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Hey gang. As I've posted previously I'm new to the rc boat game. Have been building / flying rc planes for a decade or so. I'm starting to put the pieces together for the 1/8 MLB 172 kit I have on the bench now. I've decided to go FE with a SSS 4092 850KV motor on 8S. Starting to look at the...

In the process of getting started on a MLB 1/8 hydro build. Strongly considering going FE mainly for cost and maintenance reasons. Have built/flown electric rc planes in the past, moved to gas; but still have most of my batteries and chargers. Mostly 4s, 60-70C rated. Don't plan on racing right...

Hey Gang. Getting ready to get started on my MLB 172 kit I'm doing in '19-'23 U-12 Graham Trucking. Have a jig built and all of my extra wood pieces either in hand or ordered. Cowl to be ordered this week. Have looked through many different websites looking for a transom view of this boat and...

Hey gang. Just getting into boats. Have flown rc for a decade but never really got into nitro. Went from electrics to gas engines. I have 2 questions. 1) I have a 1/8 172 kit coming from ML Boatworks this week. Have been looking at used 67 size engines to get started. What should I expect to...

Hey All. Getting ready to pull the trigger on my first ML Boatworks kit. Looking at 171 or 172 Extreme kit. MLB suggests getting in touch with Newton Marine for some sheeting sheets and other info for the kit but for the couple of months I've been looking into the kit purchase the Newton website...

Hello. Maintenance Tech for Magnesium Molding company. Decade long RC flyer/builder that has decided to look into building and racing rc boats. Purchased an Aquacraft Miss Vegas nitro to get my feet wet, pun intended. LOL Have intentions of purchasing an 1/8 ML Boatworks 171 or 172 kit to be...