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    Hi guys newbie here from hawaii

    I know nothing about rc boat
    but when I saw one at the lagoon
    I am hooked like a big marlin fish

    Once I got home I searched for rtr scale boat
    well I end up at towerhobbies
    I saw the bristolbay for 200 bucks rtr
    I figured ill start with a low budget since I am new to rc boats

    When I ordered it I got it shipped out by usps wth.
    Big mistake I thought it was ups

    made the order aug7.
    I used the tracking number and its still in nevada

    Not happy not happy at all

    any way I really like the scale look of a boat
    Specialy those centuries old looking boats
    While browsing for boats
    One in particular is a bangka
    its just like a canoe but the bangka
    has two rigger one on each side lol
    I dont know how else that type of boat will tip over
    its just like a bike with training wheels on it

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    Like I said above I know nothing about rc boat
    This bristolbay will be my first boat ever
    and for sure not going to be the last one :)

    Is there anything I should know about this boat?
    How to maintain this type of boat?
    I know this boat didnt come with battery
    what type of battery to get for the longest run time?

    I have heard of lipos battery
    but I read somewhere that this boat cant use lipo
    and im not going tear it apart just to use lipo
    For now I just need a plug and play battery

    thanx guys
    hope to learn new things from everyone

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    the stock motor is to fast
    im thi king of using dumas 6v motor what esc would be good for that motor?

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    Hi,
    If that boat move to fast for you than just try a smaller prop first.
    I think that would also give you more run time from the cell pack to,
    Do you know what size prop is on it and what size prop shaft it has yet ?
    ? ONLY IF THEY WORK

    My youtube videos.http://www.youtube.com/user/61manx?feature=mhee

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    Sorry I dont know the size yet ill look it up tho
    Right now im repainting my cabin
    Blue and white cabin
    And next ill repaint that dark green hull
    I cant stand looking at it lol

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    Haha I love this bristolbay boat

    can some reccomend a
    sport fishingboat kit for a first time builder
    like maybe precut woods etc. And just assemble it together?
    I want to try make my own fishing wooden boat


    thanx guys

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    I painted my cabin
    next is the dark green hull
    and inside the railing I want to paint it white
    I dont like the yellow

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    Looking good hilyfe.

    Is this the type of Sport Fishing boat kit you are looking for?

    http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/...-tangaroa.html

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    Whoaw thats even better than what I have imagined
    yes sir something like that would be perfect
    I can go fast slow speed
    I wish therez an rtr like that lol

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    Hi guys im back

    need your opinion on these TUGBOATS kit



    Happyhunter



    Envoyclass


    Aziz tugboat



    These tugboats are kits
    I cant make up my mind on which one should I get
    Maybe you guys can help me choose one

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    good luck with your decision,
    i like Envoyclass but all three are tugspacular.
    what brand kit are they?

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    I bought the aziz
    but when my friend saw me working on it
    he offered to buy it
    something I couldnt refuse for that amount lol
    now I can order the kit and fittings for it
    I gave it to him thinking I can always find aziz
    well im wrong now tbeir saying out of stock
    have to wait 6 weeks
    I think ill go with happyhunter this time

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    Im backkkk
    With a new boats
    I have gotten another aziz
    Currently working on it

    And also I have a philippines scale bangka
    Bigger than the aziz
    I plan on running it at the beach

    51 inchess in length

    6 inchess wide


    Scale bangka




    and my aziz project



    fiberglass beams for the deck




    Twin robbe geared motors

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    my bangka on the beach
    Its very stable on the waves
    My only problem?
    The waves just splash over the bow haha

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    that thing is sweet. No Rudder? all prop?

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    i really liked that boat but went with the Atlantic tug instead now they have Atlantic II.
    maybe they'll bring the Bristol back?
    some lil' fisherman on there and some Rum barrels and fishn' is go.

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