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  • Dangerous_Toys
    Hiding from the Ole Lady!
    • Apr 2010
    • 2250
    #1

    Scratch Built Retrieval Boat

    Here is a project that I have been working on for a rescue boat. I built it out of 1/16" Plywood and pool noodles. She has been assembled with West Systems Epoxy. I just finished sanding the epoxy and she is now ready for paint. Still need to make the pushrods but should have her done next week, I hope.


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    • Heaving Earth
      Banned
      • Jun 2012
      • 1877
      #2
      Cool!

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        • SloHD
          Slow Electric Addict!
          • Apr 2013
          • 337
          #3
          Sweet! Lovin the details in the rear.

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            • Dangerous_Toys
              Hiding from the Ole Lady!
              • Apr 2010
              • 2250
              #4
              Originally posted by SloHD
              Sweet! Lovin the details in the rear.
              Yeah, I'm probably going a bit overboard (pun intended) for a retrieval craft. After I get her painted I'll fire up the vinyl cutter and start cutting out the windows and doors and anything else I can muster up. Even thought about making some life preservers for the sides. Lol
              Last edited by Dangerous_Toys; 07-07-2013, 08:31 PM.
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                • kendt
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 557
                  #5
                  That's sweet.

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                    • lenny
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Sep 2010
                      • 4294
                      #6
                      I like that.
                      Do not forget you need a driver for it,
                      And some babes for floatation devices.
                      Last edited by lenny; 10-06-2013, 10:14 PM.
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                      My youtube videos.http://www.youtube.com/user/61manx?feature=mhee

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                        • Dangerous_Toys
                          Hiding from the Ole Lady!
                          • Apr 2010
                          • 2250
                          #7
                          Originally posted by lenny
                          I like that.
                          Do not for get you need a driver for it,
                          And some babes for floatation devices.
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                            • Dangerous_Toys
                              Hiding from the Ole Lady!
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 2250
                              #8
                              It's been awhile since I've updated the progress. Almost finished. Need to install an antenna mast and a water outlet and she should be good to go. Got a couple of lounge chairs coming for the deck too.

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                                • lenny
                                  Fast Electric Addict!
                                  • Sep 2010
                                  • 4294
                                  #9
                                  Looking very nice,
                                  Hey did you see this thing ?
                                  http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-twin-outboard
                                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kGv2pHc96Tg
                                  ? ONLY IF THEY WORK

                                  My youtube videos.http://www.youtube.com/user/61manx?feature=mhee

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                                    • Dangerous_Toys
                                      Hiding from the Ole Lady!
                                      • Apr 2010
                                      • 2250
                                      #10
                                      I did see it Lenny. Very cool. Looks fun. However, $1600 is way more than I would spend for a retrieval boat. For that kind of money I would just build another gasser. Lol
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                                        • lenny
                                          Fast Electric Addict!
                                          • Sep 2010
                                          • 4294
                                          #11
                                          Yes it does look cool.
                                          But for that price,
                                          I want one that comes with some babes and nice floatation devices.
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                                          My youtube videos.http://www.youtube.com/user/61manx?feature=mhee

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                                            • 4sdash
                                              Member
                                              • Sep 2013
                                              • 54
                                              #12
                                              one of the coolest retrieval boats i have ever seen man

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                                                • Dangerous_Toys
                                                  Hiding from the Ole Lady!
                                                  • Apr 2010
                                                  • 2250
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by 4sdash
                                                  one of the coolest retrieval boats i have ever seen man
                                                  Thanks!
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                                                    • Zen
                                                      F1 junkie
                                                      • Aug 2010
                                                      • 116
                                                      #14
                                                      You should draw up plans for that, or sell it as a kit. I know guys who would be interested in buying something like that. It has a purpose and it is useful. Looks great.
                                                      Doesn't matter, real or RC, boats are just a hole in the water where you throw your cash.

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                                                        • revoltrunner
                                                          Senior Member
                                                          • May 2014
                                                          • 646
                                                          #15
                                                          That is really nice looking.
                                                          what's the length of it.

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