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Posted by: Indy Bob Nov 5 2006, 12:43 PM

Hello all,
RC boats are new to me. I have been in RC airplanes for about 7 years but since moving to our new home, an interest in RC Boats has popped up! You see, our subdivision has 4 lakes in it and one is about 200 feet from my house. I have been reading and viewing all kinds of boating sites, gleening info for a project. I don't think I would have a problem building the boat of choice, but I want to make sure of the drive line and motor choice. (I have built about 5 airplane kits and enjoy the building process). My problem is time. At 65+, I have had to go back to work full time after being retired for 5 years. (Medical costs, etc) The other is my lack of knowledge in boating. I guess what I am trying to say is...... please forgive me........ My first boat may be a RTF to by-pass the two reasons above. Now that I have that off my chest I will hope to re-gain some respect!!
Attached is my last airplane kit build.... I hope to have a boat kit soon and hope it turns out as nice as this sailplane........ later, sloboat

Posted by: rktman56 Nov 6 2006, 08:30 AM

QUOTE(Indy Bob @ Nov 5 2006, 01:43 PM)

Hello all,
RC boats are new to me. I have been in RC airplanes for about 7 years but since moving to our new home, an interest in RC Boats has popped up! You see, our subdivision has 4 lakes in it and one is about 200 feet from my house. I have been reading and viewing all kinds of boating sites, gleening info for a project. I don't think I would have a problem building the boat of choice, but I want to make sure of the drive line and motor choice. (I have built about 5 airplane kits and enjoy the building process). My problem is time. At 65+, I have had to go back to work full time after being retired for 5 years. (Medical costs, etc) The other is my lack of knowledge in boating. I guess what I am trying to say is...... please forgive me........ My first boat may be a RTF to by-pass the two reasons above. Now that I have that off my chest I will hope to re-gain some respect!!
Attached is my last airplane kit build.... I hope to have a boat kit soon and hope it turns out as nice as this sailplane........ later, sloboat

Posted by: Indy Bob Nov 6 2006, 05:13 PM

QUOTE(rktman56 @ Nov 6 2006, 09:30 AM)

Indy Bob,

First welcome to R/C Model Boats and also to this site! IF you wish to start in the hobby and like building, then take a look at this link:

http://www.rktman.com/rlh/boothbay/index.html

This is a great first time R/C Model Boat. It will allow you to "build" the boat and start you off in the hobby. I did part of my website on this boat so this will help you. Plus you can always ask here for help. Don't ever worry about asking a "dumb" question. The only dumb question is the "un-asked" question. I wish you the best and again, welcome to the hobby.