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  • Doby
    KANADA RULES!
    • Apr 2007
    • 7280

    #1

    1st Run of the Motley Crew

    Well, I took the boat out after work today for its maiden run...just me so there is NO VID, but that will come this weekend.

    1st run was with the stock prop, no changes to any struts etc as I figured Grimm had already adjusted it to its sweet spot. LiPos were last years stock of well used Turnigy 30C 5800mah packs. Outside temps were around 8C (around 46F you you people south of the border). Water temps were...well...damn cold as the ice only dissapeared last weekend. Wind was about 10 Mph. Chop about 3/4" at times.

    Packs were located dead center on the factory located velcro.

    GPS inserted in front of the motor...

    Hatch taped up.....

    Oh the suspense......

    Hit the gas (so to speak) and the MC smoothly got on plane in about 3 feet.

    Half throttle pass to verify the cooling was working......no problems there with LOTs of flow using the non stock rudder pickup.

    Well.... it scoots along quite nicely...I guessed around 35 Mph and turned sharply and crisply with no hooking. Full throttle turns around the imaginary markers were no problem.

    After about 3 minutes, brought it in and checked the GPS and temps......temps on the controller and motor were....well...cold. Didn't even bother to get the thermometer out. Motor connectors (4mm) were only slightly warm to the touch, as well as the LiPos and connectors (5.5mm plugs). Boat was bone dry on the inside.

    Oh yeah, almost forgot, the GPS read 36.7 Mph.....Not to shabby.

    So now, insert a fresh set of last years LiPos, this time about an inch further back,,,,re-set the GPS and changed the prop to a nicely balanced Octura X??? (secret) and back in the water she went.

    After about three laps you could tell the LiPos were warming up nicely and the speed went up...noticeably up

    A couple of more laps and in she came. During the run she was always very surefooted and crisp in the turns, and heading into the breeze she floated nicely with no signs of wanting to flip or hook in the turns, even full out. Now keep in mind these were turns similar to what you would do during a race, not instant 180 type turns.

    Again, everyting was stiil nice and cool.

    Oh yeah...the GPS read........45.8Mph.Woo Hoooo.

    Can't wait for this weekend and more time on the water.

    Grimm...well done. Nice boat.
    Grand River Marine Modellers
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  • dana
    Banned
    • Mar 2010
    • 3573

    #2

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    • tunnelvision
      Senior Member
      • May 2010
      • 685

      #3
      Awesome, Can't wait for the vid!
      Go Fast...Turn Right...

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      • LiPo Power
        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
        • May 2009
        • 3186

        #4
        Sounds sweet on 5S....
        Put 4S and let GPS read...



        Originally posted by Doby
        Well, I took the boat out after work today for its maiden run...just me so there is NO VID, but that will come this weekend.

        1st run was with the stock prop, no changes to any struts etc as I figured Grimm had already adjusted it to its sweet spot. LiPos were last years stock of well used Turnigy 30C 5800mah packs. Outside temps were around 8C (around 46F you you people south of the border). Water temps were...well...damn cold as the ice only dissapeared last weekend. Wind was about 10 Mph. Chop about 3/4" at times.

        Packs were located dead center on the factory located velcro.

        GPS inserted in front of the motor...

        Hatch taped up.....

        Oh the suspense......

        Hit the gas (so to speak) and the MC smoothly got on plane in about 3 feet.

        Half throttle pass to verify the cooling was working......no problems there with LOTs of flow using the non stock rudder pickup.

        Well.... it scoots along quite nicely...I guessed around 35 Mph and turned sharply and crisply with no hooking. Full throttle turns around the imaginary markers were no problem.

        After about 3 minutes, brought it in and checked the GPS and temps......temps on the controller and motor were....well...cold. Didn't even bother to get the thermometer out. Motor connectors (4mm) were only slightly warm to the touch, as well as the LiPos and connectors (5.5mm plugs). Boat was bone dry on the inside.

        Oh yeah, almost forgot, the GPS read 36.7 Mph.....Not to shabby.

        So now, insert a fresh set of last years LiPos, this time about an inch further back,,,,re-set the GPS and changed the prop to a nicely balanced Octura X??? (secret) and back in the water she went.

        After about three laps you could tell the LiPos were warming up nicely and the speed went up...noticeably up

        A couple of more laps and in she came. During the run she was always very surefooted and crisp in the turns, and heading into the breeze she floated nicely with no signs of wanting to flip or hook in the turns, even full out. Now keep in mind these were turns similar to what you would do during a race, not instant 180 type turns.

