-2030kV brushless

with my member discount I can get it for $259 right now

pretty amazing deal

plettenbergs · 02.05.2009, 02:36 PM

the boats are superfun!!
this is my 50" Bonzi w stage3 mod Zenoah gas engine...very dependable,corners great and hauls major ass....shoots out huge rooster tail and and runs for 35-45 minutes!...I am lucky enough to have a large private lake next to my house!!
here are some pics!!

this one is OVER the $250 mark...Way over!!