To build or buy... what?s worth the cost?

[ray schrauwen]

There is a lot of toxic water under the OM bridge. BBW...

[rearwheelin]

There is a lot of toxic water under the OM bridge. BBW...

I had no idea , sorry to here that !

[rearwheelin]

Wow ! I just checked out OM page and he sure gives himself a lot of credit and one would think that he is the greatest gift to FE lol... That and he don’t care who’s intellectual property he claims for himself all that is great is from his own experience. Doesn’t seem to care who he takes business from , sounds like a shark to me.

[bogieboy]

i just clicked on the homepage of OM for the first time ever... wow... my head hurts.... also needed waders cause s*** got deep real quick...LOL

[bogieboy]

Wow ! I just checked out OM page and he sure gives himself a lot of credit and one would think that he is the greatest gift to FE lol... That and he don’t care who’s intellectual property he claims for himself all that is great is from his own experience. Doesn’t seem to care who he takes business from , sounds like a shark to me.

not only FE, but RC cars, Battery tech, Speed Control tech, AND full size car audio....

[RebelTX]

I watched the video that was posted and was impressed with the product on the website. However, I was also under the impression that the brand was making its own parts. Once aware that was not the case it is more apparent that these are in fact parts anyone can buy and assemble. Perhaps the logo on his motor coolers are custom printed, and there is something to be said for a pre set up boat I suppose... but I agree there is nothing to special there and he is certainly confident in his product.

Anyways, I?m still putting a parts list together. I?m looking at rudder options and servo setup. Not sure how large of a rudder would be wanted or what the best method of service arm setup is. I am leaning towards the carbon/Kevlar mono high deep V hull And a single 4070 motor ... the search continues
..cheers..

[rearwheelin]

not only FE, but RC cars, Battery tech, Speed Control tech, AND full size car audio....

Treasonous, sold folks out to the commies.

[rearwheelin]

I watched the video that was posted and was impressed with the product on the website. However, I was also under the impression that the brand was making its own parts. Once aware that was not the case it is more apparent that these are in fact parts anyone can buy and assemble. Perhaps the logo on his motor coolers are custom printed, and there is something to be said for a pre set up boat I suppose... but I agree there is nothing to special there and he is certainly confident in his product.

Anyways, I?m still putting a parts list together. I?m looking at rudder options and servo setup. Not sure how large of a rudder would be wanted or what the best method of service arm setup is. I am leaning towards the carbon/Kevlar mono high deep V hull And a single 4070 motor ... the search continues
..cheers..

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[RebelTX]

I am leaning towards this 29.5" model currently but have not made a final decision (below)..... there are a ton of options for drive stuff!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/750mm-29-5-made-with-Kevlar-Carbon-Composite-Mono-High-Deep-V-Hull-for-RCBoat/274262587503

..cheers..

[rearwheelin]

I am leaning towards this 29.5" model currently but have not made a final decision (below)..... there are a ton of options for drive stuff!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/750mm-29-5-made-with-Kevlar-Carbon-Composite-Mono-High-Deep-V-Hull-for-RCBoat/274262587503

..cheers..

This is my Titan 29 from Aeromarine that I built on 4s. I have a vid of it on 6s. They build the hull how you want. This one is heavy duty fiberglass with wooden stringers, it?s virtually indestructible the way I built it.

[NativePaul]

I am not a fan of carbon/kevlar personally, while it does look cool, it is normally at least the same price as full carbon, and not as stiff as full carbon or as strong as full Kevlar, and it still blocks radio signals like full carbon.

I would save my money and get a glass version instead.

[rearwheelin]

I am not a fan of carbon/kevlar personally, while it does look cool, it is normally at least the same price as full carbon, and not as stiff as full carbon or as strong as full Kevlar, and it still blocks radio signals like full carbon.

I would save my money and get a glass version instead.

I personally like fiberglass too. I run my boats hard and it’s a piece of mind knowing I can fix fiberglass verses carbon fiber boats from supplies easily obtainable from any auto store. I do have a carbon mono but I feel like it’s not nearly as strong as my gasser Aeromarine hulls

[RebelTX]

Thanks for the great info everyone..... I was leaning for the kevlar/carbon for strength, I had no idea it would block my receiver. Repairability is a great point to bring up, I have looked at many fiberglass options but it seems the quality varies greatly between manufacturers. Its also a price game as mentioned, I have worked out about $550 in costs for the High Deep V Hull, single 4074 motor W/ 150A ESC, and drive parts from OSE... I do have concerns with torque steer from the single motor but it is obviously the more budget minded option. I am quickly nearing the price of the TFL ARTR carbon sold on the OSE site as well for $570 with a 4082 motor and 180A ESC that may prove to be a better option as well.... Its a tough decision for sure, building still sounds nice. Is there a good fiberglass cat hull in the sub $200 range? I think I found the pro boat Vales was fiberglass but have not looked into much more before I got hooked looking at carbon thinking it would be a much stronger option. Tough choices for sure, a cat hull was the original plan and would be cool, its all a balance of cost to performance i suppose. ..cheers..

[properchopper]

Stop driving yourself crazy. Get this (may have to wait until it comes back into stock but worth the wait). Build it with a TP 4060 and a Swordy 220 and Buckle the "f" UP . Will blow off everything you're looking at (except Randy's 4 motor monster )

https://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pr...=tfl-1134-hrdw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl5ebHR6wR4

[rearwheelin]

No limits!