Added: Aug 28, 2008
From: NightFlyyer
Duration: 5:37
Capistrano Beach, California was a great place to run my RC "Lisa Surfer". The waves were great. Unfortunately, trying to seal the servo, the radio, the speed controller, and the Prop Shaft from the salt water proved a task I never figured out, on this "knockoff" thus destroying the electronics in only a few days of runs. I burned up 2 Hacker Speed controllers, 2 Hitec receivers and 2 servos when the saltwater seeped in and shorted out the units. But, it sure was fun. If you can still find one of these, (Kyosho made better ones) but they had to quit making them because of the eventual leaks, according to Aki Suzuki of Kyosho. So make sure to run any leaky ones in Fresh water only, as it will not short out in fresh water. Salt water shorts out electronics immediately....even 1 drop! (Just ask the Navy and Marines)Thanks for watching. (less)
Channel: Tech
Rating: 4.38 (24 ratings) Views: 3265' favoriteCount='2 Comments: 18
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Thanks much.
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Thanks a lot.
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Ha ha.. Thanks, but these clips were taken when I lived there. I lived in So California for 50 years. This was taken the year before I left, but the ocean and weather was nice, traffic to get there...not!
MysteryBoxz Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - wow thats cool i can only imagine how fun that is
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Thanks kindly. Yes it was really fun.
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Huh?
OzzYBladeZ Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - ha what an awsome rc toy well not a toy just a grate idea.good video surfs up.
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Ha ha. Thanks.
Winston51249 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - That's kinda odd. Your cameraman in CA was Randy Martin, and your cameraman in IA is Jeff Martin. (No relation)Let's go surfin' now. Ev'rybody's learnin' how. Come on a safari with me. (Come on a safari with...)
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Yep, ha ha... I always look for a good "Martin" when I need a cameraman, that's for sure.
dave2552000 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Always a surprise "Mr. Herbert"..... More good clean fun.... Nice video....
locouk Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Bet the salt water plays havoc with moving parts and the bearings? Aren't most RC boats etc. made for fresh water?
joehandsome99 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Looks like alot of fun. I'd like to try that with a speed boat. Thanks for sharing Dave. You gave me another project for a video this summer and this old electric boat that I have. 5 stars.
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Yes, but I didnt have any luck finding any lakes where I live with waves. The shaft finally froze up.
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Thanks kindly...
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Hi Eric,Thanks for the comments. I cant wait to see your video too, as I know it will be good.
papadewey221 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Dave,How cold was the water. Waiting for the flying toaster. Another great video from the master of heli. What kind of editor program do you use for your video ?papadewey221
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Hi. about 65 degrees. Ha ha. Stay tuned for the toaster. Thanks for the comments. I use Pinnacle Studio 11 plus.
ssrc30 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Did I read that correctly, did someone say TOASTER???? LMAO........ sweeeeeeet!!!!!
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Well or something like that. Stay tuned.
ssrc30 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - oh, hey, when it comes to flying appliances, I am all there lmao.........:)
shield400 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - I'm waiting for the flying weed whacker, should go great with the lawn mower. ;-)
ssrc30 Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - I have a buddy that made a flying blender lol........ It flies really well too. Will see if I can talk him into making a video and posting it on here.
z400forlife Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - thats a newquidad or nqd i reconived the transmitter they actually make some pretty good boats i own 1 and a traxxas villain ex well my dad uses the nqd and i use my villain i waste him with my 18.6 volts against his crappy 7.2
NightFlyyer Says:
Aug 28, 2008 - Thanks kindly. No gyros...just rudder. It takes a bit to get used to.