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beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 04:16 PM
I was just watching Unlimited Hydroplane and during the break there was an ad for these. I have been wanting an RC boat for sometime and these seem really cool. I really like the Miss Elam replica. Probably my favorite Hydro except for the Acura Piston Pusher but they dont make a copy of that one.
Over 30mph for the 1/12 for 300.00 including radio. I would like to get the 1/8th scale, but Im just not prepared to spend a grand yet (oh, and my wife would break it over my head if I spent that...LOL)
http://www.proboatmodel.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB2900
What do you guys think?
http://www.proboatmodel.com/ProdInfo/PRB/450/PRB2900-450.jpg

ratso
11-06-2006, 04:19 PM
I'm sure after the foreclosures... that will be the most happening thing on Lake Havasu... :D

LAFD
11-06-2006, 04:20 PM
I was just watching Unlimited Hydroplane and during the break there was an ad for these. I have been wanting an RC boat for sometime and these seem really cool. I really like the Miss Elam replica. Probably my favorite Hydro except for the Acura Piston Pusher but they dont make a copy of that one.
Over 30mph for the 1/12 for 300.00 including radio. I would like to get the 1/8th scale, but Im just not prepared to spend a grand yet (oh, and my wife would break it over my head if I spent that...LOL)
http://www.proboatmodel.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB2900
What do you guys think?
http://www.proboatmodel.com/ProdInfo/PRB/450/PRB2900-450.jpg
from what i read theres only a 5 mph differance between the 1/12 and 1/8.

beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 04:23 PM
I'm sure after the foreclosures... that will be the most happening thing on Lake Havasu... :D
LOL :rollside:

beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 04:26 PM
from what i read theres only a 5 mph differance between the 1/12 and 1/8.
Thats awesome. I cant believe that they do over 30mph. THat is soooo fricken fast for somthing that size? Although I would love to have the 1/8 scale at 4 feet long, but its pretty expensive.
The 1/12th is 27inches long. THats still pretty big.

racecar.hotshoe
11-06-2006, 04:46 PM
Get one of these there bad a$$
http://media.putfile.com/HydroFoam

Jbb
11-06-2006, 04:58 PM
I bought up a few of the Proboat 1/12 Miss Budweiser Hydros a while back when Bud pulled out of racing.....The boats are fun...the smaller motors can be somewhat cantankerous.....Most people like the 1/8 scale zenoah powered ones better...
go to www.rcuniverse.com
look around there for reviews....
I would like one of these next.... :p
My favorite.... (http://www.rcuniverse.com/mvp/videolink.cfm?postid=1672)
My next favorite (http://www.rcuniverse.com/mvp/videolink.cfm?postid=1673)

raff
11-06-2006, 05:06 PM
Well all I know is I put this on my X-Mas list
http://www.proboatmodel.com/ProdInfo/PRB/450/PRB2850-450.jpg
Black Jack 55 (http://www.proboatmodel.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB2850)

Brian
11-06-2006, 05:12 PM
Thats awesome. I cant believe that they do over 30mph. THat is soooo fricken fast for somthing that size? Although I would love to have the 1/8 scale at 4 feet long, but its pretty expensive.
The 1/12th is 27inches long. THats still pretty big.
30 mph is pretty slow for a model actually. The nitro boats are much faster. As a kid I put this one together back in the early 80s and it would put a serious hurtin' on our old family jet boat (typical mid 50 mph slug). The river around Blythe used to be smooth enough to run a fast model while cruising down the river - this thing would easily run with the jet boat and not even be on the pipe yet. At full tilt it would run away and hide, 70-80 would be my guess. Nowadays I'm sure they're even faster, minus the cool metalflake of course!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2707rc_hydro.JPG
:cool:

Rocknpalms
11-06-2006, 05:13 PM
I have the 1/12 scale Miss Bud. I dont think it does 30mph more like 20-25 but still fun. Here are a few iteams I did not like. The prop breaks alot, have gone through about 6 this summer alone. I would buy extras or aftermarket replacements made out of somthing differant than plastic. Takes on alot of water. Hard to get a full run with out having it slow down due to water weight. They do make an auto bailer that should work good. Water must be glass or it will nose dive over the chop. Did I mention it takes on water?
My son has a v-hull and it runs much better in the rough water.

