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This FE boat ting is gonna be FUN.
Just took my AQUACRAFT MC out for its maiden run and all I can say is pretty damn cool boat,After days of research and and reading this forum for things to look for and correct on this boat, I can say was very well worth the time spent only real issue was flexcable to motor alignment, and no gap at strut, and loose motor mounts, and dry flexcable.Other than that everything else seems good to go,also running stock prop for now,Ran a couple venom 5000mah 30c packs for starters, boat looked to have decent speed without any adjustments to strut or rudder, was a balmy 34 degrees out so as far as esc and motor temps that will have to wait,only ran those two packs and I'm hooked on this FE boating,So if any of you guys new to boating are not sure of something search this forum and research before taking that boat out of the box and right to the water only to have a bad experience due to being in a rush to rip across the water.
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Very well put. Really glad your experience is good, watch out though, it gets better.
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Aint that the truth! My initial purchase of my Voracity made me buy a Zelos 36 and a HE Richardson tug as a rescue boat....along with all the Revo batteries, trim tabs and props for the mono.....mods for the tug boat.....and I am only 30 days in!! LOLProboat Voracity, Proboat Zelos 36, H.E. Richardson Tug Boat for a rescue boat.Comment
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Just ordered a MC...couldn't beat the deal from Hobbyzone. Are you running on 3s? I've seen vids with this boat on 4s, but I have no idea if the stock esc would handle it.Comment
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Out of the box; the electronics is setup for 2 x 2S lipos running in series = 4S.
Seen other vids where people use 5S but you need to keep an eye out for temps on all the gear... Think it's on the edge with 5S with stock electronics...
Haven't seen any 3S parallel setups tho... I have seen 3S in series = 6S with upgraded electronics & gear...
Have fun...James J.
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My LUCAS OIL CAT (same hull) blows over around 60mph...My Avatar is a GoPro still frame of that boat during a massive crash at 60mph+, and let me tell you...AQ hulls are layed up thin, and won't handle too many blowovers without damage. It's still an awesome boat for a RTR, and I think they handle fairly well, in the turns especially.
ENJOY!!!! And Yes, like others say, get your checkbook out!
NEXT STOP..........6s!
Happy Boating!!!
-ChadComment
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only ran a couple 2s packs at 30c with stock prop due to weather,but for a first time rtr boat I'm impressed with the speed and no adjustments boat seems to turn and handle without issue more fun will follow as warmer weather approaches,did order new flex cable prop set up off here,also waiting for a CNC x440 prop to try and may also try the grim 42x55 prop if I can get it to run in the 40 50 mph range I will be happy with those speeds Ha just outta the box was good with speed but a little extra mph never hurts.just not looking for higher speeds that increase a chance for blowovers.Comment
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I run a castle 1515 and Raider 150 with an M445 in my MC, it rips. I suggest reinforcing the motor mount it is very flimsy and will twist easily. I flipped the mount, threw in some larger screws, and backed it with a piece of aluminum. Very sturdy now.Comment
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Thanks for getting back to me. I think my goal is to keep this boat at or just below 65 mph. The fastest boat I've ever driven was a friend's rigger with a Butch 26cc in it. Ran 68 mph and was so stable. It's a respectable speed, but I have the need to scrape up some change for an 80+ mph boat one day.Comment
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I wonder if it's at all possible to cut the tub out, line the inside of the hull with cf, then reinstall the tub without it looking like a 5 year old did it?Comment
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