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MMouse
Jul 18, 2008, 08:45 AM
Ok,

I'm starting a project that I hope we not be to hard. A 18cc Gas Weedeater Powered Wooden Airboat. Anyone seen one before? I sure have, well on the internet.
I am totally new to this boating RC thingy, so bare with me. I just need to know have I will be building my airboat hull. I don't know a thing about making boats. My 18cc weed eater is the same size as any other weed eater at Crappy-tire, Home-depot, Wal-mart, etc...

Anyways, my questions:

Anyone have a basic idea of how thick my wood should be for my hull?

How do I make a boat hull? (how to make it water tight?, strong?, weight balanced?)

retoabcr
Jul 18, 2008, 09:08 AM
Go to google and type in rc airboats. Cajun airboats and Harold Mcnett, owner , nice guy. They can help you as he did me. Also they have free plans which you can copy at 18 pages but very indepth info and good forum! I have 3, but electric, not for sale tho! LOL!