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[Netleyned]

I m off now to try it, hope i dont lose  it at the moment its very very foggy  

Hope the foghorn works ok 

Ned

[tugnut]

NICE  TUG  dont forget to take some pictures of her running for us

[comtoray]

My local water was frozen solid, so I took a trip to Fleetwood, and I was pleasantly surprised I thought the Tug handles really well and the battery time was superb
Firstly I tried her on full power but this was far to fast and creating to much waves, the I sailed her at scale speed for a full 45 mins and no hint of the battery slowing down, I called it a day then very content with myself, id just like to ask you guys a technical question, I was using a 12 volt 7amph battery, when fully charged it was showing 13.60 after the 45 mins it was showing 12.65 can anything be gleened from this info, id just like to say thank you for the advice you guys gave me and the patience you showed cheers…Ray
A few pics here
full power

Scale speed

At rest

[Netleyned]

Is it a new battery?
Fully charged it should show around 14.25V
I use ex fire alarm back up batteries which have to be changed periodically
and when charged show around 13.5V I can live with that as the batteries
are free.
You will be ok at scale speeds then getting an hour plus from a fully charged set
You should be a happy tug skipper today Ray

[comtoray]

Is it a new battery?
Fully charged it should show around 14.25V
I use ex fire alarm back up batteries which have to be changed periodically
and when charged show around 13.5V I can live with that as the batteries
are free.
You will be ok at scale speeds then getting an hour plus from a fully charged set
You should be a happy tug skipper today Ray

Thanks Ned the battery came with the tug ive got a new one on order 12 volt 10amph that should be enough for me cheers

[Netleyned]

Will it be the same size physically?
i.e will it fit in the same place in the tug?

Ned

[comtoray]

Will it be the same size physically?
i.e will it fit in the same place in the tug?

Ned

The guy said it will only be the odd millimeter if that so i will have to adapt

         Mine 150mm 63mm 94mm
new 10amp 151 x 65 x 94mm

[Netleyned]

No probs then Ray
Enjoy your good looking and good performing tug.

Ned

[comtoray]

No probs then Ray
Enjoy your good looking and good performing tug.

Ned

[Norseman]

Hi Ray

We were talking about corrosion on another thread and Fleetwood is salt water
so maybe a wash down etc is called for? But maybe already knew that ......

Dave

[comtoray]

Hi Ray

We were talking about corrosion on another thread and Fleetwood is salt water
so maybe a wash down etc is called for? But maybe already knew that ......

Dave

Well i was told about the salt water and corrosion, but one of the Fleetwood guys put my mind at rest, he said it was an old wives tale, hmm id better give it a swill just in case theres nothing lost

[HS93 (RIP)]

your boat looks great, and has plenty of pulling power, don't worry about big amp batteries you will get fed up before the battery does,
ER salt water is OK  yer right just make shore you wash the boat in fresh water and keep an eye on brass parts , I am not a fan myself because my boats tend to have all brass fittings  but if you take simple precautions you should be OK.

Peter

wait for the salt water is OK brigade 

[comtoray]

your boat looks great, and has plenty of pulling power, don't worry about big amp batteries you will get fed up before the battery does,
ER salt water is OK  yer right just make shore you wash the boat in fresh water and keep an eye on brass parts , I am not a fan myself because my boats tend to have all brass fittings  but if you take simple precautions you should be OK.

Peter

wait for the salt water is OK brigade  

Its done washed off now Peter, i dont know if its true or not there seems to be a few differing opinions, but whats a few minutes thank you...Ray
By the way does anyone know if Fairhaven is salt water

[comtoray]

Id just like to add the props and shafts have been took out and greased now just for peace of mind, i dont know whos right as there seems to be a lot of opinions so i will stay clear of salt water from now on

[john s 2]

All i can say about salt water corrosion is that i brought a boat which had been used in salt water. The five bladed prop looked corroded. On closer examination it was possible t pull the blades out of  the centre hub. The soider had failed. John.