Prop Suggestions for the Daytona/Genesis Cat

[Checkmateguy01]

I've seen many different props discussed for the Genesis and Daytona's, but everybodies set-up/goals are a little bit different so i'm asking in a new thread. Anyways, my set-up is a Leopard 4074 1800Kv motor, Seaking 180 ESC, 4s lipo. I'm thinking about starting with an X442, but i'm also thinking this set-up can handle a bit more prop than that right off the bat. So i need to order a couple props, i have many but they are either way to big (X448's) or way small (215's and X440's). Just looking for reliability, not right on the edge top end. I know there is alot of expirience around here with this particular hull so nailing down the right prop shouldn't be an issue. Whachya'll think?

[LarrysDrifter]

X445. Your X448 would prob be a good prop for it, since you have a lower kv on 4s.

[Checkmateguy01]

X445. Your X448 would prob be a good prop for it, since you have a lower kv on 4s.

Wow, i was looking at a brand new sharpend and balanced X448 in my prop box thinking this thing is way too big, i guess i may try it now!! I also have a couple good X447's as well. Try as i might i can't seem to find an X445 in collection, guess i'll order one.

[LarrysDrifter]

Just do the usual run for 1 min then check temps.

[Old Sloppy]

remember to raise the propshaft height to compensate for any increase in prop diameter.

Harry

[Checkmateguy01]

I ordered a couple of props the other day, 1 of them being a TFL X444 (44mm x 62mm pitch) that i'm gonna try first. Again, i do have several X447's too so i will try one of those as well.

[jamespl]

I run an x645 on mine and it runs cool with a turnigy xk-4074 2000kv, turnigy 180a esc and 4s so not a million miles away from your setup.

[Cowie]

I run a 448/3 blade prop on my set up. T180 ESC with Leopard 4082 2200kv on 4s2P 3300/50C Lipos. Goes great temps little bit up and 4min+ run times. Torque rolls out of the hole if you don't ease on the throttle. With an X445 everything was cold, but speed was a bit down, I'm guessing only high 40's. To be honest i'd run the 448/2 should be fine.

[Checkmateguy01]

I just balanced and polished up one of my X447's, i put it on the boat and it just looks massive on there lol. I have more expirience with mono hulls, and i've never run any boat with Lipo's before, that might be why i feel this is way to much prop for the boat when in reality it may not be. I've got 2 set's of 40c 2S1P Turnigy lipo's for the boat, i might save the 444 TFL for my Spartan instead and give the X447 a try first.