Vintage Thriftway Too

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  • GeckoDragon
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2023
    • 26

    #1

    Vintage Thriftway Too

    Hey ya'll, I was just gifted a mostly built Thriftway Too kit from a customer where I work (I'm an r/c tech at a hobby shop). Apparently it was his old man's project from the early 70s. I promised I'd get her on the water to honor his dad's memory, but I have no experience with these old mahogany kits. So I could use some pointers on finishing it. Electronics, etc (well, I suppose tx/rx aren't an issue). I was thinking maybe a light 2s brushless system would be sufficient, but I just don't have any experience with smaller scale boats.
    All knowledge is welcome
    Thanks!
    Last edited by GeckoDragon; 01-23-2024, 08:45 PM. Reason: Typo
    Prather 46" Deep Vee (electric conversion)
    Horizon Harbor Tug
  • monojeff
    Moderator
    • Nov 2010
    • 2562

    #2
    What size is the boat what’s the condition it’s in now can you post up pictures of things?
    OSE GIFTING ELF
    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

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    • GeckoDragon
      Junior Member
      • Nov 2023
      • 26

      #3
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      Looks to be in pretty good shape
      Prather 46" Deep Vee (electric conversion)
      Horizon Harbor Tug

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      • RandyatBBY
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Sep 2007
        • 3915

        #4
        Size makes all the differance in what motor and for battery info to give you. It looks Like the dumas kit. but need to know the length. before I say anything. I had a friend that built one when he was young but I have never had one so I need more info.
        Randy
        For ABS, Fiberglass, Carbon hulls and Stainless hardware
        BBY Racing

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        • GeckoDragon
          Junior Member
          • Nov 2023
          • 26

          #5
          The hull is 23.25 inches long, 9.5 inches max beam
          Prather 46" Deep Vee (electric conversion)
          Horizon Harbor Tug

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          • RandyatBBY
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Sep 2007
            • 3915

            #6
            RC Car motor and 2S would be good. 3500Kv motorwill work. a prop around 32 to 35MM
            Randy
            For ABS, Fiberglass, Carbon hulls and Stainless hardware
            BBY Racing

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