What is hot and rocking at BBY

[fuse01]

wow!

[RandyatBBY]

I still have not done anything with Tracy's boat wish he would get it. do not know what happed. Sure put me in a world of hurt for my finances. Well it is still hanging waiting for Tracy. but in the mean time I have three to builds and will be showing the changes in the builds. I want to put a wing on tracys boat and plug the holes some how. A mold is in the future.

Hear is the latest in the lift master builds.


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[Insaniac]

I still have not done anything with Tracy's boat wish he would get it. do not know what happed. Sure put me in a world of hurt for my finances. Well it is still hanging waiting for Tracy. but in the mean time I have three to builds and will be showing the changes in the builds. I want to put a wing on tracys boat and plug the holes some how. A mold is in the future.

Hear is the latest in the lift master builds.


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Nice! What are the dimensions? What power are you going to run?

[RandyatBBY]

Nice! What are the dimensions? What power are you going to run?

This boat can be built in 34 to 39 inches long and be powered from 4S to 8S. 10S is a squeeze. I am not sure on the power it will be something that will go 100MPH

I am working on the strut and rudder bracket this is my start.


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[RandyatBBY]

....and me!!!

I just finished laying up the first Smokin Joes 30 inch Hydro. I hope it fits well but I will not know untill next Sunday. I did lay up one ten years ago. I just thought you would like to know Pete all parts less the cowl I think I have one in styrene for temporary use.

[Shooter]

Great news, Randy!

.....and the styrene cowl would be just fine for temporary use!

I think we agreed to finish her up in some white paint. Let me know the remainder that I owe. Thanks!

[Shooter]

On second thought, just send her in raw form. I haven't decided on paint yet. I might do yellow and make a scale Smokin Joe's. Thanks!

[RandyatBBY]

On second thought, just send her in raw form. I haven't decided on paint yet. I might do yellow and make a scale Smokin Joe's. Thanks!

We will have to see if it fits, the bottom mold is a temporary one and might have to do adjustments to the bottom mold and redo the bottom. we will see next sunday.

[RandyatBBY]

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave <XXXXXXXXXX>
To: RCRA10666 <RCRA10666>
Sent: Sun, Jun 12, 2011 4:10 pm
Subject: Needed to complete

Dear BBY,
If I order the ABS Scat Cat 33, what size prop (1/8" or 3/16" ) would I need and what size flex coupler would I need to connect a 5mm brushless motor shaft to the flex shaft.
Thank You As Always,
Dave XXXXXXXXXX



Answer from BBY
It depends on the motor, volts and prop that is used. I have set up the boat with Neu motors (8MM motor shaft) and it requires a 3/16 shaft on 4S and greater. I have also used a smaller motor like a 540 XL 5MM motor shaft, 4pole motor and a 150 cable with a 3/16 stub shaft on the flex shaft. The 5mm motor shafts bearings can not control the bigger heaver 5MM to 3/16 coupler. This testing was done with a Octura coupler some times they ore out of balance. I just saw the Aeromarine it might be a little better balanced But I have not tested it. It also depends on the bearing size in the motor and it quality. I would not think the 1/8 to 1/8 flex shaft would work on that big of single setup. But his depends on motor volts and prop.I have3 been suprised before with new products and Ideas. You can designate what shaft size in the special instructions when ordering on line, phone order or email order.
Randy
BBY

[properchopper]

Randy, Check with Jan at Kintec; he has a really nice stainless 5mm to .187 coupler - I tested one and it's really good.

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, Check with Jan at Kintec; he has a really nice stainless 5mm to .187 coupler - I tested one and it's really good.

Is it a set screw type? I can make them my self. If it is a collet style coupler do you have a link?

[properchopper]

Is it a set screw type? I can make them my self. If it is a collet style coupler do you have a link?

It's a collett-style. Just search Kintec Racing, click on "couplers" on the left column, scroll down. Get in touch with Jan, tell him I sent you

[RandyatBBY]

Is this the one you tested? I am myself and looking for a better 5mm TO 3/16 Coupler to tun on my XTM motor. I really hate making set screw type.

5mm x 5mm or 3/16 Stainless steel 2pc collet that fits a 5mm motor shaft and 5mm or 3/16 flex cable. $12.00

[Meniscus]

Randy, I use the 5mm to 130 we see everywhere and drill out to accommodate. You will have to drill the opening as well as the sleeve. It is a very tight fit and a little hard to start the threads, but it would take some serious torque, say 5+ HP to have that slip. At that point, I'd imagine it would flatten the threads or tear that size flex to shreds.

I happen to be searching for one that is shorter in length.

[properchopper]

Is this the one you tested? I am myself and looking for a better 5mm TO 3/16 Coupler to tun on my XTM motor. I really hate making set screw type.

5mm x 5mm or 3/16 Stainless steel 2pc collet that fits a 5mm motor shaft and 5mm or 3/16 flex cable. $12.00

I'm pretty sure that's the one. I have it on a friend's P-Mono with a mild 4S setup and no probs.