Members Harbour
5 Photos
19 Likes
Shrimp fishing boat Capt CJ
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.
Isaac
Isaac
5 months ago
8 Attributes
Members Blogs
3 Posts
5 Followers
22 Likes
Fun at the lake
Fun at the park. A big lake and nice day to run the boat at the Wellen Park in Florida. The owner of the bike and kayak shop took this video of my shrimp boat Capt CJ (it is a scale boat; the full boat was destroyed during hurricane Ian a couple of years ago).
here is the link. I don't know how to copy the video by itself.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/501543055774701
Isaac
Isaac
19 days ago
Recent Posts
๐ฌ Re: Motor follow up
17 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Lew
Yes, I did see that video a few weeks ago.
However, the gear tooth missing is so tiny, that my shaky hands will not be able to glue it in place properly or at all.
For now, letโs see how the cleaned up and lubricated gears work and for how long.
Thanks , I wish I could do it.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Motor follow up
17 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
During the gearbox inspection, I noted one of the large plastic gear missing a tooth. That is the source of the noise. I do not have a method to repair it, so I lubricated the gears with a generous amount of marine grease... Hopefully it will last a few more years. I also reduced the battery voltage to 2S ( 7.4 volts ) instead of the 3S.
I still need to see if there is a great affect on the boat's speed in the water.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Motor mount repair
18 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I tested the boat after the repair in my pond at my backyard. I applied forward power, but then reversed it to maneuver. Everything stopped and no response from the boat. No power at all.
Removed the boat from the water and back to the bench for diagnostics.
I found the 30 amp fuse blown.
Not sure if it happened as a result of the motor disconnecting earlier, or maybe a piece of the gear tooth jammed the gears.
I did turn the prop manually and no issues. I then installed a jumper cable at the fuse harness and it ran fine again.
I ordered more fuses and will test again.
Running the motors on 3S LiPo battery
Approx 14-16 volts
I will reduce to 2S 7.4 volts to see if it is better for the system.
Who knows. Itโs a fishing expedition ๐๐๐
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Motor mount repair
19 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
The two screws holding the brushed motor to the orange gearbox backed off completely.
Unfortunately there is no access to their screws because the builder glued the wood part after the assembly was bolted together.
I had to break off the wood plate. Amazingly it separated cleanly at its original lines.
I now separated the assembly, cleaned the plastic gear and noted one tooth was mostly missing. Oh well. This is an old Robbe gearbox, and I just lubricated the gears and closed it all up.
It works fine, but is noisy.
I then reconnected the coupling and applied a generous amount of epoxy back to the wood mounting plate.
All fine. A bit noisy, but ok. Letโs see how long it lasts.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Loose motor
19 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I went yesterday to the lake with the big Torpedo boat.
As I checked the boat prior to launch, I noticed that the number 3 motor was loose off the gearbox housing. I had no tools, so I hand tighten it. Bad idea!
The run in the water went great. All fun.
I then returned after 10 minutes as it somehow slowed down.
Results: the motor completely disengaged. At least I had two more motored to rerun to port.
Home for repairs.
I will explain the repairs next.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Radio
19 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I replaced the radio with yet again another radio. This one was Flysky 5 channel surface radio. I did it because the old Spectrum receiver went dead in the middle of the lake. This new one is working great. I liked it so much, I purchased 5 more receivers and converted 4 more boats to that system. Transmitter has 20 model memory.
$70 USD on Amazon.
๐
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ More fun
19 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Took my airboat and the big torpedo boat to the lake today.
A bit choppy. But lots of fun. I let a young boy drive the TB boat as well. He did good.
Later on I found one of the motors lost all the retaining screws to the gearbox. Back to dry dock for repairs .
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: part 24 mast
23 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Good step. Looking forward to the final painting
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Back again after a break.
23 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
This is a cute tubby looking tug boat.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: First River Trial, One Year After Completion.
25 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I never seen a fireboat in action. very impressive! I really like it. ๐๐
The middle portion of your video went sideways???
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Ready for the water (launching the launcher?)
25 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Lew
Looks professional. Nicely done!
Hopefully you will not have to launch a 100 lbs boat ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Yard Sale Find
25 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
what is it?
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Maiden voyage
25 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
she is ready for fitments. ๐
have fun
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Fun at the lake
25 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Algon
This is a scale model of an actual shrimp boat. It was custom designed and built by a local guy ( of which I purchased 2 more from just as large ).
The model is 48 inches long by 13 inches at its widest. It is also approx 30 inches tall with the masts.
picture of the actual boat and the model on dry land attached.
๐
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Jaws
26 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Lew
Many observers ask me if I fish with the boat. I guess I can, but once I catch anything, it will be like a scene from the movie Jaws ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
I'm going to need a bigger boat ๐
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Fun at the lake
26 days ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Fun at the park. A big lake and nice day to run the boat at the Wellen Park in Florida. The owner of the bike and kayak shop took this video of my shrimp boat Capt CJ (it is a scale boat; the full boat was destroyed during hurricane Ian a couple of years ago).
here is the link. I don't know how to copy the video by itself.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/501543055774701 |
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Ballast check, leak check and maiden complied with and successful.
1 month ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I too have similar run times with all of my LiPo powered boats ( all run on 2S 5200 mAh ). My only 3S boat is my super big 3 brushed motored Torpedo boat (6.5 ft long ). It too gets close to an hour run on two 5200 batteries.
Best of luck with the completion of your tug.
