Would you recommend a SV 27?

[evofan74]

Hey guys just wanted to know if some of you SV 27 owners could chime in on all the pros and cons of the boat. I am thinking of getting one. I am fairly new to RC and very new to RC Boats. I have a Villain EX that has been fairly problem free for 3 months. I really like it. I run deans plugs and added motor cooling too. I run it on two custom made 7cell 4200 packs and it really flies without much heat. Handling is ok but it could be better.

I want another boat but I don't want to spend much more than what the SV costs. I know there are many advantages for brushless and I was hoping someone could compare the SV with a Villain EX if they own both or have driven them, radio; esc; motor; driveline; handling etc... Thanks!

[aqua man]

pros and cons

SV will be ALOT faster than even a modded villain. IMO The villain hull is too big and heavy for 540 motors, and the steerible outdrives rob a ton of power. It is a cool boat though, but is has as many limiting factors as it has neet features.
The only thing i would say the villain could do better than a sv is handle ruff water.
just my 2 cents though.

[Mich. Maniac]

That is a complicated question to answer. I am happy with the one I have. I got it for my wife so we could race. my boat blows it outta the water but its still tons of fun!

[evofan74]

Thanks Aqua Man. What other boat do you have Mich?

[ozboater]

i am a complete RC virgin... had my SV for about 3- 4 months now... i love it... runs great and i d highly recommend one... a friend of mine has a villian ex... he bought it here to the local lake and ran it with my sv and a mates om21... the next time he came back he had an sv27 :)...

i don t think you d be dissapointed..

[Jeepers]

I race against 3 of them, tuned well they offer tough competition! for the cost you cant go wrong!!!!

[evofan74]

good posts, thanks

[Mich. Maniac]

Boats I have for the moment are just an sv built by SJFE and a 36" NQD which I gutted the day I got it and made into a almost undrivable rocket. The hull just wasnt meant for the speeds it reaches which is why I am parting it out to afford my new hull. I want something that can corner in outside lane around 40mph. I am hoping to do some actuall racing next year.

[NorthernBoater]

I have not used a SV27 but I do agree that it is better than the Villain. Having two motors does not mean it goes faster. I have a Villain and after upgrading it I realized it would have been better to put the money towards a new boat.

[Doozie870]

The yellow one is faster than the others.

[evofan74]

umm the yellow SV is faster than the others? Why is this?

[Ctonez]

orange ones won all the podium spots at the Nats...

SV27 rocks. I've heard many veteran boat guys say this, and I back them fully;
"Best boat for the money!"
I have 2 and have learned a ton and had tons of fun running and upgrading them.
Here's my biggest personal endorsement of the boat;
As a rookie racer I am able to run competitively with boats that would cost nearly 3 times as much to build or purchase.

Get one...read all the pre-running tips you can find and evaluate which to do before you run it...don't skimp on battery packs. Have a retrieval method already planned before you run (that does not involve swimming), and go shred some water.

[Mich. Maniac]

put the pipe down sir. White is faster. Easier to see it go bye you on outside lane!LOL!

[Doozie870]

Ctonez, thats great news, Im not sure on your math however. $279 x 3= $837 Are you saying it would take that much to build a boat that runs in the mid 30s lol

[Mich. Maniac]

That is about how much it would cost to start in the 30's and tune pitch and prop to get you alot faster. A competitive hull alone that capable of 50mph usually starts around 250+.