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Shrimp fishing boat Capt CJ
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Boat Length
48" (121.92 cm)
Motor Type
Brushed
Drive Type
Direct
Props
Single
Battery Type
LiPo
Battery mAh
5Ah (5,000 mAh)
Prop Size
40mm
Run Time
50 min
6 months ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac
I purchased this scale boat back in 2021 from an old gentleman who has researched, designed and scratch built it ( and many others ) to represent an actual boat that was located in Pine Island Florida.It is powered by a water cooled brushless motor. Battery is a 2S ( 7.4 v ) LiPo battery ( a 3S was way too much for it ) and it is still very fast. I run it at scale speed and the duration approaches an hour run time ( including headlights. I also have an FPV camera which I use occasionally. It is solid in the water and handles waves well. Just a fun ship.😎😎😎
Unfortunatly, the real boat was destroyed during hurricane Ian in 2022.
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5 months ago by 🇺🇸 Chum444 (
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Boat looks some fine. A shame it’s inspiration was destroyed. Been to Pine Island many times. Ian was devastating for the residents. I haven’t been back since the storm & admittedly I’m hesitant. Olde Fish House gone; no idea if Jug Creek Marina survived.
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5 months ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac (
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I added a dedicated water pump for extra cooling of the motor. It was running continuously when the boat was powered. However, at the scale speeds I run, it was not really needed. So I removed it. However it is easily plugged to any port on the receiver.
For now, I rely on the water scoop in back of the propeller to cool the motor and the ESC. 👍 Isaac ▲
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6 months ago by 🇬🇧 roycv (
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Most times I do not like the modern fishing boats but this one is excellent! Nice lines and work details really bring it to life. Great pity that the prototype was lost so dramatically.
I think I may be jealous! Roy ▲
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6 months ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (
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Thanks for the reply Isaac.
I'm glad that the question was useful to you (even if unintentionally, hahahaha) in discovering a problem. ▲
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6 months ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac (
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It was a good thing that I was asked about the propeller size by Alessandro.👍👍👍
When I turned it over to measure, I notice multiple locations where the fiberglass and wood joints separated.😝 I just epoxy repaired it all. I will then touch up with black paint ( that is the color of the bottom ).😎😎👍 Isaac ▲
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6 months ago by 🇺🇸 DWBrinkman (
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Very nice boat! It looks great on the water. Nice find .....
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6 months ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac (
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the prop is two bladed measuring approx 42 mm in diameter ( or 1.65 inches ).
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6 months ago by 🇮🇹 AlessandroSPQR (
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Excellent purchase Isaac.
I really like it and you entered all the data. Excellent. The only thing missing is the diameter of the propeller, are you able to tell me? ▲
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6 months ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac (
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I also use this boat as a camera ship.
Loaded with two GOPRO cameras taking videos fore and aft. Some snapshots taken from the boat here:😎😎 Isaac 
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6 months ago by 🇺🇸 Isaac (
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Picture of the actual boat
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