Motor upgrade

[FEJohn]

Is anyone out there running an upgraded motor? If so, any feedback would be great.

[Brushless55]

what are you looking for?

[FEJohn]

Something that puts out more power, I wanna keep the same esc tho if I can do that. Sorry it's a vage answer I just wanna know what my options are. Thanks!

[Brushless55]

More power?
are you looking for more speed?
these boats can do low 50s with the stock motor and esc

[FEJohn]

More speed, I want to safely run 2 3cell lipos without the motor or esc overheating. Do you know what a good set-up would be for this?

Thanks for your help,
John

[Brushless55]

Well first, how fast are you now?
if your only in the 40s like most are, then work on the setup to get the boat to the 50s..
What packs are your using? nimh or lipo and what size?
alot of new boaters want more speed but yet can't get the stock setup maxed out yet..
the stock esc and motor will take 5s with care..
I'm looking to try 5s this summer, like someone on here has done with great results!
I can get 52-53mph on my UL-1 running 4s, so 60mph on 5s should be doable
If you want more than 60mph look towards another hydro as this one would be close to maxed out at low 60s

[Diesel6401]

Well first, how fast are you now?
if your only in the 40s like most are, then work on the setup to get the boat to the 50s..
What packs are your using? nimh or lipo and what size?
alot of new boaters want more speed but yet can't get the stock setup maxed out yet..
the stock esc and motor will take 5s with care..
I'm looking to try 5s this summer, like someone on here has done with great results!
I can get 52-53mph on my UL-1 running 4s, so 60mph on 5s should be doable
If you want more than 60mph look towards another hydro as this one would be close to maxed out at low 60s

What prop are you using to get into the 50s on stock power and 4s?

[detox]

What prop are you using to get into the 50s on stock power and 4s?

I used Grimracer's L40 x 57/3 prop and water conditions were smooth with slight wind ripple on top.

[Diesel6401]

I used Grimracer's L40 x 57/3 prop and water conditions were smooth with slight wind ripple on top.

I will have to order that prop and get it sharpened & balanced. Right now I run a x440 and I like it, but my boat runs low 40s. Not sure if that is average speed for that prop on that boat or not. I'm still learning how to set up boats correctly.

[Diesel6401]

Another question I have and this is a true noob question, but please bare with me I have only been in this hobby for less than 4 months, but how and with what do you measure the strut depth and angle? Like I said please bare with me, but if I don't ask I'll never know.

[Grimracer]

diesel,

I use a digital level and a solid rod protruding from the strut to measure the shaft angle.

To set the height I measure from the bottom transom of the boat to the work table below.

All measurements are taken with the boat resting on all three ride points.

Grim

[longballlumber]

This is the digital level that I have...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00948295000P?keyword=digital+level

This is a must have for fine tuning ANY set up!

Later
Mike

[Diesel6401]

Thanx for the info Grim and Mike. You guys are great. Grim great boat I really love the ul-1 and I can't wait for the brushless cat you guys have in the works.

[Brushless55]

Thanx for the info Grim and Mike. You guys are great. Grim great boat I really love the ul-1 and I can't wait for the brushless cat you guys have in the works.

me to!

[Grimracer]

Thanks dudes.

I hope to be able to provide you with info on the boat soon but we still have a long way to go.

Lets see if I can find a pic for ya.. this is "Close" to the radio setup.. THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS in FE RTRs...


Grim

EDIT

Im an idot.. thats a pic of the new cat.