Best brushless racing boat out ATM?

[Matt_1234]

Hi everyone, haven't been into rc boats for a while now. Just wondering what's the best brushless race boat out? I used to have a df26" boat which was really fast but everything seemed to blow up on me lol. I also want something with the 540 motor setup not 380 as I would probably get a 2200 kv 4082 leopard and run it on 4s or something like that. I want as much speed as possible and still have long run times without the motor getting too hot also. If someone could help me out what's the best boat Hull and electrics combo (motor,esc,batts) that would be great. Thanks alot
Matt

[Make-a-Wake]

I'll throw the Df35 with the 4082 Leopard 2y on 6s2p out there.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=df-delta35

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...o-4082&cat=148

couple of these would do nicely in parallel: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...Lipo_Pack.html

[Matt_1234]

yeah iwas thinking that hull but what about this http://kintecracing.com/Pursuit.html the almost rtr one. But how long would the esc last? and on 5s
matt

[Rumdog]

Are you actually goint to race it? Or, do you want agood sport boat. It really can be two completely diff. boats. Also, how much do you want to spend to get a good boat?
There are some pretty nice RTR's out at the moment too.

[Matt_1234]

nah im not going to race it. just have some fun like i either want a rtr, or a boat with all the hardware i just need to add electronics of my choice! not sure how much i want to spend yet! just send me what you think a good boat will be either rtr or hull+hardware also i really want a catamaran maybe twin motor im not sure thanks
matt

[Make-a-Wake]

Here's a kit to throw a motor, speedo and servo in.......comes in alot of colors

http://cgi.ebay.com/33-deep-V-electric-rc-boat-kit-ele-nitro-engine-/140467745949?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item20b487b49d

[Matt_1234]

what would be the best quality rtr with a alot of top speed?? Not sure if i want a deep vee or a catamaran. Which ever one handles better and is faster lol?? i would prefer a deep vee i rekon.

[Fluid]

i really want a catamaran...i want a deep vee or a catamaran....i would prefer a deep vee....

Once you make up your mind let us know. In the mean time, in no particular order you have the following choices for good quality RTRs:

Aquacraft Motley Crew cat
ProBoat Miss Geico cat
Aquacraft SuperVee 27R mono

The above will hit mid-30s out of the box but with minor tuning and a prop change can be in the mid/upper-40s. For more speed you'll have to change the motor, etc.

There are others like the Traxxas Spartan - but don't buy that one until they fix all the problems. Too bad as it is an attractive boat with potential, just a poor execution.

Most RTRs come with a radio. If you do not have a 2.4 gig radio you'd be advised to try the RTR radios, most are quite good just basic.


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[sailr]

It's kinda like the "Ford vs Chevy" argument. Which is better? You'll never get the same answer every time.

I would suggest one of the RTR's from Horizon Hobby. Their parts are a LOT cheaper than Aquacraft and in my opinion the quality is a bit better (ford or chevy).

I wouldn't obsess on the radio being included. Perfectly good radios can be had for under $50.

Horizon has a new boat coming out in August I believe, It looks really good to me. Might be worth waiting for!

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB4075S

[siberianhusky]

Motley crew is fast but very flimsy! One blow over and all the bracing under the hatch popped off, motor mount allows motor to flex up and down, bottom of the tub I think I could almost put my finger through!
Once again it is fast and handles quite well, I have a few doubts after one days running about the longevity of this hull. But I love the speed and handling! Corners almost as well as my JAE rigger.
Now that I've seen them side by side the Geico is a better built boat, wasn't able to run them side by side today so no real comparison in a side by side on the water shoot out. But on the bench Geico hands down better boat. I don't own the Gieco I own the Crew!

[Matt_1234]

Well I mainly have these boats in mind. Genesis from hobbyking, geicko and Mystic 29. I mainly want a boat for just speed runs! I wanted to put a 4082 2200kv motor in either boat. I'm not sure it will fit in the genesis motor mountand I'm not sure about the mystic 29 and gecko. I was thinking of running that on 6s with a 180amp speedy. How does that sound to u guys? Let me know what boat you think would be best for the most top speed and best for top speed runs! And about motor choice?

[Matt_1234]

oh yeah and what size motor mounts are the genesis, geicko and the mystic 29. and if i go that motor will it fit with the lid on. thanks for your help guys

[Matt_1234]

Well I think I made a decision. A hobbyking genesis catamaran! I would take the stock motor out and put In a leopard 4082 2200kv motor with 2x4s 4000mah in parallel. Then get a 180 amp esc from hobbyking. What do you guys think about the boat choice and electrics. What kind of speed do u think I will get with that setup? Thanks for ya help
Matt

[sailr]

2200KV is too much for 6S! 4S will be OK.

[Matt_1234]

YeAh 2x4s 4000mah in parallel. What kind of speed do u think I will be getting with that setup?