59'' Outerlimits SV43 "Voltaic"

[Rocstar]

Just getting started - 59'' Outerlimits to be powered by twin Twin Proteus 524-3T Motors.

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[Rocstar]

Twin Proteus 524-3T Motors
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I drew up this simple twin mount to have made.
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Top secret U.S Goverment material used to mock up the twin mount. :spy:
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[Rocstar]

I put down some carbon fiber over the transom, more for looks as it very strong already. I was going to install my own carbon fiber in the bottom of the hull, but it looks good the way it came.
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[Rocstar]

Installed the water pickups. They will be getting a layer of cf over them.
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[PF3X]

Really nice, one of my favorite hull

Subscribed :D

[twissted]

Nice looking hull. The motor mounts are alumnium? this looks to be a great build!:banana:

[kingwrench]

Looking good. Your top secret material looks like diabond sign material

[Rocstar]

Looking good. Your top secret material looks like diabond sign material
Thanks, just a cardboard mailing box...had to see what it would look like.

[Rocstar]

Some hardware....

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[Rocstar]

Holes drilled and hardware test mounted....

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[PF3X]

Nice, full MTC hardware :thumbup1:

[Remmie81]

Very nice hull and hardware! Looking good man!!

From the pictures it looks like the trimtabs are mounted level with the bottom of the hull?
If so you could better raise them 1,5-2mm otherwise they will create drag.

Keep the pictures coming!! :cool2:

[Rocstar]

Very nice hull and hardware! Looking good man!!

From the pictures it looks like the trimtabs are mounted level with the bottom of the hull?
If so you could better raise them 1,5-2mm otherwise they will create drag.

Keep the pictures coming!! :cool2:
Thanks Remmie, nothing was tightened in the pic, just checking hole alignment. The tabs, when tightened, will set up a bit. Waiting on some misc parts right now.

[Remmie81]

:thumbup1:

I will follow this build :cool2:

[Rocstar]

Completed the shelf for the servo, RX, and battery.

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The hatch on this boat was pretty tough to begin with, but I added some carbon fiber and now it's bullet proof (almost).

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[Heaving Earth]

This is so badass

[iridebikes247]

This boat is ridiculous. I'm really liking the look of big super powerful v hulls. I think it has to do with all of the hardware hanging off the back the back of this boat is intimidating.

[Rumdog]

Such a cool build!

[Rocstar]

Thanks guys, this one might take some time to complete. I can only move as fast as my wallet will allow.
Installed the hatch bolts. The sides were a little narrow, so I added small cf tabs to mount to.

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[Jason4636]

Looking great Joel

[gyrotron]

Joel,

Are you powering this beast with the 600kv or the 910kv version?

Thx

[Rocstar]

Joel,

Are powering this beast with the 600kv or the 910kv version?

Thx
1050kv on 8S2P :cool2:

[twissted]

I really like this build! I think that I will use this build as a blue print for my next build. I will do a few things different to make it mine but not far from this build. I love it, nice!

[Karfrik]

Oh Boy!!...I like big toys!!!,....Subscribing!!

[PRO PAINTER]

yup :iagree:
Very nice hull and hardware! Looking good man!!

From the pictures it looks like the trimtabs are mounted level with the bottom of the hull?
If so you could better raise them 1,5-2mm otherwise they will create drag.

Keep the pictures coming!! :cool2:

[Rocstar]

A special thanks to Fightercat for manufacturing the motor mount.

I fitted the motors and it should work out well. I'll be taking this to work and removing some material to lighten it up a bit. It's at 6lbs with the motors as it sits.

Next I have to secure this behemoth to the hull.

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[Jason4636]

Looking good Joel. I can't wait to a video of it.

[Rocstar]

ESCs came in. Because of the way the wires come out the bottom, I needed to come up with a way of mounting them and still look cool.. :cool2:


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A little 3M Very High Bond 2 way tape...


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Mounted them to a piece of CF plate.


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I cut the switch out and solder the wires together. Then mounted the connectors in the grommets.


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They are mounted to the hull using threaded standoffs and weld nuts epoxied in place.


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[Rocstar]

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[iridebikes247]

Probably the cleanest esc setup I've seen. wow to how you mounted the bullet connectors especially.

[Rhadieselp]

by far the best looking v haul out here

[rscheffer]

How is the progress on this build?
Gr Ramon

[Rocstar]

How is the progress on this build?
Gr Ramon
Waiting for the hull to return from paint, hopefully in the next week or so.

[Neveryachtz]

Subscribed.

I didn't know RC boats could look this good.

[jcald2000]

Great looking boat! How do you hold the bullets in the C/F plate for plug in?
I see the grommets for the plug ends on the ESC plate, how are you going to insulate where the esc wires go through the plate to the plugs?

[iridebikes247]

You and Jason need to race lol.

[Rocstar]

Great looking boat! How do you hold the bullets in the C/F plate for plug in?
I see the grommets for the plug ends on the ESC plate, how are you going to insulate where the esc wires go through the plate to the plugs?
The grommets are insulators themselves. Plus there is a heavy shrink wrap on the bullets.

