fe tunnels hulls

[byron westman]

i'm starting a fe tunnel hull build and was wonder how many hulls are there to choose from other then the vs 1 and top speed 3?

 

[JimmyDuncan]

Any nitro tunnel can be used. It may take some modifiying the inside of the hull to get a full radio box in it.

 

[Ronald van Essen]

i'm starting a fe tunnel hull build and was wonder how many hulls are there to choose from other then the vs 1 and top speed 3?

How about the Stiletto?

Ronald

 

[Kris Flynn]

Vision 20 is great as a P-Spec!

 

[byron westman]

kris ,does vision make a fe version thats all ready to go ?

 

[obrien]

I have a vision tunnel that was converted for FE. There is a thread on OSE by the previous owner who did the build. Kris Flynn also had one that he converted. I am sure there are several other hulls out there that could be done the same way. I was extremely happy with how well my boat ran at its first race, and I hope it gets better.

 

[Kris Flynn]

Nope, But I am sure I can work out a deal for ya

 

[Dan Hutchinson]

im going to offer a ready to go cobra tunnel with all mods done already, including a radio box around the middle of january. im working on a new bottom mold right now. but as soon as this is done then ill concentrate on a ready to run FE cobra. Dan H (cobra tunnel boats)

 

[obrien]

Dan

You should get a FE tunnel up and running for next years Storm Series. A buddy of mine was there with one of your tunnel hulls. I think Bill Gibson helped him with the setup a bit.

 

[garrett randall]

Woodstuff makes a few different sizes - wood over foam construction.

If I'm not mistaken, they hold a few of the electric tunnel records right now.

Mike Crawford

262.210.9403

Garrett

 

[JimmyDuncan]

I have just put together a Lynx as a P-spec. I have only run the Lynx twice, but it runs great. I also have a Hydro&Marine F-1 Skater. That I 've been running for almost a year now, and it runs great too. Most nitro tunnels can be cnoverted to FE you have plan out and design a radio box that you can get everything in.As far as a RTR FE Tunnel the Stiletto is the only one I know of. I haven't personally run one, but I haven't seen any negative postings about it. I think the new Top Speed 3 comes with a radio box that can be set up to house all the electronics and battery pack. Hope this helps.

 

[SeanKewley]

I'll second what Garrett said... Mike Crawford (Woodstuff Boats) makes a couple of great running tunnels that are easy to make into FE. He has a 28" and 30" hull available. I believe the 30" was designed with FE in mind. Several FE racers here in District 4 run them with great success. They are running the UL-1 motor, esc, and water jacket combo in them with m445 props. I believe they are using OS lower units as well. One is running a Lawless lower.

Here is a list of the most popular hulls for FE P-Limited OPC Tunnel hulls…

Aquacraft VS1 - Link http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/aquacraft/aqub0006.html

Aquacraft TS3 - Link http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/aquacraft/aqub0007m.html

Woodstuff 28” or Woodstuff 30” - Mike Crawford Phone Number 262-210-9403 Mike will build an electric version.

Cobra Boats – Dan Hutchinson Phone Number 863-858-0536

Vision Craft Boats – Shawn - Link International Waters Manufacturer Section

http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?showtopic=34118

Lynx28 or Shaman30 - Ron Drake Phone Number 813-951-1445

Proboat Stiletto RTR – Link: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB4000BD

 

[Ronald van Essen]

Another tunnel:

http://www.graupner.de/de/products/3e3d6586-2700-44d0-99da-2bf9bb5ea4f9/2151/product.aspx

Ronald

 

[byron westman]

thanks for all the help guys . i think i will stick with a top speed 3 and make it look like a f1 .i just need to find mirrors that i can glue on .

 

[SeanKewley]

UL-1 Mirrors http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVXS0&P=PU

 

[chuck st romain]

the vision craft is a great spec tunnel you will get about 50 with a mild set-up. i also run the lee craft with a 1515 1y and it runs 60 easily. the eagle tree data on the vision is around 105 peak amps and 52mph, the lee craft eventually got 61mph pulling about 170 amps.. here are a few links including video. i would vote for the vision craft as i am sure it would be just as fast with that motor.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?t=15599&highlight=vision

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?t=15660&highlight=vision

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?t=18093&highlight=lee+craft

 

[Chilli]

Woodstuff 28” or Woodstuff 30” - Mike Crawford Phone Number 262-210-9403 Mike will build an electric version.

Just a heads up. Unless Mike has made some changes to his "FE" version, It still requires alot of work to be make FE ready. I bought one of his FE 30's and had had to rip out the radio box and replace it because it was'nt tall enough. The 30 is also very touchy on the set up.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

My choice is Woodstuff. I have owned their 28, 32, 36, and 40" tunnels, all setup for FE. Currently hold 6 world records with them so I cannot say enough. Here is a 73mph SAW run with my Woodstuff 40! (Oh yeah, and the blowoff was into a 15+mph headwind!)

 

[Tim leyde]

im going to offer a ready to go cobra tunnel with all mods done already, including a radio box around the middle of january. im working on a new bottom mold right now. but as soon as this is done then ill concentrate on a ready to run FE cobra. Dan H (cobra tunnel boats)

Good news Dan I may pick one up for my boys (just dont want nitro all over them yet). What you thinking for a price?

 

[Dan Hutchinson]

my price for a new cobra with the new radio box in any color i have will be $175.00 plus shipping