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RCKong
04-11-2012, 02:02 PM
Well this is kind a fun build, and I've been wanting to do this for a while now. It's simple and alot of you could do this if you wanted.
I've gutted a Deuce hydro nitro boat, and modifying the hull to accept a UL-1 canopy, electronics and hardware. The deuce lid weighs alot 9 1/2ozs, and is not water tight.:Sinking:
It Should make a good LSO or P-Sport boat...I'm betting better than a UL-1 - we'll see :rockon2:

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I cut the nose off the Vegas hull, shaped a balsa block to fit the front shape of the wing, all the way across the inside and glassed it in.
I'm about to cut down the UL-1 hatch to fit. I'll have to add some material either to the hull or to the lid.

RCKong
04-17-2012, 05:04 PM
More progress... Looks like a Shell theme emerging

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Shooter
04-18-2012, 04:43 PM
Very cool project.......and Good Idea Kong!

I ended up vacuum forming a cowl for mine...

Some pics here:
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?18395-New-Vacuum-Formed-Cowl-with-FLAT-TAPE-Miss-Vegas&highlight=

......and here (halfway down page):
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?16414-ONBOARD-Hydro-RETRIEVAL-sytem!!/page2

TheShaughnessy
04-20-2012, 11:35 PM
this might be just what im looking for. Cant seem to keep water out of the vegas. and you are right the stock canopy is a brick. great idea

RCKong
04-21-2012, 08:15 AM
Just about there, I have a few issues with the UL -1 hardware not bolting up. I'll have to mod them too...

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RCKong
04-29-2012, 12:15 AM
Time to get her wet...:rockon2:
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Shooter
05-08-2012, 09:56 PM
Beautiful!!

RCKong
05-08-2012, 10:26 PM
Thanks. It runs good too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zk1FYxyPto&feature=g-all-u

a little too choppy for LSH:patriot:

RCKong
05-16-2012, 11:17 PM
Man... I'm impressed with this boat. It's no stealth hydro, but it's scale looking and competitive. Did I mention it's a much lighter, faster and better handling boat than the UL-1 ?
Well it is.(I've had three of them)
If you have a old beater UL-1 gut it, and try this - you would be surprised.:wink: