Contemplating building a rigger for fun

[Luck as a Constant]

Its been a few years, but lately I've been thinking about building something . I've always liked hydros, and always kinda wanted to build a rigger, just for fun or whatever. by the time i left fe boating, my rigs had become big elaborate setups that really kinda sucked the fun out of just a simple fe boat experience. I'm curious about the riggers steve sells and what it really takes to run one. the jae21-33 and the ml boatworks rigger. anyone shed some light on what it really takes to get any of these going? again, just want something simple. 4s max

thanks

[Fluid]

I have had a JAE-21 for several years, it is as fast as I want for oval racing. It runs 12-second laps on the 1/6th mile oval and tops out in the upper 70s during a heat.

I set it up just like the simple instructions recommend. I run a Castle 1415/1Y, a Castle 200 ICE on 4S/5000 mAh and an ABC H-7 prop. Simple setup, turns awesome and fast as heck.


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[Luck as a Constant]

I have had a JAE-21 for several years, it is as fast as I want for oval racing. It runs 12-second laps on the 1/6th mile oval and tops out in the upper 70s during a heat.

I set it up just like the simple instructions recommend. I run a Castle 1415/1Y, a Castle 200 ICE on 4S/5000 mAh and an ABC H-7 prop. Simple setup, turns awesome and fast as heck.


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thanks for the reply, Jay. good info there, tho i probably don't need to hit those kinds of speeds. i suppose the jae21 is a fairly simple straight forward build?
i do really like the look of the ml boat works hull, but it looks like a bit of a tougher build

[Fluid]

The JAE is a pretty easy build, but it is butt ugly! It's redeaming feature is performance - it rocks. A club member has one of the ML riggers but I have not seen it run.


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[Luck as a Constant]

The JAE is a pretty easy build, but it is butt ugly! It's redeaming feature is performance - it rocks. A club member has one of the ML riggers but I have not seen it run.


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Yeah it's a pretty borIng looking hull, but I do understand they run very well when built correctly. The ml boatworks rigger is a lot sexier for sure, but not much info on them. I did look on ml boatworks website, and some of the hydros peaked my curiosity as well. I've always had a thing for hydros. Plus he did a great sticky on here about building them. I really just enjoy building something myself, and have no plans of rushing anything. Just something to keep me busy when I have the time. Any thoughts on the hydro hulls he has? Ever built one?

[kfxguy]

I've enjoyed the couple riggers I've had. I had a Tfl arrow (I've acquired another one needs rebuilding) and a etti demon. While they aren't on the level the jae is, they were still pretty fun and quick. What I don't like is lack of room for electronics and working on them and lack of room for batteries.

[CraigP]

Yes, very tight layouts! Like building a freakin' submarine! I wonder if anybody has ever tried the batts in the outriggers and cable them thru the booms? Would be a nice weight distribution...

[Luck as a Constant]

I've enjoyed the couple riggers I've had. I had a Tfl arrow (I've acquired another one needs rebuilding) and a etti demon. While they aren't on the level the jae is, they were still pretty fun and quick. What I don't like is lack of room for electronics and working on them and lack of room for batteries.

I agree, the tight space is a drawback as well as a point given to a hydro. I'm starting to think more about doing a gp or gsx hydro from boatworks.

[CraigP]

I've got a DF Vortex 34, lots of room in it... fast boat too!

[Luck as a Constant]

I've got a DF Vortex 34, lots of room in it... fast boat too!

That's cool man. Nice looking hull for sure. But I am looking more for something I can tinker with for a while. Fiberglass or carbon hulls are great if you want to get something together quick, but there's nothing quite like building a wood kit I think. I'm in no real hurry to get on the water.

[Doug Smock]

It's hard to go wrong with a Zip or ML kit. You'll be happy with either one.

[Luck as a Constant]

It's hard to go wrong with a Zip or ML kit. You'll be happy with either one.

no doubt. tho now I'm thinking more hydro, and I'm kinda stuck between the gsx or the gp

[Doug Smock]

The Sport Hydros are a bit more challenging to build than say the JAE, just take your time and have fun with it. I built a GP310 and really like it. It's a blast to drive even with a AQ2030 and a H5.

[Luck as a Constant]

The Sport Hydros are a bit more challenging to build than say the JAE, just take your time and have fun with it. I built a GP310 and really like it. It's a blast to drive even with a AQ2030 and a H5.

thanks for the insight,Doug. yes after looking at Mikes build thread, i believe its well within my capabilities of building one. its been a while since I've owned anything rc, and really "fun" is the whole idea here.

[Doug Smock]

thanks for the insight,Doug. yes after looking at Mikes build thread, i believe its well within my capabilities of building one. its been a while since I've owned anything rc, and really "fun" is the whole idea here.

Cool! Good luck with your build!