Darin's Top Speed 2 FE Conversion...

[MOTOboat]

4S or 5S

Might the 1.5Y be a better choice for the larger boat with a 5 or 6S?

I should weigh the two bare hulls for curiosity.

I'd prefer to stick with 4S as that is what I have, just unsure about the 1Y

Dave

[Darin Jordan]

I'd prefer to stick with 4S as that is what I have, just unsure about the 1Y

Dave

I believe the 1Y is 2200KV... on 4S, which is about 16V under load... that's about 35,000RPM... That is an excellent motor for a P-Sport or P-Mono... so I don't see why it wouldn't be equally as good on a TS-2 or other 3.5 tunnel...

I have that same motor and fully intend on using it on my 29" Lee/Geraghty tunnel I'm working on, using 4S... I expect it to be a rocket!

I'd suggest you give it a try, then decide... I've seen a TS-2 on the AMMO motor, and it was a rocket... This motor is WAY more capable, so it should make that hull go ballistic...

[properchopper]

Almost ready !!

A few more tweaks and she's ready for trials. Added some mods of my own : Made the radio box removeable, fastens with stainless screws. Extended battery floor to simplify CG adjustments. Placed servo in back & used low profile servo to keep linkages short to eliminate flex. Made custom servo arm for motor to keep alignment simple. Smoked acrylic covers just for the hell of it. Using Lipo Saver to protect battery. Should get 'er wet in a few days. Fun build, but kinda like building a "ship in a bottle "

[Darin Jordan]

Looks good Tony... the wiring exits look kind of familiar...

From this point forward, all of my servos will go either WAY in the front, or WAY in the back, as you've done here... It's MUCH easier to work with the center section completely clear of hard mounted parts and steering gear...

It's really nice to see this class reviving the way it is... I really hope this trend continues!

[properchopper]

Yup !

Like I said before, this is all your fault ; How do you sleep at night ?

[Darin Jordan]

Like I said before, this is all your fault ; How do you sleep at night ?

Just like with the SV27 class we created for our "overglorified club race" last summer... I don't mind at all being blamed for people having TOO MUCH FUN!!

[properchopper]

Recovery pads yes or no ?

Should I install the recovery pads ? What's the "conventional wisdom" on these critters ?

[Bill-SOCAL]

The instructions say to use them if you need them. If the boat hooks badly, then installing the pads may help. If it doesn't then you don't really need them. This is according to Jerry Dunlap, they guy who designed the boat. Bottom right of Page 13 talks about the recovery pads.

[Darin Jordan]

The instructions say to use them if you need them. If the boat hooks badly, then installing the pads may help. If it doesn't then you don't really need them. This is according to Jerry Dunlap, they guy who designed the boat. Bottom right of Page 13 talks about the recovery pads.

We raced with Jerry in October and he recommended we use them... so we are all using the recovery pads... they are needed and help a lot in the corners...... Additionally... my Tommy Lee/Geraghty tunnel has them built in... the Lynx has them built in... and my WoodStuff 3.5 comes with them as well... I'd recommend using them...

[properchopper]

Thanks, Darin. I have them trued & painted & ready to install, just wanted to check before attatching. :)

[Fast Guy]

I found the recovery pads made a big difference also. I would say use them.

[properchopper]

re:

Modded [ thanks Darin ] recovery pads installed. Boat ready for water. May have to test in the rain

[Darin Jordan]

Modded [ thanks Darin ] recovery pads installed. Boat ready for water. May have to test in the rain

Looks like you are ready to go, Tony! Nice work! Get a GPS in there and let's hear how the testing went...

Rain??? Dude... it's a BOAT!! Of course, I live in Washington... I'd have to say that to stay SANE!!

[properchopper]

Rain??? Dude... it's a BOAT!!

I'm not worried about the BOAT getting wet ; It's my damn hairdo ! lol [check out before and after boating in the rain ! ]

[properchopper]

Thank You Darin !!!!!!!!

All I can say is WOW !!! Ran perfectly trimmed out at 9.5 " CG. Flew on calm water & handled race/chop like a champ [ the gassers were practicing for a race]. Cornered like a dream & left the Supervees floating upside down
Went from 442 to a P215 to a 642. Loved the 642 & temps were so low I didn't bother with the temp guage ! Servo was weak, will free up the linkages/volt it up/ or replace with higher torque unit. THANKS, Bro !