sport hydro recommendation

[Heath M]

Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a good sport hydro in the 27 - 28 inch range to race in our restricted class. Set up is, 4s1p Aquacraft 1500 motor and 45 amp esc. Shovel or pickle fork.

Thanks

[JimClark]

Classichydros.com has several laser cut kits and a 30 inch fiberglass hull now,Phil Thomas Stealth 30, The whiplash laser kits

[Heath M]

Thanks Jim,
I'm thinking 30" maybe a tad to big for the setup.

[JimClark]

Classic hydros has I think 27 and 28 inch kits also
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=ch-Blaster

And these kits are good also

http://www.woodrcboatkits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=42&zenid=7da6398ffa7ca749db15eee6aa3dce06

[Heath M]

I do like the look of the blue blaster but was hoping for something in FG rather than wood.

[JimClark]

Not much to choose from in that size

[Heath M]

I know, have been googling, that's why i put post up to see if i missed anything.

[785boats]

Heath.
This might be an option. 27.5"
I have a 32" version & tried it on the restricted set up. But it was too heavy.
If you get rid of the fins & wing, & streamline the cowling by getting rid of that huge air intake it might work. I don't know.

http://tobsd.com/ViewDetails.aspx?ProductID=203

I also ran this one a couple of years ago. Brilliant on calm water but couldn't handle our choppy conditions at Lakeside. Just a bit too small.

http://tobsd.com/ViewDetails.aspx?ProductID=181

A word of warning though. The glasswork isn't the best. Lots of gelcoat cracks after a few runs.
But my choice as you know is the ML Boatworks GP310 It took top honours last year & is leading the way so far this year. Wooden boats rule!!!

By the way. The restricted motor is the 1500kv version, not the 1800kv.

Cheers.
Paul.

[Heath M]

thanks for the heads up on the motor Paul, wouldn't want to be accused of cheating lol.
thanks for hull info :)

[RayR]

Heath,

the TFL libero is a terrific shovel nose at 27" with a limited power system.

[Heath M]

Oh i like that thanks Ray.

[JimClark]

I would have thought it would be a little small? So it handles the spec motors on 4 sells just fine?
Jim

[Heath M]

I would have thought it would be a little small? So it handles the spec motors on 4 sells just fine?
Jim

Here's a thread with Vid Jim http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...Libero-Limited
I'm starting to think 27" might be to small and I need to find a light 30" hull

[tlandauer]

Heath,

the TFL libero is a terrific shovel nose at 27" with a limited power system.

Here is mine, although I have a higher kv motor, it shows how well the hull handles. :-)

https://youtu.be/0EPjgmYRbZM

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...1&d=1398063425

[bozo586]

this hull setup really honks-for 27" it hauls the mail! it's a great runner-being raced in mmeu last year. i might get one,it's very impressive on the water.