Hk Genesis running warm need help.

[JackBlack26]

Agreed, your batteries are too far forward. I run mine to where the end of the pack is even with the motor plate. Doesn't bounce 1 bit and I still have the stock steering rod.

[rdmanone]

Got any ideas on a prop for the leopard 1774 on 4 cells?

[JackBlack26]

Well, my 4074 Leopard 2200 on 4s turns an x445 with no problem so that lower kv motor should spin an x447 with no problem.

[dano1]

my motor is a leapord 1500 kv, i dont see why you couldnt try a x640 0r x642, like stated in the other post check the esc programming, im running 15 degrees timming and bec is disconnected running a external battery pack, im hitting low to mid 60's in my genny with that combo and running 3cells in series, and welcome to ose

[dano1]

i have tried a x442 also, went fine with it also

[dano1]

if i remember correctly i ran the x642 on 4s and did the 50 mph passes....changed to much stuff around and didnt log crap...lol

[rdmanone]

Can't tell ya how much I appreciate all the help guys, Thanks a million.

[rdmanone]

I have one more question. The props for sale here on this site are 3/16 shaft. I'm not sure what the stock size is on the Genesis.

[Accordnut]

You will need this http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...?prod=ose-1030

[BILL OXIDEAN]

I would make sure the strut is neutral meaning paralell to the running surface.
That can have all the affect in the world on how its handling.

Sometimes if its even 5degrees off it can make the boat yelp around like flipper.

[rdmanone]

I tried to take in a little from everyone on this thread and purchased a Leopard 4074 2000kv and a x445 prop to start things out and work from there. I'm also putting in another water pickup to separate the esc and motor. Thanks everyone, Mick.

[JackBlack26]

Mick, what ESC do you plan on using? The stock one won't last very long. Mine melted a few seconds after just plugging in the battery.

[rdmanone]

I did some research when I bought this and the Turnigy 180 was a choice esc so thats the one I have. The esc got a little warm but not to bad. Still not sure on why it slowed down. I did not check the low voltage setting before turning it one but I did not run it long enough for that to happen. I still had 3.8 volts per cell left.

[Alexgar]

not only are those motors poor quality they are really inneffiect FSD motor i suppose?

[JackBlack26]

The T180 is great. I run one in the Gen and one in my Miss Geico. The BEC went out on the one in my Geico though. So keep an eye out for that in case it start to act erratic.