Sea Queen

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi All

I built this Sea Queen from the Jotika cnc plywood kit a couple of years ago, and she has been on the water twice and works perfectly. As I need the space for new projects she is up For Sale. 2.4meg wheel steering radio 12volt motor Perkins 50A speed controller & gel cell battery included. Asking £275 ono

Buyer to Collect only from Maidstone Kent Regards Ray

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Ray. That's a nice looking boat you have there. I bet it goes great in the sea, something that size handles offshore work really well.
​Sadly I do not want to purchase it but that seems to be a very fair price indeed for a fully equipped machine.
Ashley

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Ray

I agree with my learned friend, yours is a super model and well worth the asking price.

Paul

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Ashley/Paul

Thanks for your kind words, the Sea Queen is a classic design, Its a shame the kit + the running gear and radio (excluding the time taken) is worth less to sell than it cost !! but I enjoyed the build. Attached is me with my first Sea Queen with a different designed superstructure and a 35cc Impex 2-stroke engine at Danson Park lake Bexleyheath in 1975 it went really well with spray rails added Happy Days

Regards Ray

[Nick CahillParticipant @nickcahill60458]

Hello Ray.

Ive just seen your Sea Queen, which you posted back in October. Is she still for sale?

Regards Nick

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Nick

Yes I'm down sizing the fleet so she must go to make space, If you have any questions please ask, there are some construction pictures of the build in my picture album. Its all ready to run/float. PM if you wish to make further contact phone numbers email etc

Regards Ray

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi All

Pleased to let you know Nick did a 450 mile round trip yesterday form Yorkshire down to Maidstone to pick up the Sea Queen, we had a good chat about the state of the world, and he endured the workshop tour and a cup of tea before he headed back to Ilkley, he is thinking about Zenoah power we will keep you posted. Thanks to all who bothered to view the SQ

Regards Ray

[Nick CahillParticipant @nickcahill60458]

Thank you Ray

It was worth the drive just to have a chat with you and a tour round your workshop.

I'm delighted with the boat, superbly put together with great detail. It's a credit to your skills.

I am a big Sea Queen fan. In my mind it's a classic proven good size boat. There's loads of room for running gear etc and they handle modern power really well. My current one is over 40 years old and now fitted with a brushless motor and 6 Lipo cells. I also bought her from the gentleman who originally built her. Unfortunately I don't have the time to build them, but really enjoy fitting and tuning the power unit to get the best performance from them.

Best Wishes

Nick

[Nick CahillParticipant @nickcahill60458]

Hello Ray

I hope you are well.

Its been a while, just very busy at work. I now have a Zenoah engine, I am in the process of fitting it. My aim is the have the boat running for a trip to Scotland in September. I will keep you posted.

I have the boat on display, and admire it and your hard work often.

Regards

Nick

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Nick,

Glad your getting on with a proper engine! All good down here after the nail biter last night, I'm not really a football fan but we are all patriots if they might win

Let me know if you need another Sea Queen , I have drawings

Regards Ray

[Nick CahillParticipant @nickcahill60458]

Hello Ray

I am just back from a week in Scotland. The Zenoah is now running in your Sea Queen. I have posted a video on YouTube. Do a search 'Zenoah Engine in Sea Queen RC Boat'.

I haven't sailed her yet. She still needs a few minor tweaks!

Regards Nick

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Nick,

I will look forward to seeing her @ Mach 2 just going to start another SQ from the original drawing ! Good luck with the sea trials

Regards Ray

[Brian Porritt 1Participant @brianporritt1]

Hi Nick,Just saw the you tube video of your Sea Queen performing with a brushless motor and 6 lipos.I have a Sea Queen.Can you tell me what motor you have in the boat.It performs how I want mine to perform.thanks Brian Porritt.

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Brian,

I'm pretty sure Nick has put a petrol engine in the Sea Queen, according to his 06/10/18 post ??

There has been talk on this forum about a G60 motor being in the same league recently at a good price.

Regards Ray

[Nick CahillParticipant @nickcahill60458]

Posted by Brian Porritt 1 on 18/09/2019 22:43:17:

Hi Nick,Just saw the you tube video of your Sea Queen performing with a brushless motor and 6 lipos.I have a Sea Queen.Can you tell me what motor you have in the boat.It performs how I want mine to perform.thanks Brian Porritt.

Hello Brian

I have 2 Sea Queens & really like them both. The Electric one has a E-flite 60 Outrunner 470KV. Its low revs but has amazing torque. I tried many props and found the best to be a Graupner 75/120mm (Part number 2306.75). I have fitted an upgraded / larger propshaft and coupling to cope with the power. Its economical on battery power.

My other Sea Queen (bought from Ray Wood, who has great attention to detail) now has a Zenoah 2 Stoke fitted. I really like reliable petrol power.

Coincidentally, I'm going on holiday tomorrow to the Scottish Highlands & have both in my van. Will try and get some more videos of both on Youtube. Will keep you updated.

Regards Nick

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Nick,

Thanks for looking after her, I'm glad you are enjoying the model boating and the best of both worlds ic & electric 😀

Regards Ray

[Brian Porritt 1Participant @brianporritt1]

Hi Nick,Many thanks for getting back to me with the brushless motor and prop details.My Sea Queen was built 50 years ago by my late father for me when I was 11.He fitted a 25cc Ohlsen and Rice petrol engine.I had the boat restored for me last year and as recommended had a Torpedo 850 brushed motor fitted with 2 6v lead acid batteries.But the boat is rather sedate over the water with that motor.I was wanting performance like yours with the brushless motor on the you tube clip.So thanks for the info.Enjoy Scotland!regards,Brian

[Brian Porritt 1Participant @brianporritt1]

Hi Nick,Would you be able to email me some photos of the brushless motor set up you have on your Sea Queen and any other photos you think may be helpful to me!?many thanks.Brian.

Email address removed – Colin.

Edited By Colin Bishop on 29/09/2019 11:24:36

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Brian,

Better to pm Nick if you post your email address on here, you may get spammed to death !!

Regards Ray

[Brian Porritt 1Participant @brianporritt1]

Hi Ray,Thanks for that advice.Should have thought about that before!regards,Brian

[SteamcoalnzParticipant @steamcoalnz]

Sea Queen Plan.

Can I ask the members if anyone has an electronic version of the Sea Queen plan?

Some time ago I was sent one but it seems the stored messages on this site have been cleaned up and the link or file has gone and I would like to build it from the plans rather than a kitset. The hard way.

If anyone can help that would be much appreciated.

Hayden in New Zealand

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Hayden,

I think I sent a pdf of the plan to Harry smith 1 some years ago, maybe worth a PM to him ?

You will need to draft your own bulkheads as they are not on the plan.

This is the original Aerokits drawing, I no longer have access to a large scanner

Regards Ray

Edited By Ray Wood 2 on 15/09/2021 08:17:10

[harry smith 1Participant @harrysmith1]

Hi Hayden

Yes, I still have the Sea Queen plan as a PDF.

PM your email address.

Harry Smith

[SteamcoalnzParticipant @steamcoalnz]

Hello Harry.

The page says you do not have a public profile.
PM me and I will in return.

Hayden

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