DF33 on 4S? Can I do it?

[jasoncyclone]

I have lots of 4S lipos and would love to use them in my new DF33 and want to know what motor would be best to get this boat to haul! I know lots of guys run 6s with the 4082 1600kv motors but don't want to buy more batteries... Can I get this hull to 55mph on 4s? Has anyone done this? I was going to use a t180 esc also. I currently have 6 turnigy 4s 5000ma 40c batteries. I would love to run 2 of them in parallel in this hull.

[carlcisneros]

My DF 33" is set up with a CC 1515 1Y (2200kv) on 4S2P turning an ABC 1614/3 chopper prop. ESC is the
Fightercat 6S 160A and the speeds are in the mid 50's. (radar gun)

Speedmaster stinger strut, set back rudder (leading edge parallel with prop), 4000mah 40C 4S2P batteries (2 packs in parallel), 3/16" flex shaft set up.

amp draw on mine (every set up is different ya know) is around 125-140A, Temps in the 98-125Def F range. (both ESC and Motor)

What motor are you planning on getting for the boat?

[BHChieftain]

I run a 31" toysport triton on CC1518 1800KV motor with 4S2P, runs over 50mph with a M645 prop. I use a pretty beefy cchydra240A ESC. Temps are good.

I like the 1800KV motor 'cause it gives you the option of 4S2P with a larger prop, or a 5S2P with a smaller prop.

Chief

[Drax21]

Hey Carl. Have you got any pics of that set-up? Would be interested to see where you placed everything. What is your stinger angle at?

Jason- Steve has a few custom wound leopards in his shop 4082 2000 and 2200kv. These will work great with a T180 or SK180. You can definitely get 55MPH out of them when propped correctly.
There is also the option of a TPPower 4082 2150kv which i hear is pretty good.