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  • mschaffer66
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2010
    • 335

    #76
    I kinda like and don't like the tupperware lid idea...or rather at least how proboat has implemented it in the few boats I have saw. In both the Shockwave and the Widowmaker you have the tupperware lid then a hatch that is BARELY secured by a magnet. To me if they would have had the lid, then a hatch that had some sort of positive locking like the SV27 hatch it would have been a much better design. The magnets on those hatches are marginal at best and I've saw too many tupperware containers pop open in my lunch pail to trust it. On my WM I taped the tupperware and the hatch to be safe as I had the hatch come off once, but luckily the lid was taped.

    I also think, at least in those applications, a hatch that puts a small bit of pressure on a few points of the lid would be a good plan too. Might be overkill with latches and all of that, but to me I'd rather be safe than sorry.

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    • Brushless55
      Creator
      • Oct 2008
      • 9488

      #77
      Originally posted by rcboatmanwithkids2880
      HI Darin ,

      What is the origin of the Stiletto , is it outsourced from China ??

      Thanks ,

      Brad
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      • rcboatmanwithkids2880
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2008
        • 340

        #78
        Hi Darin ,

        Growing up in the late 80's i had a GT BMX Race bike that i raced in Sydney , & it was manufactured in the U.S , where engineering in my eyes has always been world class . Just think that a good quality hull as what the Stiletto is , would have had more cred if it was entirely produced in the U.S .

        like the fact that Proboat sells parts seperately . would consider buying the hull & outboard in the future as a project .

        Brad
        Roy Cooper's www.fastonwater.co.uk - Where Brittish Raceboat History Comes To Life !!!

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        • Deserthobbies
          Member
          • Jul 2010
          • 50

          #79
          Originally posted by Darin Jordan
          True... but we need to keep in mind that the people putting this stuff together really don't know anything about boats... and they don't speak English!

          You should see the PowerPoints I have put together explaining each little piece to them in detail to try to get things right.

          Like I said, their engineers REALLY stepped up and the finished product is really rock-solid in the area that was of concern. I'm very pleased, and I'm pretty picky!


          The ONE thing I'm not completely happy with is the battery tray cover... It's OK for sport boating, but really does need to be taped down if you are going to risk flipping the boat much (heat racing... tends to happen when you are pushing 50mph )

          The "tupperware" lid was a good idea, but I'm not sure it got implemented as well as it could have been.

          Luckily, I considered that when they were making it, and we had them leave the outside edges smooth with no lip so it is pretty easy to tape down ( a bit of a pain under the cables, but not that big of a deal)...

          ONE of these days, I'm going to come up with a sure-fire way to NOT have to tape!
          Darin , Just a suggestion but why not put rc helicopter canopy attachments on the waterproof box to hold the lid on, they can withstand many g forces and would be watertight, put the silicone gromets in the lid ( one in each corner) and the mounts they snap on to the inside of the waterproof box, just try pulling a canopy off a rc heli, they are stronger than any tape you use to hold the hatch on a rc boat, OK I get a free miss geico if you use my idea lol
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          • Flying Scotsman
            Fast Electric Adict!
            • Jun 2007
            • 5190

            #80
            Darin, I purchased one, as I know you are a picky guy and because of your involment in this design, I did not wait to see other peoples reports on hull integrity etc. as I would normaly do on an RTR boat.

            Douggie

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            • Darin Jordan
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2007
              • 8335

              #81
              Will be interesting to see what you all think about this boat once it's in your hands. I can think of one complaint people will have (hatch cover). Otherwise, I wonder what comments will come...???
              Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
              "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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              • Rumdog
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Mar 2009
                • 6453

                #82
                What about the hatch cover, Darin?

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                • Darin Jordan
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 8335

                  #83
                  Originally posted by Rumdog
                  What about the hatch cover, Darin?
                  It's just a little bit of a hassle to tape down, and doesn't replicate "Tupperware" as well as I would have liked... You know how it is... one always finds SOMETHING that could have been done better. If this turns out to be the major complaint, then the boat should be a hit, because I think it's pretty solid otherwise.
                  Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                  "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                  • ron1950
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 3024

                    #84
                    got mine today

                    picked my boat up today....love the looks and bottom seems very stright etc...things sure are tight in there lol.....did a few of your upgrades espically cutting the hole in the motor cover for the wires and water tubes....darin how did u string your small antenna? i just wraped it around the reciver compartment and am hopeing it will be ok.....greased it up and assembled it in about a hour or so waiting for some decals i have a guy makeing now lol....seems ready for the lake tomorrow....got my fingers crossed i dont have to swim for it lol..... this boat is so hot looking
                    MY RETIREMENT PLAN?????.....POWERBALL
                    74 vintage kirby clasic hydro, pursuit mono, mg, 47'' mono, popeye hydro...

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                    • ron1950
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Aug 2010
                      • 3024

                      #85
                      decals are in

                      boatphoto.jpg

                      still need the white mercury for the motor
                      MY RETIREMENT PLAN?????.....POWERBALL
                      74 vintage kirby clasic hydro, pursuit mono, mg, 47'' mono, popeye hydro...

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                      • Rumdog
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Mar 2009
                        • 6453

                        #86
                        Now that is sweet! And my favorite adult beverage!

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                        • ron1950
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 3024

                          #87
                          thanks ...it was supposed to say coors light silver bullet but u know those decal guys never listen well lol
                          MY RETIREMENT PLAN?????.....POWERBALL
                          74 vintage kirby clasic hydro, pursuit mono, mg, 47'' mono, popeye hydro...

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                          • Darin Jordan
                            Fast Electric Addict!
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 8335

                            #88
                            Ron... start out with the lower unit adjusted neutral, about 3/16" or so above the sponson bottoms... See where that gets you. Will likely carry the nose a bit down the straights, then set it down in the turns. Let off slightly when you turn in, then get back on the throttle to carry the nose.

                            Let us know how it goes!
                            Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                            "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                            • ron1950
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 3024

                              #89
                              north wind all weekend so far and that means rough water...cant wait to see what tomorrow brings as i have adjusted the motor to be as stright and corect as i can get it..... this boat is fast just rough water can keep u on the shore all day ...dont want to make it a submarine again lol
                              MY RETIREMENT PLAN?????.....POWERBALL
                              74 vintage kirby clasic hydro, pursuit mono, mg, 47'' mono, popeye hydro...

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