Pro Boat Development Testing New Boat This Morning

[Darin Jordan]

Weather was great this morning so I got out to do some official development testing for the next big Pro Boat offering. Ran 4 sets of packs through her, and was able to record lots of real, continuous Eagletree GPS data! Ran excellent and will blow the top off the RC Boating world!

Too bad I couldn't have gotten a better photographer or I could have shared a spy shot pic with you all...

:tongue: :spy: :biggrin:

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[JimClark]

Obviously you didn't call the right guy!

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[Yellow]

When is it coming out?

[Fluid]

Darin swore me to secrecy, but I can't help myself. Here is the "spy shot" he sent me this afternoon!



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[Fluid]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=146004&stc=1

Due out any day since all development is complete and manufacturing won't take long to go from prototype to the production version!!!


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[Darin Jordan]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=146004&stc=1

Due out any day since all development is complete and manufacturing won't take long to go from prototype to the production version!!!


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Dang-It, Jay! You outed me!! :bounce:

[Darin Jordan]

Hitting the target speeds pretty handily... :tiphat:

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[Yellow]

Mono perhaps? How many motors does it have and how long is it?

[Erroneous]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=146004&stc=1

Due out any day since all development is complete and manufacturing won't take long to go from prototype to the production version!!!


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Shut up and take my money!!

[Yellow]

Now that's funny!
When can you spill the beans?

[fweasel]

You're all completely wrong. The GPS data clearly shows that this is a self righting cat that can maintain 15mph while upside down.

A close second possibility is a WWII Wisconsin Duck, GPS data indicating it can transition from land to water about 20 times per run.

[DBJr]

I wouldn't mind seeing a hovercraft from Pro Boat. That would be REALLY cool.

I always liked the Tyco Typhoon II hovercrafts but never had one or know anyone who did.

[IRON-PAWW]

Perhaps the long awaited Proboat Hydro?

[ChevyPrerunner]

Exciting


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[Yellow]

I guess a rubber band boat is cool too. How many turns of the rubber band is it capable of?

[fweasel]

I guess a rubber band boat is cool too. How many turns of the rubber band is it capable of?

6S or 4S rubber bands? The manual will say it can run on 6, but it will be more reliable on 4.

[Erroneous]

Question is. Will it be upgradable to dual hampster wheel?

[T.S.Davis]

Question is. Will it be upgradable to dual hampster wheel?

Twins are all the rage these days. I've yet to be beaten by a twin hamster setup though.

[ray schrauwen]

Even Larry's twin MM? :tongue:

[Doby]

Its obviously a new hydro...

[ray schrauwen]

Its obviously a new hydro...

Yep, twin drive rigger. :bounce:

[Yellow]

No... I smell a 48" + DEEPVEE. Something like the old Shockwave 55, but brushless power!

[iop65]

replacement for the impulse 31 ?

[Buggybasher.28]

They mentioned earlier in the discussion of the impluse 31 being discontinued thread that there was no replacement for it. I like the thought of a big deep vee tho too

[Mxkid261]

Still waiting......:popcorn2:

[Yellow]

How about a genuine photo? Seriously.
Whens the release date?

[Erroneous]

Im treadmill training the hamsters already. Just need to know what kind of harness to make.

[mappo]

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=146004&stc=1

Due out any day since all development is complete and manufacturing won't take long to go from prototype to the production version!!!


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Hey I recognize that boat! It's the new boat that Darin is testing for release soon..

[Yellow]

I was correct!!! It is a V hull.

[Darin Jordan]

I was correct!!! It is a V hull.

That there, Sir, is a FLAT BOTTOM! A rubber-band powered Crackerbox. :)

[Yellow]

I'm hoping for a V hull! Fingers crossed..again...and again, etc
Big hull...something close to the old shockwave 55 in size, but brushless.

[Yellow]

How about a genuine photo of just the bottom of the hull? :)

[Keagan-Z06]

Dang, have not been in this section for a while and miss this. Darin, it's not nice to play these games, spill already!!!

[Erroneous]

Crickets..........

[Yellow]

Any updates?

[Darin Jordan]

I can't peep until Rafael and Pro Boat spill the beans. Sorry.

