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Update on Geico 36 - Horizon has approved a full warranty replacement!!
Absolutely incredible customer service. Boat is in stock at the local Hobbytown all I have to do is pick up the replacement.
I have purposely tried to support my last standing Hobbyshop in the area vs online and I think they appreciate that.
I'm still not sure sure what caused the failure but believe the flex shaft failed causing the crash. I will lube the new shafts before the next maiden.
Last edited by Dalley; 08-04-2019 at 02:15 PM.
Horizon definitely has great customer service. I had an issue with one of the struts on my zelos 36 that caused the boat to hook left hard at wide open throttle and smash into the shore. The zelos 36 is now out of stock so they replaced the boat with the geico version for a $100 fee. I wanted the original model back and requested they rebuild it with a new hull, but apparently the original bulls are not available either.
Got the replacement. 66.5mph with batteries (6s1p) 90C 2/3 forward. I'm about out of lake but I think I will still get upgraded props.
Temp about 115 on the motors and esc's.
At the very least, drill holes in the middle of that loose tab, and chip away the old epoxy around the edges. You'll get more surface area and a stronger bond when you reattach it to the hull with new epoxy
Well i like them so far after about 3 runs. I have not made to many top speed passes because i flipped it to many times with stock props (i then trimmed it all the way down and haven't trimmed it back up at all sense. Im a little scared.) i don't think you will be disappointed. Just makes a month or two to get the props. But they are sweet. Mirror finish!
Call me crazy, but now I'm thinking about getting one. My first FE was a 'debate' between the ProBoat SonicWake, and the TFL Pursuit. Since the SonicWake was immediately available, that's what I ordered (from Steve). It's a fantastic boat to learn on, and now I'm ready for my second FE (preferably something that's racing-capable. For this, it's been between the Pursuit, and the ProMarine Phantom SV33...unfortunately, neither is currently available, with the SV33 being a "who knows when it'll be available" situation.
Anyway, I'm visiting family in Vegas right now, and, before leaving the SF Bay Area, I found out about an RC lake near the airport, so, I thought I'd stop there before heading to my parents house. When I arrived, there was a guy running his Miss Geico...and, it was running very nicely. When he brought it in, I checked it out. Come to find out, he had just picked it up the day before, and this was his first time running it...and, he couldn't have been happier.
While it probably won't be my 2nd FE (tho, if obtaining either the Pursuit, or SV33, proves 'impossible', that could change), but I'm fairly confident it'll be my 3rd, or 4th.
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