Best Brushless/ESC starter combo?

[MrEvoMan]

Anyone suggest some brushless/esc combo's they would say are good for starting into FE's?

Here's what I want to do with it: I'm in the process of building 2 cats from plans, one 36" and one 48". The 36" is more the test and find what I like/don't like. I am not all about getting to crazy speeds, but more realistic scaled speeds, and scaled look while going through the water.

I'd like something inexpensive for now, to use in the test 36" boat. From there, I can figure out what I like and don't like and move on.

So, that being said, has anyone seen any good deals on a decently powered brushless/esc combo? Even willing to use ebay/china products.

Thanks!

[JBILLINGS]

Anyone suggest some brushless/esc combo's they would say are good for starting into FE's?

Here's what I want to do with it: I'm in the process of building 2 cats from plans, one 36" and one 48". The 36" is more the test and find what I like/don't like. I am not all about getting to crazy speeds, but more realistic scaled speeds, and scaled look while going through the water.

I'd like something inexpensive for now, to use in the test 36" boat. From there, I can figure out what I like and don't like and move on.

So, that being said, has anyone seen any good deals on a decently powered brushless/esc combo? Even willing to use ebay/china products.

Thanks!

this is a good start (http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...030):thumbup1:. i wasnt wanting to pirate your thread but i had a q: i have a broken plane with outrunner kv something and esc , can you just put that in a boat and go ?
just askin
jimmy

[MrEvoMan]

this is a good start (http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...030):thumbup1:. i wasnt wanting to pirate your thread but i had a q: i have a broken plane with outrunner kv something and esc , can you just put that in a boat and go ?
just askin
jimmy

Well, first off, that combo is good, but overkill. I'd probably consider that for my bigger boat I'm building, but I think it'd destroy the 36" boat.

The airplane motor... from what I've read, you don't want to use an outrunner due to its low rpm speeds.

Also, without some sort of cooling, it'll fry itself fast. On an airplane, it gets lots of air. In a boat, not so much.

[JBILLINGS]

sweet thanks man for the info on the airplane motor. but that combo i put there is for a 24.5 in boat goin 50 if setup right.

jimmy

[MrEvoMan]

sweet thanks man for the info on the airplane motor. but that combo i put there is for a 24.5 in boat goin 50 if setup right.

jimmy

Yeah, not really that interested in speed... more long runs. And I plan to make my boats heavy, so they have a more real look to them.

[Norman2]

Best Brushless/ESC

Hi, Best for a 36" cat woule be the UL-1/ESC/Motor at Offshore Electrics. A little
confused when you say you want scale looks but no speed. Offshore cats are
all fast. Hope you do not want a cat that goes 10MPH and looks good. Just a thought.
Photos of my scratch built 30" cat. Luck
Norman

[JBILLINGS]

[QUOTE=Norman2;99737]Hi, Best for a 36" cat woule be the UL-1/ESC/Motor at Offshore Electrics.)

thanks norman , i didnt think i was nuts. on the whole though i dont know what the heck im talking about , i have only built 1 boat. i can just say what i read pretty much !
try searching seaking on ebay evoman , theres a water cooled brushless combo on there for like $100.00 or it auctions too (take your chances) here you go man http://cgi.ebay.com/Seaking-60A-Brus...lenotsupported

jimmy

[MrEvoMan]

Yeah, thats more what I'm talking about!

No, I'm not wanting this to go 10mph, but I'm not looking for 60+ or any speed records. I'd rather have a nice controlled 30-50mph at full speed.

[Norman2]

Hi, That is an excellent deal on Ebay. It is so good that I have ordered a couple
to try out. Super deal and good products. Thanks
Norman
PS You may need a Cooling Jacket for the motor

[JBILLINGS]

nope , it has water cooling jacket built on ! inlet and outlet come out the back of the motor casing itself. im just not ready to get into brushless and lipos yet , thats why im trying to expierment with use aircraft rtf parts to start. i can still look though !

later
jimmy