Salt water boat build question?

[Rumpelhardt]

Being new to all this and living right on the coast I want a boat for salt water. I have my Blackjack 29 for fresh water but I want a bigger boat for salt water use. It is going to be a winter project and must be built not bought. For an electric V hull about 38"-40" specifically for salt water what would be a good esc/motor combination for good speed and reliability and what is the best way to handle cooling. Also what is recommended for a radio/receiver that has decent range and reliability at around the $250-$300 range.

[CraigP]

There is no difference... You still want a good hatch seal, with or without tape. Many ways to stop water ingress thru the stuffing box. I no of no one that does anything different as far as cooling is concerned. I’m guessing your thinking of an inter Cooler? It’s not necessary. You have more maintenance with a salt water boat. Change grease in stuffing tube more, squirting WD-40 into the cooling lines after air drying them out. I’ll put it this way, WD-40 will be your best friend! Oh, keep your hatch cover off during storage. It’s easier to clean dust than clean corrosion problems... Oh, and use 316 SS screws and nuts!

[rol243]

yes all stainless and alloy running gear plus a tin of wd-40 for after runs.

[martin]

As said you want A4 ( Marine grade) stainless screws & nuts in salt water, most stainless fixing used are A2 grade which will show signs of corrosion in salt water over time.

[srislash]

Being new to all this and living right on the coast I want a boat for salt water. I have my Blackjack 29 for fresh water but I want a bigger boat for salt water use. It is going to be a winter project and must be built not bought. For an electric V hull about 38"-40" specifically for salt water what would be a good esc/motor combination for good speed and reliability and what is the best way to handle cooling. Also what is recommended for a radio/receiver that has decent range and reliability at around the $250-$300 range.

I will ask this, what kind of salt water running? If rough then 40mph is plenty, even that will be playing with the throttle. But you can sure run awhile like that.
I will await an answer before thinking of appropriate hulls. There are many it just depends on conditions

Shawn

[Beaux]

Steven has quite a selection of v bottoms or mono's, at the OSE store.

[buckman]

We use Salt-Away !! flush with this and good to store boat away or hit the chuck. Our water in BC is very caustic and this works great as part of our maintenance program to prolong corrosion on our boats. Used and proven in the marine industry.
Cheers
Buckman

[srislash]

We use Salt-Away !! flush with this and good to store boat away or hit the chuck. Our water in BC is very caustic and this works great as part of our maintenance program to prolong corrosion on our boats. Used and proven in the marine industry.
Cheers
Buckman

Running on salt water with all these lakes around?

[Rumpelhardt]

Thanks for the replies.
40 mph is plenty. More than enough actually.
It will depending on where I run it have to deal with some fairly strong currents and or relatively rough water for it's size so it will be sealed as well as I can get it. stainless hardware is a given.
I haven't researched running gear yet so some pointers would be appreciated. I'm going to start collecting parts soon. This is the hull I'm looking at. https://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pr...rod=df-delta35 Is this a good starting point or should I look at another. I am assuming that a V hull will be a better choice than a tunnel hull for this application.

[Rumpelhardt]

We use Salt-Away !! flush with this and good to store boat away or hit the chuck. Our water in BC is very caustic and this works great as part of our maintenance program to prolong corrosion on our boats. Used and proven in the marine industry.
Cheers
Buckman

I'm on the Atlantic rather than the Pacific of coarse but I can't imagine there would be much difference. This stuff looks interesting for my 1:1 boat as well as my rc.

[Beaux]

Check the pirate out it's a little deeper v and has more room over head with the different hatch. I' got one and love it. It handles really well.
Delta force 35 inch pirate from OSE on page 8 about half way down check it out. In the boat build threads.

[CraigP]

The Atlantic is saltier!!! Lol!

[Beaux]

If you go to advance search in the top right hand corer you will find some pirate builds.

[buckman]

Running on salt water with all these lakes around?

Mayne island BC no lakes here brother, Ferry ride to nearest fresh water only 40 min but a pain in the ass.

[srislash]

Check the pirate out it's a little deeper v and has more room over head with the different hatch. I' got one and love it. It handles really well.
Delta force 35 inch pirate from OSE on page 8 about half way down check it out. In the boat build threads.

I don’t think I’d wave crash anything DeltaForce.

I guess you could strengthen one up. But a MMP Rapide jumps to mind. Narrow deep and sleek. Not just saying that because I have one here