Lynx 285 and Leecraft 460 Tunnels now in stock!

[RonShaw]

Guys,

I am trying to keep several Leecraft 460 and Lynx 285 Tunnels in stock at all times. See pics below. White on white for both and Red top, white bottom as well for the Leecraft 460. Prices are listed on website at www.novarossi.us. I also have wooden radio box kits for the Lynx and fiberglass radio boxes for the Leecraft also in stock. Email me at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you.

 

[Grimracer]

Ron, Thanks for doing this..

Do you have specs and instruction sheets for the boat kits?

Thanks

Grim

 

[RonShaw]

Ron, Thanks for doing this..

Do you have specs and instruction sheets for the boat kits?

Thanks

Grim

Glad to do it Grim. Its been a long time since these world champion boats were kept in stock. Hoping to really give tunnels a much needed shot in the arm. Carl provided complete setup instructions that I am providing with every Lynx tunnel sold.

I also have a brand new Leecraft XT460 Tommy built for me many years ago that still has his instruction sheets and bill of sale rolled up in the cowling. I am providing copies of his original setup instructions with these tunnels.

 

[David Ashcroft]

Ron, Thanks for doing this..

Do you have specs and instruction sheets for the boat kits?

Thanks

Grim

Grim

LEECRAFT XT-1.pdf

 

[RonShaw]

Ron, Thanks for doing this..

Do you have specs and instruction sheets for the boat kits?

Thanks

Grim

Grim

Thanks Grim. Those work well for the epoxy hulls that Lohring was selling. I have the original setup instructions from Tommy out of one of my tunnels he built for me years ago that I will be posting as well.

 

[LohringMiller]

The old Leecraft site still exists. It has the setup instructions we sent with every boat.

Lohring Miller

 

[RonShaw]

Thanks Lohring. Here is a copy of the original setup instructions Tommy used to include with every purchase. These instructions still work well today, with one exception. The stronger Novarossi setups require the CG to be further forward. Start at 9 but dont be surprised to find out that closer to 10 from the rear of the sponsons works the best. The same props work today as Tommy suggested. Lynx cut works well. Others are also having a lot of success with the new line of ABC props from Jim. Thanks.

XT460 Tunnel Setup Instructions Dec 08, 2017.pdf

 

[Brandon Atwell]

Thanks Lohring. Here is a copy of the original setup instructions Tommy used to include with every purchase. These instructions still work well today, with one exception. The stronger Novarossi setups require the CG to be further forward. Start at 9 but dont be surprised to find out that closer to 10 from the rear of the sponsons works the best. The same props work today as Tommy suggested. Lynx cut works well. Others are also having a lot of success with the new line of ABC props from Jim. Thanks.

Thats almost funny to read now, Not reccomended for modified motors

And here we are in 2017 strapping NovaRossi .67s to the back of these things

 

[RonShaw]

Thanks Lohring. Here is a copy of the original setup instructions Tommy used to include with every purchase. These instructions still work well today, with one exception. The stronger Novarossi setups require the CG to be further forward. Start at 9 but dont be surprised to find out that closer to 10 from the rear of the sponsons works the best. The same props work today as Tommy suggested. Lynx cut works well. Others are also having a lot of success with the new line of ABC props from Jim. Thanks.

Thats almost funny to read now, Not reccomended for modified motors

And here we are in 2017 strapping NovaRossi .67s to the back of these things

I know. Amazing how far we have come with tunnel power Brandon. The key is weight. Weight is your friend when running tunnels. Set the CG, then add weight right on the CG to your liking and you are ready to go....

 

[LarryConrad]

Oooh! That red XT 460 is giving me GAS! (Gear acquisition syndrome) Both of my former XT 460’s where painted HOK apple red kandy.

 

[RonShaw]

Oooh! That red XT 460 is giving me GAS! (Gear acquisition syndrome) Both of my former XT 460s where painted HOK apple red kandy.

Larry,

The red/white version is very popular and are selling faster than I can keep them in stock.

 

[RonShaw]

Tunnel Guys,

We have now added the new 21 TABOO to the Vans Racing Tunnel collection lineup. I am building stock on the new TABOO asap. I am currently keeping at least 2-3 per week in stock. Several people are in the process of building now and should have more build pics to share soon. Thanks.

https://www.novarossi.us/collections/tunnel-hull-rc-boats/products/vans-racing-tunnel-hulls

Lynx





New TABOO

 

[RonShaw]

Carl is working on TABOO setup instructions and radio box details so I will be posting soon.

 

[RonShaw]

Complete TABOO setup instructions and radio box assy instructioms now available to all that purchase this new tunnel.

 

[RobertDoak]

Ron....

What are the main difference between the Lynx and Taboo...

 

[Grimracer]

Ron, Will you be offering the setup and build instructions for down load?

Thanks

Grim

 

[RonShaw]

Ron, Will you be offering the setup and build instructions for down load?

Thanks

Grim

Grim,

I am sending the setup instructions to customers for all of the boats and radio box kits I sell, including the one for the Leecraft XT 460 that you were so kind to help revamp to fit the current times and engines. Thank you again for your help on that project. 

 

[Carl Van Houten]

Robert,

The Lynx makes a great stock 3.5 tunnel boat and in the hands of someone who can read the boat well, it can also make an excellent modified 3.5cc tunnel boat. The Taboo is a little larger than the Lynx and takes advantage of a new aerodynamics package that helps to stabilize the boat a little better at the higher speeds. I have had quite a few customers who have said that they are happy with their Taboo set up as a stock configuration (engines with no expansion chamber).  The Lynx design is approaching 20 years old now and with over 500 models sold over the years it is still winning races as they just did at the 2018 NAMBA Nationals where the Lynx finished First Second and Third in the Mod 3.5cc class. The Lynx and Taboo are both great boats for the 3.5cc classes. 

-Carl