Delta Force 49 Setup for Racing

[SoFlaRC]

I need some helpful insight on the setup for racing on this boat

I want to use a TP motor...How many Kv do you recommend and Prop size as well?

[Jesse J]

800ish kv, 60-62 mm /3 blade prop
Assuming 10s

[TheresaDyer]

I agree, the most optimal option!

[MarkF]

I would not recommend an 800kv motor and 3/16 prop for a 49" hull. Go down to 600 to 650kv and swing a proper gas size prop.

[Jesse J]

Well I guess it depends on if 10s is the racing limit.
I stand by my recommendation for racing. You can do a 1/4 to 3/16 inch step down shaft. I’ve done a 48inch mono and this set up was ideal.

[MarkF]

Small props are out of the water more than big ones. Racing water gets very choppy and the big boats handle better with a bigger prop. I have converted 2 monos and a cat and raced them against gas boats. I much preferred the big prop route. Spinning the snot out of a little prop is fine if your running by yourself. I have also snapped several of the step down shafts too so not much to like for me when I tried that route. But that doesn't mean you can't make it work I guess.