Q Offshore Setup Question

[sailr]

I'm getting ready to put together a Q Offshore... An Aeromarine Sprint Cat on 6S. The others in the club are running the NEU 1527/1Y. Just to be stubborn and try to save some $$$, I would like to use the Feigao 580 10L. Will it be even remotely competitive with the NEU? Will the Seaking 180A ESC handle the 580? What shaft/strut/prop combo would you recommend?

[RayR]

Jim,

It will be very competitive and you won't even need a 180. You can turn the same or larger prop than Hugh or Mike and not break 100 amps.

All the best,

Ray

[sailr]

Ray, you're my hero! haha. The hull is ordered. Guess I had better get the motor movin this way too. THANKS!

[Rumdog]

I run the 580 8l on 5s2p, seaking 180 in my sprintcat. I reall flies!! I'll try to get up some vid soon. I'm in the process of reinstalling the stuffing tube. Runninr .187 flex on a x448 for starters.

[sailr]

Thanks Rumdog! That's good news! Do you feel the 8L has an advantage over the 10L?

Looking forward to the Vid!

[Rumdog]

Not sure if there is an advantage really. I planned on using the seaking from the get go, and I wasn't sure about the reliability on 6s. It may handle it just fine, but i figured i'd go with the 8l on 5s2p to be safe. I am really happy with the way this boat runs! corners like mad!!