MFX

I wanted to get a boat for fun something like the traxxas titan, but 1 of my biggest concerns is....what happens if it tips over in the middle of the lake? Is there a way to get a tip over boat to get back on its right side? Are they built to automatically flip back over?

ekd

iTrader: (2)

If your hull is tall enough (in relation to it's width), and the C/G is low enough, it will self right.

Some very flat race hulls have holes and water vents that allow 1 side to sink, then drain when it takes off again. Pretty clever.

I am getting ready to put together my first boat, but first I think I'll built a recovery boat. Looking for design tips atm.

roadrashracing2

A recovery boat nothing specail ir a fishing pole with a tennis ball works well to

MFX

interesting. do you guys know if the Traxxas Titan has anything to auto-recover of if the design of it will let it do that? I'd be pissed to be able to get my boat back

ekd

iTrader: (2)

I can't say for a fact, but the Titan sure looks like it would roll back over. I really like the integrated/removable drivetrain it has.

I'm going to be running on a river, and I don't get around well, so I'm as worried as you are about losing a boat.

MrUnlimited

A mono would suit best for you on a river. Don't know how calm it is but a hydro or cat would jump too much since they need flat water to run smoothly.

ekd

iTrader: (2)

It's pretty calm, but not enough for anything but a mono, if the vids I've seen mean anything.

Unless... a good sized outrigger?

Saw this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA3y_...eature=related

I have been looking into boating for a while, mostly for the fun of building one. This made me want to go fast. Just the noise, to this electric guy, is pretty sweet.