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  • creekrunner
    Member
    • Dec 2017
    • 51

    #1

    Outboards...

    OSE Mini Outboard/HK 3000kv vs. HK 650EP 2630kv.....who's had the best success ?
  • JestDanny
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2017
    • 174

    #2
    I tried the HK 650EP on a 26" deep vee, it showed promise, but after suffering broken flex shafts, I abandoned that motor, tossed it in the trash. Several others have also had broken shaft problems with the HK 650EP. I would not recommend the HK 650EP outboard, to bad cause I love the scale looks. I have the OSE Mini 3000kv on a old MRP tunnel, so far so good, no broken shafts after one season and several runs all on 2s. I up graded from stock x432 prop to a x632, boat runs 23mph on 2s, I'm happy with that for now, its an old toy not a race boat. (ha ha lol) Maybe next season I'll try a few different props an also see what it will do on 3s. good luck.
    PROBOAT BlackJack 24", ShockWave 26"
    MRP U-31, 3 tunnels VS1, MRP Bud Light, Dumas HS Sprint

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    • 30nitro
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2018
      • 330

      #3
      I have the OSE mini on a Miss Geico 24....slighty modded on 4s...Scoots right along...and no probs at all...

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      • creekrunner
        Member
        • Dec 2017
        • 51

        #4
        Thanks JD,
        I agree about the looks......I have two builds with the EP650 EP, but have yet to run either. I have a stockpile of spare shafts. I wonder why the breakage rate is so high? I will buy the Mini 3000kv unit soon after the holidays as a backup. I too will probably learn the hard way. Thanks for your response and Merry Christmas !

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        • creekrunner
          Member
          • Dec 2017
          • 51

          #5
          ...and thank you 30nitro......

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          • 30nitro
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2018
            • 330

            #6
            Originally posted by creekrunner
            ...and thank you 30nitro......
            merry christmas..!!

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            • pescador
              Senior Member
              • May 2009
              • 499

              #7
              I’ve got the OSE mini on a little kneeler running on 3s, I was really surprised how fast it is. No problems with shafts so far but haven’t run it a lot.


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              • 30nitro
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2018
                • 330

                #8
                Very cool..!!!!

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                • creekrunner
                  Member
                  • Dec 2017
                  • 51

                  #9
                  Very Nice! ......if you look for pics under my user name..."creekrunner" .....you'll see what I've been up to

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                  • Jeff39
                    Junior Member
                    • Nov 2018
                    • 29

                    #10
                    CNC Outboard

                    IMG_3497.JPGIMG_3493.JPGHey Guys,
                    I know the feeling about breaking flex shafts with the CNC HK Motor. Broke a couple dozen last summer. I'm going to try to find a stronger one but may end up with changing motors. Just love the scale look of the HK CNC one. The tight 90 degree turn and small dia. shaft is a problem. I'm almost done repainting a plain white Dragon Hobby F1 to look like my friend, Wyatt Nelson's boat. Just need 3 graphics printed on prism tape.

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                    Last edited by Jeff39; 12-30-2018, 03:20 PM. Reason: add photo

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                    • 30nitro
                      Senior Member
                      • Feb 2018
                      • 330

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Jeff39
                      [ATTACH=CONFIG]163183[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]163184[/ATTACH]Hey Guys,
                      I know the feeling about breaking flex shafts with the CNC HK Motor. Broke a couple dozen last summer. I'm going to try to find a stronger one but may end up with changing motors. Just love the scale look of the HK CNC one. The tight 90 degree turn and small dia. shaft is a problem. I'm almost done repainting a plain white Dragon Hobby F1 to look like my friend, Wyatt Nelson's boat. Just need 3 graphics printed on prism tape.

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                      I also know what you're sayin about the CNC F1 shafts......some seem to last longer than others though.....if you find a better option...please let us know.....It's such a cool little outboard....

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                      • Jeff39
                        Junior Member
                        • Nov 2018
                        • 29

                        #12
                        If I do find a solution to extending the life of these shafts or find a stronger replacement I will certainly share the info. I did replace the Teflon shaft sleeve with 3/16" diameter brass. I think it gave me a couple extra runs. I ran the boats in the upper Niagara River on a sand bar about 2 or 3 feet deep. I set up a 3 bouy course so that I could walk out and recover the prop and dog when it let go.

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                        • creekrunner
                          Member
                          • Dec 2017
                          • 51

                          #13
                          Jeff.....at what area do the shafts normally break?

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                          • Jeff39
                            Junior Member
                            • Nov 2018
                            • 29

                            #14
                            Hi Carl,
                            The shafts break in the middle.

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                            • creekrunner
                              Member
                              • Dec 2017
                              • 51

                              #15
                              thanks Jeff......

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