1/6 scale Jetsprint boats and 30mm Jet drives

[Fella1340]

I only learned it through this thread and comparing options. I didn't think it was important option to have and I think it would require another channel on the radio anyways.

[TheShaughnessy]

Because electric motors are able to change rotational direction without a transmission I bet if you spun the impeller in reverse you would be able to go backwards a bit. But who is using reverse on an rc boat?

[mickieb49]

Because electric motors are able to change rotational direction without a transmission I bet if you spun the impeller in reverse you would be able to go backwards a bit. But who is using reverse on an rc boat?

From all the times I wired up the motor in reverse, I do not recall that the boat ever reversed. I am sorry to say that if you wanted a boat to go in reverse then this jet unit is not for you. Please I say that in utmost respect because I would hate you getting anything that doesn't fit your requirements. This unit requires 3 channel radio, so you can trim the boat as you go, also mix the trim function in with your steering, so when you do a steering input, the nozzel points down by a few degrees , pushing the nose back in the water so it turns better.
Remember , No power, No steering!
Regards mick

[monojeff]

From all the times I wired up the motor in reverse, I do not recall that the boat ever reversed. I am sorry to say that if you wanted a boat to go in reverse then this jet unit is not for you. Please I say that in utmost respect because I would hate you getting anything that doesn't fit your requirements. This unit requires 3 channel radio, so you can trim the boat as you go, also mix the trim function in with your steering, so when you do a steering input, the nozzel points down by a few degrees , pushing the nose back in the water so it turns better.
Remember , No power, No steering!
Regards mick

Great info as said most R/C boats would not require reverse it was more of a I wonder type of question.
Keep up the great work Mick!

[monojeff]

what type of servos are currently using?

[mickieb49]

Hi I am using hitec STD servos, even micro servos would have enough grunt to be used.
I just moved the c of g backwards, helped a heap, one of my mates was filming, he will post the video later on.
Cheers mick

[mickieb49]

here you go guys, was a bit rough yesterday , but bringing the c of g aft helped heaps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFqKvgLUj_o

[Darin Jordan]

OK, too cool... where do I get one! :)

[Mike Caruso]

It does run cool

[mickieb49]

OK, too cool... where do I get one! :)

Hi Darin, just pm me with your postcode, state, town/suburb. And I can get a quote for shipping.
Just got a quote the other day to send a hull/jet unit combo over to the states and it was $85 AUD, I will add though if the actual cost comes back cheaper then I will refund the difference in full.
Still finishing off the cowl mold, so it may be a few days before I can get a hull completed.
Regards mick

[mickieb49]

psy.jpgpsyc.jpgpsych.jpgpsychot.jpgH Guy's, Just a little update, just got some paint on the hull, and the first 2 production hulls will be ready to ship out to some lucky customer in the next few days, by t he way these will be up for grabs.
Got the skipping sorted, changed the C of G and removed the lower lifting strakes, will get some video soon
Cheers Mick

[Mike Caruso]

Did you paint the Kat? If you did very cool I really like that one let me know if it comes up for sale. Still waiting for my pump shipping is very slow I guess because of Holidays.

[mickieb49]

HI Mike,
Yes I did paint this myself, may not be a true professional job but I am slowly getting better.
If you want I can do you another hull and do the same paint job, probably add $100 for the painting ?
I am surprised the unit has not gotten to you yet, as I posted it about a week and a half ago, shouldn't be too long then....
Take care
Regards Mick

[mickieb49]

Here is the finished product. The first hulls are now finished being layed up, I will be now bending up the roll cages then putting 3 kits together.
These first kits are up for grabs, PM me if your interested, For an introductory time I will put these up for $250 USD ea plus postage.
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[flraptor07]

Mick, they look great but may I make a suggestion? IMO The cages are too tall, if you shorten the front legs and put the rear legs on more of a angle I think it would look much nicer. Other than that these are AWSOME!!