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philcaretaker

Commodore 6 years ago

RC Sailing :- " Sea Rover "

" Sea Rover " - Model of the "Sea Queen" which was the 1961 Off shore Power Boat race winner. - Listen to full narration from Buxton Model Boat Club member Dave Cole.

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TonyL

Recruit 11 years ago

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Attic Treasure

I found the basic boat, a Keil Kraft Sea Rover, in an old second hand shop some years ago, and decided to put her back together. Couldn't resist adding some figures to the deck, even a pair of binoculars.
I added a RC motor and took her to a nearby boating lake. Used a couple of times before retiring to the loft for the last 10 years.
Recently took her out and after a bit of polish and oil for the pro shaft, she's running well.
My question is, does anyone know what's she's worth?

#boating #deck #figures #lake #motor #rc boat #sea rover

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CapnJim

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 13 years ago

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Sea Rover - renamed Custard Pie

Original kit refurbished from a car boot purchase. 2 CH RC. Tried to retain orignal type features only with few extra fittings.

Taycol Meteor motor contemporary with boat controlled by servo operated resistance with sweeper arm on servo to reverse polarity at approx. midpoint.

Motor not powerful enough and max. speed disappointing so am planning to upgrade wiht more modern gear.

#fittings #kit #motor #refurbish #sea star #taycol #servo #rc boat #sea rover #fitting led

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BigChrisRecruit10 years ago
Sea Rover needs a 500 motor, then she will plane nicely. 😎
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triumphjon

Master Seaman 16 years ago

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aerokits sea rover / modified fpl

further photos of the modified fpl work in progress

#aerokit #sea rover

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triumphjonMaster Seaman16 years ago
should anybody be interested these models are now for sale , Im giving up modelling !
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triumphjon

Master Seaman 16 years ago

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aerokits sea rover / modified fpl

the sea rover was bought locally as a wreck with much of the forward section of the cabin missing , however it has been rebuilt in a matter of weeks to sailing condition , its now running a single vision 600 motor on 7.2 volts , & has a reasonable turn of speed and very good rudder response ! the fpl was a double purchase as I bought a pair of hulls , one had a better finish than its sister although this didnt matter as they were both stripped back to bare timber and resprayed with wilkinsons enamel spray . as the cabins were not remaining Ive made both boats into vospers mk2 range safety launches , neither models are fully finished but Ive started to use 1640 , I know 1646 wasnt a number issued by the raf , but as the model is to be operated by my neice it was the number she has chosen !

#aerokit #cabin #hull #matt finish #model #motor #sailing #spray #vosper #sail #sea star #sea rover #matt #volts #enamel #built #rudder

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triumphjonMaster Seaman16 years ago
model now for sale , includes the 600 motor mtroniks viper 20 amp esc and rudder servo , Ã‚A£75
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kalamunda

Leading Seaman 16 years ago

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Aerokits 'Sea Rover'

Has anyone any details of the cockpit canopy, is it a permanent fixture or can it be removed ??. I only have a small b/w picture from a 1972 Keilkraft catalogue (Kit price then was £4.35 !!! )

#aerokit #cockpit #kit #sea rover

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dbninjaChief Petty Officer 2nd Class16 years ago
Kalamunda, I could send you a set of paper templates from mine if thats any help? pm me for details. I need the plan details for the supports for the canopy for mine, will send you some photos too if thats a help

david
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dbninja

Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class 16 years ago

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my Sea Rover project

took me a while to find one.... my Aerokits Sea Rover.. I have never actually seen another? so pretty rare compared to fire boats and sea commanders.
the camera lies.. its no where near as good as the camera makes it look. but it is all there.
will be getting the full restoration, hull is sound, superstructure is very fragile.

my Aerokits fleet now includes..
34" fireboat x 2 (1 restored)
fast patrol launch
sea scout (restored)
sea rover
sea commander
fairey swordsman

David

#aerokit #fireboat #hull #restoration #superstructure #swordsman #commander #camera #fire boat #sea scout #sea rover #sea commander

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triumphjonMaster Seaman16 years ago
following a couple new modifications my sea rover has been re motored with a vision 600 without the two torque rings , now running a 7.2 or 9.6 battery pack fitted under the rear floor , Ive also reinstated the box at the stern which has my steering servo mounted underneath it , the "box is to full deck height with a removable top for servo acsess , Ive included a helm position c/w a period helmsman ( hes still got his teddy boy quiff ! ) although Ive not fitted the roof over the cockpit , Ive also cut a door into the front cabin , which will in time have a pair of opening barn doors & a small hinged top hatch over them . working 3mm led navigation and cabin lamps have also been fitted although Ive used a more modern cover for them , After looking through one of my magazines the sea rover bears a very close resembelance to a moody 27 gentlemans sports boat of the mid sixties !
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BigChrisRecruit13 years ago
I have two sea rovers - both bought off e-bay. The first is in virtually original condition down to the original motor and speed controller although the speed controller now seems to have given up the ghost so will be replaced with a viper plug and play. I have added a small mast and wired in nav and masthead lights. it sails beautifully and creates a load of interest at the pond side
The second more recent acquisition is an abandoned project, but with most of the construction work done. I have had to rebuild the windscreen frame and I have done this by laminating plasticard. I have to say the finished affect is pretty good although purists are probably tearing their hair out at the very thought of using plasticard! Ah well everyone is entitled to their opinion.
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