Sea Commander Kit Review

[Terry PlumridgeParticipant @terryplumridge66794]

I have just read, with interest, the June 2012 review of the Sea Commander Kit. How much sailing time could you expect from this boat? I know that this is a "length of a piece of string "query, but just using this review motor/ battery combination it is a bit more specific.

Cheers, Terry.

[Terry PlumridgeParticipant @terryplumridge66794]

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Terry

I usually get just over one hours sailing with my commander.

Its motor is a Johnson 600 coupled with a 12v 4ah sealed lead acid battery, the battery is a little on the large side but makes excellent ballast.

I hope this helps

Paul

[Terry PlumridgeParticipant @terryplumridge66794]

Hi Paul.

Thanks for the info. With this battery weight does the boat plane? I don't like to see boats of this type that go ridiculously fast, putting the "crew" through G forces that would probably kill them!! But it is nice to see the hull up and out of the water a little.

Cheers, Terry.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Terry

Placing the battery in the rear compartment actually gives the hull an aid to getting up on the plane.

How about some photos of your boat?

Paul

[Terry PlumridgeParticipant @terryplumridge66794]

Hi Paul,

not actually built one yet, just gathering info before I decide what to build this winter, at the moment it is a toss up between the Sea Commander and the Aeronaut Princess. Not had any feedback at all regarding the Princess, but I can buy that kit locally, the Sea Commander would have to be shipped, I live in Vienna.

Cheers, Terry.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Terry

I can recommend the Sea Commander not only as an enjoyable build but also as a very strong model that can withstand quite a lot of mistreatment.

Vienna is a lovely city, home to the Burgtheater and of course a wonderful history of music and culture.

Paul

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