Carbon Fiber Popeye

[Mad Racer]

Well I have just finished my Popeye Hydro ,

After seeing Paul's Popeye going for the first time almost 12 months ago I wanted one. Now that there are others running I wanted one even more so after a quick discussion to Luke from Revenge Boats a Carbon fiber version was ordered with a one piece flex drive, All hardware minus the SSS Motor. I also stipulated that the carbon hull to be finished in the 2 tone green Popeye colours as I love that paint scheme.

This is going to be raced in next years season in our restricted class ( 45A Aquacraft esc and 1500 kv motor) but wanted to start on it now to have it fully sorted. Since this is a carbon hull care has to be taken in the electrics installation. The hardest is item to do was the safety loop as it has to be insulated from the carbon hull. A external aerial has to be run too which I don't normally do.

I'm rapt in the finish from TFL on this Popeye. Everything was tight and well installed. A big Thank You to Luke from Revenge Boats here in Brisbane & Paul for his set up tips.... Now for some testing can't wait..

[785boats]

These Spinach munchers are popping up everywhere.
Very nice Mark. I guess we'll be raiding my prop box this weekend eh! Bring plenty of batteries.

[Mad Racer]

Thanks Paul,

Prop is what you suggested a Octura M447 that I have balanced & sharpened BUT yes will raid your prop box if I need too.

[tlandauer]

This is way cool, I generally do not care for the cf finish, but if painted, it is entirely a different story. I have enjoyed my Popeye very much, tell us more when you have a chance to run her!

[Doby]

Hint...try putting a single 4S pack directly in front of the motor, cross ways in the hull.

[Mad Racer]

Thanks guys,

Doby I will keep that in mind . Thanks

[Doby]

I found my P-Spec Popeye likes the weight farther back...airs out nicely.

My P-Sport Popeye likes the weight all the way forward.

[785boats]

I found my P-Spec Popeye likes the weight farther back...airs out nicely.

My P-Sport Popeye likes the weight all the way forward.

Doby.
Do you run the struts up high on both setups?
I have mine up as high as it will go but feel it should go up a bit more.

[Doby]

yup...almost touches the hull, remember, I modded my strut to allow more adjustment.

[785boats]

I do remember reading it, but I just wasn't sure if it was on both the P & the P spec setups.
Thanks for the clarification.

Are you paying attention Mark?

[ron1950]

man don't get old...cant remember does the strut way up make the nose go down or up?

[Doby]

up makes the boat run "looser"...keep the prop angle as neutral as possible.

[Mad Racer]

I do remember reading it, but I just wasn't sure if it was on both the P & the P spec setups.
Thanks for the clarification.

Are you paying attention Mark?

Always Paul.

Thanks for the tips Doby & Paul. Test day tomorrow can't wait.