Mini-Z Boat w/ Trailer

cj · Post by cj » Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:29 am

Just saw the review in the latest RC Driver Mag. They would release it just in time for the Christmas season when it will start getting too cold to play with it in the pool.

http://commerce2.i2net.com/able55stores ... cYX8uJZMRL

Features

· Fully assembled ReadySet with radio system installed in a pre-painted hull with decals applied. Just install the batteries and run.
· Trailer acts as a battery charger and boat stand. Can also be towed by Mini-Z Overland cars.
· Unique inboard/outdrive unit enables high speed stable handling
· Optimal position and height of step allows hull to start planning immediately upon acceleration.
· High power motor and articulated driveline allow for solid acceleration and turning performance.
· Included 6V rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery for great performance and longevity
· Variable shaft angle allows for minute adjustment for optimal performance.
· Equipped with FM BET band radio. Allows multiple boats to run simultaneously.
· Three minute charge from the charger/trailer produces near 5 minutes runs.
· Continual development of optional performance parts.

Tech Data

Length – 230mm
Width – 75mm
Height – 85mm
Weight – 96 grams
Motor – SH030 class
Requires 16 AA Alkaline batteries.

payaso · Post by **payaso** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:26 pm

That fuckin thing will be sitting behind my OL as soon as it can...

What's this you speak of about being too cold in the winter for a pool run?

It looks fast, but it didn't say anything about being propo.. I bet it is....

silla

Tuner1989 · Post by **Tuner1989** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:30 pm

Can anyone say trailer hauls!

cj · Post by cj » Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:57 am

payaso wrote:That fuckin thing will be sitting behind my OL as soon as it can...

What's this you speak of about being too cold in the winter for a pool run?

It looks fast, but it didn't say anything about being propo.. I bet it is....

silla

RC Driver had it pictured behind a MT. Up north we close our pools in the winter.

kehern15 · Post by **kehern15** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:28 pm

ummm..... last time i checked, that is already on the market:

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_i ... s_id=13842

LBRC · Post by **LBRC** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:23 pm

Not quite stock

2x2 IRF 7389 FETs
Motor; custom 31 gage BSRT Spinner ARM, gold contacts, auto-aligning end-bell and more.
Battery Packs: Shown with 600 mAh LiPo HP LiPo pack, am experimenting with parallel E-Tec 210 packs, I use them separately or charge both packs then plug them in with a parallel adapter for longer run times, so far this setup is working nicely 4 E-Tec 210 cells end up being exactly the same size and weight as the stock pack.

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:44 am

kehern15 wrote:ummm..... last time i checked, that is already on the market:

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_i ... s_id=13842

i think he means available locally........... smartass

Tuner1989 · Post by **Tuner1989** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:23 am

betty.k wrote:
kehern15 wrote:ummm..... last time i checked, that is already on the market:

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_i ... s_id=13842

i think he means available locally........... smartass

Bingo!

Little quick on the comments arent we kehern15

LBRC · Post by **LBRC** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:55 pm

Sort of depends what you mean by locally, the boat in the above photo came through Kyosho America over a month ago, has anyone tried ordering one through one of the stores listed on their website? I should clarify that I didn’t buy the boat it was sent to me to play around with and see what I could do to one, seems to me that they should be available by now, although I wouldn’t expect to see them sitting on a shelf just yet.

kehern15 · Post by **kehern15** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:03 pm

and by locally you mean in a local hobby shop?

LBRC · Post by **LBRC** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:15 pm

I did a quick search and noticed that RC Tech here in the US has them listed, they have a store just south of San Francisco. Unless they really took off I wouldn’t expect to see them at many “local” on-line stores since it’s hard to compete with the HK shops unless you are handling larger volumes. I did notice a few on e-Bay with US shipping locations though. Didn't see anything down under but then I hear that shipping is much faster, and maybe even cheaper from HK so I wouldn't expect to.

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:27 am

kehern15 wrote:and by locally you mean in a local hobby shop?

you're really starting to piss me off...