Indeed - you can use a crank hand pump from a model store or a fuel bulb pump (most auto stores should have one - maybe even Walfmart could have one in the auto or marine departments).

Thanks again! I will let you know how her first run goes...

Newt, I see your on Erie, I'm on the western end (T-town) and you have a great boat for playing on the big lake. I've had my little boats on the lake and you can have some crazy fun with the right water, maybe one day out of 10, haha!
Richs boats were all about fun!!!

Radamus Maybe we could meet up some time and run them! your in Toldeo? Where do you usually run your boats?

I run mainly on the Maumee river with my race boats, I take them out on my bass boat and practice on the skiers slalom course bouys. Closest thing to a race pond around here. It actually works great running from a boat, I can get a lot more done and try a lot more things in the amount of time cause I'm on the chase boat already! Problem is, in no time you'll draw a crowd and waves and then people are around and I shut em down.
Out on Erie though, if a boat gets away from you by chance it won't go far till it's wet. I've never had one get away though but you have to consider the possibilities. I've lost em in a race before but that's contained, that also taught me to perfect a tight radio box and if it gets a wet reciever... your done, don't guess, done.... repeat that 50 times.... until you are absolutely dried out... no guessing. That's the only time I've had a problem, making a bad decision.
I had a bigger boat I took on Erie but I sold that a couple years ago so I can't get out there in the 2-3 footers like I used to, that is fun if everything is just right.
It's a real blast running down the river with someone driving while you play in the wake, that is about a total riot.

You think mine could run on erie in two to three footers?!

Need some advice, well I put the rudder, prop and everything on. So I wanted to make sure the settings where correct, I plugged in the receiver and nothing. So I took the transmitter out of my truck, plugged avrything in and sure enough she turned on. For some reason though the steering servo is non responmsive like there is no power to it. Any suggestions??

There are a couple of preliminary things to check; are the radios or servos from different manufacturers? Sometimes the wires are different colors, and you put it in backwards without realizing it. If you are using a 3 channel receiver, make sure the servo is in the right spot. You know that the throttle servo works, change the rudder servo to that slot, and see if it works with the stick or trigger. If the rudder servo is digital, make sure that it is getting enough juice from the battery. If the rudder servo is still not working, the motor may be toast. Depending on the type and brand will determine whether it is worth rebuilding or replacing. You may want to take the casing off of the receiver that came with the boat and check to see if there is corrosion on the board. Also check the pins to make sure that they are all in good shape. I never take a chance with a reciever, if it doesnt work correctly, or glitches, I get rid of it. Many people coat their receivers to help fight off water and corrosion in case they get wet, I believe it is called Aeroplate. A tight radio box, good tape, and seals, along with a balloon are your best first line of defense. With a boat that size and power, a failsafe (if you don't already have one) is a must. It will prevent you looking all over for your boat if it gets away, and better yet it, will protect people, wildlife, and property around you. Also, if you are not running with an FM radio, be very carfeful, an AM radio is more prone to interference due to engine spark, even with a resistor spark plug.

Yes it is a futaba reciever and JR pistol, perhaps the batterys are not giving it enough juice. I will start there.

I am running a failsafe, don't want to lose her, or hit anyone or anything

I figured you might be, I knew you had some RC experience. I'd rather repeat/remind you of things and give you a couple of new or helpful ideas than have you have a problem with your new boat. Good luck when you finally get it out there; let us all know how it runs! ;D