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txboatpilot

11-08-2007, 10:43 AM

Thanks....I will try 22.2V or 29.6V......6S or 8S LIPO.....Big Cat is Aeromarine CONQUEST....42" powered by Full Mod B.H. Hanson Hornet 26cc Zenoah.....other is baby brother Aeromarine Mean Machine FE....

ED66677

11-08-2007, 11:14 AM

what a fleat man!!! Cats everywhere!!!
the ESC you're going to use, is this the 100$ Sentilon from UH? I think I'm going to buy one soon!
Keep us posted when you give her a try, I'm currious about amp draw with the KB!

RCprince

11-08-2007, 11:20 AM

Love that Blue, look good kid!!!

txboatpilot

11-08-2007, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the comments...ED66677, Yes that is $110 Sen......I'll let you know some amp readings this weekend...

txboatpilot

11-08-2007, 11:29 AM

Blue is my wifes fav. color!!!Mine is silver so it worked out...HAhAHA

Flying Scotsman

11-08-2007, 11:40 AM

A very nice build!!

Doug

txboatpilot

11-08-2007, 11:43 AM

Anybody running Drifter L???

ReddyWatts

11-08-2007, 12:47 PM

Tx, if you want to try a bunch of different copper props on it, let me know. I would like to how see the 8XL/drifter run on lipo's.

ED66677

11-09-2007, 06:00 AM

Thx man, I'de like to go for a big baby like this, certainly a HPR115, I've heard she handles much better than the Drifter, and for me in France, the HPR is even cheaper when purchased with hardware, but still don't know what to put in, Feigao XL, gear or not, KB8XL, will I need Lipo's???
So I'm watching what exist in the same range...

ace028

11-09-2007, 01:58 PM

I like that lil black one with flames, what kind of boat is it? Nice lil fleet you got going there!

txboatpilot

11-15-2007, 09:14 AM

Ran the boat yesterday!!:thumbup1: Started with Prather 215 prop and 6S lipo.....2/ 3S1P 5000mah 30C packs in a series...Boat ran very well hopped up on plane very fast and very stable.....Ran for about 4-5 min ....ESC 112 deg, KB 8XL 116 deg, and the batteries were 90 deg ....I would est. speed at 40-45 mph ....Everything went well!!! I will try to post some video this weeken...
Thanks for all the info guy's!!!:beerchug: :tiphat: :patriot:

Eodman

11-15-2007, 10:17 AM

How did you do the flames on the black one? That's sharp!

My son wants me to paint his Supervee black w/ silver windscreen ----- flames would look sharp on it!!!!

10gauge

11-15-2007, 07:29 PM

Seems like a "Feline Frenzy" there with all those cats lined up! The Drifter really looks sharp and well layed out.

I am curious if all the Hydro Marine hulls are lighter than the Aeromarine counterparts of similar the type and class?

How is the turning radius on the 21EGSRA?

After I bought a 21EGSRA for my M-1 winter build project, I realized that there is no brass strut bushing on this HW. It's steel riding on steel! Do you envision a problem in terms of excess wear?

txboatpilot

02-02-2008, 06:18 PM

I got out to the pond today to do some testing!!

I ran the Drifter L, and I can say this boat will stay around for a while... I really like the look of this hull going accross the water.. It handles really good for a narrow cat!!

I ran it today on 6S lipo as usual 2/3S packs in series.. With a M445 prop, and hit 50.5 on the GPS... I was happy, but I can tell there is more speed in it!! I only ran for 2-3 min and temps were ok.. I need to install a fan on the OEMRC 100HV esc, or install water cooling under the heat sink...

I took a pict of the GPS... I will try to get some video soon...

crazzy maxx

02-02-2008, 08:20 PM

video???
boat looks great.
where do u find the drifter hulls?

txboatpilot

02-02-2008, 08:29 PM

video???
boat looks great.
where do u find the drifter hulls?

I will try to get some video tomarrow..:sorry:

I bought this one from a guy on the OSE SwapShop.. :rockon2:

I am going to make a few adjustments, I think this setup is good for another 2-4 mph....:banana:

robby76

02-02-2008, 11:10 PM

... I need to install a fan on the OEMRC 100HV esc, or install water cooling under the heat sink...

