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Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-23-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

To be honest, I don't have a clue as to what it...

To be honest, I don't have a clue as to what it is. That's why I run scale boats, much easier to figure out:p
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-23-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Glad I could be of help. Now that you're able to...

Glad I could be of help. Now that you're able to get into the other thread, I'll let you take it from here.
Happy Boating
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-23-2018, 01:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

West Systems says, right on their website, that...

West Systems says, right on their website, that thinning with solvents adversely affects the cure and strength of the product. They say that, if you need to thin it, to use heat as it will thin it...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-22-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

And now, a possible ID and request from Andy...

And now, a possible ID and request from Andy Brown:
Note the position of the rear booms on Wayne two Avengers (close to rear of sponson). The "mystery" boat has a long distance from the boom to...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-22-2018, 04:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

One word of caution: NOT ALL EPOXIES CAN BE...

One word of caution:
NOT ALL EPOXIES CAN BE THINNED WITH SOLVENTS
You need to check the manufacturer's website for the brand you use and see if there are any limitations. I know for a fact that...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-21-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I personally use West Systems epoxy due to the...

I personally use West Systems epoxy due to the fact that it's made for marine use. Depending on who you ask, there are other kinds that others prefer
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-19-2018, 05:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

For me it's very simple: 1) Remove the engine,...

For me it's very simple:
1) Remove the engine, radio gear and hardware from the boat and give it all a thorough cleaning/checkup
2) Clean the hull, inside and out
3) Take the hull to an...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-18-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

One question: Why? That was a record setting...

One question:
Why? That was a record setting set up back in the day so why mess with it?
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-18-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE FOUND MY PRIVATE...

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HE FOUND MY PRIVATE STASH OF EXPERTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andy doesn't think of himself as a legend, just a boater and business man that runs CMDi. Between him, Marty...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-18-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I was thinking the same thing, at first anyway. A...

I was thinking the same thing, at first anyway. A couple of things didn't really look Dumas though, hence my calling for "re-enforcements" that know more about riggers than I do:confused:
Actually,...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-18-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Andy got back to me in minutes, the engine cover...

Andy got back to me in minutes, the engine cover is from what he referred to as an 80ish Crapshooter. Unfortunately, I don't know who designed and marketed the Crapshooter to get more info on it
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-18-2018, 06:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

Just got a very definitive answer from the one...

Just got a very definitive answer from the one and only Andy Brown. Here's his post:
I'd say scratch built tub with Crapshooter sponsons. The turnfin is .21 Mongoose (1986) as is the engine plate...
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-18-2018, 01:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I found someone that thinks they know what you're...

I found someone that thinks they know what you're dealing with, boat wise, but asked if you could post a better picture of the engine cover.
Forum: Speed - RC Nitro Boats
01-17-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,036
Posted By Hydro Junkie

I took the pictures and your questions over to a...

I took the pictures and your questions over to a different forum that is all boating and posted them there. Hopefully, we'll get you some answers
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