Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Beginners start here...! => Topic started by: simmer1470 on March 23, 2011, 01:46:36 pm

Title: hi everybody
Post by: simmer1470 on March 23, 2011, 01:46:36 pm

just joined thought id say hello to everybody on here I'm Simon i live not far from Stratford upon Avon

Ive got lots of RC models but fairly new to boats  i have a small electric boat and a Dumas big swamp buggy and now this she is 5ft long 17inch wide
(http://s4.postimage.org/13ihrz89w/P1060178.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/13ihrz89w/)

could do with a little help as I'm unsure wether to fit a 2 stroke engine or an electric motor the hull had a single prop and rudder fitted

any help is welcomed

Title: Re: hi everybody
Post by: john s 2 on March 23, 2011, 08:44:43 pm

Welcome to Mayhem. What power source is a good question. Before using I/c. It would be a good idea to
make sure youve somewhere to run it. Many places  do not welcome these. Noise Speed oil pollution etc.
Electric in a big model begins to get expensive. Brushless motor Speed controller Lipos charger etc. But more
places to run. Please remember to get insurance. Usually through a local club. Just in case. Just a few thoughts
Happy sailing . John.

Title: Re: hi everybody
Post by: simmer1470 on March 24, 2011, 10:43:25 am

thanks john it looks like electric is going to be the best opp as most places i want to go only allow electrics