I took a pict of the GPS... I will try to get some video soon...

for cooling fans of all sizes & voltages try www.coolerguys.com.

now for the bad news; everytime i post a reply, the thread ends (dies). probably blackballed for something i don't know of

Diegoboy

02-02-2008, 11:11 PM

fnow for the bad news; everytime i post a reply, the thread ends (dies). probably blackballed for something i don't know of
...that's funny, I sometimes feel that happens to me too!

txboatpilot

02-03-2008, 01:30 PM

for cooling fans of all sizes & voltages try www.coolerguys.com.

now for the bad news; everytime i post a reply, the thread ends (dies). probably blackballed for something i don't know of

Thanks for the link.. I will be ordering a couple fans today!

txboatpilot

02-10-2008, 08:02 PM

SJFE

02-10-2008, 08:13 PM

HOLD that baby WIDE and cut the rudder:tongue_smilie:

Doby

02-10-2008, 09:47 PM

:rofl: I like your "retrieval" method at the end :rofl:

txboatpilot

02-10-2008, 10:04 PM

:rofl: I like your "retrieval" method at the end :rofl:

Ya, mabey I should post a picture under the "Rescue Boats" tread....:rofl:

Steven Vaccaro

02-10-2008, 10:13 PM

txboatpilot

02-10-2008, 10:26 PM

Thats similar speeds to what I was getting with my drifter L and a lehner 2250.
The 2250 is about 3-5 times the cost of the kb. Keep up the good work!! :rockon2:

The only thing i worry about is the esc. You may be close to your max on it.

Thanks Steven, I agree 110% the esc is at it limit... I can run this 6S lipo setup on the KB 8XL for 2-3 min and the heat is 95-100 on the batteries and 105-115 on the motor.. The esc is 130-145 deg. with NO COOLING!!!

I am going to install a water cooling plate, and a fan on the heat sink.. Just to see if I can get the ESC temps under 120 deg.. I really like this setup and the speed is just right..50-55mph..... Mabey I will try 5S lipo, if I cant get the temps down with the water and fan cooling....

Ub Hauled

02-12-2008, 02:11 AM

edit: :zip-up:

ricksterskustoms

02-20-2008, 05:52 PM

That's a very nice Cat you have.
1/8" aluminum tubing will fit between the fins on that ESC's heat sink. I used 4 pieces of tubing on mine and it barely gets warm. After I cut the tubing and laid it in place I put a little shoe goo on top of them to hold them in place. I would still use a fan in the hull, you'll need it to help cool the batteries. I put aluminum tubing on the back of my fan as well, plumbed with the rest of the cooling system, it makes a nice little radiator. I run almost the same set up in my SW cat, a KB 9L on 6S 5000mah and the same ESC.
I hope this helps.
Rickster.

txboatpilot

02-23-2008, 08:47 AM

Update...

I made some cooling tubes out of K&S alm.. I cut out 1 fin on each side of the heat sink, installed the two tubes with Permatex Silicon Gasket Sealer... Then I installed the CPU fan on top of the heat sink!!!:banana:

I plugged the fan in and she is blowing very nice.:cool2:

It should be 69deg. and sunny today!! Mabey I will get a chance to test it out...:rockon2:

Doby

02-23-2008, 10:13 AM

69 and sunny,,,,,I hate you:bounce:

JK

txboatpilot

02-23-2008, 11:52 AM

69 and sunny,,,,,I hate you:bounce:

JK

Sorry man... We do have a guest room, you could pack up a few boats and hop on a plane!!LOL:rofl:

I will make a few passes in honor of all the Great Northern Boaters!!!:rockon2:

Doby

02-23-2008, 11:59 AM

I'd Appreciate it !

txboatpilot

02-23-2008, 09:35 PM

Took the Drifter out for a run today with the new cooling on the esc!!! She hit 53.7mph, ran for 4+ min.

Temps were lipos 98 deg.... esc 138deg... motor 126 deg..

I think the KB45 8XL is pulling too many amps on 6S lipo for this esc... I think I will just run this set-up on 5S lipo from now on... Just too be safe...

Next, I will order a Neu 1527/1Y and jacket from OSE... I think that will be a great 6S motor!!

robby76

02-23-2008, 11:57 PM

so, what are the amp readings?

SJFE

02-24-2008, 12:19 AM

Next, I will order a Neu 1521/1Y and jacket from OSE... I think that will be a great 6S motor!!

I don't mean to be a kill joy but um...shouldent ya be ordering a new esc before the Neu motor....lol

txboatpilot

02-24-2008, 08:29 AM

I don't mean to be a kill joy but um...shouldent ya be ordering a new esc before the Neu motor....lol

I have plenty of esc's!! LOL

I ordered 2 GX200amp esc's to try out... They say 7S max or 30V... I am will try it on this 6S set-up!!:spy:

This KB45 motor pulls lots of amps.. The Neu 1527/1Y is only (1250KV) and has a max amp rating of 60amps... Just because it made by Neu, does not mean it will pull more amps than the KB.... The Neu 1527 will have more torque and will be more effiecient than the KB45 by far!! That will allow for less amp draw and less heat with the same prop and batteries.... But with just as much POWER or more than the KB..:banana:

I have seen this esc work fine in a 44" Aeromarine Cat w/ a Lehner 2280 on 2x10S1P lipos..... Runs 50's and has only fan cooling! These esc's will handle 100Amps cont. and 2-12lipo...

Until mine "puffs the majic smoke" I am going to keep running the S%*T out of it!!:rockon2: :rockon2:

txboatpilot

02-24-2008, 06:45 PM

video???
boat looks great.
where do u find the drifter hulls?

