Built from Vic Smeed's 1950's design but enlarged to represent 1:16 scale. Actually weighs 15lb and is a delight on the water- even though I say it myself!
Will go quite ridiculously fast but looks best trickling along.
In about 2014 I changed the MFA geared motor for a 500 motor with turned brass pulleys and O ring drive giving about 3:1 reduction. This is much quieter- the only sound the boat makes now is the whining from the esc. (Motor: 500 belt and pulley) (ESC: Mtroniks Viper 15) (10/10)
In 2019 I changed motor again to a low drain 540 with a 1:1 belt drive. Sailed all afternoon on a 3000mah 7.2v NIMH pack. Also very quiet due to lower revs.