Oct 10th, 2006
This section was created by Andy
Hartz in his site International Waters. You may know by now,
that his work and personal life became incompatible with the work needed to keep those
fine pages. The information you could find there was the most valuable one could find
about this hobby.
All of those that try to keep interesting and accurate WEB pages know how huge is
the work involved.
This is an attempt to keep such fine work from disappearing.
ABC Hobbies
| Manufacturer |
ABC Hobbies |
| Hull Model |
Super Hawaii |
| Configuration |
Vee |
| Hardware |
custom machined aluminum gear box, all
performance upgrades |
| Motor |
2 Trinity 15 turn quad speed gems |
| Number of Cells |
12 |
| Cell manufacturer |
Sanyo |
| Propeller |
Octura x-437 |
| Propeller Angle |
Stock |
| Radio TX |
Futaba fm |
| Radio RX |
Novak Mercury |
| Steering |
Futaba |
| Throttle |
Tekin 432 m |
| Radio RX batteries |
none |
| Contact Name |
m. sanders (sande83@aol.com) |
| Last Updated |
99.10.23 |
| Comments |
It is one of the fastest boats in my
collection it will outrun many of my nitro boat .....very good kit ,
i would recommend it to anyone getting started in electric boats |
|
Hull |
ABC Hobby Super Hawaii |
|
Hardware |
Stock (upgraded) w/trimtabs |
|
Motors |
(2) Trinity Speed Gems2 17t Sapphire |
|
Esc |
Novak Super Rooster |
|
Batteries |
Dynamite RC1700 (6 or 7 cell) Dynamite RC2000 (12 cell) |
|
Prop |
Octura x442 or x445 |
|
Contact |
Bill Middleton -
SRRL19B@prodigy.com |
|
Last Updated |
05.08.98 |
|
Comments |
I'm currently using all of the ABC gearbox mods. Stock gearbox
didn't hold up long under the 17t torque. I tighten the trim tabs up past the recommended
5mm in calm water conditions. 3 of the 6 bearings in the outdrive are exposed to water.
Keep them lubricated after every run. |
Blew By You Boatworks
| Hull |
BBY Volcanic Splash (1/16th hydro) |
| Hardware |
Octura w/.098 flex |
| Motor |
AstroFlight 306/4 turn w/ BBY water cooling system |
| No. Cells |
7 @ 1700 mAH |
| Prop |
Octura X432 - X435 |
| Esc |
Tekin 432-M |
| Contact |
Josef Kalna -
jkalna@rice.edu |
| Last Updated |
05.05.98 |
| Comments |
Very strong & light hull, built for racing not production - 42
MPH top end so far - it's fast & fun. |
DPI
|
Hull |
American Dream 1/16th Hydro |
|
Hardware |
Prestwich |
|
Motor(s) |
Yokomo 19T |
|
Battery |
Sanyo |
|
No. Cells |
7 / 8 |
|
Radio Tx |
Sanwa Sabre |
|
Radio Rx |
Sanwa |
|
Steering Servo |
Topaz |
|
Throttle Servo/ESC |
Topaz |
|
Prop |
Octura X430 |
|
Prop Angle |
Stock |
|
Contact |
Richard Quinn -
101744.606@compuserve.com |
|
Last Updated |
10/7/98 |
|
Hull |
DPI Crackerbox |
|
Motor |
Trinity X-Star Stock |
|
No. Cells |
6 @ 1400mAH |
|
Prop |
Octura X430 |
|
Spd Control/ESC |
DuraTrax Spike |
|
Contact |
Karter Kimberley -
Kartermc@aol.com |
|
Last updated |
6.19.98 |
|
Hull |
DPI Crackerbox |
|
Hardware |
Stock/Homebuilt |
|
Motor |
Trinity X-Star Stock |
|
No. Cells |
6 @ 1400mAH |
|
Prop |
MRP Blue |
|
Spd Control/ESC |
Novak Explorer |
|
Contact |
Phillip Hartz -
jhartz@skyenet.net |
|
Last updated |
