Pro-Boat Problems

[r/cjunkie]

I purchased the pt109 from pro-boat two months ago and was pleased with the looks of the boat. That being said it has been in the water twice for a total of 4 minutes. Has anybody had any problems with the prop shaft tube leaking where it goes thru the hull? Pro-Boat has been very good about trying to rectify the problem, But it is back for replacement a second time for the same problem. An easy fix granted but voids warranty if it leaks later. If the third time does not work I'll be looking for refund. Hope that's not the case as I like the Boat. :confused:

[charlie eaton]

A dab of silicon sealent around the inside area of the entry of the shaft will stop it. Or some epoxy around that area. It may void any implied warranty but only takes a minute or two to do. If as you say you like the boat then do that.There are problems with most of the RTR'S that are actually minor that take a few minutes to cure such as parts that fall off in shipment,just glue them back on. Make sure the shafts and rudder posts have proper lubrication,ajust the rudders for neutral. Minor things.

[Ghost 2501]

if it gets further leaks, too hell with the warranty, I have had a Graupner university club, first thing I had to do with it is open the deck up and re-set the rudder as full left as centre, full right was 90 degrees right was how it came straight out of the box. an easy fix, but it required removal of the servo to get at the servo-head so that warranty is already void.

ho de hum.

[r/cjunkie]

Thanks, I have glued on parts and was considering sealing the leaks but thought I'd give them a chance to fix it. I have had excellent luck as far as very little shipping damage. If it comes back in decent shape I will probably follow your advice and fix it myself. I really do like the boat. What little it was in the water it seemed to run fine and at close to scale speed.

Thanks for your responses
Craig ;)

[charlie eaton]

Sit back relax,enjoy,don't let the minor crap get to you. Some do get all excited over the minor stuff. Let us know how you make out when the boat comes back.

[r/cjunkie]

Update:


Boat came in today with absoulutely no damage whatsoever :) I put it in the water and :( leaks like a sieve both propshaft tubes. :censored: I like the boat so it looks like surgery is needed. The servo and reciever mounting will have to be cut out to allow access to the tubes for reseal but as you said Charlie minor. Would any silicone or epoxy work? Or is there a specific kind for boats? On a Scale of 1 to 10 Customer service-10 Quality control-0 They did tell me if repairs did not work it would still be under waranty. Here I go! Scalpel, retractors, Epoxy?

[woodybob]

This stuff, http://www.zapglue.com/Finish.html flows like water, is waterproof, and it will get into all the nooks & crannies. You get about a 20-30 minute window before it starts getting gooey. Set it in the sun before mixing and it gets really thin. Sets in 3-4 hours, cures in 6-8 hours.

Pour water in the hull to see where the leaks are.

[HoaRC]

let me pitch in... $2.99 Autozone Premium Coastal Marine Grease squeezed into the prop shaft fixed the leak for me. if i was leaking around the prop shaft (not inside) i'd use DAP Kitchen and Bath Silicone. So strong i use it to secure servos, but you can still peel it off if you need to. but again, i'm no expert..
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa36/Stevelum_2007/Dickie%20Seaport%20Workboat%20Tugboat%20RC/P1010100.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa36/Stevelum_2007/Dickie%20Seaport%20Workboat%20Tugboat%20RC/P1010101.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa36/Stevelum_2007/Dickie%20Seaport%20Workboat%20Tugboat%20RC/P1010105.jpg
All the best.

[fgroza]

Try marine goop or plumbers goop. Not all epoxies are waterproof. You can use JB weld also.
Frank

[charlie eaton]

Try marine goop or plumbers goop. Not all epoxies are waterproof. You can use JB weld also.

Frank

Yup, JB Weld works very well, if you use it don't plan on EVER moving the item again. I had a gas strut mount on my truck cap come off. I cleaned the area and scuffed it with sandpaper then used JB to reattach the mount to the window frame. IT AIN'T EVER GONNA COME LOOSE AGAIN!!

[r/cjunkie]

Thanks for all the replies, had to cut out part of the servo/esc mounting board and repair it but makes for easier access to put in new cooling system down the road. I had two part epoxy so used it and sealed leaks no problem. Now if I could just figure out how to slip it in the truck and try it out on my trip out of town for our anniversary of 29 years. On second thought she is great about me and my various hobbies so I think I'll play it safe.

Thanks for all the good advice!
Craig