Prop Rod
11-06-2006, 06:05 PM
Well all I know is I put this on my X-Mas list
http://www.proboatmodel.com/ProdInfo/PRB/450/PRB2850-450.jpg
Black Jack 55 (http://www.proboatmodel.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB2850)
Hey Raff,
That boat is bad a$$, however i was doing some reviews and they say its pretty tall and top heavy, it will handle the big water good but wont turn as good as some others that are in the price range. Just my .02

beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 06:14 PM
I have the 1/12 scale Miss Bud. I dont think it does 30mph more like 20-25 but still fun. Here are a few iteams I did not like. The prop breaks alot, have gone through about 6 this summer alone. I would buy extras or aftermarket replacements made out of somthing differant than plastic. Takes on alot of water. Hard to get a full run with out having it slow down due to water weight. They do make an auto bailer that should work good. Water must be glass or it will nose dive over the chop. Did I mention it takes on water?
My son has a v-hull and it runs much better in the rough water.
Good to know. I just went to Hobbytown and looked at them. Pretty darn cool.

beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 06:23 PM
I bought up a few of the Proboat 1/12 Miss Budweiser Hydros a while back when Bud pulled out of racing.....The boats are fun...the smaller motors can be somewhat cantankerous.....Most people like the 1/8 scale zenoah powered ones better...
go to www.rcuniverse.com
look around there for reviews....
I would like one of these next.... :p
My favorite.... (http://www.rcuniverse.com/mvp/videolink.cfm?postid=1672)
My next favorite (http://www.rcuniverse.com/mvp/videolink.cfm?postid=1673)
HOLY COW, those things are AWESOME. Im sure those guys have 10k into those things.

beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 06:31 PM
30 mph is pretty slow for a model actually. The nitro boats are much faster. :cool:
The Pro Boats are Nitro. 30 is still pretty fast though for such a little boat.

spectras only
11-06-2006, 06:37 PM
Didn't GPS'd yet :rollside: . Get your speed calculator to figure out the est speed .
Modified 38cc chainsaw engine [ approx 3.8 HP ] , step up gearing turning a 3" Octura 3 blade at 16.000 rpm . Boat is 46" long :)
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Prather%20custom%204
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Prather%20custom%202

Wet Pair-A-Dice
11-06-2006, 06:41 PM
If you can stick with gas only. I have both nitro and gas. I spend more enjoyable time on the water with the gas one. IMO the nitro requires more adjustments .

Wet Pair-A-Dice
11-06-2006, 06:46 PM
Look at www.bonzisports.com they make a nice boat.

beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 06:50 PM
Yeah, I have already found better boats for about the same price. People have a lot of good things to say about the Auqacraft boats. Most of those guys are seeing almost 40mph.

spectras only
11-06-2006, 06:52 PM
WPAD , I've seen a 96" model on the internet with a pair of #6 drives . Do you know what site it could be on ? BTW nice boats you've got .

Jordy
11-06-2006, 06:57 PM
from what i read theres only a 5 mph differance between the 1/12 and 1/8.
Apparently one of them has thru-transom exhaust. :notam: :D

beaverretriever
11-06-2006, 07:00 PM
There are vids of the AquaCraft... pretty bad ass.
http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/boats/aqub32-main.html

Wet Pair-A-Dice
11-06-2006, 07:05 PM
I recall that one but I'm not sure where to find it .

waterwitch
11-06-2006, 07:35 PM
We have a few TOYS. On top is George, he skies behind the boat.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/7687HBPhotoshoot_296.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/7687HBPhotoshoot_109.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/7687HBPhotoshoot_141.jpg
The hardware on this one is incredible. All polished.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/7687HBPhotoshoot_147-med.jpg

spectras only
11-06-2006, 10:30 PM
I recall that one but I'm not sure where to find it .
My son found it .This guy is a big baller in the R/C boat world :rollside:
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/WOW,%20two%20%236%20drives,%20rc.jpg

spectras only
11-06-2006, 10:43 PM
RCM # 6 drive

Mr. Naudio
11-07-2006, 04:37 AM
what happenswhen itgets tofar away?
was fishing on shore sunday in havasu just south of body beach seen one all on its own come out of the bay go all the way cross the lake.
looked like it was just runningin straight line till it hit land.
sure looked like it was haulin

Wet Pair-A-Dice
11-07-2006, 06:42 AM
If you have installed a "fail safe" system in your R/C boat once it's travelled beyond it's range it will shut down to an idle. You should never run a R/C boat without one unless you have the big bucks to fix the nice hole you will be placing in some high dollar boat not to mention the A** kicking that would sure to follow.

gramps
11-07-2006, 07:01 AM
Warehouse Hobbies has all kinds of boats and the stuss that goes with them.
http://whobbies.com/