Which Gas Sport Hydro to convert to FE?

[Raydee]

I plan on building a large Gas Sport Hydro this winter for FE. I am looking for a hull that will be a easy tape down. I was looking at the Speedfreak Hydro but I really don't like the look of the boat even though the hatch looks like it would be a very easy tape down. I don't want to have to modify the cowl this time to get the boat taped down. I was also looking at the RC Boatworks Stryker Hydro and it looks like it may be another option but I am not sure about the back end of the boat, I will have to look at more pics. Has anyone here did a full FE build on one of the Gas sport hydro's ?

[Fluid]

Mark F used a Speedfreak hull because it was easy to tape down. It's been well over 100 mph on 10S and he has run up to 16S.

http://redlinemotors.us/#/speedfreak-boats/4536683142

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[Raydee]

Yeah at this point it may be the best option. I am still not real fond of the looks but I guess it may grow on me once I own it.

[Rumdog]

GV Whip or Insane gen 4!

[detox]

Fiberglass hulls are usually heavier than wood hulls. With that being said I would build the wood Whiplash Gen2 Gas Sport Hydro Kit.
You would have to use your own imagination and creativity to fabricate an easy to tape hatch. I know it would be out of scale, but maybe you could use the UL-1 hatch and nose cone. That would be a cool winter project.

http://www.blazermarine.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=1

[Chilli]

Don Ferrette modified a Gen 2 Whip for trials last year. I never got a close look at it. Drop him a PM and maybe he has some pics he can send you.

[Raydee]

Thanks guys but I want to get a glass hull for this build. I love my wood boats but I think a heavier glass hull would be a better option.

Rumdog the GV is a awesome boat but lacking in room for what I want to doTheHe insane is another great hydro but it doesn't appear to take down without some mods.

[Raydee]

I really like the look and shape of the RC Boatworks Stryker 2 hull. It does look like I would need to make a sub hatch which would require me to mod the nose section a little.

[RaceMechaniX]

I would second a wood gen II whip if you want the best.

TG

[Raydee]

Anyone have any feedback on these hydro's? Looks like a easy tape job.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/42-Dolphin-hydro-kit-23-26cc-gas-nitro-engine-boat-/130448786515?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item1e5f5a8453

[sailr]

The 1/8 scalers like a little weight. I agree with the Fiberglass Hull.

[Fluid]

Anyone have any feedback on these hydro's? Looks like a easy tape job....

Do a search on Jim's RC Boat Dock, as I recall there were mixed reviews on these hydros.


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[Raydee]

Yeah for that price I am always leery about the quality of the hull.

[MarkF]

The only reason I used the speefreek hydro was because it had no openings in the cowl. All other hydros do. I second the whip option other wise you could ask the other manufactors if they will close off the holes for you.

Mark

[Raydee]

Mark in all honesty the Speedfreak hull looks like it handles the water pretty well. Have you tried the hull with any other motor besides the Little Screamer?