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shartinspartin
05-09-2014, 05:11 PM
Looking at that rockstar 48. Thing looks bad ass.

Anybody have any reviews or input on it?

flraptor07
05-09-2014, 07:58 PM
Is this a new Brand?

Doby
05-09-2014, 08:08 PM
ProBoat

Rumdog
05-09-2014, 08:19 PM
For that price, it should have a Zenoah.
Another note.. You'd think by now these RTR companies would catch on to a few hardware setups used by experienced model boaters. How is it they are still using inline strudders on their boats? I thought they caught on when the came out with the mystic, and went to an offset rudder over the Geicos strudder.

Otoh, the hull looks nice

flraptor07
05-09-2014, 08:29 PM
ProBoat
:biggrin:

Darin Jordan
05-09-2014, 10:34 PM
Some would bitch if hung with a new rope.

I expect to have one once they are available. Supposed to be later in June I think.

electric
05-09-2014, 11:39 PM
Some would bitch if hung with a new rope.

I expect to have one once they are available. Supposed to be later in June I think.

Now that was funny.....

Rumdog
05-09-2014, 11:56 PM
OK OK... I love it

shartinspartin
05-10-2014, 02:14 PM
Some would bitch if hung with a new rope.

I expect to have one once they are available. Supposed to be later in June I think.


I thought they were out already. I think they do have the zenoah in them and electric start and stop.

Spartanator
05-11-2014, 01:03 AM
Some would bitch if hung with a new rope.

I expect to have one once they are available. Supposed to be later in June I think.



Now that was funny.....

Very funny indeed! I guess I wouldn't give 2 ____'s on what rope I was hung with...lol

Brushless55
05-11-2014, 01:20 PM
Some would bitch if hung with a new rope.

I expect to have one once they are available. Supposed to be later in June I think.
the video of it looks like fun!

iridebikes247
05-11-2014, 01:31 PM
Looks great for the money, oh and the thing about the rope...that was good...ahaha

T.S.Davis
05-11-2014, 10:42 PM
I prefer new rope Darin. It's pushing the rope that's annoying.

Darin Jordan
05-12-2014, 08:11 AM
I thought they were out already. I think they do have the zenoah in them and electric start and stop.

As per usual, they announced way ahead of when it will actually be "In Stock". Don't ask me to explain that, I can't.

The motor is a CY, I believe. Definitely not a Zenoah. Please don't ask me to explain that either, because I can't. It's what they did. From what I understand, they aren't bad motors, and there they aren't a "one-off".

It does have electric start, tuned pipe, etc. A Zen should bolt in, should that be your inclination. However, the CY motors are being used by the gas guys to race, etc. Here is a starting point for "hop-up" parts: http://www.davesmotors.com/Products/CY-Sikk-Marine-Engine-Parts/

As for the inline rudder... You can't really compare a 29" hull to a 48" hull and think that setups translate. I'll come back to the standard saying relating to this: WATER DOES NOT SCALE. You can't simply "size-up" or "size-down" and think the same thing is going to work. From what I can see from the video... the rudder seems to work fine. Many here would tell you that the rudder in the original MG worked fine as well. I've recently tested a mono with a centered rudder and it also works fine. Not saying I'd race it that way, but the boat turned fine and didn't have any "weirdness" relating to the rudder. The rudder does need to be longer, however, for it to work correctly.

Anyhow, this isn't a race boat anyhow. It's a "basher", which seems to be what people are interested in, and what sells. It looks cool, especially when the background is right... :thumbup1:

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T.S.Davis
05-12-2014, 08:26 AM
Is the background extra or does one come in the box with the boat? That's one way to sell em.

mitchesx
05-12-2014, 08:40 AM
If this were a race boat I'd say that the rudder should be on the right. Should turn in both directions with this setup, and for a sport boater, that's a good thing. The CY motor creates more out of the box HP than the Zen, and up until a couple of years ago, they only made it with two bolts holding the cylinder on. Recently, they upgraded them to four. I'm pretty sure Proboat would have included the four bolt piece. The two bolt motors ran fine, although some believe that they are not as good as the Zen, and when you modified them, the increased RPM caused the bolts to break...

rickwess
05-12-2014, 08:45 AM
Is the background extra or does one come in the box with the boat? That's one way to sell em.
I believe the two lovlies are part of the stand "kit"

kfxguy
05-12-2014, 09:07 AM
I like this boat!

iridebikes247
05-12-2014, 09:09 AM
those girls are hot

Apophis
05-12-2014, 09:46 AM
I'm having a hard time deciding which one I like more, so I guess I will take one of each......the boat looks cool too.

