Are Deans connectors ok to use for my application?

[Linewbie]

Or should I swap it all over to bullets, and if so, what size?
Boat is factory Pro Marine 34 MTR with factory 3674 2075 kv brushless mtr and Seaking 120a V3 ESC. Planned battery power is a pair of Revolectrix 5000mah 3s 70c Silver Label lipos. Thoughts pls, Im a first timer with all this. Thanks.
PS-I guess Im going to need to learn to solder. Boat has yet to hit the water, waiting on Lipos.

[Prodrvr]

If you're running the batts in parallel, no problem. If running in series, no. If running 6s, I would use castle 6.5mm bullets. Is that a SSS motor?

[Linewbie]

Sorry but the website doesnt specify other than the numbers listed above. There are no other markings on the motor other than Pro Marine. I was planning on going 6s so I guess an update is in order. Thanks Prodrvr.

[Prodrvr]

I mentioned SSS because I have that motor and I don't think any other manufacturer has a 2075Kv 3474. It runs well I'll tell you that. A friend has two of them in a Zonda with 40mm props. Does high 50's and the motors come in cold. What's the prop specs that came with the boat?

[Prodrvr]

Oh one more thing. Be prepared to let that esc rest after two minutes of full throttle passes. I didn't have the temp gun with me when we ran his boat but the esc got quite hot. If I were you, I would pull the 120 out before you even use the boat, sell it and get a 180.

[fweasel]

I still can't believe they ship that boat with Deans connectors on it. Definitely needs to be upgraded. If the soldering is temporarily above your paygrade and you want to hit the water sooner than later, take the batteries and the boat to a local hobby shop and ask them to do it for you.

[Linewbie]

Stock prop which is an ABC 2 blade 42mm 1.4 on a 3/16 shaft. I was also wondering which prop upgrade might be a help without overheating the motor or ESC. I was actually going to ask you about an ESC upgrade. I was looking at a 180 Seaking. Fweasel, I can mutter through the soldering, Ive just got to pick up an iron.

[Prodrvr]

Yeah, if that motor on 6s turning 40mm props is heating up the 120, it will get even hotter with a 42mm prop. I would definitely throw a 180 in it, then see where it's at temp wise with the 42mm.

[ray schrauwen]

If it were me I would switch out the connectors for something already mentioned or similar from OSE https://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pr...ctors+%26+Wire

I would also keep the ESC and save it for another project or as a spare as well as getting a stronger ESC.

A 180 is great, a Raider 150 will do also. Good to support Steve's store.

[Linewbie]

For sure Ray, Ive got a bunch of items in my cart already, but since Im just gettting into this Im starting to reconsider the upgrades above as Im almost into this new hobby for 1k with the charger and a few Lipos and this thing hasn't even been wet yet. Maybe going parallel for now would be the smart move so I can minimize the expenses and learn the hobby a little better before sinking in more money. Something to think about.

[ray schrauwen]

I hear you.

Try and get her wet. Have fun!

[Linewbie]

I tend to jump in with both feet with enthusiasm and often have to rein myself in with the spending. Ill get there though. Thanks.

[Prodrvr]

For sure Ray, Ive got a bunch of items in my cart already, but since Im just gettting into this Im starting to reconsider the upgrades above as Im almost into this new hobby for 1k with the charger and a few Lipos and this thing hasn't even been wet yet. Maybe going parallel for now would be the smart move so I can minimize the expenses and learn the hobby a little better before sinking in more money. Something to think about.

Just getting started and 1K deep? Be prepared for many of those 1K's.

[Linewbie]

Also this am I just ordered 2k of bullets for some reloading I have to start doing, shooting has evolved into quite an expensive past time as well, but Ive been doing that for years. Its all good. Thanks for all the help guys, Im certain Ill get the upgrades done probably sooner than later.

[fweasel]

You can merge the two hobbies, shoot at your boats, watch how expensive that gets.