What's the fastest thing you could do with a 1717?

[mickvk]

Howdy guys, I'm looking to put my Castle 1717 to some good use and I wanted to get your input on a good rig for SAW runs. What I think is that I would go with a pair of 3S batteries in series for an unloaded RPM in the 35K range. And example specification would be like the Flightmax Zippy 40C pack at 424g, 145x50x27mm. What I'm not too sure about would be the hull, shaft, tube, and prop. I hear that generally a 30-40 inch hull is about right. I was thinking maybe a 30" Mean Machine. OSE says it's stable to 60. I'm afraid I might get too much air under it. I'm leaning more toward a JAE 21FE rigger (31.5") or a Blazer Marine Sport20 (30") or Sport40 (36"). In any case I want to use one of Punisher67's motor mounts...

What do you think? Thanks in advance.

PS. Not sanctioned class SAW runs, just braggin rights at the pond SAW runs! So, unlimited specs.

[GP73]

Looking at this with much interest, I have a 1717 without a 'home' and I was thinking about a DF Cyber Storm 33 when they come out (on 4S). But I'm not sure if the hull is big enough.

[carlcisneros]

Mick;
Put it in a JAE. Won't regret it.

Carl

[Eodman]

The fastest thing to do with it ------ Give it to me!

[Rumdog]

How fast of a SAW boat do you want?
the mean machine isnt the best choice for a SAW cat.

[mickvk]

How fast of a SAW boat do you want?
the mean machine isnt the best choice for a SAW cat.

That's a hard question to answer. I was really humbled on my last project so I wanted to gather some advice before I decided how to go on this one. 50 is a pretty damn respectable club. My buddies are doing 60s with Sport hydro gassers and I'm sure will be faster next year. I don't want to get too far in front of my skis but I'm hoping to touch 70. I realize that's a huge huge number. I guess the point was to see what I can expect with a 1717 because I have one to use.

[Rumdog]

I ran that motor in a H@M Drifter L on 6s2p and was in the mid sixties with a X648.
The motor was hardly working with that setup.

[Brushless55]

I ran that motor in a H@M Drifter L on 6s2p and was in the mid sixties with a X648.
The motor was hardly working with that setup.

That would be a nice setup!

[westbeach]

Mid 60's with a X648, Hummm, a X650 will send it to the 70's.

I ran that motor in a H@M Drifter L on 6s2p and was in the mid sixties with a X648.
The motor was hardly working with that setup.

[Rumdog]

Would have, But the hull is demolished. Slammed into a seawall wide open. Worst day of FE boating for me EVER!

[keithbradley]

Would have, But the hull is demolished. Slammed into a seawall wide open. Worst day of FE boating for me EVER!

[Make-a-Wake]

As soon as this hull arrives, it will get the 1717 i have on 6s..........gonna start with an x645....................i want to stay on the cooler side of things as im just racing for fun in our local course with friends. Its 39.5"

[mickvk]

Would have, But the hull is demolished. Slammed into a seawall wide open. Worst day of FE boating for me EVER!

Oh man. Ouch. I have a couple stories like that. That would be an awesome thread. I'm going to start one of those!

[cacofonix]

hi there

i have 2 1717, i plan to put them in a apache 50" 5S1P per motor
probably nanotech lipo

not yet decided for esc's, i really hope CC will release marine ICE soon, let say before spring

main worry is for props, i have two X450/3 L+R , but not sure they will be big enough ..........

herve

[ray schrauwen]

hi there

i have 2 1717, i plan to put them in a apache 50" 5S1P per motor
probably nanotech lipo

not yet decided for esc's, i really hope CC will release marine ICE soon, let say before spring

main worry is for props, i have two X450/3 L+R , but not sure they will be big enough ..........

herve

Go for 6S then if its for twins.