Special Notes
Hi Trent,
I’m Luca Foletti (18 years old), I’m a student and I’m building electric boats since about 3 years
Here are some pictures of my first (but not last) micro boat:) 
 
Specification:
 
Boat: Hydromarine Redbird
Motor: Graupner Speed 480 BB Race 4,8V-8,4V
Cells: 7x Sanyo KR1100 AEL 
Servo: Graupner C261
Receiver: Jeti Rex 5 plus
Speed controller: Jeti JES180
Hardware: Custom stainless, brass, aluminium, fiberglass, teflon
Drive: 1,2mm steel wire(like Miha Holc but with a little modification)
RTR Weight: 586grams
Speed: I don’t know, but very fast!!!
Propeller: Graupner K33
I want to try K33(with 3blades), K29 and K31
 
Special thanks: to Miha Holc for his buildup article and the good tips.
 
Bye Bye
Luca Foletti  - Manno in south Switzerland
 
P.S.
If you want more info, contact me at  spectre_gunship@hotmail.com