4.22.98 |
|
Hull |
DPI Schiada |
|
Hardware |
Octura flexdrive, strutter, and coupler. Custom ride plates and
transom-mounted turn fin. |
|
Motor |
AstroFlight Cobalt 05 5-turn |
|
No. Cells |
7 cell Trinity Vis- Mached flat pack 1700 mAh SCRCs |
|
Prop |
Octura X435 |
|
Spd Control/ESC |
Tekin 432-M |
|
Contact |
Karter Kimberley -
Kartermc@aol.com |
|
Last updated |
6.19.98 |
|
Note |
A similar setup used by Jerry Dunlap won the 7-cell open mono
national championship in 1996. |
Dumas
|
Hull |
Dumas Short Stuff, 18" wooden deep-vee |
|
Hardware |
Dumas with solid drive shaft (small gas engine hardware) |
|
Motor |
Kroker Sea Wasp, 6v |
|
Prop |
Graupner 2.8 mm, unknown pitch |
|
Cells |
7 @ 1700 mAH |
|
Speed control |
manually controlled high current switch |
|
Contact |
Josef Kalna -
jkalna@rice.edu |
|
Last updated |
05.07.98 |
|
Construction tip |
NEVER strip a hex nut on the universal, what a job. |
|
Comments |
Built over 12 years ago when "fast electric" was highly
experimental, at least in this country. Beautiful motor with built-in bearing and brush
cap cooling . . . a real piece of work. Not much by today's standards, but can hit 25 MPH
on a good day ! ! ! Let me know if anybody else has anything similar.
|
Hammerhead
| Hull |
12-Cell Rigger |
| Hardware |
DPI/Fuller's Fast electric hardware package |
| Motor(s) |
Aveox 1412/1.5Y |
| Battery |
(3) Trinity RC2000 VIS EX-TRA 4-cell flat packs |
| No. Cells |
12 |
| Throttle Servo/ESC |
Aveox L160 Marine |
| Prop |
Octura P747 |
| Contact |
Karter Kimberly -
kartermc@aol.com |
| Last Updated |
9.2.98 |
| Construction Tips |
I sharpened the hardware until it could easily cut a piece
of paper and polished it to a blinding finish, and I sharpened, balanced, and polished the
prop. |
| Comments |
This boat easily reaches speeds of 50 to 55 miles per hour. |
Kyosho
|
Hull |
Kyosho Jet Arrow |
|
Hardware |
Stock. Upgraded w/ Trim Tabs and Water Cooling |
|
Motor(s) |
Trinity SpeedGems 2 Jade 15Turn Quad |
|
Battery |
Duratrax 1500mah Sport Pack |
|
No. Cells |
6 |
|
Radio Tx |
Futaba 2DR (Attack 2) |
|
Radio Rx |
Futaba AM |
|
Steering Servo |
Futaba S3003 |
|
Throttle Servo/ESC |
Microswitch MSC |
|
Rx Battery |
Alkalines |
|
Rx Battery (No. of Cells) |
4 |
|
Prop |
Kyosho Red (Stock) |
|
Contact |
Matt Lambert -
jlambert@tdstelme.net |
|
Last Updated |
10/14/98 |
|
Comments |
I made a few mods w/ water-cooling and a homemade motor mount to
do so. I also modified the steering and the antenna. I used a lot of velcro to change the
battery placement for water conditions. The Jet Arrow is a fun sport boat whi ch I hope to
continue improving in order to acquire its max speed. |
|
Hull |
Kyosho Viper Electric (old style) |
|
Hardware |
Stock |
|
Motor |
ROAR Stock |
|
No. Cells |
6 @ 1500mAH |
|
Prop |
Stock/TBD |
|
Spd Control/ESC |
Futaba MC210CB |
|
Contact |
Jason Hartz -
jhartz@skyenet.net |
|
Last updated |
4.22.98 |
|
Hull |
Kyosho Viper (New Model) |
|
Hardware |
Stock. |
|
Motor(s) |
Trinity Speedgem Quartz (19t) w/ Holeshot Watercooler Heat
Sink(Water contained in the sink).
