***NEW*** - Pro Boat River Jet Boat - 23"

[Livnonthedge]

Hey sachaken
Call horizon hobby service dept and tell them you need an impeller yours cracked,they have some spares they will send you one. I just got one yesterday

[Mxkid261]

Figured I'd post in here in case others are wondering about the revised models. I just received one of the updated boats from my wife for an early christmas present. I've got about 45 minutes to an hour total run time and so far not one issue. Only ran it on 3s which is perfect for what its designed for IMO. Very fun to beat around on in rough water or in some rapids. I did change out the servo from day one. The steering isn't the best. Shrinking the inside diameter of the steering nozzle a small amount with a nylon spacer or something similar helped immensely. Steers much better without having to crank it. Will report back after more run time. Also I will add I am using a large 7200mah 3s pack and the boat will still self right.

[prepered]

Hi guys.

Just buy a River jet but not sure how to tjek if its old or new version. ?? what to look for. and any advice before I start use it.

Thanks.

[Rafael_Lopez]

The latest version will have sticker over the original recommended battery on the box. The latest version will recommend a 5000mAh 11.1v pack instead of a 3200 mAh pack.

[prepered]

The latest version will have sticker over the original recommended battery on the box. The latest version will recommend a 5000mAh 11.1v pack instead of a 3200 mAh pack.

Thanks Rafael then its the new one I got. I can use 3 and 4s right ?? have some 5000 mah 3 and 4 s. will 5000 mah 4s be to heavy. ??

[Rafael_Lopez]

Good to hear. Yup, 3 and 4s. In regards to 5000 4s, if you can shoehorn it in there, go for it. But it may be hard to turn to the right with that much weight on the left.

[prepered]

Good to hear. Yup, 3 and 4s. In regards to 5000 4s, if you can shoehorn it in there, go for it. But it may be hard to turn to the right with that much weight on the left.

Okey Rafael just try put a 5000 4s in. danm its tight think I will try some smaller ones. 5000 3s fits fine I will go test it out tomorrow . appreciate you help .

[sundog]

Here is a thread on mods, tips and tricks for the Proboat River Jet.

And here is a custom steering nozzle you can get to tighten up the steering
as well as a reverse bucket/nozzle you can use in place of the 'adjustable trim' 3rd channel feature. Enjoy.

[Mxkid261]

Ditch the factory servo. Mine wouldn't center from day one, never even tried using it. Pickup something to shrink the steering nozzle ID. (I used a $3 brass flanged sleeve). Never ran it on 4s, unnecessary IMO. 3s is perfect but I strictly run mine in rivers, haven't even had it on flat water. Drill a hole for a grease port. I'd recommend the Modified R/C aluminum intake grate, I sucked up some rocks and destroyed an impeller on the 2nd run. I've been running this since then (probably 30 runs) and haven't had any issue. Also the stator bearing mod works well. Hull takes a beating if you are running in rocky rivers, I've punched 2 small holes through my hull back near the pump outlet. That all being said, its probably my favorite boat. I haven't touched any of my fast stuff with a prop in months, been having too much fun bashing in rivers with this. Hull definitely needs some reinforcing if you plan on bouncing off rocks.

[prepered]

Ditch the factory servo. Mine wouldn't center from day one, never even tried using it. Pickup something to shrink the steering nozzle ID. (I used a $3 brass flanged sleeve). Never ran it on 4s, unnecessary IMO. 3s is perfect but I strictly run mine in rivers, haven't even had it on flat water. Drill a hole for a grease port. I'd recommend the Modified R/C aluminum intake grate, I sucked up some rocks and destroyed an impeller on the 2nd run. I've been running this since then (probably 30 runs) and haven't had any issue. Also the stator bearing mod works well. Hull takes a beating if you are running in rocky rivers, I've punched 2 small holes through my hull back near the pump outlet. That all being said, its probably my favorite boat. I haven't touched any of my fast stuff with a prop in months, been having too much fun bashing in rivers with this. Hull definitely needs some reinforcing if you plan on bouncing off rocks.

Awesome I can see what you mean. I take the back of pumphouse of and grease the shaft not that it needed it but to make sure. and yeah the servo sucks big time can't even center good. think I will replace that after 1,st run tomorrow . I going to the open sea to jump some waves. Thanks for the input . And nice video

[Mxkid261]

No problem! Definitely drill a hole in the pump housing for a grease port, then you aren't taking everything apart to grease the shaft. Pop a grub screw out, shoot in a little grease, done.

[prepered]

No problem! Definitely drill a hole in the pump housing for a grease port, then you aren't taking everything apart to grease the shaft. Pop a grub screw out, shoot in a little grease, done.

Do you by any chance have a picture how and where you drill hole for grease screw.

[MADRCER]

Do you by any chance have a picture how and where you drill hole for grease screw.

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[sundog]

Do you by any chance have a picture how and where you drill hole for grease screw.

It's all covered in that Mods, tips and tricks link I posted.

[prepered]

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Smart thanks guys that will make it easy to grease.