Here is a video from today, even has a "twist" at the end....LOL

http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/txboatpilot/?action=view&current=3a6e919a.pbr

Doby

02-24-2008, 07:05 PM

Any idea why the vid won't play??
Comes up with your title at the begining, and then continues to just say "photobucket" while it loads,,,and then goes back to Replay with the same result !

I need to see boats on the water before I go crazy up here !

justneedspeed

02-24-2008, 07:07 PM

same problem here i cant see the vid

Doby

02-24-2008, 07:15 PM

:rofl: Thats good,,,so I'm not the only stupid one,,,,,or maybe I am:rofl:

txboatpilot

02-24-2008, 07:29 PM

Look again guys, sorry I had to fix it on photobucket...

txboatpilot

02-24-2008, 07:30 PM

:rofl: Thats good,,,so I'm not the only stupid one,,,,,or maybe I am:rofl:

No Doby, it was my mistake! Sorry.....:confused2:

Should be good to go now!

Doby

02-24-2008, 07:57 PM

Thats better !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that blue hull, looks great.

Again''where's the hound ??

LarrysDrifter

06-15-2010, 09:49 PM

Couple more pict's...one of the others is fuzzy...

Your Drifter is sweet.I like the location of the steering servo.Mine is tucked under the top and epoxied in,unfortunatly.I think of replacement in the future if need be and I think Im screwed.Had FDM build it except for the motor and electronics.I see you have trim tabs on yours.Do they help?If so,where did you get them?Sorry for all the questions but Im new to this and want my Drifter to handle well and run good.Thank you for your help.

crabstick

06-15-2010, 09:55 PM

A friends MHZ Lizard extreme does 60 + mph the same power train running an ABC H-5

Might be a good prop to try :smile:

LarrysDrifter

06-15-2010, 10:03 PM

Here is a video... My first att. at loading some video...

Next time I will get more of the entire run..

http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/txboatpilot/?action=view&current=DrifterLshortrun.flv

Do you ever have a problem with your Drifter turning right as soon as you take off?Mine does this no matter what motor I have in it.When its moving,it constantly pulls to the right.I have no idea how to remedy this.Any suggestions?

tth

06-15-2010, 10:47 PM

I love to relive a 2yr old thread........thats how knowledge gets learned.

txboatpilot

06-15-2010, 11:04 PM

Your Drifter is sweet.I like the location of the steering servo.Mine is tucked under the top and epoxied in,unfortunatly.I think of replacement in the future if need be and I think Im screwed.Had FDM build it except for the motor and electronics.I see you have trim tabs on yours.Do they help?If so,where did you get them?Sorry for all the questions but Im new to this and want my Drifter to handle well and run good.Thank you for your help.

WOW.... I had forgotten all about that hull... Sold it a while back to someone here on OSE swap shop... I got the hull bare,, set everything up myself.. I was pleased with performance, but it was not the best hull for racing.. Great in a striaght line,, but in oval racing it could not cut the mustard..

The trim tabs were OSE tabs for a SV27.. I really liked them,, I could really change the ride in an instant with just small adjustments in the tabs..

Good luck with your new Drifter!

6S HYDRO

06-16-2010, 12:01 AM

they think its a remix video and it wont play. rename vid 2 the end " " makes it think its a remix video which is not allowed.

Xfactor

06-16-2010, 12:04 AM

I have plenty of esc's!! LOL

I ordered 2 GX200amp esc's to try out... They say 7S max or 30V... I am will try it on this 6S set-up!!:spy:

This KB45 motor pulls lots of amps.. The Neu 1527/1Y is only (1250KV) and has a max amp rating of 60amps... Just because it made by Neu, does not mean it will pull more amps than the KB.... The Neu 1527 will have more torque and will be more effiecient than the KB45 by far!! That will allow for less amp draw and less heat with the same prop and batteries.... But with just as much POWER or more than the KB..:banana:

I have seen this esc work fine in a 44" Aeromarine Cat w/ a Lehner 2280 on 2x10S1P lipos..... Runs 50's and has only fan cooling! These esc's will handle 100Amps cont. and 2-12lipo...

Until mine "puffs the majic smoke" I am going to keep running the S%*T out of it!!:rockon2: :rockon2:
That kb is doing fine get the new esc and stay with the kb no reason to spend all that extra money on the 1527 . Not only that you could just go with a 9xl kb and still be way cheaper.

LarrysDrifter

06-16-2010, 05:41 PM

WOW.... I had forgotten all about that hull... Sold it a while back to someone here on OSE swap shop... I got the hull bare,, set everything up myself.. I was pleased with performance, but it was not the best hull for racing.. Great in a striaght line,, but in oval racing it could not cut the mustard..

The trim tabs were OSE tabs for a SV27.. I really liked them,, I could really change the ride in an instant with just small adjustments in the tabs..

Good luck with your new Drifter!

Thanks for responding.I had no idea how old this thread was.Was looking around on the site and saw something about a Drifter L.Thanks again.