HK Osprey/Delta 39' copy

[bustitup]

twsted

what are the actual dimensions of that boat NOT including the hardware

boat looks awesome....looks like a df sniper

thank you

[sailr]

No arrogance directed at you....just a general comment.

You need at a minimum, a NEU 1527/1Y and Castle 240 on 6S to make this thing go anywhere. Not sure that's gonna get you great speed. The cost for that upgrade is in the $700 range not including batteries. Why spend the money on the boat to throw away the motor and esc that's in it? It would be cheaper to start with new hull and hardware of known quality. That is all I'm trying to say!

[Brushless55]

so if this motor is not suitable for this hull what should i be looking at?

No one knows how well these motors will work (Leopard)
so start on 4s and see how it goes. and check temps on the first 30sec and every min after that just to make sure things are not getting very hot

[TwzteD]

twsted

what are the actual dimensions of that boat NOT including the hardware

boat looks awesome....looks like a df sniper

thank you

thats exactly what the boat is its the df sniper 41 knockoff my boat is 41 inches long i made a typo upon creating this thread sorry.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=df-delta41


the hull is 230 here with nothing i paid 425 shipped for mine the motors selling for about 90 and the esc is about 75$ that means if i sold the esc and motor i payed 260 for the boat and all the hardware wich is still way cheaper than buying it all and putting it together... even if i had to rid the esc and motor its still a awesome deal for 260$ for this hull all the hardware and motor mounts.

[BakedMopar]

Just run it and see how it goes! On paper it's not the perfect setup. But we don't race on paper. Try it with 4s like brushless said and check you temps often. I'm also going to have to agree with Jim also. To get that kind of speed reliably you will be spending a good amount on electronics.

[TwzteD]

im going to wait and see what other people do this way i can sell the motor and esc as unused and brand new if its not good with this boat, i don't mind spending the money for a good setup like i said i just wanted a good place to start and i figured this was it. im going to be buying new batterys anyways so i need to see what other ppl use so i dont but too big or small.

[forescott]

I want to see it run with that motor on 4s!

[Brushless55]

im going to wait and see what other people do this way i can sell the motor and esc as unused and brand new if its not good with this boat, i don't mind spending the money for a good setup like i said i just wanted a good place to start and i figured this was it. im going to be buying new batterys anyways so i need to see what other ppl use so i dont but too big or small.

You could be just throwing cash away.. this motor could get the job done for you
my guess is low to mid 40's on 4s

[TwzteD]

do you think this esc is capable of that? or should i sell that and get the turnigy 180?

[TwzteD]

heres the leopard hobby motor running on 4s in another boat 75 mph http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCNs3dX2qng

[Brushless55]

heres the leopard hobby motor running on 4s in another boat 75 mph http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCNs3dX2qng

Interesting that there is two versions of this video on youtube

[Rumdog]

I've seen that vid. He clearly states 50mph. That is in a 30"ish hydro. Not a 40 plush inh mono. Not sure why the title says that speed. It isn't true. What prop comes on the boat? I'm quite sure it must be small or it will smoke that esc instantly. Being a small prop, and a high kv motor it will not push that hull very well. Mid 40's ain't gonna happen reliably. I'd sell the gear and upgrade.

[TwzteD]

only markings on the prop are 440, I already planed on buying the turnigy 180a esc and sell the stocker but i didnt think id have to sell the motor, id like to find a 40 inch dia motor so i can still use all the hardware like the motor mount and what not. is a feigao 580 good, im assuming i need an even bigger motor. if i gotta go that route what about an outrunner?

[sailr]

I had a Feigao 580 10L that lasted two runs before destructing and taking out my esc. At a minimum I would install a NEU 1527/1Y. I have learned the hard way now that trying to save $$$ on motors has just cost me more in the long run. Buy a NEU and be done with it.

[TwzteD]

Neu Castle 1520 1y 1600KV is this too small its dia is still 40mm so ican use the original mount and whatnot, or do i really really need a 1527