Thanks for the info Ramon. I've actually ran a lot of TP motors, probably have went through 50+ of them building boats. I think they're a great value but have never experienced an increased (or even equal) efficiency over Lehner. I have seen Mudl's boat (I'm assuming that's what you linked). Perhaps his situation is unique because the boat is so large, and RPM is low. I suppose it's possible that his other setup put him over a weight threshold that had a negative effect. I have tested a number of setups with lehner 22 series vs TP 40 series and the lehner are much, much more efficient. The TP motors also all failed at a much lower RPM, and the problem of magnets cracking and jamming against the windings, locking the rotor, was a common one. Since a jammed rotor will typically ruin an ESC 100% of the time (and often then the inside of the hull), I would rather not gamble with Chinese motors in a boat of this caliber.
MHZ Mystic 185 by KBB
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I've always wondered what a 3080 can manage in the prop department, I'd love to see the data logging when she hits the water. The inlay looks really cool, something tells me the sled system is going to be unique as well.
--There are a few nerds out there that I think would love to see what these monsters do in the wattage department, not gunna say names or anything lol
I debated for a long time on this build. It's hard to choose a heavier motor in a build where you know the boat is already going to be heavy no matter what. In the end it comes down to about a 2% weight difference to go with the 3080s over 3060s, and I guess I'll take the 2% just to have the cool factor of the 3080s. I don't think anyone would ever notice 2% out on the water, or even carrying it down to the water.
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I'm going to be picking away at this one slowly, but I'll try and post bits and pieces when I can.
I coated the rudder on this one gloss black. Actually, I originally did it black with a lime green KBB logo (the boat silhouette), but I decided that it took away from the boat and I went back to an all black rudder. I love the rudders on these MHZ mystics, and I love them twice as much when they're coated black.
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They do make a beautiful rudder
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Hi Keith,
Ray with the Red Bull CT04 here. I just wanted to compliment you on the build. Its looking outstanding already. I love the honeycomb inlay and rudder. I always like following your builds. I have no doubts that it will be top notch. EXCELLENT choice on your electronics. Best of the best! How is Steve going to paint this one?
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Hi Keith,
Ray with the Red Bull CT04 here. I just wanted to compliment you on the build. Its looking outstanding already. I love the honeycomb inlay and rudder. I always like following your builds. I have no doubts that it will be top notch. EXCELLENT choice on your electronics. Best of the best! How is Steve going to paint this one?
Ray
This one has actually already been to Steve and back for a simple paint job (much more simple than we're used to seeing from Steve!). I'll be taking some pics of the outside before the build is over. It's a dark cyber gray, with lime green KBB logos and a couple stripes. It's definitely an elementary scheme for Steve, but of course his execution was perfect as always.Comment
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Thanks Ray, good to hear from you.
This one has actually already been to Steve and back for a simple paint job (much more simple than we're used to seeing from Steve!). I'll be taking some pics of the outside before the build is over. It's a dark cyber gray, with lime green KBB logos and a couple stripes. It's definitely an elementary scheme for Steve, but of course his execution was perfect as always.Comment
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I'm finishing up a customer build right now and will get back to this one shortly (my stuff always comes last!). I sent one of my drives to a friend that needed one after a mishap with his 185, so I had to wait for more to come in. Meanwhile I've been coming up with some ideas for this one...Comment
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These motor mounts were made from solid KBB carbon fiber. For those of you that have done carbon fiber inlays in your hulls, you know how much one or two layers of carbon can add in strength, even when only done as a "wet layup". These were made from 30 layers of carbon fiber cloth, done with a special method that only KBB uses.
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Crap man 30 layers that's a lot. How thick are they ?
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