big upcoming project

[kevinlew211]

Ok, just give the guy some number already
X2 Neu 1527 $550
X2 Hydra 240HV $800
X2 10s1p lipo $900
X2 ABC prop 2016
This setup will get you to 60+mph with cat no problem with alot of running time as well.

Neu 2215 $500
hydra 240HV $400
10s2p $900
prop??
this is single setup will get you there as well with cat.

Beside that, you alway can go for smaller hull and save some big money and you still hit 60mph

[EATMYWAKE]

i've realy put some thought into this and i'm gunna be smart a get the awesome ul-1.... although i'd realy LOVE A CAT! i 'll do what he said. sell it when i'm ready...

keep the set-ups comin tho, good for future knowlege.

[calcagno45]

Good Choice!!!!!! Get the UL1 and learn. Its a difference from the real world. You'll enjoy the UL1

[Flyguy55]

I just checked the NAMBA OPC records
Only one SAWs outboard tunnel has ever gone over 75 MPH . That was with a Mod Nitro 7.5 CC. Most SAWs records are in the mid 60s in all classes.
Twin outboards have proven slower then singles , Not the right place to start .

[txboatpilot]

Great choice!! You will learn alot about FE boats with the UL-1..

Good Luck!!

[Bill-SOCAL]

75 is a tough nut to crack like Jay said. Even with experience it is no easy feat and it is unlikely that you could do it in a boat that would be set up for sport running with extended run times. In FE we trade speed for run time. You can go really fast for a short time, or slower for a longer time. But few have been able to figure how to go fast for a long time.

You are in New Jersey, not sure where, but there are some pretty fast folks in that area. You need to hook up with real live people and see what is going on. Trust me, this is not something you can learn on the Internet.

I have an Avenger. I have not figured out how to get it over 75, yet. It would not be my first choice for a fast boat. As was mentioned above, a rigger is the best way to go fast. I've seen a 4S rigger go over 100 mph so it can be done. But not until you have some idea of what you are dealing with.

As far as the tunnel is concerned, just forget about that. You will never get the speeds you want without more effort than I am willing to bet you want to put in to doing so.

Get the UL. I have seen that boat go 65 mph, not too far off you desired mark. If you can figure out how to do that, then you are well on your way to a faster larger boat.

Have fun. Take video!! We love video.

[Apples1]

Good Luck with the project.... Here is my expierences, I only started with a BJ26 12 months ago , did a lot of mods and learning and got close to 50mph and have just made the step into the REAL FE world and let me tell you it's not cheap.....

I have a rigger running on 4s at around 60mph and on 6s with a motor change and prop change should maybe be around 75ish,(yet to be tested) but the set me back around $2500 AUD ( $1300 USD ?)
Bloody exchange rates

Dont forget Batts, a good pair of 2s lipos around $200 ( you will need at least 4 sets) and a good charger, around $200 SO batts and charger $1000, But if you do it gradually, which it sounds like will do with the UL-1 , its not so bad.

Dont forget a good radio at 75mph you will want the best radio you can get maybe another $400 ish.

Let us know how it goes

[EATMYWAKE]

well the stock radio was in the boat at 65mph? right.... and what the biggest 2s lipo's i can run in the radio box. what will happen if i lose signal? will it put the brakes on. can i get some more info about the 65mph set up...

[Punisher 67]

75 is a tough nut to crack like Jay said. Even with experience it is no easy feat and it is unlikely that you could do it in a boat that would be set up for sport running with extended run times. In FE we trade speed for run time. You can go really fast for a short time, or slower for a longer time. But few have been able to figure how to go fast for a long time.

Well put Bill.............................

[Bill-SOCAL]

well the stock radio was in the boat at 65mph? right.... and what the biggest 2s lipo's i can run in the radio box. what will happen if i lose signal? will it put the brakes on. can i get some more info about the 65mph set up...

The boat was run using a Futaba FASST radio since the boat was shipped to Brian without the radio in it. He ran it with a single 4S 4,500 or 4,900 pack, I forget which one he used.

Brian has posted his set up, but in summary the boat was fully stock with these exceptions:

1 - as noted he used his own radio
2 - he replaced the prop with one he had reworked (based on his extensive experience at making FE boats go fast).
3 - he put a small taped air dam under the front of the tunnel
4 - he broke the mirrors off. TO be fair one broke in a spill, he snapped the other in spite!!

The stock Tactic 2.4 GHz Radio does have a loss of signal failsafe that kills power to the ESC if it goes out of range or loses RF link.

[EATMYWAKE]

will i have enouggh range for a 65mph run with the stock radio? or am i going to have to find out....

[lomdel]

Have you ever seen what 65mph looks like on water with a small RC boat? Nail biting stuff, that is!
First try to get there (65mph), then worry about extending Tx/Rx range and signal strength (which usually is not an issue with 2,4ghz systems...
You'll have to experiment a lot with with batts, props and maybe motor, to reach 65mph in a UL-1. I don't know if the stock ESC will be up to it as well. You can start by getting the OSE water jacket for the stock UL-1 motor to run it cooler, then we talk again...

[Bill-SOCAL]

will i have enouggh range for a 65mph run with the stock radio? or am i going to have to find out....

Reports so far are that the Tactic radio has plenty of range. Check out where you run on Google Earth. Measure the actual size of your pond. I think people over estimate how far out they need to go. Where I run about 1,000 feet is the max, and at that distance you can hardly see a boat. You drive by roostertail!!

[Eodman]

Well I Google earthed my location in NJ ... shore to shore I can get 750 feet max!

Tried to copy it and post here --- I ain't no wizard when it comes to this stuff so its not here!

But if you go to Google earth and type in Latitude 40.47450173 degrees and - 74.348179413 degrees longitude you can see my pond!

In the water to the left is an 18 foot boat someone sunk! This pond is cyrstal clear, almost blue in color. Back in the day the story goes that is was an open pit mine and the operators punched thru the aquifer and it filled so quick that the equipment is stiil down there!

Its nice because of the low sulfur content weeds don't grow, fish don't fish, turtles don't turtle
and geese don't geese! And the water is warm to stand in!

[Flying Scotsman]

Have you ever seen what 65mph looks like on water with a small RC boat? Nail biting stuff, that is!
First try to get there (65mph), then worry about extending Tx/Rx range and signal strength (which usually is not an issue with 2,4ghz systems...
You'll have to experiment a lot with with batts, props and maybe motor, to reach 65mph in a UL-1. I don't know if the stock ESC will be up to it as well. You can start by getting the OSE water jacket for the stock UL-1 motor to run it cooler, then we talk again...

Have you ever tried to run a street car at 65mph in a space of 300' X 400' and not let off the throttle as you turn!
The speed you are looking at takes a lot of skill.....50mph scares the hell out of me.

Douggie