new to rc gas boats

[wetfeet]

Hi new to this hobby of rc gas boats.Have just aquired a new hull 43 inch long by 12 inch wide.Am woundering what would be a reasnable size moter for this boat{shallow v} thanks wetfeet <_<

 

[Foolwitools]

Hi!

...is it an inboard or outboard?? Either way, a boat that size would prob'ly be happy with a .67 (11cc). Really kinda big for a first boat. be careful, go slow ( building and the first few times in the water) and you'll be fine.

If it's an inboard, your choice of running hardware (strut, rudder, prop) will be just as important as the motor.

Good luck with your project!

Bob the Fool :blink:

 

[Foolwitools]

Hi Again......

OOPS!...........

Maybe you are asking about gas as in gasoline...............

Pardon my assumptoin.

Bob the Fool :blink:

 

[Mike T.]

Depending on whose design it is, it might be too small for gasoline power. The only sensible choice in buying a gasoline boat engine is the Zenoah 231 or 260. No better bang for the buck. Gas monos are generally 45 inches and up.

 

[wetfeet]

Hi Again......
OOPS!...........

Maybe you are asking about gas as in gasoline...............

Pardon my assumptoin.

Bob the Fool :blink:

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thanks i was asking about gasoline

 

[wetfeet]

Depending on whose design it is, it might be too small for gasoline power.  The only sensible choice in buying a gasoline boat engine is the Zenoah 231 or 260.  No better bang for the buck.  Gas monos are generally 45 inches and up.

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Thanks Mike. the boat was a self design.made plug and mold. it's fiberglass and carbon.

 

[Mike T.]

You've come this far; if it has room for a Zenoah in there, put a stock 260 in and see what happens. Use enough flotation, in case it has a tendency to go over. Have you visited Jim's RC Boat Dock Forum? Lots of gas guys over there.

Here: http://p086.ezboard.com/bjimsrcboatdock

 

[wetfeet]

You've come this far; if it has room for a Zenoah in there, put a stock 260 in and see what happens.  Use enough flotation, in case it has a tendency to go over.  Have you visited Jim's RC Boat Dock Forum?  Lots of gas guys over there.
Here: http://p086.ezboard.com/bjimsrcboatdock

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Thanks for the info on floatation.Il give the zenoan 260 a go.No i havent been to Jim's rc boat dock will give it a try again thanks any sugestion is most welcome.

 

[Flyin Rat Sass]

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Thanks Mike. the boat was a self design.made plug and mold. it's fiberglass and carbon.

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how about a pic,I too am building from scratch glass flat bottom (runner-bottom) drag boats (43 inch length)

 

[wetfeet]

Nice boat on trailer.

will try to borrow mates dig cam to post photos as i build it.

thanks..