mean machine for xmas

[dana]

so my awesome gf got me a nice mean machine from ose with carbon inlaid floor. just looking for ideas on some decent hardware. im prolly just gonna do ul-1 motor/esc. should i go with inline rudder/strut or seperate with this boat. im also open to other motor/esc options that dont break the bank. gonna run 4s. thanks

[ENCORE MAN]

I would recommend an offset rudder to increase turning capability.The factory hulls that come equipped with hardware must be built this way for a reason. BG

[Rumdog]

Offset rudder for sure. Couldnt you get a Leopard and a Seaking for about the same $$ as the UL-1 stuff?

[forescott]

Sweet! Why not go for the castle 1717 on 4 or 5s with a turnigy 180? Take advantage of the castle sale before it's gone and get a reliable setup that wont push the limits of the electronics for a reasonable price. Even on 4s, with the right prop that hull will easily push 45mph and not break a sweat! But my opinion is biased because I'm starting a similar build with a similar hull!

[dana]

i guess im just familiar with the ul-1 set-up. its easy. i have them in all 3 of my boats... but yeah i suppose its time to try something new... if you guys could link some stuff on here thad be cool... im looking for EASY setup and reliability. thanks so much!

[Dangerous_Toys]

I have to agree with Rumdog. For about the same cost you will get more out of the leopard and seaking than you would the UL-1 setup. JMO

[dana]

ok so which leopard? any suggestions? and could i run one of these motors on 4 or 5s with aquacraft 60 amp esc? it says 20v...

[dana]

also what about the Fiegao motors? i noticed theyre less expensive. are leopard alot better? i have zero experience with motors other that ul-1 and proboat 1500kv, so yeah... im clueless

[LarrysDrifter]

A great combo is a Leopard 40 x82 1500kv on 6s with a 180 amp esc.My 37" Drifter went 62mph with this combo using an x445 before the seam split from a blow over.Absolutely zero heat issues.I was on my way to propping up to a 447 and 450,but hull broke.

[LarrysDrifter]

Feigaos run good too,but, they are 2 pole motors and can run hot pretty fast.Id get a Leopard.

[forescott]

If $$$ is an issue, I would pick up a castle 1512(1800kv) -$60 A ose 1515 water jacket -$20 and a seaking/turnigy 120-$49 @ hobbyking. And use your current packs for 4s.

[dana]

well im trying to keep motor /esc under 200 dollars. plus i would really like 4s operation considering all my other boats use 4s.

[Dangerous_Toys]

For a 4s setup you could go with a Leopard 4074 2200kv motor and a Turnigy/Seaking 180a esc. That should be around your budget.

[Alexgar]

i agree with dangerous and hk has t 180 in stock for 78$ right now

[Diesel6401]

I run a leopard 4074 1774kv with a seaking 120 on 4s in my 29" skunk cat and I love it... Video is in my signature. A CC1518 1800kv with a seaking 180 on 4s would also be a good setup. Did you do a forum search of the MM and see what the commong gear is?