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Another factor complicating swimming after a dead rc boat would be that anybody attempting to do so is probably still wearing their "street clothes". Swimming in anything other than swimming trunks, even if it is just a t shirt and shorts, is a whole lot harder.

Frank I love competitive sport but I hate this type of angry, childish behaviour - that "man" should be taken to a children's hospital to remind him that losing a game is not a disaster. I used to be a professional golf caddy and during one big tournament my player (who is normally a good guy)...

I think what has changed in my lifetime is that people with large egos from all walks of life are more tolerated than ever before and some, like those featuring on social media and ridiculous "reality" TV shows are handsomely rewarded for their overblown ego. Humility from people, especially...

Hi James Glad you are on the road to recovery and we can all appreciate the "heads up" about heart disease because it is the no. 1 cause of death for men in both the US and for us here in Australia. Your warning is an example of the type of mens health warnings that can and should go further...

Al - you are probably right for the market conditions that apply to your massive oil and petrol production sectors in the US and particularly because the bulk of your crude oil supply comes from domestic sources. My comment from many months ago was from my experience of the much smaller...

I see they have a listing for an OS 21XM VII .21 Air Cooled Outboard Marine Engine reduced from $659.99 to $62.00 or you could buy just the crankshaft for $87.00. Too good to be true and doesn't make sense - rcgroups.com had a similar sham warning thread in Jun 2022 for a different website with...

I have a Chinese chrome plated clutch in that boat. The same as those available on tit-racing.com, amazon and all good retailers. :)

I don't race and because I don't have a radio controlled "kill switch" all of my 26cc petrol boats have a clutch and a water pump. If my boat stops responding to rc or I have put it into the mangroves (it happens) and the motor keeps idling away while I walk out through the shallows to collect...

Nothing but admiration from me for a sharp mathematical mind - but did you consider making a similar offer to the German to bring his latest offer up to asking price for the whole package ?

I see what you have done there Frank - sharp mind !

Hi Paul - I bought the 4ft fibreglass boat secondhand on Gumtree in Australia and from my online searching I think it was made/sold by Dragon Hobby in China. It seems a popular electric version was initially made available and then some bright spark convinced the company to squeeze in a QJ 26cc...

Hmmm ........I could replace the fixed jockey wheel with an electric trailer mover and then add a 12v battery box for power and perhaps design a really heavy duty servo arrangement for steering. Now I just need to work out if I need brakes and then find a seat position for me - you don't go to...

Third large gas boat meant another level to my transporter/storage trolley. Each interlocking "table" lifts off to becomes a work platform and allows me to wheel one, two or three boats down to the water. Can't go any higher without "OVERSIZE" markings and an official escort !

Joern - I accept that this is a pedantic point but the retired banker in me must point out that, for absolute clarity, you should have specified a currency unit when outlining the bidding/contract rules.

Chris - I share your frustration. Unfortunately I am also an active member of a prostate cancer forum where members are encouraged to ask personal questions, relate some of their most intimate experiences and support each other through painful and sometimes very embarassing treatments and...

I used epoxy mixed with a cheap, scented, baby "talcum" powder as a general purpose filler when I restored my plywood runabout. Gave me a very fine surface to sand and a fragrant workshop ! :)

Nice boat - now that it is finished you will have time to mow your lawn :)

Hi Michael - a lot of people just use cut-up pool noodles so a waterproof 2 part cell closed foam should be fine for flotation.

No offence intended but does Mike even satisfy Rule no. 1 to post an item for sale ?

Wood, glorious wood - 3 coats of non yellowing epoxy and 10 coats of poly clear gloss.