Best bang for the buck 7.2-7.4 volts single battery?

[CaptPJB]

Keeping at 7.2-7.4 volts ie single battery Lipo or Nimh what is the best bang for the buck? Brushless motor which means changing esc or a slighter hotter brushed motor keeping the existing esc if so which one? Speed 600?

I have no issue using a 7.4 lipo and timing runs to avoid damage to the battery. Presently I run at full throttle all the time with standard set up. When Nimh is fresh performance is ok but after a minute or so it drops off using 2000 Nimh

Peter

[Diesel6401]

Keeping at 7.2-7.4 volts ie single battery Lipo or Nimh what is the best bang for the buck? Brushless motor which means changing esc or a slighter hotter brushed motor keeping the existing esc if so which one? Speed 600?

I have no issue using a 7.4 lipo and timing runs to avoid damage to the battery. Presently I run at full throttle all the time with standard set up. When Nimh is fresh performance is ok but after a minute or so it drops off using 2000 Nimh

Peter

Welcome to the forum. First thing I would suggest reguardless which direction you (brushed/brushless) is change the stock esc out asap. It's just not up to the task. With a speed 600, new esc, diferrent prop and a 2s lipo you may mange high teens, low 20s. I say just go brushless, their are a number of members running brushless set-up here I will help you pick the right combonation. Member Jesse J has the fastest RIO I've seen on video. I sure he'd help you.

O to your question use a lipo!

[CaptPJB]

Welcome to the forum. First thing I would suggest reguardless which direction you (brushed/brushless) is change the stock esc out asap. It's just not up to the task. With a speed 600, new esc, diferrent prop and a 2s lipo you may mange high teens, low 20s. I say just go brushless, their are a number of members running brushless set-up here I will help you pick the right combonation. Member Jesse J has the fastest RIO I've seen on video. I sure he'd help you.

O to your question use a lipo!

Understood about the stock esc. This is "throw down" boat so on a budget is there a HK brushless package that would work?
Not looking for the ultimate just 18-22 mph at minimum cost. Figure stock 15-18 fresh battery. Anything around 18 sustained would be good

Peter

[Jesse J]

shoot for around 3000KV motor a 38-40mm prop and a 120-150 amp ESC your boat will fly! on 2s or 3s you should get mid 20s and mid 30s, respectively.

[Diesel6401]

shoot for around 3000KV motor a 38-40mm prop and a 120-150 amp ESC your boat will fly! on 2s or 3s you should get mid 20s and mid 30s, respectively.

The man has spoken!!!

Thanks for backing me up Jesse

[CaptPJB]

The man has spoken!!!

Thanks for backing me up Jesse

Don't dispute the words of wisdom but that combo with esc is $100 plus the original boat cost. For $200 I can get a modded sv27. I know I just sold one! This is meant as a anyone can use it throw down boat to lead them to the sport

Looking for approx sub $50 tweaks to make the stock boat an 18 mph one if that is possible?
Peter

Best thoughts right now a big 7.4 lipo to keep voltage up over a 5 minute run

[Diesel6401]

This may help

vspec..

your post is honest and well done..

The Rio EP was not designed to be a speed demon.. If that was the case it would have been brushless.

The market for this boat is the new guy that just wants to get the feel for an RC boat and the 2.4 is hobby shop friendly.. do ya know what I mean?

Anywho.. YEP.. its time to MAKE IT ROCK.. mine has went 22 on a brush (Speed 600) motor and 7 cells..

Lets have some fun………

Grimracer CHALLENGE to the go fast guys……..Go ahead.. knock it off the top!

ROCK ON!

Grim

Disclaimer: Modifying you boat will void the warranty.. but I bet you knew that!

[CaptPJB]

ESC Just died

Went to run the boat again last night and no motor although rudder works OK. Ran power direct to motor it spun up so it looks like the ESC is the culprit.

Boat is two months old but sending it back for repair would cost more than buying a new ESC from Aquacraft but I don't think that is the way to go in the long run. Anyone know if I I have to send the whole boat back or maybe just the ESC?

Anyway I guess it means upgrade time is coming sooner than anticipated I will continue to search forum for economical ESC and motor combo that gives a little more performance.

How does one remove the radio box to access the ESC by the way, does the whole thing come out or do you remove the servo and radio then the wood floor?

Peter

[CaptPJB]

Good news Aquacraft is going to send new ESC still would appreciate some hints how to get to it.

[Diesel6401]

Good news Aquacraft is going to send new ESC still would appreciate some hints how to get to it.

i left mine in the boat, too much of a pain in the a$$ to get out.

[chummer]

It's not hard to remove at all. First remove the servo and then the wood base will unscrew. Cut any connectors from the esc and pull it out. Don't leave the old one in the there. Take the time and remove it and do the job right. I removed the stock esc on 4 of these boats and I did not find it to challenging at all. I replaced it with the pro boat esc. well worth the extra expense.

Hope this helps...

[CaptPJB]

It's not hard to remove at all. First remove the servo and then the wood base will unscrew. Cut any connectors from the esc and pull it out. Don't leave the old one in the there. Take the time and remove it and do the job right. I removed the stock esc on 4 of these boats and I did not find it to challenging at all. I replaced it with the pro boat esc. well worth the extra expense.

Hope this helps...

Many thanks that is a help.Since Aquacraft are sending me the new ESC will not go the Proboat route right now.

[Diesel6401]

It's my rescue boat so im lazy with it.. Charge, lube and rescue!!!

[CaptPJB]

Thinking of going with an S600 motor for perhaps a little more speed, can some one tell me if I can run the standard prop or do I need to drop down to a 38-40mm?


Peter

[tunnelvision]

Thinking of going with an S600 motor for perhaps a little more speed, can some one tell me if I can run the standard prop or do I need to drop down to a 38-40mm?


Peter

Fun motor definitely faster than stock. I just put in the S600 with 7 cells and a xl-5 esc. It goes pretty good with the stock prop. Run about 7 minutes tops or it gets to hot. 10 min warm on 6 cells and a 7.4 lipo for 5 minutes and that was fun too. Removed one of the rudders and did not affect the handling much if at all. Also, upgraded to a .130 octura flex, teflon liner and brass stuffing tube. Will post a pic if I can find my camera.

This is a fun boat but I am getting the itch to go brushless. Have an extra pro boat 2900kv, 60amp seaking and a stainless 34mm prop just sitting there...