Also using hard springs and serrated laydown hard brushes. Motor timing slightly advanced. |
|
Battery |
Trinity Ex-cell 7 cell pack 2000mah |
|
No. Cells |
7 |
|
Throttle Servo/ESC |
Novak Fusion |
|
Prop |
Stock Kyosho Red (Octura X431?) |
|
Contact |
Ron Browne [r_browne@yahoo.com] |
|
Last Updated |
03/23/1999 |
|
Comments |
Thanx to Jay Turner for tips on how to set up my first RC boat.
With the above setup, the boat is approximately 75% faster than stock. It WILL jump out of
the water upon acceleration and it WILL swap ends with the above setup if you are not
careful. Allow the motor/ESC to cool between runs, particularly if the water is rough,
particularly if you are turning tight circles, or else face possible end-bell meltdown.
:-0
Expect run times to be around 4-5 minutes. I have an Octura X435 which I plan to install
and test next. |
Maus
| Hull |
Maus Motorsports Elec Bullet 12 cell |
| Hardware |
Octura/Homebuilt |
| Radio Box |
None |
| Motor(s) |
Plettenburg 930-6 |
| Battery |
Trinity 1700's |
| No. Cells |
12 |
| Radio Tx |
Airtronics |
| Radio Rx |
Airtronics |
| Steering Servo |
Airtronics |
| Throttle Servo/ESC |
Astro 207D |
| Rx Battery |
AA |
| Rx Battery (No. of Cells) |
4 |
| Prop |
?X445, X646,, X646/3 |
| Prop Mods |
None |
| Prop Angle |
Straight |
| Strut Depth |
1/8" Above V |
| Strut Angle |
Straight |
| Center of gravity |
6" |
| Contact |
Mike Kuzmuk -
MBullet12@aol.com |
| Last Updated |
11.9.98 |
| Comments |
Fast boat! Still need proping work though, Torque's alot.
Extremely stable. |
MRP
|
Hull |
MRP Bud Light Tunnel Hull |
|
Hardware |
Stock |
|
Motor |
Trinity X-Star Stock |
|
No. Cells |
6 @ 1500mAH |
|
Prop |
MRP Red Prop (aka Octura X431) |
|
Spd Control/ESC |
Tekin 432-M |
|
Contact |
Andy Hartz -
iwrc@wwh.net |
|
Last updated |
4.22.98 |
|
Hull |
MRP Bud Light Tunnel Hull |
|
Hardware |
Stock |
|
Motor |
Trinity Team Epoxy 16T Double |
|
No. Cells |
7 @ 1700mAH |
|
Prop |
Octura X632 or X432 |
|
Spd Control/ESC |
Tekin 432-M |
|
Contact |
Antonio Pires Preto -
antoniop@ip.pt |
|
WWW |
http://www.ip.pt/~ip200792/mrp.htm |
|
Last updated |
4.22.98 |
Prestwich Model Centre
|
Hull |
Sloopy 3 |
|
Hardware |
Prestwich |
|
Motor(s) |
Yokomo 19T |
|
Battery |
Sanyo |
|
No. Cells |
6 / 7 |
|
Radio Tx |
Futaba Attack |
|
Radio Rx |
Futaba |
|
Steering Servo |
Std |
|
Throttle Servo/ESC |
Simprop |
|
Prop |
Prestwich P31 |
|
Center of gravity |
17cm from transom |
|
Contact |
Richard Quinn -
101744.606@compuserve.com |
|
Last Updated |
10/7/98 |
|
Comments |
This has been built using the flexishaft option.