Darin Jordan
05-12-2014, 09:57 AM
I need a solid Redhead in there to seal the deal for me... :tongue_smilie:

iridebikes247
05-12-2014, 11:04 AM
First thread in awhile in which all unanimously agree on something, remember when the thread was about the boat? Ahah

Rumdog
05-12-2014, 11:45 AM
Ok.... I'm on board, now! ;)

flraptor07
05-12-2014, 12:08 PM
I need a solid Redhead in there to seal the deal for me... :tongue_smilie:
I'm with Darin, you don't see them very often but there ain't nothin' better than a really hot Redhead!

champion221elite
05-12-2014, 12:18 PM
Neat boat! Might pick one up for 2015 after Pro Boat irons out the early kinks.

Darin Jordan
05-12-2014, 12:28 PM
I'm with Darin, you don't see them very often but there ain't nothin' better than a really hot Redhead!

I get the pleasure of getting to see one every single day.... 17 years and counting. :tiphat:

T.S.Davis
05-12-2014, 12:39 PM
Might make a cool conversion Darin. Think they'll ever sell the hull without the motor?

So.......bare hull and a bare boat stand kit. haha I think my wife would notice the purchase.

flraptor07
05-12-2014, 12:55 PM
I get the pleasure of getting to see one every single day.... 17 years and counting. :tiphat:

Lucky Man!

Darin Jordan
05-12-2014, 01:01 PM
Might make a cool conversion Darin. Think they'll ever sell the hull without the motor?

They seem to offer the bare hulls for everything else, so I imagine they would.

The question then becomes, however, for the same money, what other options would there be for something this size?

I guess I'll have to see how nicely laid up this hull is before we go too far down that path.

64suicd
05-12-2014, 11:27 PM
Well I took the plunge and preordered one. I just couldn't resist! Wish me luck!

tlandauer
05-13-2014, 12:50 AM
Well I took the plunge and preordered one. I just couldn't resist! Wish me luck!
Good luck, man!
I may have to get one too, as the hull gets larger, the expense with lipo grows exponentially. Plus, when I go the lake, I see a few gassers and I must admit, it looks fun.
Only thing is I know absolutely nothing with gas engines, not that I know much about FE either. :crying: :lol:

tlandauer
05-13-2014, 12:51 AM
Might make a cool conversion Darin. Think they'll ever sell the hull without the motor?

So.......bare hull and a bare boat stand kit. haha I think my wife would notice the purchase.
Order or build everything in the same color, how else can I have 20 boats around the house??!! :roflol:

T.S.Davis
05-13-2014, 09:00 AM
Order or build everything in the same color, how else can I have 20 boats around the house??!! :roflol:

I remember when I had just 20 boats. hehe I am literally afraid to do a recount.

I hear ya Darin. It is a huge boat for FE. Lot's of other options for the dough. I already have a great big bare TFL cat that I need to build. At least with the PB you'll know how it runs on fuel and can make some calls that way.

Big boats like this are a massive $$ commitment to do up FE. What other use is there for 10s2p to have just laying around? Then your guessing on a best setup. Charging is a PIA. If you're a race junky you might get to race it two or three times per year. Sucks up about half your car every time you take it anywhere........but they're cool......so we do it. haha

Darin Jordan
05-13-2014, 10:11 AM
I've seen lots of these big boats with FE power. Pretty impressive. However, it would be hard to beat 30-40 minutes of fairly hassle-free runtime. Expense is the sound. I'll be curious to see how well the electric start holds up and how reliable it is. If it works well, it solves a lot of problems with running something like this.

64suicd
05-13-2014, 10:59 AM
Couldn't agree more darin the electric start is what sold me. Well that and it's a pretty impressive looking boat for a RTR! I had the Losi 5ive 1/5 scale truck and that came with the same motor and never had any issues and was a pretty decent motor and held up really well! Not to mention you really don't need to have any motor mechanic skills to work on them they're fairly s easy to tune! And with all that being said you can't beat 30 to 40 minute run time. And if that wasn't enough just put more gas in it ,don't have to wait to charge! I could run that this truck all day long on a gallon gas!

