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JPriami
03-15-2011, 12:26 PM
What is the stock esc rated at? I looked on the website but didnt see anyting showing what amp it is.
lenny
03-15-2011, 01:02 PM
Esp stock 25a, But more like 20a it the weak link in boat.
JPriami
03-15-2011, 01:06 PM
okay thanks. Ive got a 45amp airplane esc i might be able to replace it with. without having to buy another one if this one goes out
Diesel6401
03-15-2011, 01:21 PM
okay thanks. Ive got a 45amp airplane esc i might be able to replace it with. without having to buy another one if this one goes out

You def want to get rid of that esc. With the extra pvc rig and downed boat your pushing around your adding to the stress on the esc. I went through 2 stock esc's just running normally with cool down periods in between so I know it wouldn't be long before the esc would fry using it as a rescue boat.
JPriami
03-15-2011, 01:24 PM
Yeah I figure it wont be long from what all I read.
lenny
03-15-2011, 01:27 PM
Call AQ if it pops !
They will send you new one,They had problems with that esc !!!
lenny
03-15-2011, 01:33 PM
Rescue rig ! it will pop!!
Grimracer
03-23-2011, 08:19 AM
The guys are right. We had a odd issue with the ESCs in the first production of the boat...

BTY.. that ESC is 30amps. It takes that quite well.

Good boating

Grim
lenny
03-23-2011, 11:27 AM
Thanks for input Grim ! PS

Running 2s 30c 5050mah and 8.4 nimh 3000mah power,

With stock esc & and motor what is good prop up grade ?

And if i go to s600 motor with a 50a esc, what would be a good prop up grade ?

Thanks for all input and your time.
new to the game
08-19-2011, 11:20 AM
The guys are right. We had a odd issue with the ESCs in the first production of the boat...

BTY.. that ESC is 30amps. It takes that quite well.

Good boating

Grim

I just bought one and have maybe an hour total running time and the ESC is out already. I know absolutely nothing about the RC world this is my first purchase just bought to play with grandson when he is visiting. It looks like there has been a problem is the a upgrade for this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
JPriami
08-19-2011, 02:10 PM
Someone above mentioned that if you call aquacraft they will help you out. Think the website is aquacraftmodels.com.