Thinking of a Genesis, need f/back

[PBO]

Rather than jacking someone else's thread I thought it might be easiest to start a specific one...

Background; I'm new to boats but have good experience with high amp land vehicles

Now; I'm looking for a good entry point & want something reasonably bullet proof than I can use in moderate to (occasionally) rough salt water. I'm looking at the Genesis because of cost mostly (I know I'll build something expensive soon enough) & it seems easy enough to upgrade along the way. Ultimately I'd like to have a build capable of 62-63mph. In land based speed run vehicles you get amp spikes (if that's news to anyone?) but constant amps are a new concept to me

I was considering the Genesis with a C/C 1520/Turnigy 240 using a Hyperion 6500 6S pack, my questions are;

Am I thinking about this the right way?

What prop(s) should I be considering?

What know upgrades do I need to consider?

Is there a "best setup" for these hulls or should I be looking in another direction entirely?

Any help or advice is appreciated

[forescott]

Good motor choice! Turnigy 180 will be enough!!

[forescott]

I would run an m645 with that setup.

[Alfa Spirit]

Setup is great for the Genesis hull, but use 2x3S batteries, one in each transom.
A better setup is a twin

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...genesis&page=2

[RIPFENCE]

Rather than jacking someone else's thread I thought it might be easiest to start a specific one...

Background; I'm new to boats but have good experience with high amp land vehicles

Now; I'm looking for a good entry point & want something reasonably bullet proof than I can use in moderate to (occasionally) rough salt water. I'm looking at the Genesis because of cost mostly (I know I'll build something expensive soon enough) & it seems easy enough to upgrade along the way. Ultimately I'd like to have a build capable of 62-63mph. In land based speed run vehicles you get amp spikes (if that's news to anyone?) but constant amps are a new concept to me

I was considering the Genesis with a C/C 1520/Turnigy 240 using a Hyperion 6500 6S pack, my questions are;

Am I thinking about this the right way?


What prop(s) should I be considering?

What know upgrades do I need to consider?

Is there a "best setup" for these hulls or should I be looking in another direction entirely?

Any help or advice is appreciated

how fast do you want to go and how much money do you want to spend? these two questions determine the setup most of the time..like yourself i was thinking about one of these with twin castle 1520's and the turnigy 180's...it would be a rockin setup with these motors and real fast..

[PBO]

Thanks guys, I do appreciate the comments

Alfa Spirit, I'll get there I'm sure however my first will a little more sedate than yours...well I say that now anyway!

[scullyeng]

When my genesis hull arrives, I will be running the following.

Leopard 4082-1500kv

Turnigy 180 Esc or swordfish 200

6s2p lipos- haven't decided on brand yet

[HYDROJERRY]

I have one and think its a good boat !!! I wasent looking for a crazy fast boat just something quick,fun,and reliable and so far she's it,, http://vimeo.com/13809856 this is mine pritty much stock...

[Brushless55]

I still want to see a full speed turn with one of these sweet looking hulls..

[PBO]

I have one and think its a good boat !!! I wasent looking for a crazy fast boat just something quick,fun,and reliable and so far she's it,, http://vimeo.com/13809856 this is mine pritty much stock...

Looks great, what if anything have you done?

[HYDROJERRY]

well mine came with the 120a Seaking esc,,and a metal prop i would say the size is about the size of a octura 442 and i run two 2s 5000 lipos so pritty factory!!!!if you go to my pictures youll see pics of mine..

[Make-a-Wake]

Here's Bills............he's got it rippin!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=111tP0GD7us

[PBO]

I received my Genesis from HK yesterday...it took 1.5 days from order to delivery & it looks perfect although I tested the ESC yet

[osprey21]

Here's Bills............he's got it rippin!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=111tP0GD7us

IIRC he's running a Neu 1521/1Y in his.

I'm getting ready to put a Castle 1520 in mine.

[ScarabChris]

Setup is great for the Genesis hull, but use 2x3S batteries, one in each transom.
A better setup is a twin

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...genesis&page=2

Great looking hull. I'm looking to start a twin cat myself and I like that hull. Can you tell me what size it is and where you got it? Whenever I looked for Genesis all I could find was RTR boats from HK.