Aanchir Posted May 19, 2011 The binoculars in this case are used as air horns, the boat equivalent of a car horn. Example from a random Google site: http://www.boatersworld.com/product/MP80814520.htm?bct=%3Bcihorns That's what I thought too. But it seems the people writing the S@H description didn't understand it either-- they also call them binoculars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted May 19, 2011 A couple of LEGO car air horns, gold chrome horns, or even a few tap/spicket pieces would have made a nice addition rather than binoculars in that case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted May 19, 2011 A couple of LEGO car air horns, gold chrome horns, or even a few tap/spicket pieces would have made a nice addition rather than binoculars in that case. I think most of those parts you just mentioned (besides the tap) haven't been seen in sets for a long time, especially the chrome ones. For all we know, they've been discontinued. Personally, I applaud TLG for their creative part use, and think the binocular pieces work just as well as the traditional tap pieces might have (and at a less exaggerated scale relative to the boat). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted May 20, 2011 Personally, I applaud TLG for their creative part use and think the binocular pieces work just as well as the traditional tap pieces might have (and at a less exaggerated scale relative to the boat). You have a point, but that's why some are referring to them as binoculars, myself included. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted May 20, 2011 OK, So I'll admit it. I took a bath with my boat and it floats. It stays about half a brick above the water line. However, If you get a little bit of water in the cabin area it rolls over very easily. The speedboat however floats quite well. The rear end does stay considerably lower and swamps out the passenger area to waist deep for the minifig. Most fun bath I've taken in some time. ~LCM I finally got my first floating Lego boat. I tried it in the sink. You're right, it is very low in the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earl grey Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks for the detailed review. I would get this set on sale as I do not have a floating boat in my collection. I'll get this set for the same reason. And for "jaws" of course) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted May 31, 2011 I finally got my first floating Lego boat. I tried it in the sink. You're right, it is very low in the water. That is extremely low in the water. Is the base piece just as low in the water without the rest of the boat's pieces attached to it? If so, that's a bit of a disappointment, because I seem to remember the floating boats from my childhood floating a lot higher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weelean Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) . I finally got my first floating Lego boat. I tried it in the sink. You're right, it is very low in the water. Throw away the rescue jackets, it could be helpful.... :D The Shark head I found in the box Edited June 1, 2011 by weelean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted June 1, 2011 That is extremely low in the water. Is the base piece just as low in the water without the rest of the boat's pieces attached to it? If so, that's a bit of a disappointment, because I seem to remember the floating boats from my childhood floating a lot higher. The hull seems to be front heavy without the rest of the pieces attached. weelan, your shark head seems a bit different than the one from my box. Rescue jackets do prevent you from being swallowed whole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryhotspurs Posted June 2, 2011 Well I tried it out in our Arizona swimming pool. It should have been named the "Minnow" as in "...the Minnow would be lost..." The two inch rollers were enough to swamp the hapless craft in mere seconds. The life jackets were of very little help. Fortunately, the shark was in the deep end and didn't pay alot of attention to the hapless floaters... I never invested in the Coast Guard sets. More's the pity. They could have used the rescue chopper. Gilligan and Son's fishing trip ended tragically I'm afraid. Now they are relegated to the "Book Shelf Navy" aka every Lego pirate ship ever made... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slovakiasteph Posted July 30, 2011 I've started reading reviews for sets I'll never buy because the reviews are entertaining! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muscleman Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) I have a question about this item. I buy it this evening...but I found a different type of life jacket, more smaller and different shape. it's normal? I never see this item before now.....only that... it's similar ( but not the same..) to that... http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=3840pb18 any one? Edited September 22, 2011 by muscleman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted September 23, 2011 It could be possible. My brand new seaplane set came with different shaped propellers than what was pictured on the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebricks Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) I have this set, but the minifigures have another tipe of jacket, maybe I could put a photo. EDIT: Here is the photo: Edited October 6, 2011 by Bluebricks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
