Boat hull choices

[KartRacer]

Hello
Question is that this hull is available in 32" to this 45" , does it make sense to build bigger boat knowing that I want to achieve the magic 40 to 50mph. Logic says that the bigger the hull the more expensive the power will be to achieve both speed and reasonable run time without overheating the electronics. Suggestions and opinions encouraged and welcomed.
BTW one reason that I want to go large is increased visibility on the lake. It's he'll getting old. LOL!
KartRacer

"Delta Force Sniper 45 Fiberglass Hull. These light weight fiberglass boats are built for Fast Electric Rc Boat Racing. Designed as a deep vee with a small rear*!**pad makes this boat both handle well and achieve a very good top speed. Hull and deck are joined leaving only a very small pencil width*!**seam, similar to the European designed hulls.

Measures: 44.5" x 13.125"

Comes*!**as a bare hull.

Includes*!**installed rails*!**that have a*!**5"*!**wide spacing for rail style motor*!**mount.

[Skullcracken]

Its not going to be a crazy price difference with powering boats that size. Its definitely going to be more to power a bigger one, but not as bad as twin drive cats in that size difference. Weigh the pros and cons. You'll definitely half better visibility, but also be able to run in choppier water easier with a bigger boat.

[KartRacer]

Thanks Skullcracken, kind of what I had thought. Probably in over my head as it is. Keep having flashbacks to when I built aircraft. :) Not really crazy about scratch building, but I don't want to buy RTR and have to replace everything right away either. Would rather spend a little more money and time to do it right. Really like the Delta Force Sniper 45. Now have to look at what all of the components necessary to achieve my goals will add up to before I make the commitment to order.
Any other ideas would be appreciated.
Would like to stay with 3s cells as I can use them in the car/truck setups also.
KartRacer

[Skullcracken]

I like the Delta Force 35 pirate. I have it with a 1600kv leopard and Seaking 180esc and it runs around 50mph. Not that expensive a setup and that hull handles well.

[KartRacer]

Yeh, I looked at that one also, that will be my second choice.

[Skullcracken]

These hulls are so much better than RTR's. The RTR hulls are so thin.

[gb tiggycat]

Hi KartRacer,

Despite having been into boats for many years, I still don't think that I'm a great builder. As the guys say, there is much more satisfaction in building rather than RTR.

The secret is to take your time and do one thing at a time. Be prepared to redo it or rethink it if it doesn't go well first time and to learn my your mistakes. Once you are happy with one item , move on to the next. It does all come together eventually!

[Fluid]

Its not going to be a crazy price difference with powering boats that size. Its definitely going to be more to power a bigger one, but not as bad as twin drive cats in that size difference.

Right, a single will be cheaper than a twin.......

The 35" boat will run well on 6S, a low volt ESC and a 40mm motor. The 45" will run best on 10S (longer run time), a high volt ESC and a 56mm motor. That's 67% more for the cost of batteries, 70% more for the motor (Leopard) and 70% more for the ESC (Seaking). Add the 71% hull cost difference to that as well. Depending on your budget that overall 70% difference may make or break your decision.



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[jcald2000]

OR you could buy my Doug Twaits rigger with a 1940/8 Lehner motor on 4s 1P does 65 mph for $400.00 LOL

[KartRacer]

Thanks Fluid it certainly may!
Looking at Leopard 4082, Seaking 180. The 180 does not say HV, is it?
If not then probably takes me to the Seaking 130 or Swordfish 240 and Leopard 5692, correct?

[KartRacer]

gb tiggycat,
I agree, I am planning this project and being in the midwest, planning to have ready when spring rolls around. that is easier on the budget also.
As my signature reads KartRacer, it should read ex KartRacer because had to give it up for medical reasons. Now transitioning back into much safer RC. :)

[siberianhusky]

I raced F1-ks until a couple years ago, hope to get back into it but just can't swing the costs anymore. Loved the few races I did in shifter karts, maybe down the road....
Have a great karting club in town, built a nice track inside the local stock car track, as well as Mosport about a half hour away.

[KartRacer]

Yeh, I ran S1 Shifter, Stock Honda.NKCH3.jpg

Still trying to make the decision on the hull. 35" verses the 45"

"FLUID" SAID:The 35" boat will run well on 6S, a low volt ESC and a 40mm motor. The 45" will run best on 10S (longer run time), a high volt ESC and a 56mm motor. That's 67% more for the cost of batteries, 70% more for the motor (Leopard) and 70% more for the ESC (Seaking). Add the 71% hull cost difference to that as well. Depending on your budget that overall 70% difference may make or break your decision.

RESPONSE:"Looking at Leopard 4082, Seaking 180. The 180 does not say HV, is it?
If not then probably takes me to the Seaking 130 or Swordfish 240 and Leopard 5692, correct?" 10S means two 5S packs to get the run time, the motor only see,s the 18.5 volts correct?

[LarrysDrifter]

Where in MO do you live, KartRacer? I have a few boats for sale...

[LarrysDrifter]

Here is one that would suit you well with a Leopard and 180 esc. Or, to use the motor mount that comes with it, you can use a Neu 1521 or 1527. And, I do have a 1521/1/Y 1577kv with water jacket-never used that would run great in this hull. Pm me for details if you like.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ale&highlight=