TFL Hobby 1138 Caudwell F1

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  • dtacmed
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2008
    • 199

    #1

    TFL Hobby 1138 Caudwell F1

    Anybody have any experience with this boat TFL Hobby 1138 Caudwell F1.
  • dtacmed
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2008
    • 199

    #2
    Anyone ? I'm really surprised there's not more info out there on this boat. It seems to be a very cool boat. I've had a TFL Pursuit for several years and it has been a great boat. The outdrive on this boat looks to be a scaled down version of the real boat. I have one ordered I'll post when I get it running.

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    • dtacmed
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2008
      • 199

      #3
      Well mine arrived today. So far I'm extremely impressed. The fiberglass and gel-coat is flawless. the outdrive is a work of art. Bearings throughout, very easy to service a very short drive cable. servo came installed along with 70 amp esc. If this thing runs as good as it looks its gonna be a fun boat. Thought I'd share

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      • bayoucat
        Junior Member
        • Feb 2017
        • 5

        #4
        I just got one and mine only runs in reverse. can i get some help 1138 caudwell

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        • ray schrauwen
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Apr 2007
          • 9471

          #5
          Unplug power from boat. Switch any 2 wires connecting motor to esc, done.
          Nortavlag Bulc

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          • properchopper
            • Apr 2007
            • 6968

            #6
            When I first saw this it was love at first sight. What a perfect boat for a one-design race class. One can dream.......
            2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
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            '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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            • bayoucat
              Junior Member
              • Feb 2017
              • 5

              #7
              Thank You! That was simple enough.

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              • dtacmed
                Senior Member
                • Mar 2008
                • 199

                #8
                Also set up the ESC I found the instruction tucked in the bow of the boat not with the other paperwork

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                • dtacmed
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 199

                  #9
                  Heck as good as it looks I may just set it in my office as a display

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                  • dtacmed
                    Senior Member
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 199

                    #10
                    Ran it yesterday with a 4200 35c. It ran great. Turns on a dime. Very easy to adjust tilt on outdrive. Definitely the best $200.00 I have spent on an RC boat.

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                    • CraigP
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • May 2017
                      • 1464

                      #11
                      Put some pics up on it! Would love to see it

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                      • dtacmed
                        Senior Member
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 199

                        #12
                        [QUOTE=CraigP;695569]Put some pics up on it! Would love to see it[/QUOTE

                        I'll post some tonight

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                        • dtacmed
                          Senior Member
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 199

                          #13
                          Pictures

                          Ran 3 times this afternoon. This thing is a blast. You really have to drive this one or it spins out. Turns like on rails. Turned steering travel down and took care of that. Loosen the 2 screws on each side on the top of the outdrive to adjust drive tilt. Running 11.1 4200 35c Lipos easy 5 min runs motor and esc temps 90s Lipo around 102
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