Retrieval methods?

[Insaniac]

Attach an eye hook to the back of your retrieve boat, then attach the fishing line from the reel to the eye hook. Drive the retrieve boat out around the dead boat so the line catches on the strut/rudder. Then reel in both boats. No need to try and drag the dead boat in with the retrieve boat. You can attach the fishing reel to the top of the retrieve boat's transmitter. The one I have has a carrying handle on the top (like an M-16) that you can mount the fishing reel on; then it's a one person retrieval system.

[RandyatBBY]

Attach an eye hook to the back of your retrieve boat, then attach the fishing line from the reel to the eye hook. Drive the retrieve boat out around the dead boat so the line catches on the strut/rudder. Then reel in both boats. No need to try and drag the dead boat in with the retrieve boat. You can attach the fishing reel to the top of the retrieve boat's transmitter. The one I have has a carrying handle on the top (like an M-16) that you can mount the fishing reel on; then it's a one person retrieval system.

There is several methods, all work. Some are simpler, some more complicated. I did your method for a while too back in 1993. all good ideas in this thread.

[Hotrods]

We use a kayak and one of the guys made a boat stand and mount it to the front. Paddle out, grab the boat put it on the stand, and paddle back. By far the best way I have ever seen. Just my .02.....

[dana]

We use a kayak and one of the guys made a boat stand and mount it to the front. Paddle out, grab the boat put it on the stand, and paddle back. By far the best way I have ever seen. Just my .02.....

i agree here 100%. i spend the money and got a roof rack and kayak. rc retrievals suck cause sometimes its way out there and its impossible to line it up with your overturned boat. my kayak unstraps in 7 seconds and toss it in the water.

[JIM MARCUM]

I forgot to mention that I epoxy metal cleats (the type you use to up a real boat to a dock) to the top front of the hull (bow) - two for hydros & cats. The cleats will snag your fishing line & keep the tennis ball from slipping of. I have used small cleat shaped heat sinks & thin SS sheetmetal strips cut 1/4" wide & 2-3" long, 3/4 - 1" bent aft till there's a 1/4" gap. It will look like a flattened "V". Be sure to deburr any sharp edges of the metal so you don't cut the line. This works great for tennis ball retrieval of any type hull if it's upright. Reel it in SLOWLY to keep the ball in the water. If it's upside down I can usually snag the rudder or prop with the heavy tennis ball (1/2 full of injected water). See my reply above to cast 100+ yards. It takes some pratice but it's worth it. JIM

[RandyatBBY]

I forgot to mention that I epoxy metal cleats (the type you use to up a real boat to a dock) to the top front of the hull (bow) - two for hydros & cats. The cleats will snag your fishing line & keep the tennis ball from slipping of. I have used small cleat shaped heat sinks & thin SS sheetmetal strips cut 1/4" wide & 2-3" long, 3/4 - 1" bent aft till there's a 1/4" gap. It will look like a flattened "V". Be sure to deburr any sharp edges of the metal so you don't cut the line. This works great for tennis ball retrieval of any type hull if it's upright. Reel it in SLOWLY to keep the ball in the water. If it's upside down I can usually snag the rudder or prop with the heavy tennis ball (1/2 full of injected water). See my reply above to cast 100+ yards. It takes some pratice but it's worth it. JIM

Funny I used to cast up these out of brass.


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[marko500]

Aquacraft has and sells a "tow hook" that's used on the SV27R.

Mark

[dana]

my last retrieval boat died out in the middle. useless.

[Shooter]

Funny I used to cast up these out of brass.

Randy - That brass cleat is the 'bomb'!! Nice!!

As for retrieval, this is how I roll....

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ETRIEVAL-sytem!!

[Grazacind]

I live in sunny Queensland so it is a swim out and get the bloody thing or if my son is there I make him go. Well if he wants to eat for the next week he does. Luckily accepts his role in dad's hobby.

[srislash]

That's my favorite except I don't have kids

[burgerchow1]

I live in sunny Queensland so it is a swim out and get the bloody thing or if my son is there I make him go. Well if he wants to eat for the next week he does. Luckily accepts his role in dad's hobby.

man, you're brave. Saltwater crocs, great whites. You should be on Survivor series LOL

[Grazacind]

I work on the theory that the noise scares em off or I am to old to worry about eating. LOL

[burgerchow1]

well, was going to go to home depot to get some pvc piping to start my project. Stopped at Walmart first to look for some fish netting,

Scrapping the project, cause picked up an inflatable dinghy, includes oars and a built in pump and has a 210 lb capacity for only 20 bucks.
Can't beat this for retrieval.

[marko500]

Just watch and be careful when retrieving your boat. Lots of sharp parts on an RC boat.

Mark