Different boats for different places....

[kfxguy]

I think I struck a nerve with my above comment about 70mph....so let me show you what I mean getting boring....

To go from this...

[kevinpratt823]

I have different styles of boats kind of for this reason. I usually bring 4 boats, and they each have their strengths and weakness'. I've only broken into low-mid 70's with these boats, but that's all about to change with the KBB45" I'm building.
There is definitely a different type of excitement to being able to carve turns at speed, and 60-70 mph seems slow on calm water, but when I have run some of these boats, like the Sprintcat or the big Sniper, in rough water, it does get pretty exciting.

[kfxguy]

" Ummmmm yes, I'm going to drive all the way from Louisiana to California to run my rc boat. Not going to happen any time soon. Lol..."


Yeah, I guess you're right - The guys coming from Germany, Australia, Oregon, Washington State, & Texas must be silly geese traveling so far just to run/race

It's enjoyable to me, yes. My life, no. Do I live, eat, sleep rc boats? No, I dont. I could see if that's all your into, then yea. But to the degree I'm into it, it's not that important for me to travel that far to run my boat.

I know it's more to it than that, the meeting people, hanging out and having a good time is part of it too. ........ but at this point in my life I don't have to time to do it. I have three young kids and a wife, and we live very busy lives and work full time jobs, and just don't have the time to commit to it. I really wish I could come down there and hang out with you guys.....the ones that seem to have a little "issue" with me and what I'm doing would change their perception of me......

[kfxguy]

Yeah I always look at lakes and think that.
It's just fun to run new spots.


Now that you've hit 90 with a cat, why not try it with a mono or something?
New challenge


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are you in my head? Lol.....I've been looking around for a mono. I was actually looking at getting a revolt or a carbon pursuit. Not saying I'll hit 90, but I just want to go fast. I have to finish what I started with my rivercat. Having motor issues set me back a couple weeks. My custom rotor was made Friday and should be on the way to me. This weekend I'll see where I'm at, hoping for a little higher than I was. I'm not counting on it, but I've got my fingers crossed. Then once I do hit my goal, I have some other boats to tinker with (after my builds get done for my customers)

[properchopper]

" Ummmmm yes, I'm going to drive all the way from Louisiana to California to run my rc boat. Not going to happen any time soon. Lol..."


Yeah, I guess you're right - The guys coming from Germany, Australia, Oregon, Washington State, & Texas must be silly geese traveling so far just to run/race

[olwarbirds]

Travis, Sean and I did exactly that untill we got our places to run. You need to come visit this spring brother, plus plan on going to spring "SAW" with us here in NC. I'm probably going to rent a motorhome for the road trip and party shack..uh uh I meant sleeping qtrs... :) DJ

[Luck as a Constant]

Yeah I always look at lakes and think that.
It's just fun to run new spots.


Now that you've hit 90 with a cat, why not try it with a mono or something?
New challenge


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[kfxguy]

Here ya' go Big Boy : http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...th-Sun-Nov-9th Lake's seen 140mph+

Bring your "A" game

Ummmmm yes, I'm going to drive all the way from Louisiana to California to run my rc boat. Not going to happen any time soon. Lol


Back on topic.....
I just wanted to know how many people look around at different bodies of water and think about what boat they could run in it. I catch myself always looking around........ I'll even break out my phone when I'm riding with someone and do an area sweep lol.

Btw, that does look like a nice lake to run at. I don't have anything that big and that calm around me....wish I did tho!

[properchopper]

There ya go. Make some passes through the lie detector. Think you're hooked now?? LOL

Oh yeah When the timing light pops, the ** stops

[Doug Smock]

There ya go. Make some passes through the lie detector. Think you're hooked now?? LOL

[properchopper]

Maaaan....I know, I guess I should have worked my way up slower.


70mph is now slow to me. I feel like I can tie my shoe as my boat is moving in slow motion across the lake at 70 ish ....I might be almost exaggerating, but you get my drift lol.

The vac u pickle, I have to paint it and the esc just came in yesterday. Otherwise, it's done. I'll update the thread soon.....it's for my son but I did get this sent to me yesterday. .....

I really don't even know what it is. Has no motor mount or any way to mount batteries. It's about 15"-17" long

Here ya' go Big Boy : http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...th-Sun-Nov-9th Lake's seen 140mph+

Bring your "A" game

[kfxguy]

Hey Travis
http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...ProdID=PRB2500

This boat I have is electric. ...small at around 15 to 17 inches. Barely bigger than my foot.

[kevinpratt823]

Hey Travis
http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...ProdID=PRB2500

That link is for a 27" hull, sounds like this is much smaller.....

[revoltrunner]

Hey Travis

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB2500

[kfxguy]

I know what you mean. Unfortunately you ruined yourself by going so fast so soon in your fe career. Anything below 70 is gonna bore the crap outta you.

How did that pickle come out?
A quick little hydro can be exciting


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Maaaan....I know, I guess I should have worked my way up slower. 70mph is now slow to me. I feel like I can tie my shoe as my boat is moving in slow motion across the lake at 70 ish ....I might be almost exaggerating, but you get my drift lol.

The vac u pickle, I have to paint it and the esc just came in yesterday. Otherwise, it's done. I'll update the thread soon.....it's for my son but I did get this sent to me yesterday. .....

I really don't even know what it is. Has no motor mount or any way to mount batteries. It's about 15"-17" long