Darin's Top Speed 2 FE Conversion...

[Fast Guy]

I'm wondering if your weight might be too far forward. The TS2 doesn't like to stray too far from that 9 1/2in balance point. Thats a good idea for the box. I extended my box so I could lay both my batteries on the bottom. The boat handles much better that way.

[Darin Jordan]

I'm wondering if your weight might be too far forward. The TS2 doesn't like to stray too far from that 9 1/2in balance point. Thats a good idea for the box. I extended my box so I could lay both my batteries on the bottom. The boat handles much better that way.

Only one way to find out! Your's looks really nice... I figured I'd try it this way, at least up to the point where I get the motor mounted and can actually check the CG... If it's off, I'll revise my plans accordingly... I haven't ruled out cutting out the deck and just building a full-length box... but I wanted to see if I could make it work with this less intrusive method first... You may be right... It may be too far forward...

But then... With the nitro ones, the guys are having to add 5-6oz of weight to the nose to get them right... so we'll see... I should know shortly... Just have to get the motor mounted...

[Darin Jordan]

Well... I have Steven sending me an Octura 3.5 mount, and Brian ordered me a Dubro 3.5 mount with his order...

Awh the Heck with it... SCREW the extra weight... I just made THIS purchase and it's going to LOOK COOL.... BLING!!

Might not be quite as fast, but it will look DAMN good when Brian and the others go blowing past me!!

[SJFE]

See now thats what I'm talkin bout. Anodized shiney stuff. Nothing I like more on a boat. Nice Peice of hardware man!!!!! Ya know if I didn't know any better I'd say it was a jack plate. Kinda look like one.

[Darin Jordan]

Ya know if I didn't know any better I'd say it was a jack plate. Kinda look like one.

It IS a Jack Plate!! "Hi-Jack 3.5"...

[Darin Jordan]

Well... I get a little further each day... Just have to install the steering rods and add the cooling lines to the lower unit, and I should be just about ready...

The Hi-Jack 3.5 is WAY too cool, in my opinion!!

I also have one of these new motor mount blocks coming from Ray Fuller... There is a motor cover being developed that isn't done yet, but that will attach to this block and give it more of a "scale" look.... That ought to wrap things up nicely...

More to come...

[andym]

Darin it looks bloody great mate, cant wait to see how it goes. I am having trouble with mine wanting to go upside downs in fast tight turns because the xl feigao motor sits to high and is to heavy. If the sv motor works good might try the ammo motor. As is much smaller in size and wieght to the xl.

[Darin Jordan]

Darin it looks bloody great mate, cant wait to see how it goes. I am having trouble with mine wanting to go upside downs in fast tight turns because the xl feigao motor sits to high and is to heavy. If the sv motor works good might try the ammo motor. As is much smaller in size and wieght to the xl.

Andy,

I also lowered the motor down on the lower leg as FAR as I could... I was able to get it about 3/16" or so lower than it was originally when I bought the unit... Just took a lot of measureing and test fitting to get it just right... Measure twice, cut once, and all that...

[whiplash]

stupid question....are you guys running these motors on the legs open like that ?

[andym]

Yep. I run the 8xl on the TP2 and a 10l on a supreme F1 open, just oil bearings regulary and the flex shaft every run. Have turned both boats over many times and motors still run great. The supreme is that over powered a back flip is only a eager trigger finger away.

[Darin Jordan]

Done!!

OK... Done!

All ready to hit the water... 5lbs 10.4oz RTR w/ 4S1P 4350mah 20C cells...

I'll let you know how it does after this coming weekend...

[C.Smock]

looks great man!!!!

[whiplash]

nice........

[JimClark]

Boy if I didn't know better I would swear you worked for Oberto

Looks great Darin.
Jim

OK... Done!

All ready to hit the water... 5lbs 10.4oz RTR w/ 4S1P 4350mah 20C cells...

I'll let you know how it does after this coming weekend...

[Fast Guy]

Looks good Darin. I like the motor mount and Fullers new mount with the steering ears. Once Ray gets the motor covers done the high performance electric outboard will be complete.