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i can get a brand new traxxas esc for about $100, retail is about $180.... really i'm looking for a performance gain, but nothing too radical, looking to spend about $200 or so.... i did already pick up soem Octura BeCu props, spent soem time sharpening, polishing, balancing, driveline has been upgraged to bearings.... i figure i'll use this villain for learning and fun, then upgrade to something fast...
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i really appreciate the advice guysComment
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in that case
i would suggest you use a single motor....youll still be able to go WAY faster than the stock villain speed and you will spend less than if you ran twins..
heres a vid of one on a single brushless motor
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/vid...lanbypeter.phpsaleens7, the wookie of rc boatingComment
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i would prefer to stick with whats been proven reliableComment
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dang, all of you are posting too fast for me to keep up, theres like 3 new posts every time...saleens7, the wookie of rc boatingComment
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just so you know im not telling you what to do i apologize if i came off that way...... just trying to show you all the options......if you just looking for performance gains i would go with 2 19t spec motors with the gear reduction.....just watch your prop size and heat......with new setups start with a smaller prop and check temps every 30 seconds or so.....after a run if it stayed cool prop up and continue with these steps until you have found the best setup....60% of the time... it works every time!
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also make sure you invest in a motor with a metal endbell....plastic one will fail under pressure60% of the time... it works every time!Comment
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all's good hammertime, i appreciate the advice, and your time, i'm new to boating, and especially fast electric boating! i may just go with something simple for this villain, i know i'm limited with the deep vee, but i figure if i like boating, which so far so good, i will get soemthing better and faster maybe this winter, for a winter indoor project....Comment
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Thanks for your time too saleens7!Comment
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not a problem rcslotced keep us posted on any advancements made and questions you may have..... its better to ask then to find out the hard way..... its great to see new people getting into the sport and i garuntee you will be hooked....good luck with everything and remember the fe boating community weather it be a seasoned racer and a sport runner and so on will always be glad to help and give advice its like a big family60% of the time... it works every time!Comment
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Thanks again. I will be back on here from time to time. I have found out things the hard way enough, advice and recommendations are always welcome and appreciated. I'm probably already hooked! If you guys are interested, check out rcslot.com, it's owned and operated by a close friend of mine, great resource for rc products and slot car stuff, pretty limited for boat products though.... check out the blog, the T-Maxx on the blog is my creation, just sold it on ebay, gonna use some of the money from the T-Maxx for some boat parts...Comment
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Guys the EVX is only good down to 19 turns.Comment
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I have decided to keep it basic with this Villain. I just picked up some 23 turn motors. I'm installing a water cooling kit and the EVX esc. Then some good batteries. After doing some reading I have decided not to spend my money on this Villain. I want something faster and better. So I'm thinking of buying a better hull, maybe building a brushless setup. 50 mph would be nice. Any suggestions for a newbie to Fast Electric boats? I was checking out the Aeromarine Titan 33, seems like a great boat for the buck?Comment
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well if 50 is your goal a cat woud get you there easier..... 50 mph is a real big goal though im still trying60% of the time... it works every time!Comment
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