Ebay boat

[Brushlessguy]

Hi guy's this is my first post here I have ordered this boat a few days ago http://cgi.ebay.com/25-deep-vee-ARTR...742.m153.l1262 and was wanting to know can it run on 4s as stated in auction if not can I run this motor http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...idProduct=6676 as I have it all ready with the esc that comes with the boat thanks.

[Ub Hauled]

yes it can run of 4s, I have heard only one guy about that boat and he said that the motor that comes in it is a bit small, it overheats. You should get an 9XL can but I am not sure about those motors you are referring to... perhaps a Feigao 9XL since it has been widely used, you can find it here
Since you have the motor though, (which one is it how many turns and size?), you should use it if it is an appropriate size.

[Brushlessguy]

The motor is a Large 540 size 2200kv thanks.

[Ub Hauled]

yes, it is a 36mm can, what is the length though? It has good RPM.

[Flying Scotsman]

The motor is dubious....hardware is great....hull quallity?
For a first RTR probably a good selection.

Douggie

[Brushlessguy]

Yes first rc boat just getting into boats the motor is 60mm long that I have.

[Flying Scotsman]

Then, enjoy and learn how to get the max out of the installed bits.

Douggie

[Brushlessguy]

So I should take out stock motor and drop in the 11L 2200KV one.

[Flying Scotsman]

No, run as is and learn

Douggie

[Adrianli]

Hi,

I have the exact same hull and hardware. I junk the motor, its crap. I got a Feigao 9L 2700kv, Hex 120A ESC and X637prop. Ran them off two packs of Hex 3S1P 2200mah 20C in parallel. Drawing not more than 65amps continuous.

Speed on my GPS was 35+mph constant.

[Adrianli]

Oops, on 2nd look, my hardware is different. But also bought from ebay shop.

Here is mine :

[Brushlessguy]

Nice looking boat can't wait to get mine will probley run stock motor just to try it out and if it's crap will put in my 11L motor and maybe get a etti esc.

[DISAR]

Oops, on 2nd look, my hardware is different. But also bought from ebay shop.

Here is mine :

Looking the photos I see that it has trim tabs with turn fins combined. I tried these in the past and one thing I can say is that they decreased speed greatly. You can try if you want running the boat without these tabs+fins to check performance and speed.

[785boats]

Have a read through this & you'll see the problems, pitfalls, & successes with this great little hull. There are quite a few versions & setups.
I think you've bought the best value for dollar version & won't have a lot of the problems we all had at the start with the 'Prince' version from R2 Hobbies. Same hull, different hardware.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7713767/tm.htm

Happy reading.
Paul.

[Adrianli]

Looking the photos I see that it has trim tabs with turn fins combined. I tried these in the past and one thing I can say is that they decreased speed greatly. You can try if you want running the boat without these tabs+fins to check performance and speed.

The trim tabs with turn fins are from OSE. Initially I ran w/o them, and the turning was loose at speed. It sort of want to "oversteer".

With the turn fins, the boat track properly on the turns and much more manageable at speeds. Tis boat is meant for sports running in a smaller pond only. So I do not require SAW type of speed. Just fast enough to enjoy.