My new mini Air!!!!

[AirNautiqueRider226]

This is my new mini air nautique. Its soo much fun to play with. Its worth the money!!! :lol: :lol:

[Kenv]

I saw the pictures in your galley before you posted this. We're the only two online. Anyway, I sent you a PM. Just wanted to know I long it lasts on a charge. I've got the orange and white also. I'm bringing mine to Travis for Memorial Day!!!!

[AirNautiqueRider226]

i have not charged it all the way yet but i charged for like 5 mins and i lasted like 10. It's soo much fun!

[NautiqueJeff]

Mine lasts for about 25-30 minutes on a full charge. I am currently looking for a longer-lasting battery. There are several options available from specialty battery stores, and I am just trying to find the best price now.

[bbc3]

how's the wake? have you thrown any lead in yet??? we're thinking of getting one and repainting it to our 04's colors, could be tricky though...have fun with the mini's!!

[Alibuma]

check out www.towerhobbies for some batteries and such. I have been thinking about buying one but i would want to rip out all the electronics and install new equipment including a 13T modified motor... does anyone have any pics of the insides or can you even get into the inside of these? what size batteries does it take? 7.2, 8.4, or 9.6V? Thanks, Nick

[AirNautiqueRider226]

in the boat it has a rechargeable battery. In the remote there is one 9v.

[FixerOstuff]

It has a 9.6v. It's a flat pack, not like an RC car. It's 8 AA's put together flat.

[NautiqueJeff]

...Does anyone have any pics of the insides or can you even get into the inside of these? what size batteries does it take? 7.2, 8.4, or 9.6V? Thanks, Nick

The best I can do is a shot of the battery compartment...

[Alibuma]

it would appear to me that you could make a custom battery pack using standard C sized cell batteries. Several hobby shops sell "loose" (not already soldered into a pack) cells and the solder kits. I think i am going to go buy one of these and start modifying. Thanks for all the shots. :)

[Moe]

Here are some pictures of my project. As a former RCer I have wanted a RC Nautique for years. When this came out I knew what my winter project would be! I have removed everything out of this boat and will be putting a 17turn motor, 2 6 cell NIMH battery packs, Electronic speed control, New radio and rudder system. It will be Direct drive though as I couldn't find parts to go V. Its a lot of fun since its fridgid outside anyway!

[Alibuma]

That thing is going to FLY... let me know how it turns out. Where will you locate the battery packs? Are you worried that two might be too much? Are you going to run them for power or longevity (serries or paralell)? Thanks, good luck, keep us updated on how it is going! oh yeah, what did the old electronics look like?

[Moe]

I put two battery packs in parallel, for longevity. Because the packs will not be removable. One concern is the motor overheating, They make a cooling system that uses water to cool the motor but I dont have enough space to use it. I'll just need to keep an eye on it. The old electronics had only a circuit board and two small motors. The board contorlled everything ( received signal, controlled motors,steering, forward,reverse,etc.) I'll have more pictures later on today

[Alibuma]

Sounds good. I had one of the DPI model ski nautiques a year ago, and it ws great but leaked really bad. I had an Astroflight ESC in the boat which worked great... and then i used some old radio equip. from a vehicle i had. It was ok, but i did not have very good range at all. It went really fast but when i took it into a turn, the side of the boat dug under and sprayed the inside of the boat and filled it up. Keep me updated on how the install of your components go. Do you have to fabricate your own motor mount? What eqip are you using? I am excited for you, i will be following in yoru footsteps soon!

[Moe]

here are some more pictures, Everything is laid in there approxiamtely the way it'll stay.

[Grant_West]

So how did it work out for you??

[Moe]

The only testing I could do was in our bathtub as everything is froze outside. no leaks, Very low center of gravity,this thing IS going to FLY! Hopefully I can get at least an 8 or 10 Min. run time on a charge. I'll probably get a 15 min. DC charger for it yet. I'll post Video when I can.

[Moe]

Well I got the boat out in the water today. I found out that I have to move my batteries back farther to get the bow a little higher. We've all dipped the nose before haven't we? other than that it's great. Very realistic handling. Faster than real boat. 15 MPH?

[imported_pjdave]

Im trying to remove the top for some modifacations, but i cant find the screws for the bow, where are the located?

[slob02]

Monkey.......Pleasure to meet you in INDY.
Matt
www.slobgear.com

[imported_pjdave]

Yeah good to me you guys aswell. Its always good to put faces to names (or alias's). I had a good weekend catching up with all the aussie boys, and few toomany free drinks.

[slob02]

TOO many is better than not enough.
I rode with an Aussie back around '96 named DAVE. Never knew his last name. It was by far some of the best times I ever had.

[tourpro]

Doood, that thing is sick !

Got any video of it you could link us to?

[NautiqueJeff]

There was video of this boat on this site at one time, but I can't find it now. I'll keep digging tomorrow. It was quite fast.

[tourpro]

What did you use for packing?