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  • Steven Vaccaro
    Administrator
    • Apr 2007
    • 8720

    #1

    Impeller for River Jet

    Im sure this is a long shot, but does anyone have a impeller laying around that they are not using? Im looking to have one made in metal and need one to replicate.
    Steven Vaccaro

    Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!
  • fweasel
    master of some
    • Jul 2016
    • 4285

    #2
    I posted a link to this request in the River Jet thread on RCG in the hope that someone squirreled away a spare before they all disappeared.
    Vac-U-Tug Jr (13mph)

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    • Steven Vaccaro
      Administrator
      • Apr 2007
      • 8720

      #3
      Originally posted by fweasel
      I posted a link to this request in the River Jet thread on RCG in the hope that someone squirreled away a spare before they all disappeared.
      Thanks Rafael is also working on getting me one.
      Steven Vaccaro

      Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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      • DBJr
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2012
        • 108

        #4
        This is awesome news.

        Just curious, how much will a metal impeller cost???

        Either way it will be well worth it. Count me in.
        Current boats
        Aquacraft Cajun Commander, Aquacraft Mini Alligator Tours - brushless, ProBoat Blackjack 9, ProBoat Impulse 9, ProBoat Recoil 17, ProBoat Blackjack 24, ProBoat Shockwave 26 BL V3

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        • Davidriverrunner
          Junior Member
          • Apr 2017
          • 6

          #5
          Originally posted by DBJr
          This is awesome news.

          Just curious, how much will a metal impeller cost???

          Either way it will be well worth it. Count me in.
          Anyword. Needing one to run.

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          • Steven Vaccaro
            Administrator
            • Apr 2007
            • 8720

            #6
            We are waiting on Proboat to figure out whats going on. its a large investment, so until they are being made again, we have to wait.
            Steven Vaccaro

            Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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            • fweasel
              master of some
              • Jul 2016
              • 4285

              #7
              Steve, out of simple business curiosity, what kind of quantity do you have to commit to upfront to make the price point and investment feasible?
              Vac-U-Tug Jr (13mph)

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              • Steven Vaccaro
                Administrator
                • Apr 2007
                • 8720

                #8
                Originally posted by fweasel
                Steve, out of simple business curiosity, what kind of quantity do you have to commit to upfront to make the price point and investment feasible?
                For a retail of $24.95 200 pieces.
                For a retail of $23.95 100 pieces.
                Steven Vaccaro

                Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                • DBJr
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2012
                  • 108

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
                  For a retail of $24.95 200 pieces.
                  For a retail of $23.95 100 pieces.
                  Wow, that's a good price. Much better than I thought since a replacement impeller for the Streamline RC Thrasher XT retails for about $79.00. I thought these would be about the same.

                  Compared to $16.99 for a stock plastic impeller, this is a heck of a deal. Put my name on one if you go ahead with these.
                  Current boats
                  Aquacraft Cajun Commander, Aquacraft Mini Alligator Tours - brushless, ProBoat Blackjack 9, ProBoat Impulse 9, ProBoat Recoil 17, ProBoat Blackjack 24, ProBoat Shockwave 26 BL V3

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                  • Davidriverrunner
                    Junior Member
                    • Apr 2017
                    • 6

                    #10
                    Originally posted by DBJr
                    Wow, that's a good price. Much better than I thought since a replacement impeller for the Streamline RC Thrasher XT retails for about $79.00. I thought these would be about the same.

                    Compared to $16.99 for a stock plastic impeller, this is a heck of a deal. Put my name on one if you go ahead with these.
                    Put my name on 3 or 4. Thats is alot cheaper than what i expected.
                    So you will make them? When and if proboat re-releases the boat if they do.

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                    • DBJr
                      Senior Member
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 108

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Davidriverrunner
                      Put my name on 3 or 4. Thats is alot cheaper than what i expected.
                      So you will make them? When and if proboat re-releases the boat if they do.
                      At that price you definitely wouldn't feel too bad if you accidentally suck in a pebble and ding one.
                      Current boats
                      Aquacraft Cajun Commander, Aquacraft Mini Alligator Tours - brushless, ProBoat Blackjack 9, ProBoat Impulse 9, ProBoat Recoil 17, ProBoat Blackjack 24, ProBoat Shockwave 26 BL V3

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                      • Davidriverrunner
                        Junior Member
                        • Apr 2017
                        • 6

                        #12
                        How much for smaller run, there's more than a few with little more than a pretty paper weight right now now.
                        Last edited by Davidriverrunner; 05-12-2017, 08:32 AM.

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                        • Steven Vaccaro
                          Administrator
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 8720

                          #13
                          Thats just an idea/estimate on cost, since I was asked. Its not set in stone. I have yet to get a mold cost and factor in how many boats will be made and spread the cost over that amount. But it wont be $79.00. Thats nuts.
                          Steven Vaccaro

                          Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                          • Davidriverrunner
                            Junior Member
                            • Apr 2017
                            • 6

                            #14
                            Ok, thanks steve. Well ill keep my fingers crossed. But not gonna hold my breath for anytime soon then. Looks like i picked the wrong boat as a first RC. Ending up with 600$ in paperweights.

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                            • Boostleak
                              Junior Member
                              • Jun 2012
                              • 14

                              #15
                              I guess I'm late to the party. I've read about a few issues with the motor magnets breaking loose, but not much else. I brought my River Jet home about a month ago, but haven't had a chance to run it yet. At this point, I'm wondering if it's worth trying to return the boat.

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