scored a sweet deal

[Mich. Maniac]

MAN O MAN! I just received a aquacraft hammer ep I picked up for 45.00 shipped. brand new still in box. I think this is gonna make an awesome recovery boat except for radio might need upgrade but, we'll give it a try. The boat is perfect size, short and nice and wide. Im not gonna touch it as far as re=fitting. just tie a thin string to it with tennis ball at the end. I was wondering if anyone with this boat could lemme know how sturdy it is. soo far it looks like I made a good choice.

[Raydee]

Mike great deal.

I also got a killer deal tonight for Two Brand new Flightpower 4s3200 30C lipos for $107 each.

[calcagno45]

Sounds like a steal to me coonsidering $125 is the going price new:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMPE7**&P=ML

Should make a great recovery boat.

May I ask where did you find such a deal? eBay?

[Ocean Racer]

The hull is not the thickest there is a radio box in the rear. Ive heard its super hard to remove. It looks like it is epoxyed to a platform of wood about a 1/4" thick. The boat is good in choppy water its not the smoothest riding boat in chop but it does good in it. Other than that u got a great deal.

[SJFE]

I removed the radio box in 5 minutes using a heat gun. My Bro converted it into a reascue boat. It works ok. He just needs a better radio and to tweek the steering.

[Mich. Maniac]

Sounds like a steal to me coonsidering $125 is the going price new:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMPE7**&P=ML

Should make a great recovery boat.

May I ask where did you find such a deal? eBay?

ahh, If I told you I might have to kill myself! I have a family member that recently went to work for them. I dont expect that I could make it a often occurence but when I can I will take FULL advantage.

[Ocean Racer]

Does he work at Aquacraft or Tower

[Mich. Maniac]

Ahh, yes a radio upgrade is a must. I found some open water and ran it today. This thing didnt know if it was coming or going stopping or starting. Im wondering if an futaba 2 channel AM radio would be ok for recovery? the boat itself is great, not a drop inside, after one pack motor was actually cold. I dont think I need to worry about the cooling system not working.

[SJFE]

We have had bad luck with out AQ radio system. I have an ebay score ZigZag intransit. I'm hoping they factory fm radio system in that will be ok for recovery.

[Ocean Racer]

Ya i wasnt to impressed with the radio transmitter but the reciever works great. in the future u might have to change ur speed controler. After maybe 20 runs it took a dump on me. Right now i use a Extra Quake no turn limit esc it works a little bit better. I mostly run it in my X cellerator with the hammers stock motor. It has enough torq to get the tires moving after a hard turn.Just a heads up o and I ran the boat in both salt and fresh. There was never any water in the radio box but I think the salt in the air maybe ate it up. Not sure