Not enough speed

[sigelitest]

like to see a new video now it is so much more fun when your setup works.

i use a Zig zag as a rescue boat and a fishing line tied to it. i run around it twice and reel it back in. it saves time and it has become a game for the kids.

[sash]

Ready to go again hopefully this time I will go over 4.22 mph before flipping.
I'll post a video of the result.IMAG0135.jpg

[sash]

Sorry guys but the receiver was too glichy.
Here is a video of my other boat and its end. It caught on fire and sunk. Wach the end in slow motion as the ESC EXPLODES and forces the lid off and throws the boat down and bounces out of the water.
The motor was a FSD 2500 kv running on 4S. Esc 70amp.
Motor was rated at 1000 watt and 47 amp but its was pulling 1428 watt and 87 amps. It lasted about 5 months used twice a week.
This is a classic example why not too push things beyond their limit LOL
I'll post it soon to youtube.

[Make-a-Wake]

Sorry for your mishap...................where's the vid?

[sash]

Here it is.

[sigelitest]

wow do u have any pics of the inside after. that was crazy

[sash]

It sunk to the bottom. I was not willing to put it in my kayak. It was still burning with the hull full of water. Bubbling away even though it was completey covered with water and smoking its head off.
The only thing I can think of the battery was still powering the fire. Lipos are very dangerous cause of their high output. Watched it go down like the titanic, sad day but I'm going fishing tomorrow try to catch a BOAT HOPEFULLY !
I have lots of gang hooks. Thanks to the video ( WELL DONE EMILY ) I know where it is but its going to take some time.

[sash]

New seaking 180amp has arrived taking all precausions filling the hull with expanda foam, I don't this one to sink. The seaking will not fit in the original box let you know how i go.IMAG0139.jpg

[sash]

Finally my seaking 180 amp esc has arrived. Had to build a complete new IP66 water tight box but its a very tight fit.
Good news its really showing great potential. I'm running a cheapy 52mm plastic prop 3 blade which has too much torque.
I have to be very gentle on the throttle or flip over will occur.I only managed to pull 44.8 mph at 3/4 acceleration at 1 sec interval.
Could not give it any more it was on a 30 degree angle ready to flip over. Strut was set to keep it at 30% wet and i've back it right off now to keep the nose down.
Battery 5S 5000 mah 45C.
Motor 96.8
ESC 104.2
Battery 97.9
Keep you informed on the progress