Isaac๐
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Island Supporter "Borkum" (with some modifiactions)
1 month ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Nice one. I love steam engines.๐
Picture of one at a show years ago and a video of a live demo of one of the engines.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Back at it again
1 month ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Lew
I am glad that we each are finding ways to enjoy our RC boats.
For me the biggest issues are the waves in all of our ponds here when the winds are over 10 mph. but, I usually avoid "rough seas", so I get to have fun running the boats around ( especially my home pond).
As for the large pond / man made lake here in Wellen park, That is a great place to boat, but it is open waters and you have to mind the waves.
One of these days, I will drive up and bring some of my boats to your club there.
๐๐๐
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Back at it again
1 month ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Len
I really can't answer how to categorize any body of water. Pond, lake, sea, ocean.......it is all relative term.
As far as the ponds I use, here is my narrow definition: In Florida the USA, since it is mostly at sea level in the southern parts where I reside, all inland bodies of water are man made ( they are called retention ponds ). The dirt that is dug up is used to raise any new construction approx 14 ft above sea level. There are also natural springs, rivers and swamps. Thus all bodies of water I use are ponds.
I have a good size pond in the back of my house and use it mostly ( first photo here ), but the picture enclosed in the original post is of a really big, big pond that is part of a park with lots of people ( second pic ) . I only run it there on Sunday mornings because there is a big farmers market and lots of spectators that look at the boats and come over to talk.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Father's Day
1 month ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
My new toy
Air and boat mix
Old airboat I converted from gas to electric.
Fun and a bit crazy
Happy genetic transfer day ๐๐๐
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Back at it again
1 month ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I have replaced my old Spektrum air transmitter I previously used on my boats with a new land version from Flysky. I switched 4 of my boats to that radio with new receivers with no problems.
Ran my big torpedo boat and the airboat I converted from gas to electric at the big pond in Wellen park Florida.
Fun day
Isaac ๐
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Spektrum DX6i compatible surface Rx advice pls...
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I don't think the original post relates to submarines or carbon fiber boats.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Getting closer
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
I just love tugboats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As far as a rescue boat, not sure how helpful it will be with a pointy/round nose. I used my tugboat to rescue my huge 6.5 ft Torpedo boat. It worked, but needed lots of pushing and angle changes.
But, I am all ears as I need a better rescue boat as well.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Spektrum DX6i compatible surface Rx advice pls...
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
All 6 of my large boats use Spektrum radios. No issue. No need for an external antenna.
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Renaming boat!. Unlucky or superstitious
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
In my opinion, luck and superstition are the same thing. Same with paganism, talisman,good luck charm etc...Fear of the unknown.
As far as ships are concerned, most accidents and sinking are due to command bravado. Captain wants full steam ahead going into an iceberg, or ignoring weather and going out to sea or even inexperienced crews which was very common in the old days of tall ships ( which often were not even paid unless they were pirates ).
So personally, there is no harm in naming and renaming boats, ships, airplanes etc...
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Transmitter and receiver changed
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Just to be clear, I changed both. These are used routinely on my RC planes. So I know they work.
I never had issues with the Spektrum radios.
Iโll let you know when I run the boat again.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Radio and ponds
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Rudy
I use the Spektrum line of radios on all my RC planes with no issues. But in this case, I used an old set and it may be the cause of failure. Iโm using a newer set now and will check it out.
Lew
Yes rocks in the pond. Like all Florida developments they dig holes to make retention ponds. The bottom is not smooth. They leave rocks and debris on the bottom. And at low water level, they stick out
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ฌ Re: Jim's Model Boat Launcher / Retriever
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
Lew
I commented on my PVC version a few months ago.
It is a similar L shape and am able to lift even the big 6.5 ft long weighing 25 lbs or so. I shortened it a bit after these photos and it is OK.
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received
๐ Dead in the water
2 months ago by
๐บ๐ธ Isaac (
![](https://model-boats.com/media/site/ranks/11.png)
Sub-Lieutenant)
Flag
A beautiful day to take this big boat on the big pond here. I lowered the boat into the water, radio was working. I applied power and slowly left the dock. However, I noticed that the rudder control was reversed ( I used my Spekrum 6 channel airplane transmitter and receiver radio ). That was strange. So I reversed the power and got the boat back to the dock. I started going thru the menu of the transmitter and in the process of finding the correct menu, I reversed the rudder. But silly me, the rudder for the boat is on the right stick ( aileron side in airplane speak ). So I reversed the boat and got it back to the side of the dock still in the water. Once again as I changed the setting to reverse the servo direction for the boat, I did not pay attention and the boat drifted away from the dock and was approx 50 yards from shore. By itself this would not be a problem...๐ค
but...............๐
For some reason, the boat was not responding . No communication on any channel. Nothing working. Not even the horn. It was dead in the water.
Luckily, I knew the kayak vendor right there and he let me used his kayak to rescue my bost.
After that save, I raised the boat out of the water and sure enough, nothing on the boat was working. However, after I restarted both transmitter and receiver, all was fine and working correctly.
feeling OK, I launched the boat again and it ran fine for over 10 minutes.
then....๐
As I placed the motors into reverse about 20 yard away from the dock, it died again. So back into the kayak and I rescued it again.
I took it home and decided to replace the receiver taken from one of my RC airplanes as well as program my other newer Spekrum transmitter. All is working!!!!!!!!!!!
I am yet to test it in the water. My local pond behind my house is so shallow now that I do not feel comfortable running it for fear of hitting rocks ( I already had that experience once ).
I hope this fixes things.
I wonder if the original old Robbe ESC/BEC has something to do with killing power to the receiver?
Isaac
▲
โฉโฉ
No likes yet
This member will receive 1 point
for every like received