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I now have the deck strips in place along the entire length of both sides. I was actually worried that these planks would be troublesome to install, but they went in quite well. Next part is to make & install the cabin wall so I can begin making and installing a removable foredeck. Also, I need to buy a complete operating system for propeller, rudder and lights. Ideas & recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Steve,
Your boat is coming along nicely.
Looking back at older posts your boat is around 25" long.
Have you used or owned and setup RC gear before?
I would suggest for low cost, and modest performance a 385 brushed motor or for more grunt a 545 brushed motor.
Be sure to get the 385 or 545 and not the 380 or 540 as these are high performance motors where as the 385 and 545 are high torque motors.
If you want to go brushless I would recommend an out runner.
You will also need a speed controller for the motor, a servo for the rudder and if you want lights to be turned on and off from the radio control set then you will need a RC switch.
As for the radio control set there are now a bewildering number of manufactures, both of my radios are Chinese and I have had them for quite a few years without problem. My main radio is a Frsky but there are other equally good sets available at reasonable prices.
For battery's I would stick to Nimh chemistry.
This is only a general idea.
If there aren't many good hobby shops in your area then online is good. I have found Alli Express and Banggood to be pretty good, there is eBay as well, the main thing to look at is reviews of the seller.
Cheers,
Stephen.
