1/8 scale U-88 hydro hull near ready for paint, plug & play with components

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  • nichismo
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2015
    • 393

    #1

    1/8 scale U-88 hydro hull near ready for paint, plug & play with components

    I am selling a project that I just about finished, but now im back in school and need the funds.

    This hull originally started life as a SG121 from Steve G, and I undertook a huge host of modifications to convert it to the drop sponson U-88/U-37 hull, in addition to making performance changes to the underside and to accommodate the electric powertrain. At this point, it is extremely far from its original incarnation and is, in my opinion, a special boat. The hull was delivered to me made entirely of carbon fiber, since some of the modifications ive done have been with mainly balsa, plywood, and of course west system and fiberglass. I was very adamant about getting the weight down, as I was floored at how heavy Steve sells his hulls.

    Just to name a few of the more major mods:

    sponsons dropped, port side deck raised
    cockpit was removed and slide back 1.5 inches (which necessitated removing the ram wings behind the canard and rebuilding new ones from Balsa)
    entire middle section of floor removed (the boat as it came from Steve was extremely heavy, the middle floor piece alone was 1.5 lbs)
    extended the battery tray to run much farther back in order to seal off the entire inside, and created a bespoke lid that can be easily taped up
    removed the stock cowling and grafted a phil thomas t5 cowling
    completely remade the rear end (everything extended slightly) to more accurately represent the U-88
    made new sponson undersides, much larger platforms with sharper edges
    added material to the tips and inside walls of the sponsons to more accurately represent the U-88

    ill only post a few pictures here but I have literally hundreds of pictures documenting the whole process of the build. Theres 2 sets of uprights and 1 rear wing thats not yet finished. The front canard obviously needs a bit more finishing as well.

    Its nearly ready for a 2k high build primer and then paint. I got the surface as well done as I could, it just has a cheap surfacing canned primer on it right now just to make some of the smaller blemishes easy to see, really shouldn't take more than an afternoon of spot filling and whatnot to get it ready for the final bits.

    It really bums me out to post this for sale, as I felt I was extremely close to at least getting it on the water... but I really need the funds at this point. My lose is your gain, id love to see it finished :)

    I have nearly all the associated hardware and components to make this as close to an RTR 1/8 scale hydro package as you could find. The bottom has been blueprinted and is perfectly level, and I already added in tungsten ballast in the tips of the sponsons to ensure its properly balanced front to rear. I have a couple motor options in addition to batteries that are brand new or only used once or twice, a setup for both 8s and 10s. As im going to list each of the components for sale individually, I will either update this thread shortly with a complete list or I will make another one. If someone is indeed interested in purchasing everything as a package, I can certainly offer a discount along with helping out with shipping costs.

    Im from Seattle (hydro heaven) but currently living in Laramie, Wyoming (another reason why I am more fond of selling it, as the options of where to drive it are very limited here vs Seattle )

    -Hull only: 900$ obo
    -Hull and hardware (custom turn fin setup, speedmaster rudder, 1/4" flex cable setup, and motor shaft collet and both props) - 1100$ obo
    -Entire package for hull and everything in the pictures (still needs a few small things to be absolutely RTR but we can discuss that if needed) - 1750$ obo

    please PM me if you would like my phone number or to discuss anything.


    EDIT: heres a list of the components I have available and condition they are in

    -Icharger 308 Duo (this has only been used twice but has a small crack on the screen... dont travel Frontier airlines.) SOLD
    -Revolectrix batteries - platinum 5500mah 2x 4s and 5s (the 5s is brand new and never been used, wires still ready for soldering, the 4s has been used twice, will include OSE case for 5s pair) 4s pair - 110$, 5s pair - 160$
    -Swordfish 200amp 8s ESC with programmer (new, never used, cables ready for soldering) 165$
    -Hyperion HS4035 - 800kv motor (been used twice) 60$
    -Typhoon 1260kv motor with water jacket (new, never used) 150$
    -Futaba 3PL radio and reciever (used twice, practically new but no box) 60$
    -Hitec digital high torque servo (used twice, will get exact model number) 40$
    -Octura x450 2 blade and 3 blade prop, sharpened and balanced (3 blade never used, 2 blade used twice) 25$ for 2 blade, 35$ for 3 blade
    -Tyndall turn fin, no bracket (drilled for bracket but never used) - SOLD
    Attached Files
    Last edited by nichismo; 08-04-2019, 01:54 AM.
    BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup
  • nichismo
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2015
    • 393