Yes, that is mean! ;-)

[Yellow]

I understand, however ... any idea of a time frame when you can let the cat out of the bag about the new Deep Vee ? :)

[Erroneous]

Man, at this rate Ill be 3 generations deep of champion hamsters before they get a hull to work in.

[Yellow]

Have money... want boat.

[Yellow]

Darin, any updates on this new boat. We all have money burning a hole in our pockets... plus Christmas is coming... so is spring and summer...

[T.S.Davis]

That's it!!! No more boats for me........unless.........something extra cool comes along. Obviously. Then just that one and I'm done..............................bahahaha

[ray schrauwen]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=48wB8Oc7074


Darin, any updates on this new boat. We all have money burning a hole in our pockets... plus Christmas is coming... so is spring and summer...

Bow, booow.......,chikit kaaawww !!! Yellow.

[boatsrnew2me]

no updates eh ? i am very soon ready to drop money on a boat .

[Erroneous]

C-mon maaan... We need a 48" twin. Build it and they will come.

[Tamelesstgr]

Basedon the wake in the OP picture, I bet it's a large mono :Praying:

[Darin Jordan]

My understanding from Pro Boat and the Marketing department is that this won't be "released" until early Spring of 2017.

That's all I can say about it.

[Newboater]

A little off subject but now that I started building my first boat, which is a Aeromarine hull I have to say I think proboat quality is really good. I read a lot before purchase about RTR boats being so-so but I have to say my Impulse v3 is put together pretty dam good and the hull seems on par with a boat that is considered a better quality. The hulls all seem to need to be reinforced anyway, and I really like the fact that proboat doesn't use any wood in the internal structure to rot out over time. Being they have a few cats already and a v-hull maybe they are trying out a Hydro...................

[be8843]

And we have a jet boat it seems

[Darin Jordan]

And we have a jet boat it seems

Yup... but that's not what I was testing... :spy:

[be8843]

Good, I was hoping for something else. Lol

[T.S.Davis]

Darin, pack that thing up and bring it to the warm ups. I promise not to post pictures of it........... Nobody really cares about limited sport freighter ya know. "What lane is that in?"......."uhhhh.....all of them"

Hey, pick Rafael up when you turn left to head east. We'll get him liquored up down at the Italian Grotto and then post the pics.

[ray schrauwen]

Darin, pack that thing up and bring it to the warm ups. I promise not to post pictures of it........... Nobody really cares about limited sport freighter ya know. "What lane is that in?"......."uhhhh.....all of them"

Hey, pick Rafael up when you turn left to head east. We'll get him liquored up down at the Italian Grotto and then post the pics.
Thanks for a good laugh on a day I need it bad.

Love your humour.

[ray schrauwen]

Love the jet boat. That's a rtr I could go for.

Great for doing practice laps when you have crappy ponds with weeds props can't deal with.

[Darin Jordan]

A box arrived today... More testing to do. Something seems to be wrong with my camera, however... Must need to clean the lens! :spy: :zip-up: :confused:

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[JimClark]

I think I need to come over and give you a few pointers on Camera care!!!!!:lol:

[Tamelesstgr]

tease :frusty:

[ray schrauwen]

Ditto^^^^^^^^

[Erroneous]

Ha.

[Darin Jordan]

Received my Production Sample last week. Spent some time "personalizing it"...

Still need to work on my camera. Something is wrong with the lens. :spy:

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[Mxkid261]

Received my Production Sample last week. Spent some time "personalizing it"...

Still need to work on my camera. Something is wrong with the lens. :spy:

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That's not nice.... spill the beans already :laugh:

[JimClark]

Now that I will be retired (on Friday) I could go over to Darins house and stalk him like paparazzi.

[Darin Jordan]

Now that I will be retired (on Friday) I could go over to Darins house and stalk him like paparazzi.

This is what you'll see... this week, anyhow... :)

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[Darin Jordan]

And...

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And also a little of this...

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Just a few projects going on.. non-Pro Boat Related. ;)

[skeeler]

Yellow and blue could be good, especially if it's mostly yellow. ProBoat already delivered the 36-inch twin cat I was asking for (and hope to buy this summer), so whatever this thing is will just be gravy. I saw some folks hoping for a hydroplane, and that would be cool, but I also wouldn't mind an updated 30-inch mono (with a rectangular hatch) to replace the Impulse 31 (even if PB said there's no replacement coming).