[Rocstar]

You and Jason need to race lol.
We just might in August at the Shootout at the Lake of the Ozarks.:wink:

[SSchevy98]

Do you use a 8x4 mm silicone tubing? Do you put the speed control and the motor in a different water lines?

Just an awesome boat :buttrock:

[Rocstar]

Do you use a 8x4 mm silicone tubing? Do you put the speed control and the motor in a different water lines?

Just an awesome boat :buttrock:
Thank you.
Yes, it's 4mm tubing. There are four pickups and four outlets, so each ESC and motor get their own line.

[SSchevy98]

Thank you.
Yes, it's 4mm tubing. There are four pickups and four outlets, so each ESC and motor get their own line.

will help bring a lot to the heat?

[Rocstar]

Back from paint!99916

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[Jason4636]

I like it Joel!! Rockstar racing, it fits you. Where did you come up with the number 22?

[Rocstar]

I like it Joel!! Rockstar racing, it fits you. Where did you come up with the number 22?
Old football number, kinda stuck with me as my lucky number.

[Steakhouse]

Sweet lookin' machine

[JrValente]

I love it. Nice and clean looking. I like the wild paint jobs but sometimes this type just works and doesn't need every square inch covered

[Fluid]

wow!!!

[Vortech C5]

VERY well done! Unbelievable work/talent!!!

[grsboats]

Great job and sharp looking boat.I'm pretty sure she will turn heads on the lake.Gill

[Rocstar]

Thanks guys. The paint was done by www.baddpaint.com

[Brushless55]

Looking Good!

[iridebikes247]

wow. This thing is awesome can't wait to see it run

[SSchevy98]

wow. This thing is awesome can't wait to see it run

+ 1 :lol:

[BakedMopar]

Man that thing is slick!

[Rocstar]

Motor mount and jackets are back from being anodized....I just need to finish one other boat and then its back to work on this one. :cool2:


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[Brushless55]

Looks really good man!!

[Jason4636]

I like the black

[Rocstar]

Since it won't fit in the bathtub, I took her to the pond for a float test and a couple quick pics....


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[Jason4636]

She looks good sittin in the water. How long till you get to maiden it? I'm going to finish up all my soldering tomorrow at work. Then I should be able to maiden mine next week. Hopefully

[Rocstar]

She looks good sittin in the water. How long till you get to maiden it? I'm going to finish up all my soldering tomorrow at work. Then I should be able to maiden mine next week. Hopefully
Any day now....

[Rocstar]

A big ol' piece of KBB CF plate for the battery tray worked out well. There will be 2 strips of high strength velcro for the batteries plus the straps. Since there are no rails in the boat, the motor mount and battery tray also add structural reinforcement.


There are 4 pickups and each component has a dedicated water line....17ft of water line in all. All the hardware is back on and all that is left are few small items and to s/b the props.


She weighs in at 32lbs with the batteries. I should be able to test in a couple days.


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[Rocstar]

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[SSchevy98]

[QUOTE=Rocstar22;508793]A big ol' piece of KBB CF plate for the battery tray worked out well. There will be 2 strips of high strength velcro for the batteries plus the straps. Since there are no rails in the boat, the motor mount and battery tray also add structural reinforcement.


There are 4 pickups and each component has a dedicated water line....17ft of water line in all. All the hardware is back on and all that is left are few small items and to s/b the props.


She weighs in at 32lbs with the batteries. I should be able to test in a couple days.




a great looking boat :rockon2: what lipo batteries you use in that boat? how fast your boat go?

[Jason4636]

Boat looks great Joel!!!! Even the little details, CF on the stuffing tube. One damn good looking boat!!!

[SloHD]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[Rocstar]

a great looking boat :rockon2: what lipo batteries you use in that boat? how fast your boat go?Haiyin 4s 5000mah. How fast? Not sure yet, never built one before.

[SSchevy98]

Haiyin 4s 5000mah. How fast? Not sure yet, never built one before.

speed is ? whether these batteries good?

whether the batteries enough continuous power out?

[Brushless55]

a great looking boat :rockon2: what lipo batteries you use in that boat? how fast your boat go?


Haiyin 4s 5000mah. How fast? Not sure yet, never built one before.


speed is ? whether these batteries good?

whether the batteries enough continuous power out?

he cannot answer your question yet bro
he has yet to run this rig

[Rocstar]

he cannot answer your question yet bro
he has yet to run this rig
Correct, but it should be ready in a day or two....

[Rocstar]

Took her out for the first test run tonight. I wasn't going to video since I was alone, but after running for a bit I had to get some video to share my excitement.
So I took some hatch tape and secured my iPhone to my TX. Nothing too exciting, just checking things out. Water flow was minimal, so I need to do some work to the pickups. Steering at low speed is a bit of a challenge, but I was in a small pond with a lot of buoys to navigate. Overall I'm am very please with the maiden.


