40" Mono Build Questions

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  • steves86ta
    Member
    • Dec 2011
    • 34
    #1

    40" Mono Build Questions

    I have a chance to pick up a brand new 40" mono hull that has never been built. I do not know the brand at this time. i can get it very cheap and it comes with lots of extras that i can probably sell off.

    My question before i decided if i should purchase it is would this be a "workable" hull?

    Meaning if i wanted to make it electric would this be something that i could do? Like for example i know it wont be light so im worried about the ability to have motors strong enough to push a hull of this size to a reasonable speed? or even possibly duals? The hull has never had anything installed nor has it ever had any holes drilled so this would be a 100% fresh build.

    If i do decide to go eletric can i get a recommendation for some motors? I really like the duals idea.

    Thanks!
    Steve
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    • kendt
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2011
      • 557
      #2
      There is no problem with finding a motor for that boat. 40" is not huge. I don't have any that size so i'll leave the motor suggestions to those who do. One main question. Does it have a hatch. You will def need one. If it does than you should be good to go.

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        • steves86ta
          Member
          • Dec 2011
          • 34
          #3
          Originally posted by kendt
          There is no problem with finding a motor for that boat. 40" is not huge. I don't have any that size so i'll leave the motor suggestions to those who do. One main question. Does it have a hatch. You will def need one. If it does than you should be good to go.
          It does have a hatch. So I'll probably get it

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            • madmikepags
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Aug 2012
              • 1359
              #4
              need to see a picture and twins in a mono is very tricky!!!!!!! I've done a few and none ran great.
              We call ourselves the "Q"

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                • ray schrauwen
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 9471
                  #5
                  A 5684, 5682, 5692, in the 1200kv range works well for me in my 40" mono on 6S2P Dinogy and SF240 esc. I can turn a 52mm prop for about 4 min or so. Nothing gets hot. I run a HOR SSS 5684 motor, 1200kv. I need more tuning time to see how big I can go propwise but, my buddy Doby that bought my old HOR SSS 5694 , 1200kv motor was turning a 68mm Grimm prop in his DF41" and it really came alive! TP Power makes similar motors and then there is also Leopards and Neu motors.
                  Nortavlag Bulc

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                    • gb tiggycat
                      Member
                      • Mar 2011
                      • 70
                      #6
                      Hi


                      I have a 40" mono currently being built ( along with several others!) which is taking longer than usual. I am trying one of the Turnigy T600 1400kv heli outrunners in it.

                      http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...i_1400kv_.html

                      They fit the standard watercooled mounts available virtually anyware and on 6S , should be a torque monster. Looking at 47-50mm prop at present, probably start off with one of the Graupner carbon ones to get best idea of size, then get a metal equivalent

                      IMG_7281.jpgIMG_7278.jpg

                      It is a hull styled on the Cigarette range by a maker here in the Uk with his own version of deck/hatch. Current set up uses a Turnigy T180 esc and 2 Turnigy 8400 mah 3S lipos in series. Drive is through a 3/16" stinger and offset rudder.

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