[Yellow]

55" DEEP V !!! Fingers crossed.

[be8843]

I'm hoping for a bigger brushless version of the Stealthwake.

[Yellow]

Throw us a bone!.....please....

[be8843]

Must be too bust playing with the new boat.

[skeeler]

I think we are due for another hint. Care to offer one, Darin?

[JimClark]

He is preocupied by a much bigger project.

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[Yellow]

Was the "New boat(s)" the jet boat and Alpha twin jet? Very cool by the way, Or... is there still another one your not telling us about?

[Darin Jordan]

I think we are due for another hint. Care to offer one, Darin?

There is only on prop in the back...

[Erroneous]

Tiz a hydro.

[ray schrauwen]

yup, rigger maybe?

[ray schrauwen]

I figure since Darin has been selling a number of his sport hydros built or still in kit, I figure he's busy refining a factory ride to impress us with.

[skeeler]

There is only on prop in the back...

Aww man! I was hoping for a 3-motor trimaran.

[Yellow]

Could still be a HUGE DEEPVEE! Right around 55" - 60" long would be great!

[Yellow]

Darin, when is the release date of this secret boat?

[be8843]

This better be a awesome boat since we've been teased with it for the last six months. LOL:lol:

[boatsrnew2me]

probably be revealed right after i buy another boat.

[Tamelesstgr]

It's a sailboat isn't it.......

[be8843]

It's a sailboat isn't it.......
Probably😂

[Doby]

I'm sure it will be ready to be released just in time for winter!

[T.S.Davis]

We need better questions.

Will that one prop be more or less than 45 mm? This will tell you a lot.

[fweasel]

It's a sailboat isn't it.......
with a 4082 brushless motor. I believe they call that the iron jib. :banana:

[ChevyPrerunner]

The suspense is killing me lol

[Yellow]

Lay down some bread crumbs...

[Rafael_Lopez]

The announcement will be made later this month:spy:. The suspense is killing me!:cursing: Wait, I know what it is.:tt2:

[be8843]

The announcement will be made later this month:spy:. The suspense is killing me!:cursing: Wait, I know what it it.:tt2:
Probably March 31st lol

[JimClark]

I hear April 1st

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[Tamelesstgr]

I wonder if we could bribe Darin's family to sneak into the workshop for some :spy:

[JimClark]

All you will find in there is a TransAm now

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[ray schrauwen]

Plus, he's got guns.

[Tamelesstgr]

Darin owe's it to me then to tell me what it is, we are Firebird brothers

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[be8843]

All you will find in there is a TransAm now
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It's hiding in the trunk!!! LOL

[zooma]

Darin,

When the announcement is made, will they be ready to ship, or just to pre-order?

[Brushless55]

Sport Hydro?

[Rafael_Lopez]

Darin,

When the announcement is made, will they be ready to ship, or just to pre-order?

Announcements are made when the boats are on the water. Expect boats to start shipping to customers 3-5 weeks after announcement.

[zooma]

Announcements are made when the boats are on the water. Expect boats to start shipping to customers 3-5 weeks after announcement.

I see, thanks.

[Yellow]

When is this "New" boat going to be on the water?

[be8843]

Crickets! Lol

[ChevyPrerunner]

Chirp chirp


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[Yellow]

We/I have money to burn...

[be8843]

Everybody's going to have their tax money spent before it gets released.

[Erroneous]

Although I agree about the lag and tease. Let them sort it out. Q&A is lacking these days in the RC world. Even if they need to test till its a version3. We will be better off.

[be8843]

Any updates on this illusive boat?

[Darin Jordan]

Any updates on this illusive boat?

Production delayed a little due to being out-prioritized by resolving the issues with the River-Jet. Sorry....

[Darin Jordan]

Production delayed a little due to being out-prioritized by resolving the issues with the River-Jet. Sorry....

... That being said, I think most will find it well worth the wait. ;)

[be8843]

I figured that may be the case. Anything is worth waiting for if quality comes first.

[Darin Jordan]

Is the wait almost over???

