M5 Performance Hydroplanes

05/30/2026

Reverse the jaws on your DeWalt clamps to make handy pushers...
Sealed the hull and installed bullnoses today, racing the Strohs and watching H1 testing this weekend... Life is so hard!
p.s. Have you entered NAMBA Nationals yet? Hmm?

05/22/2026

Here's your sign.
Just do it

If you’re planning on racing at Nationals and haven’t registered yet…

This is your sign.

https://race.namba.com/event-detail/380

05/22/2026

I'm gonna be lazy, leave it all in wood and just paint the cowl.
Color... Thinking maybe Stroh Dark Blue or maybe Stroh Red.
Whatchu think?

05/16/2026

Great question! It never dawned on me that ideal hand files are hard to find.
Rich asked;
"I am starting a backlash build and let me tell you. Your videos are awesome. I now sit and watch your videos for hours. I did have a question for you. You have a small file with that smooth edge. Where can i buy one of these at?"
Here ya go Rich;

Nicholson Apex Tool Group Crescent 6' Rectangular Double Cut Hand Bastard File - 05738N

05/16/2026

05/08/2026

Moo?

In this video I'll show you a quick & slick way to mount the bullnose for our Blazer Marine Backlash Gas Sport Hydroplane build.... It's easy, and YOU can do...

05/05/2026

Gonna be epic!

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼 is shaping up to be very well represented at this year’s 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀!

If you run Scale, this is the year to be there—racers from across the country are making plans, and the competition is going to be strong.

And to top it off, the 𝗛𝟭 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 will be racing in the same park during the final weekend.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 + 𝗛𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽? 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁!

SCALE CLASSES OFFERED:
1/10th Scale Electric Vintage Unlimited Hydroplane
1/10th Scale Electric Modern Unlimited Hydroplane
1/8 Scale Unlimited
1/8 FE Scale Unlimited
Gas Scale Unlimited

DETAILS HERE:
https://nambanationals.com/

REGISTER HERE:
https://race.namba.com/productListing

04/29/2026

You can argue if you want, but you'll still be wrong! 🤣

1 like. "Gas RC Hydroplane Hardware, Strut, & Rudder Mounting... Next, Deck It & Run It!"

04/25/2026

Don't be a 🐔🐔🐔!
Bring yer best stuff and let's race!!

QUICK REMINDER—registration is currently open for the 2026 NAMBA Nationals.

If you’re planning to race, now’s a great time to get signed up and start getting everything lined up for the trip.

GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE:
https://nambanationals.com/

REGISTER HERE:
https://race.namba.com/productListing

04/22/2026

Pit Tour!

1 like. "Atomic Cup Pit Tour 2026 | Nitro, Gas, & Electric Powered RC Racing Boats - All In One Place!!"

04/19/2026

The waiting is the hardest part...
Or is it? In this video we actually DO the hardest part, and YOU can do it!

RC Backlash Gas Hydroplane Sponson & Bottom Sheeting Completed | The Hard Part is Over!