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Steven Vaccaro
05-25-2008, 02:10 PM
First thought? It looks like a toy with those graphics. But it does have some nice hardware. The motor and flex shaft where WAAAAAAAY out of alignment. A breakage would be definite without fixing it first. I haven't driven it yet, but hope to, tomorrow.

On the bright side(sarcasm), I ordered 5 and received 1 :confused2: :thumbsdown:
I will probably be on the list for the next run, who the hell knows when that will be!

z400
05-25-2008, 02:19 PM
So are they worth it?
well, you havent ran it yet


i really like the look of those boats.
From the video they look pretty quick at stock settings.

westbeach
05-25-2008, 03:25 PM
Just saw this http://www.minicatracingusa.com/jollymotororderpage.html, looks like a better contender to Proboats Formula Fastech. JMO! :biggrin:

Steven Vaccaro
05-25-2008, 03:49 PM
I hope to get it out and see what it has. From the look of the build quality, it definitely looks worth the price. I just have to learn to deal with the color and graphics.

SweetZ28
05-25-2008, 03:54 PM
what a shame I don't know how they can let boats go like that out of the factory ...things shoud be lined up perfectly....Steve Maybe you got one that was made on monday!:laugh:

FE_Chris
05-26-2008, 09:19 AM
Or friday at 4:59pm :bounce:


what a shame I don't know how they can let boats go like that out of the factory ...things shoud be lined up perfectly....Steve Maybe you got one that was made on monday!:laugh:

jrod2292
06-17-2008, 01:43 AM
So have you driven it yet Steve? Any pics of the inside and hardware? Are there any ill effects of the flat ride pad or does it still handle rough water like a deep v? Sorry about all the questions, but this is looking like the perfect boat for me.
Jarrod

oldshovelhead
06-17-2008, 07:39 AM
I've had 2 now - both with radio problems out of the box...so I kept the second and put in an RS310 to run my XS3 system- here's a quick vid -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr8UILFNe5M

as you can see there is alot of debris on the water so that shortened runs to clean steer fins.
I wish they came in white with the option of adding the decals....not to my liking. Overall I'm pleased with this RTR.
I'm using 4200mAh in this vid and they're probably down to 1/2 charge at this point. The boat won't turn left out of the box so I have some EP adjustments to make.

Jedi Master
06-17-2008, 11:03 AM
Just saw this http://www.minicatracingusa.com/jollymotororderpage.html, looks like a better contender to Proboats Formula Fastech. JMO! :biggrin:

Gotta agreed with you on that. Certainly seems a better option, although I have only done a 'video' comparison!!:w00t:

SJFE
06-17-2008, 03:56 PM
I got one word for ya Steven. "Krylon"