Minicat microhydro missile

[repsol]

Just thought I'd throw up a VID for some opinions and see
What other people are running, or have tried with their boats.
Without being able to get a gps inside I marked out a measured
Distance, best I can tell I'm really close to 55-60 mph (88 ft/ sec)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmrO58tu2eQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[SweetAccord]

Yes it's a missile! You have a nice speed there with that setup. I'm planning on a 3800kv or 3900KV motor next as the stock motor is better for a 4s which the batteries are just to big and heavy to get any decent runtimes. On 3s 3900kv is mostly what is agreed on for these hulls and is pushing the max. 4200kv is the extreme max but you have a 4600kv in there?

Nice, hopefully the drive line hull will not have too much stress on that speed and it would be a long term reliable/fast setup. How long have you run it with that kv and how many runs and what motor/ prop are you using?

[repsol]

The secret that I've found was a battery with a bight discharge rate that will keep up, I'm running the Hyperion 1900mah 3s but a 45 c discharge rating, next I may throw my 5700 back in.
The reason I took out the 5700 was it was cooking my batteries.
Stepping back kv's and upping c rating wash solution.I've run quite a few batteries through this new setup and it seems to be alright ( touch fiberglass).
I use a Tenshock 32x36 polished balanced. I have a 430 & a 437 Octura but have yet to use them, I'm not sure if they will work that well.

[SweetAccord]

What ESC are you running?

[repsol]

On aside note I've seen a few boats that weigh in at around 550 grams or so,mine with hatch tape and a full battery (lol) comes in at just under 900 grams...

[repsol]

The sidewinder speed control, I think it draws about 110 amps or so, I've never felt it get warm..

[SweetAccord]

The sidewinder speed control, I think it draws about 110 amps or so, I've never felt it get warm..

I see. What are your runtimes? You may just have the fastest Minicat hydro Iv'e seen yet.

[repsol]

Oh I lied the other props ate a 427& a 430 had the wrong boat in mind.

[repsol]

I usually get around four or so, kinda hard to stuff the ol electrons in there.it's hard enough jamming a 1900 down in the right rear.

[repsol]

That's encouraging to hear, thanks..

[repsol]

I get a kick out of what people think is a fast Rc boat.

[SweetAccord]

I get a kick out of what people think is a fast Rc boat.

Me too! LOL.

[SweetAccord]

I get a kick out of what people think is a fast Rc boat.

I think that would give a larger boat a run for it's money in a drag race!

[repsol]

Actually I've cleaned a few guys clocks, they see tiny boat and the rest is history.
This boat leaves my gas and electric king of shaves in the dust.

[SweetAccord]

Actually I've cleaned a few guys clocks, they see tiny boat and the rest is history.
This boat leaves my gas and electric king of shaves in the dust.

Exactly. That is why I love these smaller hulls. Small, light and fast and it does not take much to make them into a ricket.