Recent content by Steve Smith

I'm just getting back into boating but, last I remembered, if we didn't have a full size retrieve boat available, we used a smaller RC boat with an eye hook installed in the rear. The 'zig zag racer' was the boat of choice for this back then. This was tied on a big fishing rod/reel like a...

Looking for a Leopard 3660 2550Kv 2Y Motor. OSE is out of stock for 6 weeks or so.....I'm hoping someone has an extra that they will part with. Prefer new....but let me know what you have. Thanks! -SS

Nice work! Thanks for taking the time to document your build. I always enjoy seeing what goes on in other people's workshops.

That's a bit of a bummer. The price of the new 10 channel seems obscene to me....the 7 would have most likely been my path into Futaba. I know there will be used stuff around but I've never been a fan of buying used radio gear, servos, etc.

Hi Lohring, Can you provide any links in terms of a replacement for the Eagle Tree stuff? I'm not running any electric boats so I wouldn't be able to take advantage of logging via an ESC. I'd be mainly interested in GPS (track and speed) info. Thanks! -SS

I last raced in the Fall of 2010. I'm in the process of returning to the hobby and I see that much has changed. One of the most interesting developments seems to be the use of GPS telemetry to display real time boat speed on the transmitter. I've gathered that the higher end Futaba systems...

Thanks for all the info folks!

Dave, Does someone make a 90 degree 'drop' style header that works with this pipe? I'm a bit confused by what's going on at the stinger end of the pipe....could you explain? -SS

I've been away from the hobby for 10+ years, and I'm currently building a Thunderboat to get back into racing. In the past, I never used 'stock' engines so this will be a new experience. I realize that no mods can be made to the 260PUM, but I was wondering if there were any tips to preparing a...

Hi Lohring, Can you elaborate? Did you find that engines with more run time (more broken in) made more power, or were you seeing differences because of 'how' an engine was broken in?

Price reduced $120 TYD

**SOLD** I'm clearing out some kits that I'm not going to have time to build... I have 1 JAE (Zippkits) Gas Outrigger kit. I paid $189 + shipping. I'll take $130 TYD. (Continental US only) **Note** I purchased this kit prior to the release of the ABS cowling...as such, it doesn't include...

Sold pending payment. I'm disappointed....that took over 2 full hours *smile*

Hi guys, I've got a Blazer Marine Lauterbach Thunderboat kit, NEW IN BOX w/cowl. I paid $300+shipping Included with the kit will be BRAND NEW: -Speedmaster Rudder -Speedmaster Strut -Speedmaster Strut bushing -Hughey 1/4" cable -Blazer Stainless turn fin w/mount. I'll take $310 TYD...

Hey Mark, While I don't necessarily disagree with the answers you've gotten so far, I take a slightly different approach to rigging up a glass hull. I prefer to have everything on hand when, before I drill a single hole in the boat. I'll go so far as to stick the hardware to the transom with...