First build... Cheap boat, lots of power

[masonis1]

Ok well i have some line i could use. Its 1/8 inch rod. Its strong stuff i got at my hobby store. Could this work or would i need something else?

[srislash]

I think your best bet will be getting the kit that I posted by octura.It was $63 or so and comes with a flex cable,Fine's does not.The only thing you would need is a drive dog and prop.There are some options there as well, IE:Prop shaft size.

[masonis1]

For props, i have some from offshore, they are plastic props. They are cheap but all a different color and different pitch. I cant look them up on my phone but if you guys can that would be cool and let me know what size drive dog i need etc. I have the props at my grandpas garage where i was working on this boat. So i found a strut and/or a stinger for about 10 bucks. So im at 18 bucks? Why is the kit a better bet, sorry im a teenage guy that doesnt have much money.. hah

[masonis1]

Found this i might need to look at..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/R-C-Boat-Ship-110mm-Aluminium-Cooling-Rudder-Strut-NIB-/380426153095

Same thing i think... Would this work?

[srislash]

You're gonna need this http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=oct-oc64pkg and a stuffing tube(brass tube) to go along with that e-bay setup.So the flex is another $23

[masonis1]

Could i get any of this at my lhs?

[Make-a-Wake]

Go with a strut like this....................cheap and easy. You will need a flexshaft as well..............dont know the size but I think its 3/16.......either that or 4mm.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...qub7881&cat=76

Here's where i suggest the drive hole to go..........and where the rudder should be

[masonis1]

Ok. Thanks for the picture. Will that rudder/strut i showed earlier work?

[srislash]

I got to learn how to do that with a pic M-a-W.

I doubt that you'll find any boat stuff except a RTR boat at the LHS.That is the way it is around here anyway.You could check.

Now you see why that one complete kit is worth it,the SV strut is $22,and still needs stuff,the cable is $23 and you still need a rudder.The kit will for sure all fit together eliminating further issues.Only need a drive dog,best as I can see.

[masonis1]

Ok i will save up and get that kit. Hope it works. If any of you find a cheaper kit,c that would be GREAT

[masonis1]

The rudder and strut I found email I can buy it now for 20

[srislash]

The only thing with that setup is a serious lack of info.They don't say if it is for a 4mm shaft or 3/16.

[masonis1]

I will ask the guy and find out. What should i ask him? Any info i need to ask for?

[srislash]

I did some research and best that I can tell is it is 4mm.My concern was the bushings but it looks as though they would come installed. You can get a 4mm shaft that is stepped down to fit 1/8 props which is probably all you will need.Also probably what you have.

[masonis1]

Oh great. Sounds good. So this would work fine?