Whos "Pumped" for the Jetboat from ProBoat???

[Steven Vaccaro]

$299.99

Efficiently Designed Jet Pump
Self-Righting Hull
Durable Composite Impeller
High Impact Blow Molded ABS Hull
Locking / Sealed Canopy
Solid Drive Shaft
Dynamite 90 AMP ESC 4S Compatible
Dynamite 2300Kv 14-Pole Brushless Outrunner Marine Motor
Spektrum STX2 2Ch 2.4ghz FHSS Radio System
Aluminum/Water Cooled Motor Mount
Stainless Steel Hardware
Realistic Driver Figures
Styrofoam Flotation
Foam Canopy Seal
Boat Stand
Specifications
Type: RTR Deep V Jet Boat
Length: 23 inches (584mm)
Beam: 8 inches (203mm)
Height: 6.5 inches
Hull Type: Deep V Jet Boat
Hull Construction: ABS
Weight: 3.15 Pounds (1.4KG)
Drive System: Jet Propulsion
ESC: 90A ESC 3-4s
Radio: STX2 2Ch 2.4GHz FHSS
Motor: 2300Kv 14-Pole Brushless Outrunner Marine Motor, 33mmx42mm
Battery is NOT included EFLB32003s30 or EFLB32004s30 recommended

[Rafael_Lopez]

For those wanting to disable the self right feature, OSE-1340 5mm-4mm coupler will do the trick.

[NativePaul]

No, the last ABS boat that got me excited was the Graupner Key West.

[Rafael_Lopez]

It's all relative. Some people don't like heat formed hulls but it does serve a purpose in specific applications, like this one. Ever try bouncing a fiberglass boat off river rocks? We did and it didn't work very well.

[kfxguy]

No, the last ABS boat that got me excited was the Graupner Key West.

I have to agree with Raphael. If your going to build a fast race boat then fiberglass is what you want. It's ideal because epoxy doesn't grab abs as well as fiberglass. However, for a knockaround boat or a river boat that you may encounter some objects, an abs hull is definitely more forgiving.

[golfito]

Muy bonito barco!!!

[Doby]

For those wanting to disable the self right feature, OSE-1340 5mm-4mm coupler will do the trick.

Huh??

[NativePaul]

I know it serves a purpose, it is very cheap to make, and the colour goes right through the material so scratches don't show, it just doesn't excite me. For what it is worth glass boats from RTR companies don't get me pumped either.

I haven't tried bouncing a glass boat off river rocks but I have unintentionally bounced glass boats of lake rocks. Have you have tried vacuum bagging an epoxy glass boat for a good resin/matrix ratio and either painting moulds or spraying a thin layer of epoxy gelcoat, instead of brushing on a thick layer of brittle gelcoat and laying up wet on top of it? I have and that is the type of hull that excites me, they are lighter or stronger, and flexible enough to take a beating.

I am not saying that is how you should make boats, just what gets me pumped. I assume it is not economically viable to make RTRs like that, as the only RTRs I know of produced that way are by cottage industry hull makers, who will make the odd RTR to order.

[Rafael_Lopez]

Huh??

The boat self rights and relys on a weighted coupler that resembles a flywheel to achieve that action. Disabling the self right feature requires the coupler/flywheel to be replaced with a standard solid shaft coupler. It can be replaced with the OSE coupler.

[Rafael_Lopez]

I know it serves a purpose, it is very cheap to make, and the colour goes right through the material so scratches don't show, it just doesn't excite me. For what it is worth glass boats from RTR companies don't get me pumped either.

I haven't tried bouncing a glass boat off river rocks but I have unintentionally bounced glass boats of lake rocks. Have you have tried vacuum bagging an epoxy glass boat for a good resin/matrix ratio and either painting moulds or spraying a thin layer of epoxy gelcoat, instead of brushing on a thick layer of brittle gelcoat and laying up wet on top of it? I have and that is the type of hull that excites me, they are lighter or stronger, and flexible enough to take a beating.

I am not saying that is how you should make boats, just what gets me pumped. I assume it is not economically viable to make RTRs like that, as the only RTRs I know of produced that way are by cottage industry hull makers, who will make the odd RTR to order.

I completely respect your respect your point of view. :)

[LarrysDrifter]

I personally can't wait. I've had lots of fun with my modified NQD and need a new one as my old one is too bashed up.
Seeing as this Pro Boat jet is coming, I'm getting one of these, instead. I use my jet mostly for rescue service, as well as general creeck/stream running.