need recommendations for ac razor 45

[burgerchow1]

just picked up new AC boats Razor 45 " hull with speedmaster hardware mounted already from a guy. I know the boat is designed for gas, but if I were to convert it to FE, what motor and speed controller would be suitable in a big boat like this? I'm thinking it would have to run on 8s at the very least. Want to price out electric options vs gas options.

[Make-a-Wake]

Leopard 5692 1000kv on 8s would get that hull going well...............high 50's at least. I'd go with a Swordfish 240hv, great speedo's.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...o-5692&cat=148

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ef-sword-240hv

[Fluid]

A higher quality option would be the Castle 2028 on 8S or 10S and the ICE 200HV when they are available again. I recommend 10S due to longer run times and lower stress on the components....or higher speeds, your choice. The Razor makes a great FE hull, several club members have Aeromarine Stingrays (copies of the AC boat) and they run great, good speed due to the high lift bottom.

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[burgerchow1]

so if i go FE and use the Castle system, it's going to cost me about $800 for motor and Ice hv esc, another $400 for a good set of 10 s batteries, for about 6-7 mins of runtime, with the chance of meltdown , whereas I can get a modified gas motor for about $500 and have 20-30 min run-times and great reliabilty.
Tough decision, cause the main lake I run at is electric only. ( Damn, something about it being a reservoir so gas engines of any kind not allowed ) lol.

[Fluid]

The ICE200HVs were selling on eBay for about $250 before the recall, and a 2028 can be had for under $300 if you are willing to shop (several sold in the past two weeks on OSE for $280). Not quite $800.

It is very common for fuel guys to justify their boats by complaining about the cost or run time of FE while ignoring the speed advantage - I hear it at every gas race I attend. If FE isn't your cup of tea that's fine. Otherwise we'll be glad to help.


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[carlcisneros]

Aeromarine stingrays? havent heard of these

[AlanN]

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[carlcisneros]

ok, spill the beans then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,