motor

[daverr]

I have a 4500kv motor from a mini eight will it make the boat faster

[tlandauer]

Hi Welcome!

I have a 4500kv motor from a mini eight will it make the boat faster
The answer to your question will be a few other questions: how big is your boat? How many cells are you planning on using? What size prop?
I can tell you this: unless it is a small boat with a smallish prop, and I mean no bigger than 15" ( the length of the hull that is) , and running only on 2 cell, it is possible to use such a high kv motor.

[daverr]

Minimono
Stock with 3 s 25 c 2100 may I'm going to get a x432 prop this weekend. Thanks for the help

[tlandauer]

4500kv is too high, you will be better off getting a motor in the 3200kv range and 3s will be fast!
4500kv at 11.1volts, unloaded RPM is 49,950, way too high, and you are not running a SAW set up. I too wish AquaCraft will put a slightly higher kv motor in those boats, they are really aiming for the broadest spectrum of potential buyers.

[daverr]

Thanks