Vac-U-Pickle
TM1:13 Scale Limited Sport Hydro
1:13 Scale "Super Sport" Hydro
1:13 Scale N-2 Hydro
Length: 26 in. Beam: 13-1/8 in. Weight 29.5 ounces +/- empty.
(Unlimited Turbine Cowl Shown)
Designed by Garry Finlay
Fully assembled Semi-Scale Atlas Van Lines Pickle-Fork Hydroplane Hull with optional hatch covers to resemble other boats.
82 Photos of the 2008 All-Star Hydro Shoot-Out in Florida. Click HERE!
With our revolutionary Unibody Construction and Damage-Resistant Vac-U-SeamTM Technology.
Click framed photos to enlarge them.
To learn about the development of the Vac-U-Pickle, click HERE!
If you are thinking of buying an un-assembled kit, read the assembly instructions page HERE.
Hardware build by Doug HERE.
Laser-Cut, Epoxy-Coated, Hot-Pressed Mahogany Ply and Graphite inner structure supporting a self-reinforcing double-hull.
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| Overhead view of inner structure. | Other areas are reinforced with a Unibody-type structural double hull. | Reinforced deck has a perimeter groove that engages with the hull for a strong impact-resistant bond. |
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| The hull is faithful to the original design. | The front carbon-fiber rod supports the sponsons, minimizing flexing. | The rear sponson baffles further reinforce the sponsons and turn-fin mount. |
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| Hot-Pressed mahogany ply laser-cut ribs that run from the transom to the front carbon-fiber tube cross-member. | The transom is reinforced with a 3/16" thick hot-pressed mahogany ply reinforcement. | Pre-drilled servo box in port rib made to fit a HiTec HS-225BB Mighty Mini Servo. |
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| Radio Receiver access opening in the starboard rib. Large enough to allow for waterproof wrapping of the receiver. | Rear sponson Reinforcement Baffle visible through the starboard rib. |
Installed Styrofoam flotation.
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| Flotation test with 49.1 ounces (3 pounds-2 ounces) of cargo in the hull. | The hull includes this $17.00 15°Brushless Motor Mount Assembly. | The 15-degree mount supports a heavy brushless motor (XL Shown.) and cooling jacket. |
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| Prototype Cowl with windshield Decal | Atlas Cowl with windshield & exhaust Decals. |
Unlimited Turbine Cowl with windshield, intake, exhaust, & silver turbine decals. |
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| Atlas Profile | Unlimited Turbine Profile |
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| Click HERE for more information on available Cowls. | ||||
Click to see a PDF of the directions that come with the hull. Link to Adobe Reader at bottom of page.
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| Center is wide enough for two six-pack conventional round cells. | Wide enough for Li-Poly packs as well. Lots of room to adjust the boat's Center of Gravity with the battery packs. | Cowl accommodates brushed or brushless motors. |
| Some Early Prototype Videos |
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| 600 Brushed LSH setup. 1.7 MB Video. | 8XL Brushless Setup. 1.7 MB Video. Maybe not a P-Sport boat. Just playing... | 8XL at 51 mph. 1.6 MB Video. |
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| Another Test | ||
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