***NEW*** Pro Boat 17" Miss Geico Cat

**Darin Jordan** · 09-27-2012, 09:27 AM

Just saw Horizon upload the video for this to YouTube this morning:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/PRB0300

Miss GEICO 17

**mv301** · 09-28-2012, 07:05 AM

Looks like a cool little cat! Anything coming as far as a rtr hydro now that the Bud Elam and Lumar are gone? Itching for a rtr scale hydro!

**Jersey Crewmax** · 09-28-2012, 07:23 AM

Looks like a fun little bout.

**airman66285** · 09-28-2012, 07:35 AM

Ugh...Proboat is going the wrong way with this. I wish they would come out with a twin brushless version of a larger Miss Geico than what is already offered in the 29" version. Besides, if they are going to make a mini MG to compare with the AQ MiniMono, at least make it brushless.

**the5** · 09-28-2012, 08:08 PM

I think these are Just an updated version of the Mini-C and Mini-v.

**dana** · 09-28-2012, 09:02 PM

Perfect for kids

**littledvl** · 09-28-2012, 09:33 PM

Any eta for when it will be out? looks like a fun boat to turn brushless

**Darin Jordan** · 09-29-2012, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by the5

I think these are Just an updated version of the Mini-C and Mini-v.

No... These are completely new hulls... The Mini Impulse is a directly scaled down IM31, with some tweaks for the size. The 17" MG is a scaled down MG...

**lomdel** · 09-29-2012, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by airman66285

Ugh...Proboat is going the wrong way with this. I wish they would come out with a twin brushless version of a larger Miss Geico than what is already offered in the 29" version. Besides, if they are going to make a mini MG to compare with the AQ MiniMono, at least make it brushless.

I totally agree with you!! The masses have spoken Proboat...

**ray schrauwen** · 09-30-2012, 10:18 AM

Oh No You Di'int ! ! Dammit, another boat to put on the list. Still have to check it out. Sound really cool!!

**stadiumyamaha** · 09-30-2012, 11:11 AM

I've got a brushless system from a crashed velocity that's just waiting to drop in the mini mg. Looks fun.

**dana** · 09-30-2012, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by lomdel

I totally agree with you!! The masses have spoken Proboat...

ever consider maybe proboat wanted to do a cat hull for younger boaters? you wouldnt give an 8 y/o a ul1 and controller would you?i think what they did is a good thing….

**Darin Jordan** · 10-01-2012, 12:49 AM

"the masses"???

Ummmm... I see two posters out of nearly 10,000 OSE forum members... Not quite sure that qualifies as "the masses"...

**ray schrauwen** · 10-01-2012, 07:40 AM

It will make a good Christmas gift for my GF so she can learn to drive under 35mph. She tried my lso mono and it was too fasr for her she said. This would get her used to rc boating and help work her up to an LSO boat.

**srislash** · 10-01-2012, 08:01 AM

I've got a nephew whom may like this.

**Doby** · 10-01-2012, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Darin Jordan

"the masses"???

Ummmm... I see two posters out of nearly 10,000 OSE forum members... Not quite sure that qualifies as "the masses"...

They must be really big people to qualify as the "masses"

**lomdel** · 10-01-2012, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Doby

They must be really big people to qualify as the "masses"

Come on guys, sense of humour mixed with a pinch of irony... I was JOKING! It'll be a great little cat this one...

**stadiumyamaha** · 10-01-2012, 10:50 AM

Get two of these, put the in a small space and the racing would be just as fun as the big ones.
My buddies and I have more fun on mini bikes as we do on our big bikes. Same thing here.

**Darin Jordan** · 10-01-2012, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by stadiumyamaha

Get two of these, put the in a small space and the racing would be just as fun as the big ones.
My buddies and I have more fun on mini bikes as we do on our big bikes. Same thing here.

I've always thought it would be GREAT fun to have a "swimming pool" race series, if one could get their local pools to allow it... Or perhaps any number of the local drainage ponds/lakes that are built these days next to housing developments...

I'm pretty sure that Steven (OSE) may have some inexpensive BL power options available to retrofit one of these with...

**gtrcguru** · 10-08-2012, 01:37 PM

love the boat. hate the canopy. whats up with that?
i think it will be a popular boat. like ray said good christmas present

**Darin Jordan** · 10-08-2012, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by gtrcguru

love the boat. hate the canopy. whats up with that?

Just sticking with what's "real"...

**ray schrauwen** · 10-08-2012, 01:43 PM

Canopy is a scale version of the real Geico. There were many versions but, this is the one with the wing on top. you either like it or not I guess??

Looks cool to me!

**Darin Jordan** · 10-08-2012, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by ray schrauwen

Canopy is a scale version of the real Geico. There were many versions but, this is the one with the wing on top. you either like it or not I guess??

Looks cool to me!

I'm pretty sure I'm going to like it a lot better with a cool little 380 or 400 sized brushless setup!! :)

**ray schrauwen** · 10-08-2012, 02:08 PM

Darin, can I trouble you to find out if the "hull only" comes with canopy? or Strudder?

I might get the hull and, canopy and work the rest out myself.

Might pre-order the hull.

**tunnelvision** · 10-10-2012, 08:55 PM

Sign me up for one to go along with my Mini mystic. "Miss Longlite", the first mystic that added to the infamous Miss Geico lineup.
I just don't like the fixed strut but hey that can be changed with some time and effort.
Needless to say nice to see proboat step it up and offer a nice wide range and selection of boats. Keep em coming!
Now lets see a twin 45" Miss Geico!!

**Jersey Crewmax** · 10-10-2012, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by tunnelvision

Sign me up for one to go along with my Mini mystic. "Miss Longlite", the first mystic that added to the infamous Miss Geico lineup.
I just don't like the fixed strut but hey that can be changed with some time and effort.
Needless to say nice to see proboat step it up and offer a nice wide range and selection of boats. Keep em coming!
Now lets see a twin 45" Miss Geico!!

How about you turn it into a rescue craft for the Zonda?

**SweetAccord** · 11-28-2012, 08:43 PM

So has anyone made it brushless?

**carcrazy** · 12-21-2012, 10:42 PM

Anyone running this little guy yet? I just got one and when I get paid again on the 31st I am ordering all the stuff to make it brushless and some lipos.

**roadrashracing** · 12-29-2012, 01:59 AM

Will these boats handle a lipo?

**tlandauer** · 12-29-2012, 02:15 AM

NO, not according to the manual. http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/PRB0400_Manual_EN.pdf
Page 4. I don't think the ESC is capable of LVC for Lipo protection.

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