Rescue Boa/Proboat Gaff

[SirBudman32]

I think they work good, save us this summer many times.

[tlandauer]

I got a kayak. Rc retrieval boats never work well

I wish I can use a kayak, but that is out of possibility as my pond won't allow that. My problem with the fork styled rescue rig is that I can't see well in a distance. I spend so much time trying to line up and fail. By then the wind has pushed the boat right in front of me legs, this has happened few times and now I just wait. I know I may be the lamest boater here at the forum.

[fusion_m8]

1st post!

I just purchased a 29" Miss Geico and a 29" Blackjack and on my maiden outing, flipped the MG when going full throttle into a 30km/h headwind. No rescue boat and no inflatable dinghy, had to wait till the wind drifted the MG close enough to shore and waded out waist deep.

The incident got me thinking about getting a rescue boat or an inflatable, as using either of my MG or BJ as a rescue rig is too much of an expensive risk, especially when the MG is retailing for AU$699 & the BJ is AU$799 at the hobby shops, even importing one from the USA will cost me anywhere from $80-$120 shipping.

I'm leaning more towards an inflatable because even though its more cumbersome, its less risky. To all ye dedicated "rescue boaters": What next if the rescue boat capsizes as well?

[SirBudman32]

With a rescue rig like I have, If you flip it you are really doing something wrong!

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[fusion_m8]

As a newbie, I most certainly will be doing LOTS of things wrong, I guess its called the learning curve. I suspect so will other newbies around the planet. That's why I'm leaning towards the inflatable, because besides using it to rescue my RC boats, I can use it to go fishing and prawning too.

[BHChieftain]

1st post!

I just purchased a 29" Miss Geico and a 29" Blackjack and on my maiden outing, flipped the MG when going full throttle into a 30km/h headwind. No rescue boat and no inflatable dinghy, had to wait till the wind drifted the MG close enough to shore and waded out waist deep.

The incident got me thinking about getting a rescue boat or an inflatable, as using either of my MG or BJ as a rescue rig is too much of an expensive risk, especially when the MG is retailing for AU$699 & the BJ is AU$799 at the hobby shops, even importing one from the USA will cost me anywhere from $80-$120 shipping.

I'm leaning more towards an inflatable because even though its more cumbersome, its less risky. To all ye dedicated "rescue boaters": What next if the rescue boat capsizes as well?

It is a good idea to have a backup option to your rescue boat. It probably won't capsize as you are moving at low speed, but you might have some other mech problem. A good backup plan is a fishing line tied thru a tennis ball, and use a dog tennis ball thrower to launch it.

jq

[fusion_m8]

The nearby lake that I run my boats has spots of submerged vegetation and tree branches(especially after heavy rain) that can tangle or snag the prop and rudder, if that happens sending out another boat for rescue will just double the problem. That said, its still so darn cool to have a rescue boat setup, however in my situation an inflatable and a paddle will seem the best option, and probably cheaper as well in the long term. Thanks for the tennis ball idea, I must remind myself to secure the line before flinging the tennis ball out into the open!

It is a good idea to have a backup option to your rescue boat. It probably won't capsize as you are moving at low speed, but you might have some other mech problem. A good backup plan is a fishing line tied thru a tennis ball, and use a dog tennis ball thrower to launch it.

jq

[petej]

I've been using the HK electric swamp boat with PVC fork velcroed to the hull. Even using on 3S an upgraded brushless motor, the rig is difficult to maneuver and if there is any considerable breeze it's even worse. Really need a prop and rudder in the water for fine control.
I'm considering trying the ARCTIC Aqua Rider 703 Southampton Twin-Screw Tug Boat, $130 from Wal-Mart, using with fork and towing a float or tennis ball.

[viper1]

My problem with the fork styled rescue rig is that I can't see well in a distance. I spend so much time trying to line up and fail.

Actually, the only failed attempt I had for retrieval was exactly for that reason, took my boat to a huge lake where I normally never go. Hammered it away from me , flipped when it was a pinpoint in the distance. Stupid I know... Spend 45min to line up unsuccessfully. Battery flat, two vehicles floating around! I'll spare the details but it was a long afternoon before I got them back.

Got me thinking and I think I got the solution. I used to play with wireless video on my planes, still got a set with camera (unused for a long time) and with my portable dvd player connected to the video receiver I have live feed. Should be easy that way. Still have to get my finger out to actually apply the idea but it's an option to consider. What I have laying around is quite expensive (then) but now wireless is cheap.

Other than that, I love my retrieval board and has worked flawless in spite of that one occasion

[Cooper]

Sorry guys just couldn't help posting this. This was pro- boats original prototype of the duck retrieval, it was hard to control, got flighty at high speed, and lost signal easily.


Na,,, I built a rescue tug for retrieval but still think the best way to go is the kayak or raft of some sort. Just can't beat it but it is alot more fun trying to snag, line up, and or push a disabled boat to shore!


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