    #2
    more pictures
    Attached Files
    BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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    • nichismo
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2015
      • 393

      #3
      few more:

      If anyone would like to see anything specific for the boat please let me know.
      Attached Files
      BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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      • nichismo
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2015
        • 393

        #4
        Pictures of the extras and whatnot, will create an actual listing of each individual item and price
        Attached Files
        BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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        • nichismo
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2015
          • 393

          #5
          Will update OP with individualized list
          Attached Files
          BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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          • KyleHirano
            Junior Member
            • Oct 2017
            • 8

            #6
            I would like to buy your turn-fin and bracket setup if it’s available? I Would need it shipped to Washington State. Let me know your price..... PayPal is ready!

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            • nichismo
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2015
              • 393

              #7
              Sorry, im thinking since the hull has already been drilled and tapped for this particular turn fin setup, Im probably going to have to sell it with the hull.
              BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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              • KyleHirano
                Junior Member
                • Oct 2017
                • 8

                #8
                No problem, I don’t blame you for wanting to sell it with the hull, it’s a beautiful hull and turn fin, Thanks for the response!

                If you don’t mind me asking where did you get that turn fin setup? It looks awesome and scale. PM me if you get a chance. Thank you

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                • nichismo
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2015
                  • 393

                  #9
                  Thanks for the compliment, I was very adamant about reproducing certain features of the real boat. And oddly enough in some areas, like the windshield cutout, I spent a good amount of time on (it always sticks out like a sore thumb I believe when the windshield shape is inaccurate or misplaced, throws the whole look of the entire boat off imo) I also forgot to mention I have a saltwater snorkel for the hull as well.

                  The fin setup was made for me by a fella in Germany, who does the fin setups for the 1/6 scale boats with the jetcat turbines and whatnot. Ill try logging into my intlwaters.com account as im pretty sure thats where I exchanged some PMs with him in regards to the turn fin.
                  BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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                  • nichismo
                    Senior Member
                    • Feb 2015
                    • 393

                    #10
                    I updated the OP with a list of the components for sale,

                    im going to wait on posting the price as I believe someone is interested in purchasing everything as a package, but I will know for certain by the end of the day and update the thread accordingly. Also I refrained from listing any of the hardware as I will likely be including that with the hull.

                    Thanks

                    -Nick
                    BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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                    • Shane Lewis
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2014
                      • 381

                      #11
                      I would also like to know the contact over at inlet for the turn fin. Got 3 boats for those.

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                      • Bp9145
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Jan 2016
                        • 1466

                        #12
                        what are you asking for the SF200 esc?

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                        • Jesse J
                          scale FE racer
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 7116

                          #13
                          I am not seeing a package price, How much for hull and all the parts?
                          And what parts are included with “hull only”?
                          "Look good doin' it"
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                          • nichismo
                            Senior Member
                            • Feb 2015
                            • 393

                            #14
                            Updated. Im having trouble trying to remember my login info for intlwaters, but I know for certain I made a thread once with pictures of this turn fit setup with it mounted too I think, im trying to find it right now, sorry!

                            Thanks

                            -Nick
                            BIG BOY HYDROPLANES----My first RC boat and build project to boot: (and more content in my profile gallery!) ---- http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...proposed-setup

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                            • Shane Lewis
                              Senior Member
                              • Apr 2014
                              • 381

                              #15
                              I found that thread but didn't see any reference to who your friend is in Germany or what his name might be

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