Got a Miss G today

[Boatcrazy]

Well after lots of research I decided on a Miss G today for my first FE
I have to wait for a few months for some open water around here(Im in Alberta,Canada:canada:)

I have a few questions:

What batteries would you recommend or should a person just stay with the size the manufacture recommends or can you push it a bit (I dont want to burn up any speed controls)

Also it seems to have come with a cheap plastic prop what would be the best replacement (For a little extra jam)

And do you have to get a module for the speed control to run LiPos?

Thanks

[Diesel6401]

Batts: http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=16194
Props: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=dh-SB-aqub9725 or http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=octsb-x642
If you do the connectors upgrade to 5.5 you can run this http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=octsb-m445
Connectors: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-55bullet (3 pairs for motor to esc connection)
Connetors: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=dh-EFLAEC503
Card: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=dh-prb3311&cat=136

http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/PRB4100_User_Manual.pdf

Be sure to use a Programming Module
(PRB3311) to adjust the cutoff voltage when
using Li-Po batteries to protect against overdischarging
the batteries.

*Yes you can run your boat with programming the esc to lipo mode, but by doing this you risk over-discharging your lipos. Lipo's should NEVER be fully dis-charged doing so will damage them! With that being said, get the card! $20 for a card to protect your batts. Plus you can turn your motor timing up for a extra bump in power.

[Boatcrazy]

Thanks Diesel
I see money pit here
Just dont tell the wife haha

One more thing
Do i need to get the replacement flex drive from Proboat?
and if so do I just contact customer service

[Diesel6401]

One more thing
Do i need to get the replacement flex drive from Proboat?
and if so do I just contact customer service


Check the direction. Only the first batch had the reversed cables. (which actually worked out nice for me because i used the reversed cable and the replacment cable on a twin...)

It would also matter where you got it from. If you bought it from OSE or HH it should be correct, if you got it from another place who knows it could be a first batch they had laying around for a while...

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showpost.php?p=225217&postcount=8

[ray schrauwen]

You will really like your Miss G, I love mine.

Re-inforce the hatch!!!!

[Boatcrazy]

You will really like your Miss G, I love mine.

Re-inforce the hatch!!!!

How do I do this?

[ray schrauwen]

There is a thread: "Miss G canopy issues". You will see pictures & all.

[Boatcrazy]

Thanks Ray

[JackBlack26]

I bought mine in late November and it has the reverse cable in it. I still have to contact Horizon to het a new one.

As others jar mentioned, you will love the boat. It's awesome!

[LarrysDrifter]

I think it needs a Leopard 4082 1500kv motor in it!

[pyroM!KE]

Im telling you right now dude..I dont care if you do a 10 second run..Tape the hatch down..I lost mine last week and they wont be in stock for a little while..Mid march or later...I flipped mine on 4s on some of the first runs going too fast and turning...Last week mine blew over on 5s and I lost my canopy and Tupperware lid and filled my boat...Luckily I coated everything electric with liquid electrical tape and everything survived!
Be sure to have a retrieval device when you go out...
pyro

[JackBlack26]

Um, I think it needs a 1512 2650 on 4S 2P. But I may be biased:buttrock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpIqCIxLn-E

[Boatcrazy]

This boat sounds like a blast :w00t:
Cant wait till spring

[Diesel6401]

Ray's got my the motor I was running in my MG. I finally said the hell with it and I am sticking the CC1800 outrunner in it with a seaking 120. I am still gonna make a sport boat out of it, but I just LOVE the sound of outrunners. I also did the kintec verison 2 mod. I got the bounce out with the PB1800 and a grim 40x52/3 and the strut dropped, I just finally got sick of removing the rudder to lube the shaft lol. Working to get the bounce out never bothered me, but removing the rudder everytime for some reason got annoying lol...

[JackBlack26]

Diesel, what I did was remove the lower strut bolt and use a zip tie instead, as a break away. So when its time to lube the drive I just cut the zip tie and pull the rudder up. Takes 2 seconds! The the drive cable slides right out.

You'll love that outrunner. The 2650 in mine is just for fun. I will mostly run the 3424 now knowing that it can sling a x446 like nothing. It's like running 5S without the extra weight. Man, those outrunners make awesome torque.

Oh BTW, the stock ESC will run the Castle outrunner without breaking a sweat. I just like the T180 cause it seems to have more punch. and more adjust ability. But in a pinch the PB ESC will do!

[Diesel6401]

Diesel, what I did was remove the lower strut bolt and use a zip tie instead, as a break away. So when its time to lube the drive I just cut the zip tie and pull the rudder up. Takes 2 seconds! The the drive cable slides right out.

You'll love that outrunner. The 2650 in mine is just for fun. I will mostly run the 3424 now knowing that it can sling a x446 like nothing. It's like running 5S without the extra weight. Man, those outrunners make awesome torque.

Oh BTW, the stock ESC will run the Castle outrunner without breaking a sweat. I just like the T180 cause it seems to have more punch. and more adjust ability. But in a pinch the PB ESC will do!

Yea I use a zip tie on my lower as well. I use breakaways on every rudder now since I had a sv issue hitting a ufo... Still annoyed me lol... Maybe deep down inside I just was looking for an excuse to upgrade/change crap out :doh:

I was bashing my stock esc for a while pulling 60 amps cont and peaking in the high 70s. I had a extra 120 laying around and decided to put it to use, to be honest the major reason I changed the esc is I don't like the low rpm throttle contorl or lack their off on the PB's. It's either balls to the wall or nothing, plus more cap room to get crazy with props. I loved the way your Mg ran with the outrunner and like I said I loved that sound! Just watched your other video with the 2650, dang that thing is gettting scary fast!

[JackBlack26]

I agree 100% on the throttle range of the PB ESC. Not very favorable.

For me there will never be a replacement for the 3424 1800 in my boat. I will play with bigger props to get more speed out of t with that setup. That is the motor that I will run 75% of the time. The other 25% will be just getting stupid with this 2650 until I burn or break something:doh:. The boat is more than a handful with that motor. As you can see, it's hard to stay on throttle 100% of the time. Plus, the cap temps are a bit high and I don't want to blow my 180.

There is a guy in our group that runs a Neu 1415 1700 on 5S. Now that's fast!!:rockon2:

Boatcrazy, sorry for jacking your thread!!:sorry::beerchug:

[ray schrauwen]

For me there will never be a replacement for the 3424 1800 in my boat. Boatcrazy, sorry for jacking your thread!!:sorry::beerchug:

I wish I had snagged one of those... Is it exactly 1800Kv or was it like... 1750 or something...??

[JackBlack26]

Castle says exactly 1800. I picked up 2 that I hope will make it in to my Genesis one day. For now 1 finds it's home in the MG and the other is still in the box.

[ray schrauwen]

If it says vertigo on it, someone on fleabay wants $105 for one.

[JackBlack26]

Yeah, those are them. I'm not surprised that they would sell for that much on the bay. Worth it, IMO.