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    Default Small self-righting boats?

    I currently have a sv27 that I take to the lake when we go out on our family boat. That boat doesn't seem to be well suited for a large lake the waves are just too large for it. Since I don't have room for a larger r/c boat I was thinking about trying one of the small self-righting starter boats.

    Do you guys think this is a good approach? Any recommendations?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmauld View Post
    I currently have a sv27 that I take to the lake when we go out on our family boat. That boat doesn't seem to be well suited for a large lake the waves are just too large for it. Since I don't have room for a larger r/c boat I was thinking about trying one of the small self-righting starter boats.

    Do you guys think this is a good approach? Any recommendations?
    My wife just purchased a velocity mono for me from minicatracingusa.com, the owner is a member here and is offereing discounts to ose members. It doesnt have a flood chamber but does self right. I wanted a road trip boat I could keep in the car and wouldn't need a rescue rig and not take up much room. Haven't ran it yet, but looks awesome.

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    Suckmywake has a self righting SV in the swap shop for a good price.The boat is built like a tank for punishment and the self righting works awsome.RTR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Diesel6401 View Post
    My wife just purchased a velocity mono for me from minicatracingusa.com, the owner is a member here and is offereing discounts to ose members. It doesnt have a flood chamber but does self right. I wanted a road trip boat I could keep in the car and wouldn't need a rescue rig and not take up much room. Haven't ran it yet, but looks awesome.

    https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...992#post261992
    Have you seen any videos of that in rough water?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmauld View Post
    Have you seen any videos of that in rough water?
    Did you watch the video on the website? Not sure how rough you need, but I have read they handle chop pretty well. Like I said not sure how rough you need it to handle. Where at in NC are you located?
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    I'm in Cary. I've been playing with the boat at Lake Jordan, and it get's fairly rough there. Much rougher than in that video.

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    U might need like a DF33 copy like a Pursuit artr. Pursuits can handle some pretty rough water. http://kintecracing.com/Pursuit.html i LOVE my pursuit. Look up youtube videos of df33 or delta force 33, the copies handle pretty damn good!
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    Due to space in the Family boat I was looking for something a little smaller than 27" to replace the sv27. After looking at suckmywakes forsale ad, I may reconsider and try putting a little more effort in making the sv27 work out.

    I do like the mini cats, but, I would have to sell the sv before buying one of those.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmauld View Post
    Due to space in the Family boat I was looking for something a little smaller than 27" to replace the sv27. After looking at suckmywakes forsale ad, I may reconsider and try putting a little more effort in making the sv27 work out.

    I do like the mini cats, but, I would have to sell the sv before buying one of those.
    The DF26s handle better then the sv's and are just slightly smaller and will out perform. Youtube search df26 or delta force 26s, here's a copy http://kintecracing.com/Prince_Upgrades.html, take the motor esc and radio out of you sv stick it in this and you should have a nice running boat. Or you can just buy the hull and use all your sv hardware http://cgi.ebay.com/25-Fibre-glass-d...item45f37ca27c
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    Check out the Arowana build thread-- these are 25" ish self righting RTR monos,


    https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...=flood+chamber


    I run a tenshock mono 1 which is 25" self righting

    https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ight=coca+cola


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    I run the same / simular boat to the Velocity,Here in the UK its a Joysway Warrior. Very slight differences in as much as that the Velocity uses the all alloy rudder & strut assembly compared with mine that has a mixture of alloy/plastic brackets. These really are fantastic little boats for their size acheiving 30-35mph stock on the right prop and very entertaining considering their size. These are the only type of boats that i run now & have done a lot of work on trimming the hulls & working on the self righting so it works 100% every time. They rely on offset weight to self right with mainly the lipo set to one side, However i found this isnt enough offset weight to do this, It also depends on lipo weight as not all lipos are the same weight even if their the same voltage & mah. I use 3s 2200 mah & weight varys from 165grams - 205grams depending on make & found that i had to add additional weights of around a further 50-60grams i know this as in the early days i had to retreive the boat from being upside more times than that. In the end i modyfied the hatch with a raised air tight bubble shape offset to one side to aid self righting & reduce the added weights. Now its like a cork it rights so quick i dont even realise its gone over half the time as i dont even have to close the throttle is so fast righting.Fantastic boats for the money also consider their Mini Eco boat as well, Another very good self righting little boat. Martin.