Perhaps :thumbup1:

[boatsrnew2me]

its a gas boat i am guessing . a quote from Rafael's facebook page

"Kazunori san and I. He is the sales manager for #HusqvarnaZenoahCo. It was great meeting him and discussing engines, engine options, and gas boats in general. What a wealth of knowledge. #WhatsCooking? #ProBoat #HorizonHobby"

[Darin Jordan]

FINALL I get to speak.... Introducing the latest offering from Pro Boat Models: The UL-19 30" Sport Hydro!

https://www.horizonhobby.com/ul-19-30-inch-hydroplane-rtr-prb08028

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[boatsrnew2me]

i was wrong .....

[Darin Jordan]

And, here was a video from that test day teaser... ;-)



https://youtu.be/8qLudWuHoCw

[Newboater]

I don't think I have seen a hydro before with the fins on the front.

[Brushless55]

Sport Hydro? 3/04/2017


FINALL I get to speak.... Introducing the latest offering from Pro Boat Models: The UL-19 30" Sport Hydro!

https://www.horizonhobby.com/ul-19-30-inch-hydroplane-rtr-prb08028

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Yeah baby!
move my current LSH to full P and buy this one!
or maybe try this with a full P motor and see what happens :rockon2:

[fweasel]

I like the new motor can design, easy access to the rear bearing.

[ray schrauwen]

It's got wings! DOBY will be very excited but not as excited if it had checker too!! Nice looking boat. Release it the day after I drop the hammer on a new cat hull :tongue:

Time to look it over.

[Newboater]

Since I guessed hydro on page two, do I win a free boat:banana:

[Doby]

It's got wings! DOBY will be very excited but not as excited if it had checker too!! Nice looking boat. Release it the day after I drop the hammer on a new cat hull :tongue:

Time to look it over.

Well, we can't have everything perfect, can we?

Very nice boat ProBoat...you guys are leading the way in RTRs...and Aquacraft still remains in stagnant mode.

[TheShaughnessy]

not fair, I just bought a hydro. This thing is sexy

[IRON-PAWW]

Hydro!! I was right too :-). 30in. Very cool..... any chance of a bigger brother....... ?

[Doby]

Is that a big ass'd gasket I see around the hatch? No more taping????

[Doby]

Any idea of a release date? Winter 2017/2018??

[Darin Jordan]

Any idea of a release date? Winter 2017/2018??

Doesn't anyone ever follow the provided links anymore?? :doh:

June... :thumbup1:

The new Pro Boat policy is to NOT announce anything unless they are withing 4-Weeks of being IN STOCK. Seems to be working well thus far.

[Doby]

Doesn't anyone ever follow the provided links anymore?? :doh:

June... :thumbup1:

The new Pro Boat policy is to NOT announce anything unless they are withing 4-Weeks of being IN STOCK. Seems to be working well thus far.

I followed the link...June is great..as long as it doesn't turn into winter 2017/2018.

[Mike Caruso]

AWESOME RTR Great Job mt hats off to you.:tiphat:

[Darin Jordan]

Here is the official Pro Boat video, posted yesterday:


https://youtu.be/32MaQaM1Uxw

[Zondar]

Here is the official Pro Boat video, posted yesterday:


https://youtu.be/32MaQaM1Uxw

Hot Damn! Darin strikes again! I am about to crack this Pig bank!!

[bob horowitz]

Darin,
What is the prop on it? Get one ready in anticipation of the release.
Bob

[Darin Jordan]

Darin,
What is the prop on it? Get one ready in anticipation of the release.
Bob

I'm not exactly sure what the factory prop is based on. I know that I tested using everything from a 1715-17-45(2) to an 1817-17-45(2). The later got things a little warm. I BELIEVE that the stock prop closely matches the 1716-17-45(2). A good sharpening and balancing of that prop should yield some nice speeds and handling.

My video above was an 1815-17-45(2), and on 4S, using a Dynamite 1800KV, the boat hit 53mph, and lapped in the low-50s to upper-40s (as the battery fell off)...

I never tested anything other that 4S, because frankly, I don't need any more that 4S to get the most out of this system, and that's what we race with.

[ChevyPrerunner]

Pretty bad ass guys good job! Never owned a Hydro but this one sure is slick looking.

[bob horowitz]

Hi Darin,
Thanks for the info. I was thinking about UL1. I'm sure glad I waited. This boat in definitely on my list.
Bob

[fweasel]

This thread seems unnecessary now that the announcement has been made and the UL-19 has it's own discussion thread. Just sayin...