Vacu-DILL!! w/UL-1 Elec

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  • Shooter
    Team Mojo
    • Jun 2009
    • 2558

    #1

    Vacu-DILL!! w/UL-1 Elec

    Just finishing this one up. Very impressed with the quality of this kit (Vacu-Pickle). Wanted to take some pictures before fast freddy drives over it this weekend!

    Has anyone else ran cooling this way? Inlet, ESC, ESC, motor, out??? It was easier to package the tubing like this since I routed the outlet to the side (I like to watch the water exit and make sure she's getting water).
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  • longballlumber
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 3132

    #2
    Very nice build... Your cooling should work fine in that configuration. Now you need to get a NAMBA card and come out to race with us!!!!

    Mike

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    • Doug Smock
      Moderator
      • Apr 2007
      • 5272

      #3
      Vac-U-Dill

      Good looking boat sir, very nice build!!

      I think you may find that the ESC needs to be moved up in front of the motor. IME you won't be able to get the CG up far enough by moving the cells forward.
      You can find some pics for reference here if you'd like. http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ead.php?t=8406

      Have fun and post some video!!!

      Doug
      MODEL BOAT RACER
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      • detox
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Jun 2008
        • 2318

        #4
        I bet that little hull will scream using the UL-1 motor/esc. The small Octura m440 prop should work verywell in that setup.

        I would add extra caps to the esc to guard against esc cap failure.


        ...

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        • sjslhill
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Apr 2007
          • 1513

          #5
          I love this kit.....gotta have one for my 800 motor!

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          • Shooter
            Team Mojo
            • Jun 2009
            • 2558

            #6
            Thanks guys. No doubt that the CG is WAY too far back. It's nearly 2" from the back of the sponsons. I'll have to think about that one for awhile

            I added some pinstriping and man did it make her glow. Almost done. Going to test with a X440 prop. Any reason I should opt for the "M" instead?

            Longbull - I definitely plan on getting out there! Hopefully before the end of the season!

            What I really like about this thing is the durability compared to the UL-1. A full set of allen wrenchs dropped on the hull today from my pegboard from about 3ft above and not a scratch.

            BTW - got the Xtra caps, learned that lesson last month. Thanks!
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            • Ub Hauled
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Aug 2007
              • 3031

              #7
              the M series unloads the prop better and thus reducing temps overall and go faster.
              have it balanced and sharpened which will help even more.
              BTW, did have the edges "sharpened"? That will make a huge difference.
              :::::::::::::::. It's NEVER fast enough! .:::::::::::::::

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              • Scott T
                Senior Member
                • Oct 2007
                • 590

                #8
                Great looking Pickle! Should go really well with the UL1 motor.

                I'm with Doug on the CG though, definitely get it as close to 1" behind the sponsons as you can. Mine was about 1.75" back originally and it was very difficult to keep it on the water (2x2S1P, BJ26 motor). I added almost 4oz of wheel weights inside the front and it's definitely better.

                The water through the ESC first is fine, I run all my boats that way.

                Hope your testing goes well!
                Scott Tapsall
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                • Doug Smock
                  Moderator
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 5272

                  #9
                  Shooter with the CG 2" behind the sponson transoms you'll definately blow it off.

                  Simply relocating the ESC should make her happy.

                  Scott, In windy conditions I've had to add approx. 7oz of lead right on the CG to finish races. .

                  Good luck,
                  Doug
                  MODEL BOAT RACER
                  IMPBA President
                  District 13 Director 2011- present
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                  • longballlumber
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 3132

                    #10
                    Originally posted by D.Smock
                    Scott, In windy conditions I've had to add approx. 7oz of lead right on the CG to finish races. .

                    Good luck,
                    Doug
                    Doug,

                    That is good information to know... I am setting up my pickle for N2 to race at the NAMBA Nats...

                    Thanks
                    Mike

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                    • Doug Smock
                      Moderator
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 5272

                      #11
                      Originally posted by longballlumber
                      Doug,

                      That is good information to know... I am setting up my pickle for N2 to race at the NAMBA Nats...

                      Thanks
                      Mike
                      Cool Mike good luck!!!!!!!!!

                      Doug
                      MODEL BOAT RACER
                      IMPBA President
                      District 13 Director 2011- present
                      IMPBA National Records Director 2009-2019
                      IMPBA 19887L CD
                      NAMBA 1169

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                      • Shooter
                        Team Mojo
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 2558

                        #12
                        Well, I've never had a boat seal this well in my life! I held it under water (about 5" below the surface for 20 seconds and there wasn't even a DROP inside. I'll test the cooling system for leaks tomorrow and take her out.

                        I couldn't reliably position the ESC any further forward (worried the tight quarters could loosen my extra caps hanging off the end). I'm going to add some fishing sinkers in the front....or maybe my friend's GPS??

                        I wonder if it helps to position the weight furthest to the right and left or dead center. You would think it would be less apt to roll if I put the weights further out to the sides (furthest from the axis of rotation). Any thoughts? I suppose slightly more weight in the left sponson would help turning?

                        I'm curious to see how this will handle compared to the UL-1.

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                        • Doug Smock
                          Moderator
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 5272

                          #13
                          If you'll look at the thread that I posted earlier(post #3) you'll see that the UL-1 esc will fit there perfectly, almost like it was designed that way.

                          Oh well.........
                          MODEL BOAT RACER
                          IMPBA President
                          District 13 Director 2011- present
                          IMPBA National Records Director 2009-2019
                          IMPBA 19887L CD
                          NAMBA 1169

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                          • Rex R
                            Senior Member
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 992

                            #14
                            about the only problem I've noted with mine(so far) is having too much throw on the rudder. I've also had it upside down
                            rex
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                            Still waiting for my boat to come in.it came in

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                            • Chilli
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Jan 2008
                              • 3070

                              #15
                              Anyone have any issues with the UL-1 ESC? I searched on the UL-1 section and coud'nt find anything bad.
                              Mike Chirillo
                              www.capitolrcmodelboats.com

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