Nitro to elec. conversion ?? Pain in the butt or easy ??

[dereckg]

Its possible i am doing a trade today? Getting 3 nitro and 2 elec. boats for two trucks and a motor. Was wondering how difficult it is to swap out nitros 2 elec.?? I know its pretty easy with my trucks and cars. Is it pretty much the same, change motor mount ????? All suggestions accepted

[Fluid]

It depends on the hull. The most difficult things to do are sealing the hull so it is water tight, and finding a place for the battery packs so the CG is correct for the particular hull. If you cannot do these two things correctly, the conversion will be a pain and the boat may never run well. What boats are you thinking of converting?




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[dereckg]

Think I did ok with the trade going to post pics shortly Chime in let me know what you think I dont know what they are but they all in great condition

[dereckg]

new boats.jpgnew boats2.jpgnew boats1.jpg How did I do ??

[dereckg]

Thinking I want to convert this boat to elec.new boats3.jpg Looks like the easiest one to switch

[lohring]

My nitro conversions have NOT depended on sealing the hull. I build boxes for the electric components. The first conversions also left the motor exposed. Lots of experience in outboards shows that motors run well exposed and cool better if not water cooled. My latest conversion will have the motor enclosed and water cooled. That prevents rust and bearing issues.

Lohring Miller

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[BHChieftain]

Thinking I want to convert this boat to elec.[ATTACH=CONFIG]83310[/ATTACH] Looks like the easiest one to switch

That looks like a Probat Fastech, which came stock in both nitro and electric power plant configurations, so that should be no problem to convert.

Chief

[siberianhusky]

The tunnel hull is an easy conversion as well, a hyperperformance adapter and collet for an electric motor and a waterproof box for the electronics.
Might need a new propshaft though, the do tend to wear then the prop wobbles, remember it's a reverse thread when you go to remove it.

[dereckg]

Where do I get the adapter and collet ??

The tunnel hull is an easy conversion as well, a hyperperformance adapter and collet for an electric motor and a waterproof box for the electronics.
Might need a new propshaft though, the do tend to wear then the prop wobbles, remember it's a reverse thread when you go to remove it.

[Basstronics]

Just box the blue one up and send it to me. Then you dont have to worry about it.

:)

[dereckg]

The air boat ?

Just box the blue one up and send it to me. Then you dont have to worry about it.

:)

[dereckg]

I got the pro running good so I will keep it nitro Just want to convert the tunnel to electric cuz i cant find a motor for it

[Basstronics]

Yes I would take that airboat off your hands.

My uncles got an airboat and I would like another to run with him. Really looking for a Miss Outlaw though- want to build a mold and fiberglass some up.

[dereckg]

Make me an offer I cant refuse !! I havent even fired it up yet It should run Not seized up spins fine and feels like it has plenty of pinch

Yes I would take that airboat off your hands.

My uncles got an airboat and I would like another to run with him. Really looking for a Miss Outlaw though- want to build a mold and fiberglass some up.

[dereckg]

Im looking for some good batteries