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Michelle
Got gifted a beautiful wooden motorboat with radio control accesories etc. She is now in dry dock whilst I get to know her and learn how to pilot her succesfully. Also having a paint re-touch and general clean up. Was given to me by a elderly gentleman and she was his pride and joy so this next captain has big shoes to fill. Named Michelle after my wife
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๐ low battery usage
2 years ago by
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How long is a the normal 4 cell battery pack meant to last.Mine lasts about 10 minutes then its dead. How do I know if it is the charger that is at fault or the battery. I power a single screw boat.
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๐ Home built lady.
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๐ Hayling Island Model Boat Club
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Great
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๐ Washers...
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Ordered today..Thank You.
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๐ Washers...
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Can anybody help where I can source M4 nylon waterproof washers here in the UK..Funny enough It is proving to be difficult.....Thank you...
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๐ Grease is the word..
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Hello I have the grease ready now how do I pack the shroud? As can be seen the hole is only 4mm..How can I get the grease in all the way.Please can anyone help...Thanks..
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
2 years ago by
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Thank you will do ..
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
2 years ago by
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Ok.. Now do I pack the shroud with grease...Or do I smear the prop shaft with grease or do I do both...?I have never done this before...Also do I pack the shroud all the way inboard or do only pack say an inch or so from the prop...Please can you advise....
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
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Thank you.will do
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
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Thank you.Will do..
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
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Thank you Can you name them so I get the correct ones..as in nylon my shaft is 4mm I'm no use
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
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Thank you..Where are the bearings?The shroud is just hollow....The first option is the best. Now some genius Loktited the prop onto shaft so an added complication....Please can you help...
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
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Thank you
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๐ Prop shaft be waterproof..
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A short while ago I posted a thread regarding water up prop shaft...Following the advice on this forum I removed the rudder and the shaft was taken out ..Enclosed are photos...Now how do I waterproof my shaft?..Grease is a given but what washers do I use on the prop end.
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๐ Hayling Island Model Boat Club
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Are you guys still active ?
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
2 years ago by
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Would like to thank all the great guys who posted fantastic advice and comments on the subject... I have decided to simply temporarily put a face flannel under the prop shaft inboard and remove it after sailing to wring out. Also prior to sailing grease both ends a lot to limit ingress... A model boat shop has offered to fix it but until finances, time and travel allow me to take her there, this shall have to suffice....To all of you, Thank You..
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Ok shall send soon as I get back from work.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Thank You so much for that great advice.. Gonna go for it and keep you posted.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Hello the hatch covers the radio and rudder assembly and is separate from the propulsion system..I am at work now so shall post pic later.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Interior view . .Thanks so much for your help so far away
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Hi Colin I may have to take her to a shop but there isnt one around where I live.. I dont have the tools, expertise or time to attempt this myself. Also the prop was loktited onto the shaft and the same again inboard.. She runs beautifully so maybe I should just run her one a week then drain the water out afterwards. It is minimal anyway...What do you think?
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Unfortunantly both the propellor onto the shaft and the shaft was locktited onto the U joint inboard so I have another hurdle...Maybe due to the fact that I only sail her once a week due to work and the ingress is minimal due to the propulsion I should just grease the prop shaft outboard and just empty the water out after sailing.I really do not have the tools, time and most importantly the expertise to strip this all down....Any advice? Thanks to all of you for your great help so far..
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Thanks for the great reply...Unfortunantly that all seems a bit expert for me ,maybe it would be better done by a pro or someone with more experience.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
3 years ago by
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Prop shaft of
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Prop shaft.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
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Images of prop
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
3 years ago by
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Hi Colin.. I cannot pull the shaft as rudder is permanently fixed.. It is just a case of trying to get grease inside the brass stuffing... Failing that try and catch the water at the inboard end.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
3 years ago by
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Will do Ron.
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๐ Water up prop shaft.
3 years ago by
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Hi . It is the normal type of shaft.. The rudder is in the way and is fixed permanently...I did not build this boat as it was gifted to me by a venerable old gentleman who had it for 20 years and prior to that the original builder had it for 30!. She is beautifully made and sound.. The only problem is this water ingress.. I am loathe to destroy anything but it seems the tube is permanently fixed to the hull with the shaft inside...Somehow I need to get grease inside this tube..Failing that, add a water catcher at the inboard end.
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