        Again, everyting was stiil nice and cool.

        Oh yeah...the GPS read........45.8Mph.Woo Hoooo.

        Can't wait for this weekend and more time on the water.

        Grimm...well done. Nice boat.
        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
        Canada

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        • Brushless55
          Creator
          • Oct 2008
          • 9488

          #5
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          • Grimracer
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2008
            • 662

            #6
            Im glad you like it.

            The goal was to get the boat to handle!.. Most cats i have drove never really impressed me because they would change lanes from 6 to 2 before you knew what happen.. I dont know but that just dont do it for me.

            This boat needed to stay in its lane and if YOU want 1 or 10 its going to stay put.

            Anyway.. keep us posted and enjoy!

            Grimracer

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            • ray schrauwen
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2007
              • 9471

              #7
              So what Kv is the motor it comes with?

              I'll put a smack down on you with my Miss G next week :p
              Nortavlag Bulc

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              • Doby
                KANADA RULES!
                • Apr 2007
                • 7280

                #8
                Originally posted by ray schrauwen
                So what Kv is the motor it comes with?

                I'll put a smack down on you with my Miss G next week :p
                Its an 1800 KV...as per you other comment...racing starts at 10 AM, not PM ...so if you even want to have half a chance of the "smackdown" you are referring to, you had better be there on time...(for those that don't know...Ray seems to live in his own personal time zone where clocks seem to run about 2 hours behind everyone elses)..The first race scheduled will be LSO.....

                So next week its 2 Miss G's against 1 Motley Crew..interesting considering there will be lots of other traffic on the water to deal with as well.
                Grand River Marine Modellers
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                • ray schrauwen
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 9471

                  #9
                  I like to run when the sun is warm, no doubt. Do you really blame me for being late at the last pond? I hated that place, heavy wind all the time, 6" chop minimum almost all the time.

                  It's a little better at your pond but, it's small and of course, I was always much earlier to races when I was on an EQUAL footing with everyone else on a racers stand.

                  This may have been before your time John but, when I was on a racing stand instead of at the waters edge, I was very tough to pass.

                  Anytime you want to race sitting in a chair you are welcome mister sarcasm, then we'll see who can drive best.

                  Bolting in my PB 1800Kv motor right now.
                  Nortavlag Bulc

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                  • Doby
                    KANADA RULES!
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 7280

                    #10
                    You're still a pain in the butt to pass now......looking forward to next weekend....
                    ..don't forget Smurfette.
                    Grand River Marine Modellers
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                    • Darin Jordan
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 8335

                      #11
                      Originally posted by ray schrauwen
                      Bolting in my PB 1800Kv motor right now.
                      Ray... PM sent... I have a better idea!
                      Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                      "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                      • LiPo Power
                        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                        • May 2009
                        • 3186

                        #12
                        Doby, what motor are you running on your boat?
                        DJI Drone Advanced Pilot
                        Canada

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                        • Doby
                          KANADA RULES!
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 7280

                          #13
                          Originally posted by LiPo Power
                          Doby, what motor are you running on your boat?
                          Its got the stock 1800 KV AQ motor.
                          Grand River Marine Modellers
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                          • Doby
                            KANADA RULES!
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 7280

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Darin Jordan
                            Ray... PM sent... I have a better idea!
                            Grimm...they are ganging up on us
                            Grand River Marine Modellers
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                            • Grimracer
                              Senior Member
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 662

                              #15
                              SMACK TALK TIME!

                              You better bring out ALL YOUR BEST parts and ideas D-mon..

                              The Motley Crew is going to ROCK IT BONE STOCK!

                              In the right corner weighing in at a scant 5 lbs its the BRAND NEW AquaCraft Motley Crew. To our left we have the 1000lb Swing and a MISS Freckles!

                              Piloting the Miss Freckles is an old boat racer dude in rubber boots and the Motley crew a hansom young driving Ace with a list of wins 216.4 kilometers long.

                              Those boots do however make the skirt looks better don’t you think Danielson! Right on Quickchange!

                              As the count down continues…………………

                              Truth is this is just in fun and Darin, Ray and John know it.. I know, as much as Darin what we REALY WANT!. and that is more choices and better RC boating….racing.. FOR EVEYONE!..

                              In the words of my good bud T-dawg

                              LETS GET REAAAADYYYY TO TUMMMMMMMBBBLEEEEEEE

                              LETS RACE

                              Grimracer

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