Looking for someone interested in a build

[Corey]

Hello, newbi here!

I'm looking to see if there is someone in the western WI or MN area skilled in building a boat. I'm a huge Fountain fan and would like to have someone build me a sclae or realistic looking boat. I want real looking outdrives and such. Performance would be great, but more interested in looks.

If your interested shoot me an email and let me know what your thinking as far as cost. If you have any pics of previous builds that would be great aswell.

Thanks Corey

[bustitup]

gas would be cheper for that hull....or are you electric only?

and how big you wanting?

http://bonzisports.com/

[Corey]

From what little I know of the hobby, I think I would prefer electric for its easy use and lowere maintance.

As far as the hull size, i'm somewhat open. Is a 36" hull too big for electric? I looked at the Bonzi site before and they don't seem to have a realistic looking outdrive. Is it possible to mate one up from a different manufacture? I'm going for looks here and want something very close.

Thank you for your reply

[Eodman]

MHZ Usa site has some scale looking units but pricey!!!!

[wakeboardfusion]

I think we need a budget to work with.

[RayR]

Corey,

If scale is what you are looking for and cost is not an issue, then MHZ is the way to go.

All the best,

Ray

[Gerwin Brommer]

Corey.

The S6 Z-drive is what you want.......
And a few thousand dollars.
The size of the outdrives makes you need a large hull, and so : large motors,
heavy duty esc's and loads of Lipo's.

[Norman2]

Corey, Go to MHZ usa.com. Under Mono's L. Look at Dragon Lady. It is the
only hull that truly depicts a Fountain Offshore Racer. You can also look at the Z-
drives. Hope this helps. Regards
Norman

[Norman2]

Looking for Someone

Corey, Forgot to attach the picture.
Norman

[Gerwin Brommer]

Another one :

http://www.mhz-powerboats.com/shop/artikel3231.htm

Or the MHZ- Hunter

And if your pockets are deep enough : Znetix.

[Corey]

Thanks guys, thought I saw some drives that looked real for around $150 each. As far as scale is concerned, it doesn't have to be accurate, just looking for looks here. I would say budget is around $1000. Mhz hulls look great, but can you get a cover of a normal cockpit? Can you get some speed out of a hull that big with electric?

Thanks again

[Corey]

Could also be interested in surface drives that are realistic looking. Arneson type etc..

[Corey]

Sorry for all the uneducated questions here, but i suppose thats what the site is for. Anyways, is it possible to take the "rio ep" and put either some realistic surface drives or steerable outdrives on it to make it look real? Seems like you could get some speed out of it and I like the fact it is stepped.

Thanks again

[Gerwin Brommer]

The only drive I can think of looking a bit "scale" would be the MTC Powertrimm V.
Too bad the Rio EP is made from ABS.

[wakeboardfusion]

what do you think of this?

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=11550