32 in aeromarine jersey skiff

[ron1950]

first off there is nothing great about my skiff but it does run great and stable and really wanted to generate some interest in this class boat they are a hoot to drive for sure

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[iridebikes247]

I like it. What is your motor/esc/battery setup?

[ron1950]

motor is a aq 1800kv and t120 esc and 2 2 cell bats
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[iridebikes247]

Cool I'm curious how does it handle in comparison to the popular designs of today? I feel like it would be a great racing class.

[ron1950]

they are flat bottom like the real skiff and turn on there sides quit a bit but a gas to drive..here is a link to a vid of my boat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_CYB...2C-8w&index=19

[egneg]

Looks great ... can't wait to get mine in the water.

[iridebikes247]

Looks like a lot of fun would make for some great racing action in race water chop especially.

[lenny]

That run very nice and looks good doing it to.

[ron1950]

chuck u still running that neu in yours? dont forget to slow down in the corners lol

[properchopper]

Looks like a lot of fun would make for some great racing action in race water chop especially.

We had a class of two 1/6 scales and to make the three boat minimum Dick R. entered his Neu powered Gas Skiff (which caught fire ) at WWVIII last year. Great fun (no we weren't driving blindfolded - they have some charming turning characteristics)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0kDxAFCJM

These are SO MUCH FUN. It's a shame that more aren't being rigged and raced. Mine sits on the lonely shelf with no one to play with

My Baby :

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[iridebikes247]

Unfortunate we don't see more of them being run. These things are awesome and really require a good driver for good consistent lap times.

[properchopper]

Unfortunate we don't see more of them being run. These things are awesome and really require a good driver for good consistent lap times.

They require a driving learning curve to get them around the turns as they lean/unvent the prop/plop down & bite/ and on and on.
Because they're relatively slow they get shunned by the IwannaGoFaster crowd. As an old fart I'm tickeled to run at less than warp speed ('tho I have a few of those as well)

[egneg]

chuck u still running that neu in yours? dont forget to slow down in the corners lol

Yes it's in the boat but I have yet to get it wet.

[ron1950]

vid running a few weeks ago...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_CYB...2C-8w&index=23

[properchopper]

Ron, looks great - you must be practicing driving it - the turns aren't too wild Looks like a little torque roll to starboard - might drop the right tab a hair.

[ron1950]

sounds good tony ill give it a try.....first darn boat i ever built that came out right first time out.....love that boat and the fe 30 u built for me now that i have the cg right...

[HydroMike]

I have the UL-1 in mine runs great

motor is a aq 1800kv and t120 esc and 2 2 cell bats
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[ron1950]

ive thought about the 2030 but went with the more torquey 1800 motor...would be fun to see if the 2030 can push these tubs faster lol

[properchopper]

I have the UL-1 in mine runs great

May I inquire which prop you're using with the 2030 motor ?

[HydroMike]

M445 on 4s

[HydroMike]

Tony where did u get ur drivers ?

[ron1950]

dont know where he got his but hangar 9 has alot of drivers in different scales

[properchopper]

Tony where did u get ur drivers ?

http://www.insaneboats.com/mm5/merch...riverunpainted


http://www.insaneboats.com/mm5/merch...tdriverPainted



These are the only drivers I found that are "right-sized". Got the unpainted ones, bought a Testors paint kit for $11 & had some fun.

How's the heat with the M445 & 2030 ? Are you running a submerged prop ?

[HydroMike]

Tony I had to cut them down a little was a little much but I'm holding about 200 deg. In 60 deg. weather I'm sure it will need a little more when summer rolls around. When I get back out going to try a 440 to see how that does too

[Doug Smock]

Mike you start loosing magnets at approx 180'F.
I try to keep my motors and ESCs at or below 135.
Try a M cut x442 on that boat. That's what we ran in SOWEGA last year.

[HydroMike]

I was told to keep it around 200 thanks Doug hope it didn't hurt it ran two runs will see next outing

[ron1950]

try a back cut 442 it keeps mine nice and cool

[properchopper]

try a back cut 442 it keeps mine nice and cool

[HydroMike]

OK will do thanks guys. What temps do I need to try to keep on the UL-1?

[ron1950]

i always try to use a general rule oif thumb....if its too hot to hold your fingers to it for any lenmth of time its too hot.....or about 120 to 130 i think max....maybe tony can way in on the actual temps...