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    I should also point out that as with any self righting boat be it done with offset weight or flood chamber you still have to work on most of these self righters for them to self right. Even the ones with flood chambers you have to add weights normally stuck inside the flood chamder wall or on top of the deck. Thats why model shops stock these self adesive weights for balancing aircraft & boats. Martin.

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    If you have the dollars the Toysport Synchron is the best of the bunch I have tried so far. It will fly on a SV set up and it turns like it is on rails. The other boats I have tried or owned are the Arowana(did it with a 2s for my son and I) not as fast as a SV, but fun. I have a Toysport Tritan, probably too big for what you are looking for. There is one I have not tried that I am curious about. Let me find the link...

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    Here is the the one that looked like a good fit for SV size internals. There is only one problem, I ordered this boat and they sent me one WITHOUT a flood chamber! Never got the right one or any response at all. grrrrr
    http://www.horracing.com/product_inf...roducts_id=392

    FighterCat had a few of these(I was thinking of buying one), but I just looked at his site and he looks pretty sold out. www.fightercat.com.

    I think there is a huge untapped market for a sport boat that is SV sized and self-righting for the right price. Lot's of people don't want to deal with fipped boats..

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    Quote Originally Posted by electric View Post
    If you have the dollars the Toysport Synchron is the best of the bunch I have tried so far. It will fly on a SV set up and it turns like it is on rails.
    I second that. I run the syncron, it is pretty darn nice, but it isn't all that small (29"), and it isn't cheap...

    Here's my build thread on one:
    https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hlight=syncron

    Toysport url, Steve can order it:
    http://www.toys-port.hu/en/index.htm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmauld View Post
    I currently have a sv27 that I take to the lake when we go out on our family boat. That boat doesn't seem to be well suited for a large lake the waves are just too large for it. Since I don't have room for a larger r/c boat I was thinking about trying one of the small self-righting starter boats.

    Do you guys think this is a good approach? Any recommendations?
    Take a look at the minicat mini echo! This little booger hauls, turns on a dime and is self righting!

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    I have the Eco and the velocity mono I like the Eco much better. I run the Eco on 3s and its a blast.

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    Anyone want to trade one for a SV27? It runs, but it will need a little bit of work. Primarily to the cooling system.

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    Here are some that another member posted and they are self-righting starter boats as you can see from the price:

    http://www.nitrorcx.com/figlelpospbo.html

    The Tiger Shark finally is out of stock which means all 12 that they had in stock got sold. Will be watching for review and talking to Nitro support on feedback from their customers on these. So far they expressed no returns on any they have sold.

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    Here's one for you....

    I bought one but never set it up...neat mono and very light...good glasswork!

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    I've been eyeing this from them:

    http://southriverrcboats.com/shop/ar...d%3DET-B-TH%26 and MHZUSA has them for 95.00: http://www.mhzusa.com/Mini-Sonic-Evo...all-x-1104.htm just not the same material and I have e-mailed them on what hardware they carry would be ideal for the hull and they have yet to reply.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SweetAccord View Post
    I've been eyeing this from them:

    http://southriverrcboats.com/shop/ar...d%3DET-B-TH%26 and MHZUSA has them for 95.00: http://www.mhzusa.com/Mini-Sonic-Evo...all-x-1104.htm just not the same material and I have e-mailed them on what hardware they carry would be ideal for the hull and they have yet to reply.
    MHZ-USA is prob not going to respond to your email, read this: https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hlight=mhz+usa
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diesel6401 View Post
    MHZ-USA is prob not going to respond to your email, read this: https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hlight=mhz+usa
    I know.........one can always hope, but it's depressing and sad.

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    I understand that MHz has cut off MHz-USA for providing very bad service and customer complaints. They are no longer the US dealer. Possibility that Steven will pick them up? That would be good.
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    That would be a new good venue for Steve to consider!

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