Hello and some advice please

[bbdave]

Hi joined the forum as i have a project underway and would like some advice. I have started to build a Lesro Javelin it is a semi scale deep V offshore racer of the 80s a boat i lusted after as a child.The kit was designed for a 2.5cc gas engine but i'd like to use electric in it it is a heavy boat which iam not concerned with. I am looking at using a standard propshaft set up and brushed motor maybe a 700bb turbo.

Any advice welcome i'm not looking to break records but i do want it to look good.



Here is a picture of Javelin



Dave

[rchuntlsl]

Go brushless all the way. More power and speed. How long is your boat? And do you have any pictures of the current running gear. It would help out the guys here help you.

[bbdave]

It is 38" i have no running gear as yet but the plan just shows a standard brass prop tube with 4mm shaft.

What size brushless i was looking at some designed for 1/8 cars around the 2000kv band?

Dave

[bbdave]

any help??

Dave

[Make-a-Wake]

Castle 1717 would be a good choice at only 70 bucks now at Castle. Run a prop on the smaller side for some decent speed but semi-scale running on 4-5s...........maybe an x445. A Turnigy/seaking 180a ESC should power it well.

[bbdave]

Thanks i'll have a look at them

Dave