Dumas US Coast Guard 44' LifeBoat

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carl6466 - 08 Aug 2005 01:53 GMT

I have a Dumas US Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat that I started many years ago. It
calls for 2 2004 or 2005 Dumas Eletctric Motors. Has Dumas updated these
motors to the newest technology? Should I look at different motors/speed
control? How about batteries? I am looking for long run times and want it to
move a little quick (not a race boat but not a snail). I already have the
2335 Running Hardware Kit.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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kfbz87qhwaa@wli.net - 08 Aug 2005 20:53 GMT

My first boat was the Dumas 44' with the fiberglass hull. Go with the
stock motors. I bought mine from a guy who included the stock motors.
They are turning 2" brass 3-bladed props and the boat will almost "get
up on the step". And have the 10 cell, sub C, packs last over over 2
hours.

I've built several scale boats since then with lots of different
motor/prop combinations and the Dumas 44' is still my favorite. As an
inducement to finish the boat, go look at Clive Lawford's site:

http://www.44mlb.com/

Nice guy, who really, really likes the 44' lifeboat

>I have a Dumas US Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat that I started many years ago. It
>calls for 2 2004 or 2005 Dumas Eletctric Motors. Has Dumas updated these
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>Thanks in advance for your help.

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carl6466 - 09 Aug 2005 00:08 GMT

Thanks for the reply. Is the 10 cell, sub C pack the Dumas 10-Cell 12V 2.5
A Sealed Lead Battery(2032)?

Thanks again!

> My first boat was the Dumas 44' with the fiberglass hull. Go with the
> stock motors. I bought mine from a guy who included the stock motors.
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> >Thanks in advance for your help.

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Dumas US Coast Guard 44' LifeBoat