1/8 Scale hydroplane turn left set up

[icemanxo]

Hello,

I was wanting to set up a 1/8 scale hydroplane to turn left and wanted a reliable setup that I can count on so I don't need to break any speed records plus this is not to race in any club. I need help with esc, motor, right hand prop suggestions. I also was going to use 8s setup or any other input would help thanks for looking. :roflol:

[Fluid]

To be clear, you want to run counterclockwise ovals, right? What hull do you have? What are your speed and run time goals? What is your budget?



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[icemanxo]

To be clear, you want to run counterclockwise ovals, right? What hull do you have? What are your speed and run time goals? What is your budget?



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Correct I'm going to run counterclockwise and was going to order rc boat company hull T-6. I wanted a little more run time than speed (45mph to 50mph) and budget is open. Thanks for replying

[icemanxo]

Scorpion 4035-800 brushless motor I was looking at this motor any thoughts about this

[icemanxo]

Magnet Poles 8
Motor Wind 6 Turn Delta
Motor Wire 27 - Strand 0.29mm
Motor Kv 800KV RPM / Volt
No-Load Current (IO) 2.5 Amps @ 8.4v
Motor Resistance (RM) 0.010 Ohms
Max Continuous Current 100 Amps
Max Continuous Power 4200 Watts
Weight 435 Grams (15.34 oz)

Scorpion 4035

[jwray]

Something to think about is finding a turn fin that is cuped on the right side and you may have to reshape the bottoms of the sponsons to get the boat to slide in turns unless the company will mold the hull for counter clockwise running.

[icemanxo]

Something to think about is finding a turn fin that is cuped on the right side and you may have to reshape the bottoms of the sponsons to get the boat to slide in turns unless the company will mold the hull for counter clockwise running.

Thanks for the details

[icemanxo]

Any suggestions on lipo setup like c rating and 6s, or 8s etc

[JimClark]

8 to 10 S and I would think at the very least 35c (quality cells)

[icemanxo]

8 to 10 S and I would think at the very least 35c (quality cells)

Should I use 1 or 2 packs

[JimClark]

Dont know if a single pack will fit in your boat. My guess is two would work better for weight distribution


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[icemanxo]

Dont know if a single pack will fit in your boat. My guess is two would work better for weight distribution


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How many mih for total battery capacity

[icemanxo]

How much total battery mah capacity should I use and any prop suggestions or esc

[mojoracer]

I have a Scorpion and it pushes my 19 lb PAy N Pak 60 MPH on 10S

[icemanxo]

How many mah are you running on the battery's thanks

[icemanxo]

What kind of run time are you getting thanks

[mojoracer]

2 5000 mha 5S packs in series so 5000 mha of 10S. I only ran a mill lap plus 6 lap heat on a 1/6 mile course. Used about 3200-3500 mha.

Here is a video of the boat running that motor:

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

[icemanxo]

Thanks for the video what was the c rating on the batteries

[madmikepags]

get 2 5S 6000mah Dinogy packs, the scorpion motor works great, you will get better run times and lower temps w/ the 65C dinogy batteries, and they're only a few bucks more than the cheaper ones. Yes these hulls are made to run clockwise so the L and R sponsons usually are different.

[mojoracer]

I had 25C packs and ended up flaming them up. I would recommend going to higher C rating. I am becoming a fan of the Dinogy batteries myself. Take Mr. Pags advice!