For $3000 can we "tidy-up" the wiring a little?
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CommodoreH, congratulations on your Orca and congratulations on your workspace. Lucky you!

Commodore-H,
Let me start by telling you your Orca is a stunning boat!
AND to think you scratch built it from plans and a single 2X4 is, at least for me, mind boggling!
To answer your question, the eBay listing does not mention a battery nor transmitter, but it does come with the plywood case!
From what I can see from this picture, I think it still has an old 72Mhz analog receiver.
I'm guessing the second servo is there to operate the old Dumas mechanical ESC, but I don't see one in the picture.
What do you expect for only $2,995.00, I guess?
Dave B

Wow! That's a little pricey! That's more than I generally spend. Is the battery included or is that extra?

I enjoy seeing if can build what I like for minimum cost, using what I have at hand.

I built my version of the Orca, (from Jaws) from a single 2 x 4, $1.85. I think plans were $15.00, paint was a few dollars too.

That's me holding the kit

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Lew,
Yes, I have been able to pick up a few nice built boats quite reasonably here as well.
And, I have helped families sell model boat collections after a family member passes.
Most times one cannot even get close to the cost of the unbuilt kit for them.
The boat I posted is a 3.5 hour 200 mile drive from me in Wisconsin.
I cannot imagine anywhere in this world where an old build Dumas Cobra is worth $2,995.00.
I've owned 3 copies of that exact boat, and have never paid over $100.00 for them
I just thought it would be a good "conversation starter" post.
Dave B

Someone in our club (SSMBC) was given one. Spouse dies and family TRIES to sell the deceased's models. Model boats have little value here.

Lew
Florida 🚤, USA ❤️

Speaking of eBay .... I just spotted this 🔥"smoking hot"🔥 deal! 🤣
If they find a buyer for this, I've got a BUNCH of boats I'd sell to that buyer!
Dave B

I'm trying to sell unbuilt kits with one hand and spending a kings ransome on model aircraft kits and very expensive engines with the other. Yes, I have decided to dabble in The Occult! A step over to the dark side. We are our own worst enemies!

Its your own fault, No body twisted you arm.😂. We are our own worst enemies. Len