Proboat release new Blackjack 42" catamaran

[Ty89m]

Alright, couldn't resist, have one arriving shortly. Can anyone that has the boat in hand tell me what size tubing I'd need to setup a dual cooling loop?

[MADRCER]

Alright, couldn't resist, have one arriving shortly. Can anyone that has the boat in hand tell me what size tubing I'd need to setup a dual cooling loop?

I posted this back on post 29.

The cooling tube is 6mm outside and 1/8 inside. More cooling can't hurt but the stock system doesn't overheat at all, not even close to overheating. I would use this tube here https://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pr...ng-1%2F4-clear

[Ty89m]

duh, noob move on my part not digging a bit deeper in this thread. My apologies, and thanks for sharing that info once again - I appreciate it.

Also, it was your YouTube videos that prompted me to try out a boat!

[MADRCER]

duh, noob move on my part not digging a bit deeper in this thread. My apologies, and thanks for sharing that info once again - I appreciate it.

Also, it was your YouTube videos that prompted me to try out a boat!

No worries, and have fun with it.

[Ty89m]

No worries, and have fun with it.

I'm looking forward to hearing your long-term thoughts on this boat, and to see how far you can push it. I'm a bit nervous about having to retrieve a downed boat, as I'm not super keen on water, so I'll likely take it easy for awhile. Might have to build up a rescue boat and/or grab a small raft. Heck, looks like the tennis ball on the fishing pole method is an option too. I'm also looking forward to seeing how these function long-term, and to see what OSE comes up with for aftermarket bits.

[1coopgt]

So my Blackjack 42 got here today. Seems like a very sturdy boat. It has a big motor in this thing. It's the same length as my Zonda but 3 inches wider. Also attached a pic of my NEU1527 1/8TH scale hydro motor next to the Motor in the Blackjack.

[Ty89m]

Curious for those that own this boat, does your rudder have a bit of play? It seems to be the bottom bushing that is the most noticeable. This is my first boat, so not sure if that is normal, or if my bushings are out of spec. Beyond that, this this is a beast! Wasn't quite prepared for just how large this thing is in person - and like 1coopgt said above, the motor is no joke!

[Panther6834]

Curious for those that own this boat, does your rudder have a bit of play? It seems to be the bottom bushing that is the most noticeable. This is my first boat, so not sure if that is normal, or if my bushings are out of spec. Beyond that, this this is a beast! Wasn't quite prepared for just how large this thing is in person - and like 1coopgt said above, the motor is no joke!

My SonicWake (before installing the Boat Bitz dual-pickup rudder), and my Shockwave, both had a bit of "play" in the rudder...and, both are also by ProBoat/Horizon Hobby.


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[1coopgt]

Curious for those that own this boat, does your rudder have a bit of play? It seems to be the bottom bushing that is the most noticeable. This is my first boat, so not sure if that is normal, or if my bushings are out of spec. Beyond that, this this is a beast! Wasn't quite prepared for just how large this thing is in person - and like 1coopgt said above, the motor is no joke!

Yup there is a little play in the bushing on mine now that you mention it.

[alvinm]

So is everyone running the strut all the way down in order to somewhat control the hopping?

[GoFastNow]

Where do they get the 42 from? I have the Geico 36, and the hull is 36.5" long. My new BlackJack 42 hull is 39.5" long.

[alvinm]

Maybe they're including all the hardware out back?

[GoFastNow]

My BJ42 seems to have a gyro in the radio, how do you turn it off?

[1coopgt]

My BJ42 seems to have a gyro in the radio, how do you turn it off?

What makes you say this?

[alvinm]

Could be, I have a couple of Spektrum equipped cars with gyros but adjustments are made on the radio.