Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Water Models / April 2009

New to the site, this being my first post, and have never dealt with RC
boats before (nor have I dealt with gas).  Very familiar with RC cars
though.
Here's my story:

I am on this site to study all the tips & learn.....
Thinking of something 'self-built' and I like the idea of a -Fan
boat-.
Light, agile & *cheap*... it is to keep the Grandchildren happy.

5 members are celebrating their birthday on 04-26-2009:
                    -'tbc' (http://www.modelpowerboat.com/forum/member.php?u=4182)
(born in 1966, Age: 43)
                    -'jcoppola'

4 members are celebrating their birthday on 04-24-2009:
                    -'waterboatman'
(http://www.modelpowerboat.com/forum/member.php?u=2989) (born in 1947,
Age: 62)

hello,question? will cooling coils ,[like what is on a electric motor,]
work as good on the head of a nitro engine,as just a cooling
head,,trying to cool a airplane ingine in a boat,any help will help
thanks  rick

is there a chart showing you what size prop or motor to use for the
lenth and size of your boat,,like what prop and motor do i use for a 36
inch long  14inch wide hydro

Do all the rc sailboats use just one control to adjust
both sails or do some boats have separate controllers for
each sail?
thanks

I have spent ages looking for details of small model yachts to build, plans,
hulls etc. with no luck at all.
Plenty of info about rules and regs, but nothing of any use to a prospective
builder.

G'Day to All,
Would anyone know of a good Fast Electric RC Club for a beginner in
Brisbane Australia?
Regards

hello,, i have a outrigger with a ops-40 engine i am haveing trouble
getting it to run  good,,can anybody tell me how to adjust the carb
settings it well not run right, what nitro is the best 10% or 20% ,
thanks  for the help,,

Hi people i was after some help i would like to put a 12 turn double? in
my 600long deep vee i purchased voodoo boat plans and would love to
build a fast electric and was wondering what size prop to use any help
would be great

Ensure you apply the Flux on the Flex Drive and Inside the Ferrell.
You also must use a Propane Torch (Sears) to produce the necessary
heat.  This is critical.  
I just did this for the first time two weeks ago when finishing my