What is hot and rocking at BBY

**fuse01** · 06-08-2011, 08:49 AM

wow!

**RandyatBBY** · 06-08-2011, 03:28 PM

I still have not done anything with Tracy's boat wish he would get it. do not know what happed. Sure put me in a world of hurt for my finances. Well it is still hanging waiting for Tracy. but in the mean time I have three to builds and will be showing the changes in the builds. I want to put a wing on tracys boat and plug the holes some how. A mold is in the future.

Hear is the latest in the lift master builds.

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**Insaniac** · 06-08-2011, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by RandyatBBY

I still have not done anything with Tracy's boat wish he would get it. do not know what happed. Sure put me in a world of hurt for my finances. Well it is still hanging waiting for Tracy. but in the mean time I have three to builds and will be showing the changes in the builds. I want to put a wing on tracys boat and plug the holes some how. A mold is in the future.

Hear is the latest in the lift master builds.

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Nice! What are the dimensions? What power are you going to run?

**RandyatBBY** · 06-08-2011, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Insaniac

Nice! What are the dimensions? What power are you going to run?

This boat can be built in 34 to 39 inches long and be powered from 4S to 8S. 10S is a squeeze. I am not sure on the power it will be something that will go 100MPH

I am working on the strut and rudder bracket this is my start.

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**RandyatBBY** · 06-12-2011, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Shooter

....and me!!!

I just finished laying up the first Smokin Joes 30 inch Hydro. I hope it fits well but I will not know untill next Sunday. I did lay up one ten years ago. I just thought you would like to know Pete all parts less the cowl I think I have one in styrene for temporary use.

**Shooter** · 06-12-2011, 10:06 PM

Great news, Randy!

.....and the styrene cowl would be just fine for temporary use!

I think we agreed to finish her up in some white paint. Let me know the remainder that I owe. Thanks!

**Shooter** · 06-12-2011, 11:18 PM

On second thought, just send her in raw form. I haven't decided on paint yet. I might do yellow and make a scale Smokin Joe's. Thanks!

**RandyatBBY** · 06-13-2011, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Shooter

On second thought, just send her in raw form. I haven't decided on paint yet. I might do yellow and make a scale Smokin Joe's. Thanks!

We will have to see if it fits, the bottom mold is a temporary one and might have to do adjustments to the bottom mold and redo the bottom. we will see next sunday.

**RandyatBBY** · 06-13-2011, 11:11 AM

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave <XXXXXXXXXX>
To: RCRA10666 <RCRA10666>
Sent: Sun, Jun 12, 2011 4:10 pm
Subject: Needed to complete

Dear BBY,
If I order the ABS Scat Cat 33, what size prop (1/8" or 3/16" ) would I need and what size flex coupler would I need to connect a 5mm brushless motor shaft to the flex shaft.
Thank You As Always,
Dave XXXXXXXXXX

Answer from BBY
It depends on the motor, volts and prop that is used. I have set up the boat with Neu motors (8MM motor shaft) and it requires a 3/16 shaft on 4S and greater. I have also used a smaller motor like a 540 XL 5MM motor shaft, 4pole motor and a 150 cable with a 3/16 stub shaft on the flex shaft. The 5mm motor shafts bearings can not control the bigger heaver 5MM to 3/16 coupler. This testing was done with a Octura coupler some times they ore out of balance. I just saw the Aeromarine it might be a little better balanced But I have not tested it. It also depends on the bearing size in the motor and it quality. I would not think the 1/8 to 1/8 flex shaft would work on that big of single setup. But his depends on motor volts and prop.I have3 been suprised before with new products and Ideas. You can designate what shaft size in the special instructions when ordering on line, phone order or email order.
Randy
BBY

**properchopper** · 06-13-2011, 11:24 AM

Randy, Check with Jan at Kintec; he has a really nice stainless 5mm to .187 coupler - I tested one and it's really good.

**RandyatBBY** · 06-13-2011, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by properchopper

Randy, Check with Jan at Kintec; he has a really nice stainless 5mm to .187 coupler - I tested one and it's really good.

Is it a set screw type? I can make them my self. If it is a collet style coupler do you have a link?

