what lipo and other mod's for my ul-1 should i buy

[evoke21]

I just got into rc boats and i bought a UL-1 and would like to know what are the best mods i can make on it. and what size lipo and should they be 30c and what about the s's. the boxs say 2s but ive read some people use up to 5s but also read about 5's burring the up the stock esc.

looking for any help on this
thanks
ryan

[dana]

you want two 2s packs. the ul-1 is wired series so it makes 4s pack. you want at least 20c or up. also a better prop would be good. most people use 40/52/3 or 42/55 props

[dana]

oh yeah, also upgrade the deans connectors. most guys use bullet connectors, but i use traxxas on my ul-1. never had a problem with them

[Diesel6401]

A good place to start is by reading. Here's a good thread http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ead.php?t=6249, if you bought your ul-1 recently the turn fin area should already be re-inforced and the water jacket leaking issue should also be fixed on your boat. For batteries 2 2s 5000mah 30c's would work great. Start with running the boat stock to see how it handles and runs, after that change to a grim racer L40x57 prop (make sure it's sharpend & balanced) and run it like that. Next play with strut depth. With that prop and the strut depth about 1" or a little more you should see high 40mph to low 50mph.

[weil0127]

I just go a UL-1 also and I would sharpen the turn fin but only one side. I would also sharpen the rudder and extend the water pick up to the leading edge of the rudder. You will get a lot better cooling doing so. I also picked up the water jacket here on OSE. It is a great looking piece.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...=ham-ul1-sv27r

[evoke21]

Ok thks for the info

[evoke21]

ul-1 lipos

Oh and i just ordered some lipos for like $28 there zippy flightmax yes i know there cheap but are the more expensive alot better and why, is it cause there smaller & lighter and do they last longer?
The flightmax spec i ordered are 2s / 5000mah /30c - burst 0f 40 / 278g and 135L 45w 23deep these should fit i think? and i dont know if there to heavy?

thanks again every one for all the your help.
ryan