I love the sound of the props under the overhang at takeoff....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQpitNs_Veg

[Jason4636]

Looks great Joel. Just a little tuning and it will be ripping up the water. Great job!! I hope my maiden next week goes as well as yours did

[Rocstar]

Just checked the data logs and with the x457s at 100% throttle, the RPMs are 27K @ 140A (200A inrush)....6017s should not be a problem.

[Xcesive8]

Very nice first run!
And beautiful boat!

Do you think perhaps the turning at slow speeds being a little unsettled is because one prop is coming on and off the water?
Or is it more of a rudder thing?

[towmissel]

Vary nice build

[Shane_744]

Very detailed and clean build.

[Rocstar]

Spinning the props outwards is the way to go for handing. This has to be the largest rooster tail I've seen from an R/C boat. I need to move the CG back, she is running a bit wet.

6017 2-blades

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnyyqbPLl_s

[towmissel]

Vary nice I love the sound of the twins

[Simon170]

This boat is amazing. I'd love to build something similar, but I dont have the budget... wish someone made a slightly smaller version!

[Rocstar]

Thanks. Video of the last run.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBUAye2BAr4

[meangenesracing]

So, are you happy with this twin setup? What was your speed?

[twissted]

I feel the sameway about rc's in general. Mostly off- road large scale. But I like boats also.
Here is what I'm woking on currently.
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu2/Jack59/Losi%20DBXL%20Brushless%20Build/RevoDesertBuggyXL006_zps8fac97b0.jpg (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/Jack59/media/Losi%20DBXL%20Brushless%20Build/RevoDesertBuggyXL006_zps8fac97b0.jpg.html)http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu2/Jack59/Losi%20DBXL%20Brushless%20Build/RevoDesertBuggyXL009_zps27e59d84.jpg (http://s628.photobucket.com/user/Jack59/media/Losi%20DBXL%20Brushless%20Build/RevoDesertBuggyXL009_zps27e59d84.jpg.html)
It has a 22'' wheel base and only weighs 17 lbs with the SMC 9400 2s lipos on board to run a 4074 2200kv leopard @ 4s. It really is one of a kind!

[Rocstar]

So, are you happy with this twin setup? What was your speed?
This hull ran great with twins but turning was a bit sketchy. Because of how high the stingers have to be, one prop would come out of the water in a sharp turn. I think the steps didn't help either. Now, my twin 45'' DF Sniper handles awesome with twins. The struts are much lower on this hull and there are no steps. The Outerlimits served it's purpose. It was a fun boat that I built more for scale. I don't think I ever put a GPS in it. I've sold the boat since. Kind of miss it though.

[Rocstar]

I feel the sameway about rc's in general. Mostly off- road large scale. But I like boats also.
Here is what I'm woking on currently.
It has a 22'' wheel base and only weighs 17 lbs with the SMC 9400 2s lipos on board to run a 4074 2200kv leopard @ 4s. It really is one of a kind!
Really dude? Let me help you out...
Click Here (http://bit.ly/1xieYUo)

[Brushless55]

This hull ran great with twins but turning was a bit sketchy. Because of how high the stingers have to be, one prop would come out of the water in a sharp turn. I think the steps didn't help either. Now, my twin 45'' DF Sniper handles awesome with twins. The struts are much lower on this hull and there are no steps. The Outerlimits served it's purpose. It was a fun boat that I built more for scale. I don't think I ever put a GPS in it. I've sold the boat since. Kind of miss it though.

do you have pics and specs of this build of yours ??
thanks

[Rocstar]

do you have pics and specs of this build of yours ??
thanks
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?46595-Objective-Triple-Digit-Mono&highlight=

[meangenesracing]

This hull ran great with twins but turning was a bit sketchy. Because of how high the stingers have to be, one prop would come out of the water in a sharp turn. I think the steps didn't help either. Now, my twin 45'' DF Sniper handles awesome with twins. The struts are much lower on this hull and there are no steps. The Outerlimits served it's purpose. It was a fun boat that I built more for scale. I don't think I ever put a GPS in it. I've sold the boat since. Kind of miss it though.may i ask what motors you have in your 45 " df sniper? any videos? I ask because i just bought a 44" seaducer mono off these ose forums I'm thinking twins for this
or maybe a castle 2028 please give me some sugestions thanks, geno

[twissted]

What are you geeting worked up about? I posted what I'm currently working because I enjoy building just as you do.
Would it help if I built a tow hitch and trailer and put my 1400 cat in the photo?
I just like building sorry to piss you off!

[Doby]

Really dude? Let me help you out...
Click Here (http://bit.ly/1xieYUo)

now that was funny:laugh:

[Rocstar]

may i ask what motors you have in your 45 " df sniper? any videos? I ask because i just bought a 44" seaducer mono off these ose forums I'm thinking twins for this
or maybe a castle 2028 please give me some sugestions thanks, geno
It's a SAW setup with twin Lehner 2260s.