45" Dumas Scarab

[Ken_NJ]

Some more good ideas Lenny, thanks. I guess I'll be really looking again to see what I can come up with. Let me ask this, if I were to use dual rudders, I don't think I would need to have turn fins? Would I?

While I am picking out what to order I came across this boat. It's 54" compared to my 45", and his is gas, but I am hoping my boat comes out looking like his. I did email Mike the owner and he did sell the boat. We went back and forth a few times chatting about things. He use to live in Pt Pleasant where these offshore boats would run. I live about 10 minutes from that area. Mike has since moved to Florida and is still building boats.

Pics page: http://www.performanceboats.com/othe...a-replica.html
His build log: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/spee...oat-build.html

[lenny]

The turn fins well be up to what that hull likes.

On the Stealth mono I posted with the dual rudders,
The first builder said he tried them on it but the hull did not like them.
He said it handled better with out the turn fins,
And I am not sure if it was because of it having the dual rudders rather than one with the turn fins.
I may have to test that theory sometime when I get it back on the water.

[srislash]

The turn fins well be up to what that hull likes.

On the Stealth mono I posted with the dual rudders,
The first builder said he tried them on it but the hull did not like them.
He said it handled better with out the turn fins,
And I am not sure if it was because of it having the dual rudders rather than one with the turn fins.
I may have to test that theory sometime when I get it back on the water.

Geez Len, better get on it. That would be a good one for circumnavigating the lake.

[Ken_NJ]

I'm looking at a complete hardware package on eBay, comes with everything on the transom. If I can get him to change two things I'll go for it. Single rudder.

[srislash]

I'm looking at a complete hardware package on eBay, comes with everything on the transom. If I can get him to change two things I'll go for it. Single rudder.

So ideally this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160mm-rudder-...item20ac344aed

[lenny]

I finally just got done with splitting up all the 8s and 10s packs for it.

[Ken_NJ]

Yes that rudder Shawn. This package... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=130299322726

I asked him if he would swap the rudder with one that has 2 cooling lines and the 1/4 flex but with shaft that takes a 3/16 prop.
This rudder... http://www.ebay.com/itm/160mm-rudder...item20ac344aed
This shaft... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-X-580mm-...item1e73a44874

[srislash]

You know you could build your own with quality stuff here http://www.gizmomotors.com/index.php.../results,41-40
Take a look at the pages. Pages are at the bottom, 5 is struts and tabs.
Just suggesting things :-)

[Ken_NJ]

LOL I could. I have enough I have to build from scratch.

I did not mention it but while I am building the Kaama, I'm building another scale boat and going back and forth between the two. I bet Tbauer would like to see the scale one.

Monday I'm going to a boatyard to see someone that I hope will be able advise me on minor Gelcoat repairs on the Dumas deck.

[srislash]

Hopefully Frank can work with you a bit on the setup.

[Ken_NJ]

Question on the Swordfish 240. http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ef-HBC0240L-CW

Does the Program card and Program box do the same thing? Long term this will be my only ESC of this type.

Add a Program Card (+$6.00) http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...f-program-card
Add a USB Program Adapter (+$10.00) I only have a Mac, USB programer requires Windows XP, Vista or 7(will not work with windows 8)
Add a Program Box (+$18.00) http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...hef-programbox

Are these EZ connectors reliable? http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...=dh-490&cat=78

[srislash]

Those EZ's are good Ken. I have them in a number of setups.
I prefer the program box or computer(now that it has way more adjustability) but the card will work too. With the computer you have more options with timing and LVC. Not sure about the Mac thing.

[Ken_NJ]

I saw some of those connectors with threads and nuts, which seem better then tension slip on type. As long as they are OK.

Hell for $18 I might as well get the Program box then. If it says Windows, not my preferred OS, scratch it.

I'm waiting on hardware delivery, cannot do much. And OSE is out of the 56mm motor mount right now. So that order has to wait.

In the meantime I'm working on the graphics to see what I'll need done by Callie. At the same time I'm working on this... http://tinyurl.com/k853xg8

[srislash]

Nice,you going to load it with people?

[Ken_NJ]

The fishing boat? Eventually, someday, when I can get around to creating them. Could never find the right ones in the scale I need.