Marine Specialties, P. O. Box 19094, Houston, TX 77224-9094
(713) 468-6070 Phone (713) 468-6072 Fax
The below list is provided to help you when building and ordering parts for your boating project. The list is intentionally brief and is intended to be a reminder of the various items you may need. There are many ways to build a boat and different types of hardware and drive systems that can be used on any boat. If you have any questions on a boat setup and hardware to use, please give us a call.
Check List - Items Needed to Build a Boat
Boat Hull:
Vee Bottom, Hydro, Catamaran, Tunnel and more.
Engine Installation:
Engine
High Performance options
Carb Snozzler to prevent water damage
Motor mount
Clutch
Starting mechanism
Exhaust system or tuned pipe
Couplers
Throttle Cable
Fuel Tank
Fuel Line
Water pickup
Water outlet
Water line
Water Pump
Drive System:
Strut and mount with bearings
Propeller Shaft
Flex Ferrule to attach prop shaft to flex cable
Flex Cable or Solid Shaft
Engine Coupler (Square Drive, Collet or U-Joint)
Stuffing tube kit
Drive Dog to drive propeller
Propeller
Tail nut or retainer for propeller
Steering:
Rudder and mounting bracket
Hardware to attach rudder to servo
Radio Gear:
Two or three channel radio on a surface frequency
1/4 Scale servo for steering on larger/faster boats
Standard servo for throttle
Fail safe system for the throttle (PCM, FS1 or Ram-62)
Water proof radio box with necessary hardware, screws, etc.
Pushrod seals (Steering, Throttle, and Receiver Switch)
Battery for receiver
Switch mount for receiver
Antenna Mast
Push Rod for steering (4-40 suggested)
E/Z links to attach servos to control rods
Miscellaneous:
LocTite 242 thread locker (Blue – semi permanent)
Flotation
Glue, Epoxy, Polyester, CA
Fiberglass cloth tape
Paint
Decals
Trim tabs – only if you have to
Zip Ties
Velcro
Hatch Lockdowns
Screws, nuts, fasteners, etc.
For immediate help or to place
an order please write or call.
Marine Specialties
P.O. Box 19094
Houston, TX 77224-9094
713-468-6070 Phone
713-468-6072 Fax
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