***INTRODUCING*** The AquaCraft UL-1 Superior Fe Hydro RTR 2.4

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  • Darin Jordan
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 8335

    #1

    ***INTRODUCING*** The AquaCraft UL-1 Superior Fe Hydro RTR 2.4

    It's FINALLY here guys!!

    This is being revealed at the IHobby Expo today as I post this (9:00am Central)...


    Welcome to a the NEW AGE of RTR Racing boats!!


    AquaCraft UL1 Superior

    Here are the specs:

    AquaCraft UL-1 Superior Fast Electric Hydroplane
    A Michael "Grimracer" Zaborowski Design

    Street price around $330

    Hull:
    Fiberglass shoebox with drop tub center
    ABS cowl and hatch
    RACE inspired tape down hatch
    LIPO READY and RECOMMENDED
    Aluminum hardware
    .150 cable with .187" stubshaft
    27" long
    4+lbs RTR
    New aluminum motor cooling jacket
    Available in a new cooler yellow, red, orange and white

    Radio:
    2.4ghz Tactic System
    Standard Tactic servo
    Antenna-less RX (very cool and very solid performing)

    Motor:
    AquaCraft 3656-2030
    6 poles
    Weight: 212g including male and female connectors
    Input Voltage: 7-18.5V
    Max. Constant Current: 50A
    Max. Surge Current: 80A/five seconds
    No Load Current: 5.0A
    Motor Diameter: 36mm
    Motor Length: 56mm
    Shaft Diameter: 5mm
    Shaft Length: 15mm
    kV Rating: 2030 rpm/V

    ESC:
    Length: 3.25" (83mm)
    Width: 1.5" (38mm)
    Height: 5/16" (17mm)
    Weight:3.8oz (109grams)
    Wire Gauge: 14g
    Battery Connectors: Male Ultra Deans Plugs (2)
    Motor Connectors: 4mm gold plated bullet connectors (3)
    Input Voltage: 12-14 NiMH, 4 cells LiPo, 8-20V input w/o BEC
    Output Current: 60A continuous maximum 72A surge maximum
    Max Output Power: 720 watts
    On-resistance: 0.003 ohms
    Operating frequency: 8kHz
    BEC: 5.2V/2A
    Stutter Bump Voltage: 12V
    Low Voltage Cutoff: 11.6V
    Thermal Cutoff: 110C
    Timing Angle: 10 degree
    Attached Files
    Last edited by Darin Jordan; 10-16-2008, 10:17 AM.
    Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
    "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."
  • Darin Jordan
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 8335

    #2
    Here are a few more pics...

    The boat shown in these pics here is the one heading to LA right now with Brian Buaas... He's going to run it through the traps at the LA SAW event and find out just how fast it can be made to go!

    Some fun facts from Mike Z himself:
    • In testing we have hit over 41mph out of the box
    • In testing we have hit 49mph with this setup using the new Grimracer L40X56/3 prop
    • You can fit up to 10,000mah in this platform
    • The prototype in its first heat race ran 2 seconds faster then the NAMBA P class heat racing record on NIMPH cells
    Attached Files
    Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
    "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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    • Diegoboy
      Administrator
      • Mar 2007
      • 7244

      #3
      It's finally here! Awesome
      "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
      . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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      • Darin Jordan
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Apr 2007
        • 8335

        #4
        Tower Hobbies already has them listed, available "Early December":

        Tower Hobbies carries an expansive collection of RC cars, RC airplanes, RC boats, model trains, sot cars, and supplies for all hobbyists.


        Now... If Steven would have just attended the IHobby Expo, I happen to know they were having some there for "Dealer Presale" purchase...
        Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
        "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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        • Darin Jordan
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Apr 2007
          • 8335

          #5
          Here are the different colors available, as shown on the AquaCraft site:

          Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
          "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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          • Steven Vaccaro
            Administrator
            • Apr 2007
            • 8720

            #6
            Nice.
            Steven Vaccaro

            Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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            • Eodman
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Sep 2007
              • 1253

              #7
              OK now that it is announced what is the real timeline!

              Does anyone out there in R/C land really believe early December is realistic!

              Nope not me !!!!
              We did it with a Bang!

              Cats Are Where It's At!

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              • Eodman
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Sep 2007
                • 1253

                #8
                Please tell me that thay don't come with them funky decals already on!
                We did it with a Bang!

                Cats Are Where It's At!

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                • Darin Jordan
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 8335

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Eodman
                  Please tell me that thay don't come with them funky decals already on!
                  Does anyone have a "new rope"...

                  Like all Aquacraft boats, I'm pretty sure this one comes with the decal sheets for you to apply as desired...

                  Here is a link to the Aquacraft gallery for this boat:

                  UL1-Superior Photo Gallery
                  Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                  "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                  • eboat
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2007
                    • 693

                    #10
                    Any pictures of the bottom ??

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                    • Steven Vaccaro
                      Administrator
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 8720

                      #11
                      First part people will lose? That funcky little hatch. :-)
                      Steven Vaccaro

                      Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                      • Doby
                        KANADA RULES!
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 7280

                        #12
                        I think my Miss Vegas mod I was planning has just been scrapped!
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                        • Darin Jordan
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 8335

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
                          First part people will lose? That funcky little hatch. :-)

                          Perhaps... but I rather like the way the main hatch fits on... sure makes it easier to tape... A little piece of tape on the nose-piece will take care of any loss issues... I like the compromise...


                          Don't have any pics of the bottom... But here is a cool action shot!

                          Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                          "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                          • Meniscus
                            Refuse the box exists!
                            • Jul 2008
                            • 3225

                            #14
                            Any other pictures of the turn fin?

                            Video from the factory? Bootleg from cell at the booth perhaps?
                            IMPBA: 7-Time FE World Record Holder "Don't think outside the box. Rather, refuse to admit that the box exists in the first place!"

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                            • SJFE
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 4735

                              #15
                              Steven I'll take one out of the first batch and I'll pay for it up front......

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