Graupner Rhode Island Race Boat

[genastro]

Any experience with 2004 Graupner Rhode Island Offshore Race Boat sold by Hobby-Lobby?
Frank

[pompebled]

Hi Frank,

For its size it's rather underpowered with an 600 motor on 6 cells, a 700bb and 12-14 cells is more like it.
As it's an ABS hull, the steps will act more as a brake due to extra drag, because they need to have sharp trailing edges, which is impossible due to the vacuum molding process.

It's a slow, rather expensive toy.

Look at www.offshoreelectrics for some boats that will kick ass for their money!

Regards, Jan.

[genastro]

Jan, thanks. Will check out offshoreelectrics.
Cordially, Frank

[genastro]

Received Rhode Island Race Boat. Exchanged Tamiya connectors for Sermos.
Enlarged stuffing box opening to realign motor/shaft. Sealed with silicon.
Runs great. Exceeds other boats in price range. Excellent buy.
- Frank

[pompebled]

Good to hear you're happy with the boat!

Got some pictures, running it?

Run it till you want more speed and put in a direct drive 700 SS1
Make sure to reinforce the hull where the motor will sit.

Regards, Jan