|
Reesor Boat Works
|
Hull |
RBW Wasp 12 cell rigger |
|
Cells |
12@1400 maH Stage III's |
|
Motor |
Astro 25/4T marine, neutral timing |
|
Prop |
Octura 1747 |
|
Speed Control |
Hughey E1125 |
|
Hardware |
Hughey E1360T package, ie 1/8" driveline |
|
Servos |
Hobbico CS31 mini's |
|
Rx |
Duratrax mini 27MHz |
|
Tx |
Beat2 Alpina 27MHz |
|
Rx Batts |
5 @ 270maH |
|
Hull Dimensions |
Between sponsons - 10.5", Length - 28" |
|
Strut Depth |
5/8" |
|
Strut Angle |
neutral |
|
Weight |
3.5 lbs RTR |
|
Contact |
Neil Reesor -
rbw@execulink.com |
|
Last updated |
4.22.98 |
|
Comments |
True 50+mph down straights, turns like on rails, can handle rough
water. Hughey style hull with open motor and battery compartment, therefore mostly air
cooled. No water cooling. Last heat race of 97 season posted 52.2 for 4 laps in traffic
(ie lapped field), fastest lap 11.93 seconds on pins. Quite the rush to drive!
|
Scratch Built
|
Hull |
3 Point Rigger |
|
Hardware |
homemade rudder and turn fin |
|
Motor(s) |
Trinity T-Tech 12-turn triple |
|
Battery |
Towerhobbies 7-cell 1400mAh |
|
No. Cells |
7 |
|
Radio Tx |
Hitec/RCD Challenger 250 |
|
Radio Rx |
Hitec/RCD 75mhz BEC |
|
Steering Servo |
Hitech/RCD HS 303 |
|
Throttle Servo/ESC |
DuraTrax Spike |
|
Prop |
Octura X430 |
|
Strut Depth |
5/8" |
|
Strut Angle |
neutral |
|
Dry Wt. |
3lbs approx |
|
Contact |
Karter Kimberly - kartermc@aol.com |
|
Last Updated |
9.15.98 |
|
Manufacturer |
Home made |
|
Configuration |
Rigger |
|
Hardware |
Home made |
|
Type |
Electric |
|
Motor |
Trinity D3 |
|
Number of Cells |
10 |
|
Cell manufacturer |
Team ESP |
|
Propeller Angle |
1.5º |
|
Radio TX |
Futaba |
|
Radio RX |
Futaba |
|
Steering |
Futaba |
|
Throttle/ESC |
Tekin |
|
Radio RX batteries |
Team ESP |
|
Contact Name |
Gerardo (gerardobrandao@yahoo.com) |
|
Last Updated |
6/30/1999 |
TJ's Performance Boats
| Hull |
TJ's Performance Boats Sabre |
| Hardware |
TJ's |
| Radio Box |
NA |
| Motor(s) |
Aveox 1406/2Y |
| Battery |
1700 or 2000 various |
| No. Cells |
6 |
| Radio Tx |
JR 756 |
| Radio Rx |
JR |
| Steering Servo |
Futaba 3101 |
| Throttle Servo/ESC |
Aveox m160 |
| Rx Battery |
BEC |
| Prop |
Octura x440/3 |
| Prop Mods |
none |
| Prop Angle |
0 |
| Strut Depth |
centered with transom |
| Strut Angle |
0 |
| Contact |
Rich Ness -
R_ness@msn.com |
| Last Updated |
10.23.98 |
| Comments |
Very fast and pretty easy to drive.
This was an expensive boat but easily the most fun to run of any in my fleet. |
Traxxas
| Manufacturer |
Traxxas |
| Hull Model |
Deep vee |
| Configuration |
Vee |
| Hardware |
Mostly stock |
| Type |
Electric |
| Motor |
Twin 540 stinger(thats all i know) |
| Number of Cells |
6 or 12 |
| Cell manufacturer |
Factory |
| Propeller |
Twin (1Rh, 1Lh) octura |
| Propeller Angle |
x447 |
| Radio TX |
Traxxas 2 channel |
| Radio RX |
Traxxas 2 channel |
| Steering |
whatever they put in there |
| Throttle |
low quality traxxas esc |
| Radio RX batteries |
4 aa |
| Contact email |
Fluffy1080@aol.com |
| Last updated
|
99.10.23
|
| Comments |
If you have any ideas of how i could make this boat go faster
please email me |
|