64suicd
05-22-2014, 04:47 PM
I got a chance to see this beast in person last weekend at RCX here in Orange County ca. And I have to say it is impressive! Very solid and looks amazing in person! Definitely doesn't look like a RTR boat. Can't wait for them to start shipping (as I preordered one ��) getting very impatient��. I asked three different people at the Horizon booth when they were expecting them and none of them could give me a set answer �� ! So I guess my patience will be tested on this one!
Here's a pic
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn134/64suicd/D3284397-033C-4A3C-8A3E-15D1EBFCF125.jpg (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/64suicd/media/D3284397-033C-4A3C-8A3E-15D1EBFCF125.jpg.html)

tlandauer
05-22-2014, 05:04 PM
Lucky you! I was next door but working, couldn't go! Nice picture!

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Luck as a Constant
05-22-2014, 06:05 PM
Beast

64suicd
05-27-2014, 08:26 PM
Still no word on the release date!:doh:

64suicd
06-10-2014, 09:28 PM
Nothing yet! So anxious!:rockon2:

shartinspartin
07-17-2014, 02:32 PM
they are laggingggggggggg

TheShaughnessy
07-17-2014, 05:03 PM
8/9 is the date they have set right now for availability.

shartinspartin
07-18-2014, 01:40 PM
8/9 is the date they have set right now for availability.

And then 8/9 will roll around and theyll prob push it back again.

SJFE
07-18-2014, 02:03 PM
Love to get my hands on a hull...

64suicd
08-01-2014, 08:12 PM
Come on come on come on. Mine was preordered in April! My patience is wearing!�������������������� let's hope these run faster than the boat they are on from china aka the Slow Boat!

Heathy
08-21-2014, 10:50 AM
Just phoned HH in the UK Being told end of september and cost £1050

Luck as a Constant
08-21-2014, 10:54 AM
Wow, nobody has one still? Geez I would be reclaiming my money


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revoltrunner
08-21-2014, 10:59 AM
For that price, it should have a Zenoah.
Another note.. You'd think by now these RTR companies would catch on to a few hardware setups used by experienced model boaters. How is it they are still using inline strudders on their boats? I thought they caught on when the came out with the mystic, and went to an offset rudder over the Geicos strudder.

Otoh, the hull looks nice

at least with the inline the newbs wont loose
there shaft and prop in the lake.

Rumdog
08-21-2014, 11:52 AM
No, but they can chew up a rudder blade. And makes it a PITA to remove the flex to grease it.

Darin Jordan
08-21-2014, 01:36 PM
No, but they can chew up a rudder blade. And makes it a PITA to remove the flex to grease it.

It is a bit of a pain to grease, but the prop nut/shaft won't allow the prop to get to the rudder in most cases.

Everyone seems to put down the centered rudder, but from my experience thus far, it's biggest negative is the greasing the cable issue. I haven't experienced much in the way of handling issue. Just have to make it a tad longer to get it below the thrust cone.

Definitely LOOKS more "scale"...

revoltrunner
08-22-2014, 03:39 PM
It is a bit of a pain to grease, but the prop nut/shaft won't allow the prop to get to the rudder in most cases.

Everyone seems to put down the centered rudder, but from my experience thus far, it's biggest negative is the greasing the cable issue. I haven't experienced much in the way of handling issue. Just have to make it a tad longer to get it below the thrust cone.

Definitely LOOKS more "scale"...

I still run the center rudder on my MG , no big deal for greasing the shaft.

64suicd
08-22-2014, 07:52 PM
I can't believe that there isn't anybody at horizon that can tell me "us" when these boats will be here. Pre ordered mine back In April thinking I was going to be the test dummy on this one! Has any body else preordered one or am I the only person ? Lol

twissted
08-22-2014, 10:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3VcBu6Q-tc

Luck as a Constant
08-22-2014, 11:01 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3VcBu6Q-tc

that vid has been out for months.... where have you been, sleeping?

Brushless55
08-23-2014, 11:47 AM
I can't believe that there isn't anybody at horizon that can tell me "us" when these boats will be here. Pre ordered mine back In April thinking I was going to be the test dummy on this one! Has any body else preordered one or am I the only person ? Lol

its possible that they honestly do not know when they will see them....

