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help me i want to build a remote controlled boat?
Hi i am looking to build a rc boat to use to drop bait while i am fishing i have the hull but need to fit am new motor but was’nt sure what size and also some servos to allow forward ,reverse ,left and rigt turning but also a need to opperate a bait dropper which is a lft up and down mechinism any help on what radio gear servos and motors would be very helpful.
Get onto www.howesmodels.co.uk.They do a hitec zebra 4ch set (HT340/40) for £39.99.A basic set but it will do you for your needs and give you an extra channel spare.They also do a laser 4 channel set (HT46L) for £85 instead of £99, A better set.A sail servo with a roller drum will do you for your bait dropping as it moves through 180 degrees.This you will have to purchace seperately.Hope this helps.The motor will depend on the size of the hull,so ask the model shop for advice.
6 Responses to “help me i want to build a remote controlled boat?”
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March 21st, 2010 at 7:40 am
1st:- You will need a small boat
2nd:- You will need a remote control (TV should do)
3rd:- Combine the two and ……. VOILA !!
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March 21st, 2010 at 7:47 am
It is very difficult to answer your question without knowing the size of the boat you have and so the carrying capacity – and also your budget. Your best bet is to go along to your local model shop and ask to see the various sizes of radio control equipment and servos available – you are going to need at least a 5 channel one. They are bound to be very expensive, so get the names of those recommended and then go on to ebay and find a cheaper second hand one.
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March 21st, 2010 at 8:27 am
I would say you need a small motor to move the boat slowly (so as not to scare away the fish), something like a 375, a 380 or a 385 should do fine. Also 3 channel radio. One channel to control the speed and forward/reverse motion, one to turn the rudder left or right and the third to activate a device to drop bait into the water. The good thing is that complete sets of radio gear (ie- transmitter, reciever, servos) are available on the market. 2 Channel costs about £50, 3 channel last time I looked was around £80-100.
Good hunting!
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March 21st, 2010 at 9:01 am
hobby store. where else!?
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March 21st, 2010 at 9:30 am
Get onto http://www.howesmodels.co.uk.They do a hitec zebra 4ch set (HT340/40) for £39.99.A basic set but it will do you for your needs and give you an extra channel spare.They also do a laser 4 channel set (HT46L) for £85 instead of £99, A better set.A sail servo with a roller drum will do you for your bait dropping as it moves through 180 degrees.This you will have to purchace seperately.Hope this helps.The motor will depend on the size of the hull,so ask the model shop for advice.
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the internet and local model shop.
March 21st, 2010 at 9:48 am
HI there your last reponse was to get on to hows models, they allready do a bait boat,with twin srews two to three hundred mtrs range,fitted with two four fifty motors,i have just bought one,one hundred and twenty quid,i build model boats and even i can not compete with this.miki d crockacarp
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