Got new boat today, need advice

[Diegoboy]

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[xlandguy]

So, first run. I was totaly thrilled with how it ran, awesome. Could be the most fun I've had standing up in a long while. Until,............... the radio started glitching badly, almost lost the boat The motor jacket leaked badly and the hatch compartment filled with water, I mean filled. Didnt know it untill I carried the boat back to my truck to see what was wrong. So, after an almost immediate response to an email, Grim himself is trying to help me through this. I think it will be ok. He sent me instructions and tips to redo the motor jacket, or rather re-install it. I figure this is punishment for losing my temper, lol.

[xlandguy]

Where are you located in Michigan... If you're close enough, I should be able to help you out.

Later,
Mike Ball

Hey thanks, that is very generous of you. I am in the Lansing area, Holt actually. You?

[siberianhusky]

Just a tip, run for about a minute or less bring it in and check for leaks or anything loose, all good - then let it rip. I always make my first run of the day a brief test just incase something isn't right.
This is a great boat but I'll tell you from experience, bigger motors and higher speeds WILL equal a damaged hull, it's just not built to be bouncing across the water upside down at 60 mph. It will go that fast but a wind gust or wave and it's not pretty.
With a bit of tuning and the right prop it will really move with the stock setup, thats what mine is back to now.

[longballlumber]

Hey thanks, that is very generous of you. I am in the Lansing area, Holt actually. You?

I am in the Metro Detroit area... Here is our club www.mmeu.com website is still from last year, but it should give you an idea...

You can also use a mouth full of water and blow it thur the cooling system while plugging up the exit. This will provide enough pressure to expose the leak.

Later,
Mike

[Rumdog]

Keithbradley here on OSE is in the Lansing area. Pm him. He may be able to run with you and help you tinker a bit.

[xlandguy]

Thank you, I did manage to find and fix the leak. The o-ring was not seated and got a bit warped. Hot water and it got back in shape enough to install. No leaks now on the jacket. Boy, that was a pain though.

[dana]

glad to hear you enjoyed your boat! its a good one…. we shoulda told you to check for leaks, but ya know. nice to see a better thread going here…
you've already resolved two quick issues yourself, now just make sure to let everything dry out well. open the rx case and leave it out over night.

[xlandguy]

Run it "stock" on 4s. If that is good enough for you, then only replace stuff as it breaks. But if you run it and want more speed then start asking some questions, come up with a parts list and tell your wallet to get ready for a rape'n.

Another rape'n??? My poor wallet is already recovering from a multiple rape'n, I won't go into details, LOL

"A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."

If only I had heeded this yesterday! oh boy.

So I ran last night again, awesome. Very smooth and already I have confidence running this boat. I have a great place to run untill it gets hot, then I'm afraid the swimming beach on the other side would worry me too much. In case of run away. Lake/pond is only maybe 150 yards across but quite long.