64suicd
08-23-2014, 10:35 PM
I know I'm just fishing for any info I can get at this point! Lol

Grimracer
08-25-2014, 01:54 PM
All the best boat guys have Redheads at home.. 29 years.........
Grim

Darin Jordan
08-25-2014, 02:04 PM
All the best boat guys have Redheads at home.. 29 years.........
Grim

Hahahaha... 17-years here, Mike! :thumbup1:

Brushless55
08-26-2014, 09:40 AM
All the best boat guys have Redheads at home.. 29 years.........
Grim

Congrats!


Hahahaha... 17-years here, Mike! :thumbup1:

Congrats!

Spartanator
08-27-2014, 02:52 PM
I know I'm just fishing for any info I can get at this point! Lol

Get your money back and head to Bonzi Sports... That's what I would have done. I don't think I will have another buy off the shelf toy. Next boat is a gasser, will most likely be from Bonzi....

Here is one of there 60" V's...
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/27/4669ce24aa3e2ce4c3d4841ae4d367c9.jpg
Now you can't tell me that the Rockstar 48is better looking! You could but you would be in denial! Lol

electric
08-27-2014, 03:14 PM
Get your money back and head to Bonzi Sports... That's what I would have done. I don't think I will have another buy off the shelf toy. Next boat is a gasser, will most likely be from Bonzi....

Here is one of there 60" V's...
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/27/4669ce24aa3e2ce4c3d4841ae4d367c9.jpg
Now you can't tell me that the Rockstar 48is better looking! You could but you would be in denial! Lol
Beautiful boat, can I get it at the same price point with that paint job!:just-kidding:

Spartanator
08-27-2014, 03:20 PM
Beautiful boat, can I get it at the same price point with that paint job!:just-kidding:

Lol, try double the price!

To get back on track with the thread does anyone know what is wrong with the RockStar 48 system? I've heard starting issues but what's wrong about it???

shartinspartin
09-06-2014, 11:58 PM
They lost me on this one. The wait is tooooooooo longggggggg

twissted
09-08-2014, 09:17 AM
It will come out just before X-mas so that they sell out and piss everyone off even more!

twissted
09-08-2014, 09:18 AM
Maybe the snow will be deep enough to have some snow drag racing!

lomdel
09-20-2014, 01:19 AM
I wanted to ask has anyone converted one to FE yet, but it seems no-one has one in their hands yet...? Well, if you guys need to convert this 48" monster to FE on a "budget" , what would you do...?

shartinspartin
09-20-2014, 02:06 AM
I wanted to ask has anyone converted one to FE yet, but it seems no-one has one in their hands yet...? Well, if you guys need to convert this 48" monster to FE on a "budget" , what would you do...?

There is no large scale budget fe anything

lomdel
09-20-2014, 04:10 AM
True...

twissted
09-20-2014, 02:47 PM
This should set the boat on a fast pace! Run the motor on 8s!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SSS-5694-1200KV-6-pole-brushless-motor-/151370334931?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item233e6002d3
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-80927
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-80525-200
http://www.fliermodel.com/en/prc-show.asp?id=643

Heathy
02-18-2015, 06:18 PM
So has this boat started shipping yet. Or is it dead in the water?

Doby
02-22-2015, 05:44 PM
Saw one at the LHS in Ontario today...nice looking hull, didn't see the inside though....

barry1me
07-09-2015, 08:38 AM
I just bought a rockstar 48 yesterday. First gas boat, so much fun. I did the break in yesterday on the first tank by going easy on the engine for half a tank. I couldnt believe how long it went. I went 45 minutes and used a little over half a tank. I was surprised to see how fast it is with the stock motor, and prop.

flraptor07
07-09-2015, 01:46 PM
I just bought a rockstar 48 yesterday. First gas boat, so much fun. I did the break in yesterday on the first tank by going easy on the engine for half a tank. I couldnt believe how long it went. I went 45 minutes and used a little over half a tank. I was surprised to see how fast it is with the stock motor, and prop.

Let's see some video.

barry1me
07-12-2015, 11:22 PM
I will post a video next time I go out. Its a very fun boat, looks awesome, and gets lots of attention on the water. I finally finished the first tank of fuel, and I seriously think I got around 1.5 hours ( a lot of 1/4 throttle, and half throttle to break it in). I'm curious to others that have this boat how you have the strut setup...I feels pretty light in the front. My BJ 29 seems to take rough water better then my Rockstar 48...I actually bought the 48 as I figured it would be much better in rough water.