And the Hydra wait goes on.

[Steven Vaccaro]

I was told today that my batch of Hydras will not be close to what we wanted. We ordered about 40 or so in total and only about 2-5 will be coming in on the first batch. Sorry to let a bunch of you down, but its out of my control. Castle said they only made about 50 in total this first batch! :confused: They didn't realize the demand!!!

[lferguson]

Thanks for the update Steven, I saw you changed the price from $0.00 to Please E-mail so I wasn't sure what the deal was. I need both super bad. Would it be possible to go ahead and pay you for them? The $$$ is burning a bad hole in my account and I need some other things also....

[ReddyWatts]

Ray Fuller said he was getting some Hydra's in. I dont know how many.

[lferguson]

Yea, I saw that.

[Steven Vaccaro]

The key word is "some".

[Mich. Maniac]

Finally I sold my old pickup truck for 1050. and just need 2 120 hydras. Did anyone get one yet, if so how are they? If not can I buy 2?

[lferguson]

I called Castle today to ask when they would be making another batch. They said they have some boards now and should have some out by next weeks end. They didn't say how many or which ones, 120's or 240's. They DID say they had no idea the demand was so great and it will take them a minute to catch up to all the back orders.

[SJFE]

LOL @ a minute

[properchopper]

Well, I have 2 boats & one SC [CC 125] ; I'll have to keep switching back & forth until I can get a Hydra 120. I guess that means I'll buy an Eagle Tree goodie & play with that until then ! :)

[SJFE]

Speaking of Telemetery I just finished wiring the DPR in the SV. It only took 2 nights. Tomorrow night I'll make some room in the "water tight" box for it. I did gather some data tonight. When your not paying attention and pin the throttle...she will draw 9.8 amps....LOL

[Mich. Maniac]

anyone know where to get a bk9920 besides FD?

[sjslhill]

Darn, I need that controller to run my 3000 watt P class boat at the Nats.

[SJFE]

Some of the stuff they stock....only they can get imported. I dont get that whole thing:confused:

[SJFE]

Yeah then you could convert the family car to a hybrid after your done.;)

[sjslhill]

That's where NAMBA and IMBPA have went. Some had some thought that ESC's would hold down the power. Now the fact is that some will have these 250 amp controllers running on 12,000mah 300 amp battery packs. I bet someone shows up with a 48" P class boat and the wake washes the rest up on the beach at the NATS.

My 48" 16 lb. Gas Powered Round Nose has less HP than a 12 cell can and it ran 65 mph in a T/T

12 cell as in 14.8V class

[Doug Smock]

anyone know where to get a bk9920 besides FD?

http://www.rc-monster.com/brushlesscontrollers.php

But they are not water cooled.

[SJFE]

Well it would seem that clubs in this district have givin up on racing electric boats. I STILL havent seen an event listed in the tri state area. The Electric Schedule directory has been completely removed from the District 1 web site. Season begins May 6th....Way to run a race series hu??

[sjslhill]

I am betting you can purchase a real hydro and join the APBA and ride in it for less than some are spending this season. :D



Well it would seem that clubs in this district have givin up on racing electric boats. I STILL havent seen an event listed in the tri state area. The Electric Schedule directory has been completely removed from the District 1 web site. Season begins May 6th....Way to run a race series hu??

[SJFE]

Ya know you joke about that...They run them 30 miles south of here. I bet I can pick one up and run for about 3500 to 4500 bucks....LOL

[sjslhill]

Tom,

I was not joking

[SJFE]

Ok then:cool: Ima slide on over to Ebay and see whats on the block as far as hydros. I bet I can find an example.

[sjslhill]

Go look here....
http://www.ulrs.org/ turn key boats. I have heard that several have $5K F/E boats in just one class in the IMPBA

Sorry to hijack the thread.....

[SJFE]

And here we have it. You called it man....LOL Hydro (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Outboard-Racing-Hydroplane-10-4-foot_W0QQitemZ130101068266QQihZ003QQcategoryZ50439 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[sjslhill]

Dude, you can beat that by a mile......however, give NAMBA another season and T class will be 25HP

[SJFE]

I was looking into one just before my divorse. Then I gave up the house on the water. After I buy the next house I'll pick up a small cat. How kewl would it be to have a 16 foot cat with 125 on the back and a 2 seat enclosed cockpit. All done up like an offshore boat:D

[Mich. Maniac]

So this is kinda a long tread now but I am still hoping someone who was lucky to get one of the first hydras would give us some feedback?

[lferguson]

Is it true Steven.... Is it true????? Oh please say it's so. LOL :)

[Mich. Maniac]

soo, who did get one?? nobody wants to speak up for some reason. I thought for sure someone who is on the forum alot would have gotten at least one.

[lferguson]

Ok, ok, this should calm the masses. They do, in fact , exist. These are not just water colled 'Cudas either. Took them out of the box and just smiled.:D :D

[Doug Smock]

Ok, ok, this should calm the masses. They do, in fact , exist. These are not just water colled 'Cudas either. Took them out of the box and just smiled.:D :D

Wow, a ESC worthy of a box.:D I haven't seen that since my 40-160!!

[lferguson]

With colored instructions too. Now if I can just figure out how to put two 10ga. wires in to one 5.5mm plug.

[Doug Smock]

With colored instructions too. Now if I can just figure out how to put two 10ga. wires in to one 5.5mm plug.

It can be done but it's not easy. I'll tell you what worked for me.

Tin the ends of the wire before you strip them. Cram them into the connector using all of your strength, (you may have to get Kate to help you):p and then solder them up!!;)

Doug

[Steven Vaccaro]

Lee I hope you didnt mind that I took a sneak peak into your boxes! :D

[SJFE]

Didn't you order one for your self?? If not, man thats puttin the customer first. But I would expect nothing less;)

[sjslhill]

WOW, the 240's that would never happen in 2007. That's amazing stuff

[lferguson]

Steven I never would have know if you hadn't told me. And no I dont mind. Heck you could have at least put pome plugs on them for me .LOL

man thats puttin the customer first. But I would expect nothing less
He was probably just tried of hearing me whine about them. :p

[Steven Vaccaro]

I ended up keeping 2 for custom toysport boats we are building for customers. I will have one for myself in a couple of weeks.

[SJFE]

I will be needing one in the fall. Supply shoulden't be much of an issue by then.


He was probably just tried of hearing me whine about them.

I bet all of us drive him crazy in some form or another....LOL

[Steven Vaccaro]

I will be needing one in the fall. Supply shoulden't be much of an issue by then.



I bet all of us drive him crazy in some form or another....LOL

No WAY! OSE is a second passion more than a second job. If that was the case I would give it up and do something else. I have very, very few customers that get on my nerves.

[SJFE]

Well thats good to know. God knows I change my mind sell boats and switch projects enough...LOL