18" mono project

[sft2]

Since my boat time ends at 3:30 every day, and my desire to play with the boat doesn't, I've decided I need something smaller/slower than a 29" cat that'll fit in the pool. I have the hull drawn up and have to decide between 15" and 18" overall (5" or 6" beam, respectively), but I'm a bit lost on powering the thing. For space reasons I want to go with a 380 brushless, and I want to run it on a 2s 2200 mAH pack. Anyone have any suggestions on a starting point for a prop and motor?

[Make-a-Wake]

Here's a little 4 poler http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17723__XK2845_B_3700KV_Brushless_Inrunner.html

[Alexgar]

i use a 2500kv 4s version and it works great in a 17" cat with a 50 amp esc
motor
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__22522__Turnigy_450_500_H2223_Brushless_outrunner _4400KV_USA_Warehouse_.html
esc
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19684__Hobbyking_SS_Heli_Series_50_65A_ESC_USA_W arehouse_.html

[sft2]

Small and cheap, perfect! I'm leaning more towards a 15" hull now and debating whether I should go with this:

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-80972

or this:

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-80046

Definitely going with a wire drive on this one to save weight.

[Rich]

Sft2, the second link is what I have on my mhz gecko and its really really nice! I would start with an x427 prop. I have that on my Gecko and it hits 46 mph

[brett657]

This is a very nice boat and better suited and if you have a bit to ride it. For those who ride well these boats this is often faster than you think or want. It's very hard to handle at start but when It starts then it's a treat to watch. It sure looks very cool having nice features and technology.