Newest addition to my fleet....anyone run one?

[kfxguy]

I got this boat in on trade. Never seen one in person, pretty impressed. I was going to just sell it because I'm not really in to hydros but I think I might keep this one. Anyone have one of these? What's your setup? How fast can they go? I was thinking about pulling it apart and doing my usual mods to it. Like the color? :)




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[Doby]

Popeye!

[Newboater]

Was just looking into buying one. They usually aren't solid green. Doby is correct TFL Popeye. Speeds usually low 50's on 4074 and low 60's 4082 2200kv on 4s.

[TRUCKPULL]

I don't run a Popeye, but my 33" sport Hydro runs 68 to 70mph. in race trim.
Nue 1515 - 2200kv
4S2P - 5000,s

Larry

[kfxguy]

Yes, sorry guys I failed to mention it's a Popeye. Good eye! Trying to decide what motor and esc I'm gonna run. Maybe a 4060 tp motor. It will fit a 6s pack too. Too much weight?

[runningman]

Looks nice!

[kfxguy]

Hmmm maybe 1800kv on 6s?

[rol243]

whats the weight of those hulls ?

[Newboater]

What about the TP 3650 2350kv on 4s.................... Sound familar

[kfxguy]

whats the weight of those hulls ?

I'll weigh it tonight

[kfxguy]

What about the TP 3650 2350kv on 4s.................... Sound familar

Man I dunno. This boat is pretty big. If I was running in a class that required that motor I wouldn't hesitate to use it, but I already have a spare 4060 laying around so I think that's what I'm gonna use. The only other hydro I've ever seen (not really interested in hydos myself) is a ul1 and that thing is doodoo compared to this boat. Just my opinion.

[Newboater]

Makes sense I have not seen one in person. I thought it was suppose to be 32" and narrow. Now I am going to have to rethink this.... Wanted to build a boat for 4s

[kfxguy]

Makes sense I have not seen one in person. I thought it was suppose to be 32" and narrow. Now I am going to have to rethink this.... Wanted to build a boat for 4s

Well I can measure it for you this evening. Do you have one?

Also, compare my counter for scale. That's a 2x4 beam under it. It may be about 32" but it's not too narrow.

[Newboater]

Well I can measure it for you this evening. Do you have one?

Also, compare my counter for scale. That's a 2x4 beam under it. It may be about 32" but it's not too narrow.
Sorry poor use of the term. I really meant width as where the ride pad was, I though it was narrow there by the transom. Definitely is tall though that being said it does not look like there will be any issues using large motors it looks to have a lot of internal space for batteries forward and back as well as left to right.
No I did not buy one yet but am considering it.

[ray schrauwen]

Man I dunno. This boat is pretty big. If I was running in a class that required that motor I wouldn't hesitate to use it, but I already have a spare 4060 laying around so I think that's what I'm gonna use. The only other hydro I've ever seen (not really interested in hydos myself) is a ul1 and that thing is doodoo compared to this boat. Just my opinion.

These hulls pack a LOT of air. This is a hint.

[kfxguy]

These hulls pack a LOT of air. This is a hint.

Duly noted. Thx.

[Flying Scotsman]

Here is an interesting link on a Popeye!!!....note the owner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xcBY3sqrHw

Douggie

[Doby]

Holy crap...you're alive!!!!!

[kfxguy]

Here is an interesting link on a Popeye!!!....note the owner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xcBY3sqrHw

Douggie

Thx for the video.....Doby I like how your tool box is set up! I especially like how you have items Velcro (I'm assuming?) to the bottom of the lid nice idea!

[Doby]

Velcro rules!!!!!

[Flying Scotsman]

Holy crap...you're alive!!!!!

Alive and still as grumpy and opinionated as ever!!!
Still shaking off the winter hibernation blues, as B.C. had the worst winter and spring I have experienced in 48 years after getting off the boat from Scotland.

[Doby]

Well...you could always get back on the boat and........

[kfxguy]

Well I guess this has turned into a quick rebuild. I did not like the cheesy servo linkage and I didn't like how far the brass was from the collet and it wasn't at the correct angle to line up perfectly.

Ripped the brass out. Replaced it with a smaller diameter one (stock one has a cheesy little piece of Teflon tubing that will eventually get wrapped around the flex and cause a headache) for less drag.

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How bout free handed gluing, no tape to make it perfect but it's pretty close to it.


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It had Velcro for the battery. Now I love Velcro but I just don't think this is an elegant solution to secure my battery.

But this is.


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[Newboater]

Intersting weight for the hold down on the battery tray, looks like the same ones that came with my Harbor Freight Press. Looking foward to how the boat progresses.

[kfxguy]

Intersting weight for the hold down on the battery tray, looks like the same ones that came with my Harbor Freight Press. Looking foward to how the boat progresses.

Good eye. That's exactly what it is! Lol

[srislash]

Alive and still as grumpy and opinionated as ever!!!
Still shaking off the winter hibernation blues, as B.C. had the worst winter and spring I have experienced in 48 years after getting off the boat from Scotland.
Agreed

Doug caught my eye about winter, but I have been wondering what you were going to do with this Travis.

[kfxguy]

Agreed

Doug caught my eye about winter, but I have been wondering what you were going to do with this Travis.

Well originally I was just going to sell it as is. I'm building a boat for someone right now (speaking of which I need to pm you about it) and I took this boat in on credit so he didn't have to pay as much out of pocket. I was thinking about keeping it but honestly I need to sell it to buy a for parts for two boats I'm building right now. I sold my mini Rivercat a couple weeks ago to fweasel and he sent me his hull so I could build me another. I need a few more parts for it and I want a new sf220x and sf300x when they are available. I finished it today and I plan on running it tomorrow and maybe next weekend when we go camping and then it will be up for sale. I was going to put that tp motor in it but I think it may have too much power for it. I put a 1650kvvoracity motor in it with a 150a ose raider esc and a hitec servo. Ifit don't rain I'll run it tomorrow

[kfxguy]

Here some progress pics. I'm happy with how it turned out. Simple yet clean and functional.


New brass

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Here's how I mounted the servo. Yea, a tie strap ain't gonna do it for me. I don't like steering slack.


Epoxied some screws in place

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Then screw these in place


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Then it mounts like this. Notice how thick the steering rod is.....I don't like flex or slack


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Here it is completed


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[785boats]

Looking good.
The Popeye was been one of my favorite hydros. Had some fun times with mine. I'm sure you are the same & have some boats that you wish you hadn't sold. This is one of mine.
I think the final setup in mine was a 4074 2200kv motor & a Y547 prop.
I also added a couple of ride pads on the sponsons to get them square & level.
Looking forward to seeing yours running.
Cheers.

[kfxguy]

Looking good.
The Popeye was been one of my favorite hydros. Had some fun times with mine. I'm sure you are the same & have some boats that you wish you hadn't sold. This is one of mine.
I think the final setup in mine was a 4074 2200kv motor & a Y547 prop.
I also added a couple of ride pads on the sponsons to get them square & level.
Looking forward to seeing yours running.
Cheers.


Thx. It started raining before I had batts charged so I didn't get to run it. I was gonna try it with a 1715-17-45 abc first.