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DragonForce 65 V8 655mm (25.7") Racing Sailboat - PNP from Joysway - BNC1048-005
Motion RC is proud to be a select e-commerce partner to offer the world-renowned Joysway Dragon Force 65, now in its eighth version. Available in both PNP (no transmitter or receiver) and RTR (includes transmitter and receiver) versions, these models arrive highly prefabricated and ready for final assembly and rigging.
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Revised Boat Stand The freshly redesigned boat stand allows for vertical orientation for maintenance or adjustment and close to horizontal for ease of transport. |
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Improved Hardware and Winch New hardware improves hatch security while the included 2025-spec winch delivers precision and torque for superior performance and handling. |
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Corrosion-Resistant Fittings and Hardware Stainless steel fittings and hardware, many with reliability-enhancing rubber seals ensure years of trouble-free performance and reliability from your DragonForce 65. |
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Majestic Performer In Any Conditions Thanks to its mylar racing jib and mainsail, the DragonForce 65 is a capable performer in both light and heavy wind conditions, providing the versatility to delight both expert and new sailors! |
Features:
- NEW! All servo tray screws are low-profile flat-head screws
- NEW! Enlarged servo tray mounting holes and the plate is secured from the top for simpler access and maintenance
- NEW! Top-access switch mount allows for easy replacement without disassembling the servo tray
- NEW! Black hatch and battery cover patches have been resized for improved fit
- NEW! The reinforced molded rudder servo arm offers greater durability under load
- NEW! The rudder arm clevis hole has been reduced from 2.0mm to 1.9mm to reduce rudder play
- NEW! Upgraded 404-grade stainless steel bearings for improved corrosion resistance
- NEW! The mast stub and joiner have been modified with 4.97mm OD tubing for better fit and mast curvature
- NEW! The mainsheet bridle plate is now thicker and more rigid for more durability under strain
- NEW! The mast deck sliding plate has been widened from 19.3mm to 19.8mm, eliminating side wobble in the keel box
- NEW! The new gluing method prevents the positioning nut from detaching inside the keel box
- NEW! All screws, nuts, and washers have been upgraded to marine-grade 316 stainless steel
- NEW! The jib boom cord now threads externally, making jib boom lifting cord changes easier
- NEW! The sail clew hook wire thickness has increased from 0.6mm to 0.8mm for added strength
- NEW! The mainsail luff ring has a new bend shape that ensures a more secure sail attachment
- NEW! The forestay wire is now a high-quality steel, shorter length, and has slimmer copper clamps to reduce the risk of loosening
- NEW! All sail corners now use two patch layers per side for enhanced durability
- NEW! A higher-quality, more responsive elastic sheeting cord is now standard
- NEW! Includes the latest digital winch servo for precision sail control
- PNP - Includes rudder servo and sail winch, requires minimum 2-channel stick transmitter and receiver
- Fully painted and decorated hull and sails
- Extruded carbon fiber masts and boom tubes
- Extruded aluminum keel with zinc alloy ballast bulb
- Display stand included
- Nineteen upgrades compared to V7 version
Includes:
- Joysway DragonForce 65 V8 655mm (25.7") Racing Sailboat - PNP
- Rudder and sail winch servos preinstalled
- Boat stand
- Instruction manual
Requires:
- 2 Channel radio - select a minimum 2 channel stick radio from our Radio Collection
- 2 Channel receiver - select a minimum 2 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- Eight (8) AA-sized 1.5V dry cell batteries, Alkaline or NiMH - we recommend GP Super Alkaline 1.5V AA Batteries (10 pack) or suitable LiFe, NiMH, or LiPo battery
Product Specifications:
Scale |
N/A |
Length |
650mm / 25.7in |
Width |
116.5mm / 4.6in |
Height |
1338mm / 52.7in |
Hull Material |
ABS plastic |
Battery |
AA battery |
Battery Quantity |
8 |
Battery Connector |
N/A |
Motor |
N/A |
Motor Quantity |
N/A |
Propeller Material |
N/A |
Contra-Rotating Propeller |
N/A |
ESC |
N/A |
ESC Waterproof |
Splash-proof |
ESC Quantity |
N/A |
Radio |
Minimum 2 channel (required) |
Receiver Channels |
Minimum 2 (required) |
Spare Parts
Product Spare Parts
Bancroft 655mm DragonForce 65 V6 Switch Rod with Rubber Bellow & Switch Connector Set
SKU: BNC1048-131
$999
Bancroft 655mm DragonForce 65 V6 Jib Boom Counterbalance Weight+Shaft (4 Pcs)
SKU: BNC1048-125
$1199
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Bancroft 655mm Dragon Force 65 V6-V8 Complete C Rig Assembly Set (without Sails)
SKU: BNC1048-189
$4499
Bancroft 655mm Dragon Force 65 V6-V8 Complete B Rig Assembly Set (without Sails)
SKU: BNC1048-188
$4499
Bancroft 655mm Dragon Force 65 V6-V8 Complete A+ Rig Assembly Set (without Sails)
SKU: BNC1048-186
$4999
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Product Manuals:
- Joysway DragonForce 65 V8 Rigging Instruction Manual
- Flysky i6 Transmitter Instructions
- Dragonforce 65 Restricted Class Rules
- Dragonforce 65 Tuning Guide
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