Looking for a boat.

[emilwilkens]

Why dont people like the two piece system of standard boats such as TFL ? I think it is great, especially to be worry free of flex shaft contraction?

[srislash]

Why dont people like the two piece system of standard boats such as TFL ? I think it is great, especially to be worry free of flex shaft contraction?

I think it could be a good system.ive never run one. As long as you can keep the flex from getting water contamination it would be great. The prop will then push on the back of the boat as a full size instead of pushing through the motor within the hull. Different tuning involved but just something to get used to.

[mnm99]

Yea know what:
This thread and "Zonda" by the OP has gone on long enough. He has heard enough from "experts on FE" to make a decision. There are many threads/post on this Forums on all boats listed to him (good or bad) and how to update, make it run faster/better.

He's trolling, He's been a member on this forum since 2016

First off Relax Johnc with 87 posts ,yes I have been a member since 2016. I started one thread about asking what's good back then. My priorities changed and had not been on since. I started the Zonda thread and ended it. I'm 48 years old, not a kid or a troll..you got to be kidding..With that said thanks for the ideas guys. I'll look at them all. I'm still learning what the best type of batteries are ect..that's why I'm asking questions and that's how people learn.

Guys, can you explain the 2 piece systems? Remember I will be running in salt water and WILL clean and flush every time, but the less taking apart each time the better. Also I'm starting to get that The better boats aren't self righting I assume. How hard are they to flip? I will go with any as long as I don't have to fetch it all the time. Also my real boat is a 34ft cruiser, so starting it up to get it would be a pain..lol

I just came across this video. I'm thinking for my needs, it may be good for my first boat, since it's self righting also. If I see I can really drive this without flipping a lot where I boat, I'm sure and upgrade will be the next on my list. I'm not sure about replacement parts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVwXywRdEvA&t=103s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cje_aSDwxns

[mnm99]

Where in NY are you?

Miller Place, Long Island

[srislash]

Well I checked the vid and that is really moving. With pricing and all that I would tend to agree with you. The Sonic Wake for a first.

[mnm99]

Well I checked the vid and that is really moving. With pricing and all that I would tend to agree with you. The Sonic Wake for a first.

I think so also. Now the battery and charger..lol.. It says (2) 50C+ 2S-3S LiPo batteries with EC5™ connector. I was looking at these batteries and need a charger also. I'd like to buy from this site if possible, because of the help. https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHPVF&P=8

[srislash]

As far as chargers go I run Hyperion but most all of them are pretty decent. I charge at a 2c rate most of the time( so a 5amp batt sees 10amp charge). Do not over discharge, this is the biggest thing new people do. Hobbyking Nanotechd are a good pack for a start. I wouldn’t get too crazy on the ‘best’ packs because you will upgrade things. You will, lol

I will be on a ferry today a couple times so will have time to dig around then if you have any questions

[mnm99]

As far as chargers go I run Hyperion but most all of them are pretty decent. I charge at a 2c rate most of the time( so a 5amp batt sees 10amp charge). Do not over discharge, this is the biggest thing new people do. Hobbyking Nanotechd are a good pack for a start. I wouldn’t get too crazy on the ‘best’ packs because you will upgrade things. You will, lol

I will be on a ferry today a couple times so will have time to dig around then if you have any questions

No problem, thanks. Do you think of the Venom charger? and the reaction batteries? Oh are theses the ones you are talking about? https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-...k-w-xt-90.html I'd have to change the connector.

https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFTFV&gclid=CjwKCAjw4LfkBRBDEiwAc2DSlM2vkLG3ZPtvln-Aca3yb0y09hY5d3-

3BYgSEGGPnj251qm4NuaPABoC4TAQAvD_BwE

https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHPVF&P=8

[srislash]

I’ve been looking at the charger myself. I recently started indoor car racing and could use a charger to use there. Looks like a good unit and the reports from the indoor guys are good.
Those packs should do you too. I have no experience with them tho. I run Giant Power and Revolectrix

[mnm99]

I’ve been looking at the charger myself. I recently started indoor car racing and could use a charger to use there. Looks like a good unit and the reports from the indoor guys are good.
Those packs should do you too. I have no experience with them tho. I run Giant Power and Revolectrix

I ended using a couple Amazon gift cards and bought the Sonicwake. Cost me $210..Not bad. I bought the batteries and charger at Horizon. It was a bundle https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXKRVC&P=7
Horizon has a discount of $50 off on buying over $199. Cost me $199 shipped to my door..Not too bad. Everything for around $409....

[srislash]

Haha, now we got ya. You’ll be hooked.

[mnm99]

Haha, now we got ya. You’ll be hooked.

I posed this in another thread. What's up with the fireproof bags? The more I read , it makes me nervous about charging the batteries on my boat.

[srislash]

I posed this in another thread. What's up with the fireproof bags? The more I read , it makes me nervous about charging the batteries on my boat.

Just pay attention, a decent charger will shut off on its own. Apparently some bone heads will use car chargers or old nicd chargers.

[1coopgt]

From your initial post in this thread I'm surprised you didn't go with a Zelos Twin 36. 36" long 2 motors and 60+mph out of the box. Considering you were originally looking at the Zonda.

[mnm99]

Because I wasn't happy with the condition for the price he was asking. I will be running in a slight slight chop sometimes, I like the self right feature, and I had gift cards... I'm sure one day I'll be looking for a twin.