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    Default Minimono As A Retrieval Boat??

    I have a Traxxas Spartan and have been looking for another boat to use as a retrieval boat when my Spartan dies on the lake. Those of you that have one of the minimonos, do you think it would work pulling in a Spartan? Would be putting a small foam float with something to hook the rear of the spartan and drag it back in. Just wondering if the minimono will have enough power to do so. I like it cause it's small and won't take up a lot of real estate in my car along with the spartan.

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    I have a mm. I would think that you would either stress out the esc and burn it up or stress out the drive shaft from the ever-so sensitive coupler. Maybe drag out a foam and line from shore, hook the rear, then reel back both boats. Something I've thought about but have not tried yet.

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    The Minimono operates best at full speed. Like 3b said, I think you would be over working the esc, drive wire and coupling.
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    Thanks guys. Kind of what I figured, just wanted to hear from some mm owners. I ended up ordering a tug boat online. Looks like it will work right out of the box for a retrieval boat but may put in better electronics. Thanks for your info!

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    What tug did you get?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocstar22 View Post
    What tug did you get?
    I picked up one of those seaport work boat tugs. Looked around and there's quite a few people modding them. Should be here Friday and maybe I will test it out this weekend if I have some time.

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    Let us know how it works out.
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    Played with it a little today, put my Spartan in the pool and sent the tug to push it back. It worked well. 2 things, the tug could use some weight in the hull to balance a little better but still worked, and just need to make something to give a little more surface space to push the boat back. I was surprised how well it worked still.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayman11 View Post
    Played with it a little today, put my Spartan in the pool and sent the tug to push it back. It worked well. 2 things, the tug could use some weight in the hull to balance a little better but still worked, and just need to make something to give a little more surface space to push the boat back. I was surprised how well it worked still.
    Hi Jayman,
    Post some pics to see that tug doing it's thing...
    Thx

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