Anyone got a Cox Hydroblaster?

**944_Jim** Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:46 pm

Hi guys,
This one is way off target. For some unknown reason I'm jonesing for several pictures of a Cox Hydroblaster. We have one thread here (that I've found so far) showing some good shots. Now I want some measurements.

The end goal is to create a reasonable facsimile of an outrigger to use up a radio and some fuel...without looking like a long boat Puddle Jumper or Lil Swamp Buggy.

Even decent plans of an outrigger-style 1/2A boat would fix me up well enough.

I know...just another pipe dream.

GallopingGhostler Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:41 am

Jim, Aerofred has boat plans. I did a search on "hydro" and this link has the results. You may find something to your liking there in the form of plans and articles.

https://aerofred.com/search.php?search_terms=all&search_keywords=hydro&submit=Search

getback Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:39 am

Is this the one you searched ? https://www.coxengineforum.com/t10621-hydro-bat-by-vic-smeed-engine-probs or > https://www.google.com/search?q=+cox+Hydroblaster+plans&sca_esv=589766361&sxsrf=AM9HkKlhn31jrdwG5dryOfqWF8ZPt3ILIg%3A1702301657748&ei=2Q93ZZaDLayuqtsP5KynuAM&ved=0ahUKEwjW0_Dsv4eDAxUsl2oFHWTWCTcQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=+cox+Hydroblaster+plans&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFyBjb3ggSHlkcm9ibGFzdGVyIHBsYW5zMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAFIk3VQ3RJYsHFwAngBkAEAmAGrAaABswuqAQQzLjEwuAEDyAEA-AEBwgIKEAAYRxjWBBiwA8ICDRAAGIAEGIoFGEMYsAPCAhAQLhiABBiKBRhDGMcBGK8BwgIFEAAYgATCAgYQABgHGB7CAh8QLhiABBiKBRhDGMcBGK8BGJcFGNwEGN4EGOAE2AEBwgINEC4YgAQYDRjHARivAcICBxAAGIAEGA3CAhwQLhiABBgNGMcBGK8BGJcFGNwEGN4EGOAE2AEBwgIIEAAYgAQYogTCAgYQABgWGB7CAgUQIRirAuIDBBgAIEGIBgGQBgq6BgYIARABGBQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#ip=1&vhid=_uwSXzMeIan_BM&vssid=l Lighting The Tree

getback Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:45 am

You give yourself that Christmas present >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/374743634592 << Bad Xmas Gift

GallopingGhostler Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:21 am

getback wrote:You give yourself that Christmas present >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/374743634592 <<

E-Bay photo.

Nice, I didn't realize Cox made an air powered racing boat. This one has seen some use, but appears to be complete, $150 US + $25 shipping from Iowa (shipping depends on distance to destination) + local tax.

I am thinking that Jim may be considering his budget costs, $200 maybe more coin than he is willing to part with, no?

rsv1cox Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:15 pm

Well that's pretty neat, a Prop Rod that floats.

**944_Jim** Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:06 pm

As RSVBob points out, yes a floating 'Blaster!

And as George pointed out, AeroFred has.this:
https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=93494&mode=search#google_vignette

And CMulder (the holder of the one in the thread here) has reached out with an offer to assist.

The one I linked to above may be about 90% of the Cox unit. I'm thinking build one and stick an engine pod on it (think motor-glider pylon).

I have no idea where this fixation came from.

Thanks guys. I'll keep y'all in the loop.

CMulder, thanks for reaching out.

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