DavidMc
04-03-2009, 07:05 PM
Up for sale is my modified Aquacraft SV27. 190 dollars + shipping.
It's been run only about 10 times. Great boat, very fast - I decided to build up another boat and only have room for one fast electric. Boat is in mint condition - no scratches. White in color.
This is what I have done to this boat:
Removed all the poor quality light ply wood and replaced it with aircraft plywood that has been sealed with thinned west systems epoxy. Replaced transom board as well (this won't break!).
Replaced leaky "water tight" box with a custom made one.
Reinforced the front hatch pin with fiberglass.
Moved battery tray forward so boat will balance at 33% from the transom.
Re-installled all hardware in the proper location using silicone sealant to prevent leaks.
Upgraded to adjustable trim tabs from OSE ($20)
Added a second turn fin. ($17)
Enlarged cooling hole in rudder and the exit hole. Added a bulkhead tubing pass through the transom. Much better water cooling now.
Upgraded the motor cooling jacket. ($15)
Upgraded grim racer metal prop included. ($20)
Upgraded antenna tube. ($5)
Added foam noodle flotation.
Stained and sealed display stand included.
Requires your own radio (the aquacraft one is garbage anyways) and batteries. (I was using 4s2p A123 cells)
The only mod not done is to lightly sand the bottom of the hull. Its suppose to make you go faster, but I couldn't bring myself to do it.
(note 645 servo shown in photos, it will be changed back to the regular aquacraft servo).
I can send pictures by email.
Cheers,
Dave
It's been run only about 10 times. Great boat, very fast - I decided to build up another boat and only have room for one fast electric. Boat is in mint condition - no scratches. White in color.
This is what I have done to this boat:
Removed all the poor quality light ply wood and replaced it with aircraft plywood that has been sealed with thinned west systems epoxy. Replaced transom board as well (this won't break!).
Replaced leaky "water tight" box with a custom made one.
Reinforced the front hatch pin with fiberglass.
Moved battery tray forward so boat will balance at 33% from the transom.
Re-installled all hardware in the proper location using silicone sealant to prevent leaks.
Upgraded to adjustable trim tabs from OSE ($20)
Added a second turn fin. ($17)
Enlarged cooling hole in rudder and the exit hole. Added a bulkhead tubing pass through the transom. Much better water cooling now.
Upgraded the motor cooling jacket. ($15)
Upgraded grim racer metal prop included. ($20)
Upgraded antenna tube. ($5)
Added foam noodle flotation.
Stained and sealed display stand included.
Requires your own radio (the aquacraft one is garbage anyways) and batteries. (I was using 4s2p A123 cells)
The only mod not done is to lightly sand the bottom of the hull. Its suppose to make you go faster, but I couldn't bring myself to do it.
(note 645 servo shown in photos, it will be changed back to the regular aquacraft servo).
I can send pictures by email.
Cheers,
Dave