Andy & Paddy

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Paddy I have the new gps and will let you know how things go.

[andym]

Chuck I think you will see 60+ with the right prop, these things hit 60 with very little effort

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Ran the boat today but it was way to windy and quite a bit of chop so I realy couln't run it WOT. Here is a pic with Douggie's motor installed

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I haven't posted in this thread for a while as I have had a couple of setbacks with broken wires and lost props. But I got things straightened out and went to the pond this afternoon because the water was flat and very little breeze. I have a smile from ear to ear. I would like to thank Andy, Paddy, Simon, Douggie, and all the others that helped me get this boat running.

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I haven't posted in this thread for a while as I have had a couple of setbacks with broken wires and lost props. But I got things straightened out and went to the pond this afternoon because the water was flat and very little breeze. I have a smile from ear to ear. I would like to thank Andy, Paddy, Simon, Douggie, and all the others that helped me get this boat running.

That is great news Chuck. That is 0.1kph faster than my best speed (see below) on a Chinese motor. Douggies old engine is honkin. Keep us posted as you continue your testing.

Andy help!!! Chuck and Douggie are beating us.

4s PolyQuest LiPo, Feigao 6xl, Octura X642 = 104 kph

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Paddy my setup ...

4S Elite 35C, Feigao 8XL-modded, Octura M545-modded.

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Paddy my setup ...

4S Elite 35C, Feigao 8XL-modded, Octura M545-modded.

Chuck I think your ability to be able to run the M545 is a great benefit to your speed.
As far as 2 blade props go the M545 is the fastest prop on both my Mr Krabs and my Neu powered Xzess 2.
Andy told me to run a 7xl or 8xl instead of the 6xl motor but I would not listen. You will get longer run times on that 8xl. I run for about 10 seconds and then let the 6xl cool. Anyway I will watch the things you do and if necessary make some changes to keep close to your speed. It is good when there is someone else with a similar setup as the exchange of information saves both time and money on experimenting.

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As you already know I have an .062 wire drive (as this is how it came) and the strut is 12mm from the bottom of the transom to the bottom of the strut. I am thinking Of making a tapered plug to better fit the wire for the front of the strut as it is open and I am sure it adds quite a bit of drag.

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Now you Aussies know who rules. and sheep dip on the linkage as I suggested Chuck, probably made the difference
Also note that motor was modified by Peter Zicha

Douggie

[andym]

I love those wire drives in my hydro,s, Paddy I still believe you can not run a prop that these hulls need with a 6xl ,just too hot

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I love those wire drives in my hydro,s, Paddy I still believe you can not run a prop that these hulls need with a 6xl ,just too hot

Andy I am thinking that if I can get Douggie to paint the motor then it will be faster

[andym]

Oh Douggie will be so happy!! He probably has his finger paints out in anticipation, and we all know how his psychologist thinks it is great therapy

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I have been thinking about trying a 5S 5000mah 30c with the 8XL. Will this work or am I headed for trouble?

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Give it a whirl and you know the drill for temperatures and amperage draw
The M545 prop may be a problem.....Andy? or are you still busy in the Roo barn

Douggie

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I would try a x645 or m645 with the usual mods, but a V series cupped to reduce that pesky extra lift would be very fast. 8xl on 5s MATE , probably work for SAW runs and then cooling down but the motor and esc would not last long.