Aquacraft Revolt 30 FE - WOW!

[hebner]

Battery was Hyperian 45C 4S1P 5000, all connectors 5.5

[RCnerd]

Hello All,

I am an avid RCer (Cars/Trucks) but I just purchased my first RC boats (Motley Crew & Revolt 30). I take my life size speed boat to Lake Mohave, AZ all the time and each year I contemplate getting an RC boat. There are some big glassy coves that would be perfect! So this year I pulled the trigger. I am excited to see the difference in each of the boats and their handling characteristics.

I have a question in regards to Aquacrafts updated "Tech Notice" for the revolt. It states to sharpen all the hardware. Can you guys elaborate on this for me? I read the manual about sharpening the rudder with a file and sand paper but should I sharpen the fins also?

Since my boating will mostly consist of large glassy coves where would be a good starting point for the trim tabs and rudder on the Revolt?

I will be running 4S. Any mods that would be good to help with reliability? An OSE flex shaft (when available) seems like a common upgrade correct?

I will post my other questions for the Motley Crew under the proper section.

Thanks!!!!

[Fast Eddie]

Heh Grim...
I must say the revolt 30 is a winner. I put 2 7.4 5000mah and went super.. Would you believe I haven't even trimmed it and it kicked a traxxs to the side buy a boat length. All Stock but going to modify a little but great out of the box. The hull dug in on the turns but was running a little wet. Want to try a different prop on stock set up first what do you reccomend instead of the stock grim racer prop?

[Fast Eddie]

The revolt 30 is take it from me. 30 years racing boats and still loving it.

Nitros are turtles

[max1x10tothe6th]

Hey Everyone. I am a big Rc enthusiast. though i was always into Rc cars in trucks because i grew up on a farm, i just recently started turning my gears towards boats. and for the price, i thought id give it a shot with the Revolt 30. i must say, i had a few hiccups (not sure if it was because of me or not) The motor coupler was loose, causing the whole drive shaft to the propellor to disengage while i was driving the boat. needless to say, the propellor and shaft sunk to the bottom of the pond as i waited patiently for the boat to float back while filling up with water. I contacted Aquacraft about this, and said it was probably due to the coupler being loose and slipping, which caused the shaft to fall out. i didnt think to check it before my first drive. They sent me replacement parts, and this time, i made sure it was tight. So far, its been a blast! i went out on my friends fishing boat at the break of dawn and we raced. i beat him pretty good, but i dont think im getting the full potential this boat can produce. my guess is that my revolt 30 is topping out around 30-35. just looking for a few pointers in what i can do to improve the performance, without risking the loss of a motor or esc to overheating. I have two Gens Ace 5000mah 40c 7.4V batteries.

But for sure, this boat looks and handles great. It has many different options, and in person, the Cowl doesnt look that bad. The pictures dont do it justice.

Other boat i was looking at was a Traxxas Spartan. But the abs Plastic really turned me off. and the fact taht you needed 6s to run it. (not to mention the expensive price tag) I never really was a fan of Traxxas to start off with, but thats just my opinion.

Anyone think of other ways to waterproof the cowl? taping it doesnt seem to be efficient, but maybe thats the best way?

[Fast Eddie]

Revolt 30

Just to let everyone know I have replaced the stock motor and put in a AMMO 36-56-2600kV and water jacket form OSE. Upgraded esc to a 120amp changed prop to x642 and it flies. GPS said 58 mph brought batteries toward front, trim tabs both even with hull and kicked the heck out of traxxs spartan. Hugged into the turns like it was made for it and flew down the straight away. Still needs some tweaking then watch out..

LOVE IT see ya traxxs

[Mike Caruso]

What's next ? 5.5 bullets & a visible side water outlet ?

Adding '5.5 bullets & a visible side water outlet' tonight got boat yesterday.
MC