DBJr
11-08-2015, 07:01 PM
Until now other than having to replace an ESC about a year and a half ago, this HAS been a very reliable boat for me. Very recently I had the original flex shaft break on me but I chalked that up to 2 years worth of running taking it's toll. I lost the ProBoat stainless prop too but oh well.
Got a replacement and while running earlier today, the whole shaft just popped out the rear of the boat taking a new Octura X640 prop to the bottom of the lake with it. BTW, the X640 works awesome on this boat. Not sure why as I make sure the grub screw was tight prior to running.
I would definitely consider replacing the stock motor coupler with the Octura .150 short coupler but I read a post on here that collet couplers don't really work too well with flex shafts that have flat spots on them.
Been having a bad luck streak with boats lately. Lost a flex and Prather B215 prop on my Blackjack 24. Replaced it with the OSE upgraded one with Octura X640 prop and blew the ESC. I figured the stock 30A was too small anyway. Got a Seaking 60A coming. Hopefully that will be enough.
Then I break a flex on the Shockwave. I go ahead and replace it and then lose it on the second run along with the X640 prop that I put on for a test run.:frusty::frusty::frusty:
Live and learn I guess.
Got a replacement and while running earlier today, the whole shaft just popped out the rear of the boat taking a new Octura X640 prop to the bottom of the lake with it. BTW, the X640 works awesome on this boat. Not sure why as I make sure the grub screw was tight prior to running.
I would definitely consider replacing the stock motor coupler with the Octura .150 short coupler but I read a post on here that collet couplers don't really work too well with flex shafts that have flat spots on them.
Been having a bad luck streak with boats lately. Lost a flex and Prather B215 prop on my Blackjack 24. Replaced it with the OSE upgraded one with Octura X640 prop and blew the ESC. I figured the stock 30A was too small anyway. Got a Seaking 60A coming. Hopefully that will be enough.
Then I break a flex on the Shockwave. I go ahead and replace it and then lose it on the second run along with the X640 prop that I put on for a test run.:frusty::frusty::frusty:
Live and learn I guess.