**properchopper** · 06-13-2011, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by RandyatBBY

Is it a set screw type? I can make them my self. If it is a collet style coupler do you have a link?

It's a collett-style. Just search Kintec Racing, click on "couplers" on the left column, scroll down. Get in touch with Jan, tell him I sent you

**RandyatBBY** · 06-13-2011, 01:31 PM

Is this the one you tested? I am myself and looking for a better 5mm TO 3/16 Coupler to tun on my XTM motor. I really hate making set screw type.

5mm x 5mm or 3/16 Stainless steel 2pc collet that fits a 5mm motor shaft and 5mm or 3/16 flex cable. $12.00

**Meniscus** · 06-13-2011, 01:49 PM

Randy, I use the 5mm to 130 we see everywhere and drill out to accommodate. You will have to drill the opening as well as the sleeve. It is a very tight fit and a little hard to start the threads, but it would take some serious torque, say 5+ HP to have that slip. At that point, I'd imagine it would flatten the threads or tear that size flex to shreds.

I happen to be searching for one that is shorter in length.

**properchopper** · 06-13-2011, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by RandyatBBY

Is this the one you tested? I am myself and looking for a better 5mm TO 3/16 Coupler to tun on my XTM motor. I really hate making set screw type.

5mm x 5mm or 3/16 Stainless steel 2pc collet that fits a 5mm motor shaft and 5mm or 3/16 flex cable. $12.00

I'm pretty sure that's the one. I have it on a friend's P-Mono with a mild 4S setup and no probs.

**Steven Vaccaro** · 06-13-2011, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by properchopper

Randy, Check with Jan at Kintec; he has a really nice stainless 5mm to .187 coupler - I tested one and it's really good.

They are Aero Marine couplers.

**properchopper** · 06-13-2011, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Steven Vaccaro

They are Aero Marine couplers.

The Aeromarine couplers are three piece; the one I tested was two-piece.

**RandyatBBY** · 06-13-2011, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by properchopper

The Aeromarine couplers are three piece; the one I tested was two-piece.

I like the two piece couplers I wonder who makes them in 5MM to 3/16

**Shooter** · 06-13-2011, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by RandyatBBY

We will have to see if it fits, the bottom mold is a temporary one and might have to do adjustments to the bottom mold and redo the bottom. we will see next sunday.

Yes sir!

**RandyatBBY** · 06-16-2011, 09:03 PM

I have been getting a little help from a friend from High school (I had not seen him in 40 years, until facebook got a bunch of us back together) he is a retired Boat builder the full size ones. He has been reworking my Smokin Joe's cowl mold check it out!

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**Shooter** · 06-16-2011, 10:02 PM

Wow! Looks great. Thanks for the photo. I was considering starting a facebook account....but I fear I'd spend way too much time on the computer!

**RandyatBBY** · 06-17-2011, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Shooter

Wow! Looks great. Thanks for the photo. I was considering starting a facebook account....but I fear I'd spend way too much time on the computer!

Yes I have to be careful not to spend too much time at the computer. It gets in the way of everything.

I will be starting the molds to build the cowl on monday.

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**RandyatBBY** · 06-17-2011, 07:10 PM

Just got a front view.

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**RandyatBBY** · 06-20-2011, 04:04 PM

BBY Racing will be closed from June 21st to June 27th I will be on vacation for the week. sorry for any inconvenience.

**RandyatBBY** · 06-27-2011, 05:26 PM

Back from my Vacation had a blast wheeling and looking at the scenery.

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**Shooter** · 06-28-2011, 10:11 PM

Wow! Looks like you had a good time! Very nice.

**RandyatBBY** · 06-28-2011, 10:42 PM

Sure did. Back to work such as it is.

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**RandyatBBY** · 07-19-2011, 10:58 AM

My last weekend. I needed some head space hitched a ride with my friend in the primer jeep.

**RandyatBBY** · 07-19-2011, 10:59 AM

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**RandyatBBY** · 08-09-2011, 02:30 PM

We have been working on the Bucks and are ready to build the molds for the Smokin Joes 30 inch sport hydro.

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