P.I. 24" Hydro build....

[txboatpilot]

I am going to start a new project this week sometime.. It is a Performance International 24" Hydro.... I will power it with a SV27 motor and esc.... .150-3/16 f/shaft, Fullers hardware, and Octura M645 prop.... I am also going to use a SV27 motor mount and Aquacraft Hydro turn fin... I really like the thickness of this hull, much like Aeromarine.. It will be very durable and wont need any carbon reinforcing like other hulls I have seen!

It come with stringers and a transome board, all glassed in.. Here are a few picture of the bare hull..

[txboatpilot]

Here are some video's of this hull with SV27 power system!!! Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnl6FXOQ8Tg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67GT9qE610Y&feature=related

[fastbaltek]

mighty nice hull, i like :).

[txboatpilot]

I have had a H&M Bud Viper, they are about the same size. This hull seems to be twice as thick, everywhere!! Very tough!! I am mounting up the turn fin and motor mounts as we speak!

[txboatpilot]

Here are some updated pictures of my progress... I am going to run a Ammo 36-50-2300 and SV27 esc.......I will try to get more done tonight!

[Stealth Assassin]

What Is the lay up? mat and cloth, just cloth? Epoxy? Do you have any calipers handy?

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[txboatpilot]

I am not sure on the technical name, but it is the same make up as a Aeromarine hull.... I guess cloth and epoxy? Yes, I do have calipers...

[Stealth Assassin]

I was wondering If you could measure the thickness of the lay up around the opening? You have me wondering... Aso where did you buy this hull? The cloth kinda looks like a checker board pattern.

[kck741]

yes the people who make these hulls is suposed to be based out New Orleans area right by me!!I just cant seem to get ahold of these people guess im going to have to drive to there shop

[Stealth Assassin]

Oh yeah... I thought It was the same PI. I have heard some things about there service. There Is a big thread at Jims boat dock about it. I have a PI gas hydro at 46"

[txboatpilot]

I was wondering If you could measure the thickness of the lay up around the opening? You have me wondering... Aso where did you buy this hull? The cloth kinda looks like a checker board pattern.

No checkers from what I can tell.. Here is a link to the guy I got it from on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110202565526

Yes, they are out of New Orleans, seem like good guys just no web site yet and response to emails are 4-5 days... If you are in that area look up Blackhawk Hobbies....

Hope this helps...

[crazzy maxx]

:thumbup: very nice

[Stealth Assassin]

Cloth would be more of a cross pattern and mat would be alot of chopped strand running every direction. What Is the thickness of the hull?

Thanks,
Derrick
:spy:

[txboatpilot]

Cloth would be more of a cross pattern and mat would be alot of chopped strand running every direction. What Is the thickness of the hull?

Thanks,
Derrick
:spy:

Here is another pict, mabey it will help? I put the calipers around the opening and got 2mm thickness...

[txboatpilot]

I got the Hydro done, finally!! Thanks to DOBY!!!:tiphat:

I am trying a 2700kv watercooled motor and 70Amp esc (waterproofed and watercooled) from Scott at Skunkworks!! Hope to run it tomarrow... Going with X437 and 2/ 7.4V lipos in series....

I ran it first with SV27 esc and Ammo 2300 motor, with the X437 on 2/7.4V lipos.... It ran very solid!! Est. 36-40mph.. Very fun little boat... With this set-up, I ran 4-5 min... temps were 107 on the esc caps, 117 on the end bell of the motor, 122 on the lipos...

Hope to get some video this week!

[Doby]

You are welcome.:canada:
There are still 3 foot snowbanks up here.
Looking forward to the vid,,,,,,,with the hound:biggrin:

[calcagno45]

loooks good man!!! I think that will be my next build type.


could I get a pic of how the esc is watercooled and proofed?

[calcagno45]

I dont think Blackhawk hobbies is in existence anymore. i passed where their shop should be but it look abandoned.

i also checked out where the 2nd video was filmed, Bayou St. John, and it looks to be a promising area to play. I'll keep my eyes open for some people running boats to get a word on these guys status.

[txboatpilot]

Here is a video from this weekend,, REALLY WINDY!!!:rofl: :rofl: Way too rough for this little Hydro...

It was running a 3300KV watercooled motor, CC 125 esc, 2/ 4000mAh 7.4V 25C lipos in series for 14.8V, and X437 prop..:w00t:


http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/txboatpilot/?action=view&current=DSCN0337.flv




Also ran the M/Machine on 6S lipo...Nice blow over at the end!!:rockon2: It was running a Neu 1515, 2/3S T.Power 5000mAh lipos in series, MGM 16024 esc, M440 prop...

http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/txboatpilot/?action=view&current=DSCN0334.flv

[10gauge]

Hey tx, great videos!! Amazing speed on that MM with 6S. Once the weather warms up, I am going to run the NeuEnergy 6S1P/5000/30C Lipos - still on backorder, with a Lehner 1950/10 1254kv. Did you use the 1515/3D on your MM?

I have a DF22 Hydro I am building now, I wonder which turn fin did you use on the Hydro? Some have suggested the Aquacraft, but it's 4.4 inches long. I was thinking a length of 2.5 inches would be enough. What do you think?

[calcagno45]

Awesome videos!! That M/Machine had everyone/thing going crazy... people in the boat, car alarms!!!