TC 31 Brushless Conversion

[Flying Scotsman]

I would run 5S ...1 3S and 1 2S in series and after viewing data on an Eagle Tree for different props etc. I may purchase 1 3S and run 6S. Unfortunately this may not be the fastest setup with the items you have purchased but it will still be FUN and a great learning curve.

Douggie

[dddmx3]

Really? Mann. Ok so I'll try to order two 3s lipos and a 2s.. About 25c's, and 5000mah right

[Flying Scotsman]

I would start with 5S and buy the other 3S later. The batteries must be identical...same manufacturer, same series, same C and Mah. This is just my suggestion for what you have already purchased.

Douggie

[dddmx3]

Hey Douggie i found this lipo but its 4000mah.....

http://www.hobbypartz.com/83p-4000mah-5s1p-185-20c.html

thank you so much for helping me so far!

p.s. there is a 5000mah but idk do i need it?

[Flying Scotsman]

Do not get me wrong. The limiting factor in your setup is the motor and the size/weight of the hull it really needs a 580 series or a Neu, but will be fine with your 12XL and 5S or 6S and a conservative prop to begin with and starting with your COG at about 30%. Also I strongly suggest you buy the extra cap bank for your ESC. Enjoy your build and use a thrust bearing on the motor http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...hrust+Bearings

Douggie

[dddmx3]

Im going to order this LiPo.. 4000Mah, 20c... Douggie is this ok??

http://www.hobbypartz.com/83p-5000mah-5s1p-185-20c.html

[Brushless55]

Looks like a decent price for 5s ?

[ozzie-crawl]

12 xl on 6s with somthing like a y537/3 shouldnt pull anymore than around 55-60 amps
the hull rtr run shouldnt be anymore than 2.5 kg (5.5lbs) if done rite

[brad65ford]

Great broke the crank on the first run of the season this year. Humm maybe brushless, it's 120 shipped for the nitro.

[dddmx3]

Finally boat got back from painting.
A friend painted it for me, its black with Monster Stickers and of coarse the trailer I welded.
Pictures should be up today...
Im going to put it together, take a dry run,
and get it in the water, Hopefully soon!

Hull is 1.5lbs (pounds)
with nothing in it.

[dddmx3]

Finished!

I have to get my boat in the water and test it out.
Here are some pictures, tell me what you think!

[Flying Scotsman]

nice paint job, though it may be hard to see on the water. I might suggest you shorten up the electrical leads and replace the Deans with bullet connectors.

Douggie

[dddmx3]

Alright I'll switch the connecters. You mean by leads, the wire length right?

[m4a1usr]

Alright I'll switch the connecters. You mean by leads, the wire length right?

The battery wires off the speedo are pretty long. Can you route things closer? Ditch the deans. Go bullets.

John

[dddmx3]

That's the thing idk where to put the speedo!
How much shorter should I cut the wires?
Would if I cut off about 5in like whats circled
green in the picture....