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I'm close to pulling the trigger on a TFL P1 outdrive, but before I spend the cash I'd like to know how they are working out in the field? I have an old 30" Dumas mono that I'd love to put the P1 system in, it would look killer and probably run well. It was a nitro inboard hull, a little bit heavier than the average FE hull but not by much. I read at first only 3S was recommended for the P1 motor/drive, is anybody running 4S with out strength issues?? I'm not looking for a speed demon but I don't want it to be boringly slow either. Any info would be appreciated!!
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New member here. I'm interested in this as well. Found no answers on the net, but decided to take a chance and give it a try after looking at the exploded drawing and noticing it had bearings at all the right locations one would expect for durability. I'm going to try it with 4S and see what happens. I'm most concerned about the durability of the dogbone connection. We shall see. -
Building a 46" prather with a pair on 3s now and hoping to move up as well. Please keep us informed-I will do the sameComment
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I've sold a bunch of them. There have been some gear replacements but nothing crazy.
Sent from my SM-N910V using TapatalkSteven Vaccaro
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Thanks for the info, sounds like i should just go ahead and take a chance. Maybe with in the next month or 2 i'll order one so i have ti ready to build the boat over the winter.
Steve, i remember reading there was a gear issue like you mentioned (hardness issue i think?) are the new ones coming with better gears now?
FlogginHarvey, Cool, sounds like a great project! A twin set-up on an offshore hull is one of my long term goals!!
Tango Whiskey, what hull are you building?? Looking forward to seeing how your project comes together!Comment
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All the stuff we have been selling have the new gears.Steven Vaccaro
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I don't know who makes it, but it is this 29" CF mono I bought off ebay:
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With all the projects I've got going on, it may be a year or so before I get this one in the water.Comment
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One of our members, Jesse J has been running this outdrive on 4S for several weeks now and hasn't had any issues. He told me he's been monitoring the gears and hasn't seen any noticeable wear yet. I've saw his 29" mono with TFL outdrive & 4S run a couple weeks ago, and it ran very well, with decent speed and handling.
A video he made of his setup is in this thread:
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ive-on-CF-monoComment
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How have the guys been seting up the water pickup for this out-drive?Comment
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Through hull water pick up, Randy.
I have no turn fins nor tabs. Super clean. Runs great! Kinda like driving a 2wheel drive off-road truck..."Look good doin' it"
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I have a 30" scarab hull I want to put one in. I was wondering how well the unit stands up to 4s. What size esc are you running Jesse?NZMPBA 2013, 2016 Open Electric Champion. NZMPBA 2016 P Offshore Champion.
2016 SUHA Q Sport Hydro Hi Points Champion.
BOPMPBC Open Mono, Open Electric Champion.Comment
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I was running it on a turnigy 120, but I suspect a 90amp would be enough in my boat; it's super light.
In a 30" I wouldn't go below the 120.
It "stands up" to 4s fine so far in mine.
How heavy is your boat? And are you racing or fun running?"Look good doin' it"
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