Conversion advice

[Diegoboy]

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Updated Video with Ammo 2600 motor

I have gotten a Pro Boat 1/12 Miss Bud (Flex Shaft Hull) I plan on converting it to Electric. Is there any advice or wisdom to share? I don't want to suffer mistakes that will cost the project more $$ than necessary.

Thanks.

[SJFE]

Not much room to work in that hull. I can't offer much help with out hull dimentions and weight.

[saleens7]

im currently doing a conversion...these proboat hulls are very badly built and if you have the one with the solid shaft and not the flex, get rid of that and get a strut meant for a flex....

[Diegoboy]

It's the Flex Shaft hull. I'm trying to get the hull weight. I don't have a scale, and all the weights posted on the internet are for the RTR, not the hull.

[Diegoboy]

Here's another pic.




Here's some rough dimensions on the inside.

[Diegoboy]

I have been told that it's possible and not that difficult. I just can't see where there would be room for everything, especially the batteries.

[Doby]

I did the same mod to a Miss Llumar , used a SV 27 motor package from OE and am running on 2 six cell packs, theres not much room , but it can be done !
I'll attach some photos tonight when I get home .

By the way , its as fast as my SV 27.

[Diegoboy]

Where did you place the batteries? Did you have to cut the wood that closes off the sponsons?

[Diegoboy]

I'm begining to wonder if I will have to cut the wood out...

[SJFE]

I would cut it out.

[Doby]

I run one pack in the front, and one over the radio box cover. When the hatch is taped, the velcro holds it securly and the removable cowling fits right over it. Just make sure to waterproof you battery packs. I use a hot glue gun to seal them, works really well .I'll attach some photos later tonight .

[Diegoboy]

Thank you so much Doby. I was begining to feel like this was a hopless cause, because everyone seems to avoid this thread like the plague.

[Doby]

No problem , I just finished dinner, I'll grab my camera and snap a few shots!

[Diegoboy]

I would cut it out.

I have seen people post pics of the miss bud and they have replaced the water outlet with a nice aluminum one. I can't see how in the world they did that without being able to access the inside to set the nut on it. It must be open on other miss bud hulls.

[avengersteve]

or it was a jb weld job or something..