29" Miss Geico

[PawPaw88]

Has Proboat stopped making the 29" ? I see that only the 17" is offered now and Horizon says no longer available

[montymike]

Last time i talked to them i asked the same question
The tecs said they thought that the miss geico 29 was going to be discontinued
But not for sure.

[kfxguy]

Has Proboat stopped making the 29" ? I see that only the 17" is offered now and Horizon says no longer available

I was in my local hobby shop the other day and they had a 29" geico in stock. If you want it I can give you their number and maybe they could ship to you.

[fusion_m8]

The MG29 V2 is no longer listed on ProBoat's website. I reckon the V3 will be released early next year perhaps? It would be insanity to stop producing one of the best selling RTR boats!

They just released the BlackJack 29" V3.

[Darin Jordan]

The BJ29 V3 has already been announced and should be shipping ANY time now.... I'm hoping to have one before Christmas...

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=PRB08011

[fusion_m8]

Hi Darin:

Is the hull improved? In the video release it appears that the BJ29V3 no longer porpoises at high speed. What about those trick looking battery trays? Gone are the old wooden glued on battery trays that were too high up and kept breaking off because the velcro grip of the battery packs to the trays were too strong for the glue!

Also looks like the propeller tube is encased in some sort of mini keel for improved aerodynamics.

[Darin Jordan]

Yes... the hull geometry has been revised quite a bit. Seems to have improved the performance and I think you'll find it to corner better as well.

No more wood. HUGE hatch opening. Fiberglass hatch. MUCH better layup, so the pads are flatter, etc. Revised interior. New Motor and ESC package.

I was asked "If you could change anything on the BJ29 hull, what would you change"... Most of this is the result of my answers.

Has a revised hardware package too. They developed that at Pro Boat. I just said it needed to be stronger. I did ask for a kick-up rudder, like on the IM31, but this is fairly close.

[fusion_m8]

The BJ29 V3 is on my Christmas list too, its a pity I have to pay close to $100 shipping to land one at my door! Gosh...the price I have to pay for living in The Lucky Country(Australia)!

BTW: Did you ask them to fit a 63mm propeller?! THAT'S HUGE!!! Check out the product specifications on ProBoat's website, I think they made a mistake with the prop specs!

[montymike]

Will the old hardware transfer to the new hull like the bj to the v1 miss geico? The hatch looks Square. and fiberglass yes?

[fusion_m8]

I doubt it, the motor mount and tray for the receiver and servos and battery trays all look like an entirely new design.

Check out picture gallery of the BJ29V3 and you'll see why.

PRB08011_a14.jpgPRB08011_a15.jpgPRB08011_a16.jpgPRB08011_a17.jpg

[montymike]

Oh, this boat should go 45 0n 4s.

[montymike]

Looks sweet...

[montymike]

Tgis boat is going to start a new thread with the race
Boys....

[ray schrauwen]

I wonder what comes with the hull only as a part? I've seen the price just not the details yet.

[montymike]

My rc store got one in larrys rc in udica mi going to
Look it over on friday.