I traded a blue sv-27 hull/hardware recently and decided I wanted to try an outboard on it. I have a Stiletto outboard with a ul-1 motor in it that I installed on the transom. the stinger was already gone and I loosened up the stuffing tube and slid it out. Filled up the existing holes with epoxy and had to re-drill the holes for the outboard mount and a new hole for the steering linkage, and one for the motor wires to enter the hull. The inside of the sv was super easy. The stock battery trays were already removed and I took out the motor mount plate. I was able to use the stock radio box/servo/and linkage. Installed a turnigy 120 and tactic receiver. I'm running a single battery straight down the center. 3s for fun, and 4s for speed. Laid down some velcro in front of the motor mount area and used velcro straps on the battery. Ec-5 plugs for connectors. Installed a transom mounted water pick-up for the esc. (Outboard has its own cooling setup for the motor) Thats pretty much it, it's ready to go!
First time out was pretty good. Tested with a 3s pack, and grim 42/55. The nose bounces quite a bit until it gets up to a decent speed. Turning response is incredible with the outboard! Cooling is working great with 12" stream of water coming from the outlet. Only thing is when I run it full throttle it grts some good speed-wobble. Even in flat water. I think the outboard is a little too low and I'm gonna raise the mount about 1/2 inch and get the prop shaft even with the bottom of the hull.
First time out was pretty good. Tested with a 3s pack, and grim 42/55. The nose bounces quite a bit until it gets up to a decent speed. Turning response is incredible with the outboard! Cooling is working great with 12" stream of water coming from the outlet. Only thing is when I run it full throttle it grts some good speed-wobble. Even in flat water. I think the outboard is a little too low and I'm gonna raise the mount about 1/2 inch and get the prop shaft even with the bottom of the hull.
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