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  • tunnelvision
    Senior Member
    • May 2010
    • 685

    #61
    Will definitely report back with my experience and some vids of the Apache 24 vs the Shockwave. Lets see how many props I can break this weekend!
    Go Fast...Turn Right...

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    • Visual Perfection
      Senior Member
      • May 2010
      • 312

      #62
      Guys a question on ESC's.

      With the problems this ESC is having in the shockwave with prop changes etc.. I am thinking about upgrading.

      Does anyone think the 45a ESC that is in the blackjack and Fastech would be a good option? Reason I ask is because I am getting a Fastech in the next couple weeks for my B-day and thought I could swap that ESC into the shockwave to safely run 2s or later 3s lipo with my props, and then upgrade the Fastech ESC to a Hobbywing Seeking 90a ESC so I can safely run up to 5s or 6s lipos in the Fastech. (probably 5s would be most I am gonna go)

      Can the Fastech ESC be easily made to use just one Lipo in the shockwave, instead of 2 like it uses in that boat?

      Any thoughts or opinions on this?
      The Speeders *PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
      The Cruiser *CBM Marlin Cruiser
      The Pool Toys *Proboat Mini-C (x2)

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      • Darin Jordan
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Apr 2007
        • 8335

        #63
        Originally posted by Visual Perfection
        Can the Fastech ESC be easily made to use just one Lipo in the shockwave, instead of 2 like it uses in that boat?

        Any thoughts or opinions on this?
        The 45-A FasTECH ESC has a lower input voltage limit of 10V... Too low to operate properly on 2S... it's made 3S to 4S.
        Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
        "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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        • Visual Perfection
          Senior Member
          • May 2010
          • 312

          #64
          Hmm.. Okay I guess that won't work then. Bummer.

          Thanks Darin!
          The Speeders *PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
          The Cruiser *CBM Marlin Cruiser
          The Pool Toys *Proboat Mini-C (x2)

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          • Darin Jordan
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Apr 2007
            • 8335

            #65
            Originally posted by Visual Perfection
            Hmm.. Okay I guess that won't work then. Bummer.

            Thanks Darin!
            You COULD use it with 3S packs... Motor is 2900 KV, which would give you around 32,000 RPM... would wake that boat right up!

            On these factory Y-harnesses, you can convert them to a single pack by making a jumper to jump together one of the contacts, completing the circuit to the other. Which one you jump is critical. You have to do the contact with the two red wires, completing the positive side of the ESC circuit.

            This works fine for sport running...
            Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
            "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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            • Visual Perfection
              Senior Member
              • May 2010
              • 312

              #66
              Ya, I bet the boat would be great on 3s! Still would want the option to run 2s and even NiMh however, since I already have those packs and depending on where I am running higher speed can become an issue.

              The 45a ESC's I am guessing are fairly desirable, so maybe I could pull it and sell it, same with my shockwave one (prob less desirable..although it does offer reverse which is a nice feature) and purchase a 60a seaking for the shockwave and a 90a for the fastech... think that would be a wise choice? or should I go bigger?
              The Speeders *PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
              The Cruiser *CBM Marlin Cruiser
              The Pool Toys *Proboat Mini-C (x2)

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              • tunnelvision
                Senior Member
                • May 2010
                • 685

                #67
                Got my new Shockwave today!! Have to say this is a great boat for the price. Tested it at the pond on my street with my nimh pack and it was real quick. This weekend I will be testing it with my lipo as there is more room at the lake to open it up. Will be shooting some vids and will post them when I get back in a week or two.

                On a side note, about 2 months ago I bought a Rio Ep out of curiosity because I am obsessed with boats and it just looked like fun on a small scale. Now 2 months later I have 4 rc boats and sickness. I love speed and the water so it seemed like a perfect match. Youtube and my passion for boats got me into this hobby somehow, so if you want check it out where it all started click the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zjwaBIeMEw

                Happy Fourth everyone!

                Rob
                Go Fast...Turn Right...

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                • SweetZ28
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 1322

                  #68
                  Hi was thinking of buying one of these boats anyone what size props fit the boat? 4mm , 3/16 or 1/8th?
                  I ran my super V27 like only 3 times and kind of hate the fact you always have to use 2 batteries I converted my apache 24 with a brushless 3300kv set up on 3S and i just have more fun with it.
                  Hopping this boat will be the same.....wonder if aqua craft will start making some boats like the shockwave 26 brushless that use one battery pack?

                  Thanks
                  :p What go faster that's what I like to do!
                  Custom RC radio steering grips
                  WWW.PPRSLOTS.COM

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                  • Visual Perfection
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2010
                    • 312

                    #69
                    It uses a 1/8th inch shaft.

                    Probably could change that though with tubing, etc..

                    Guys have fried the stock ESC on to much prop, however I have been having very good success with the octura x435 2 blade prop. It's about the only one nobody has had problems with.

                    It is a great boat, especially since it can run on one battery, which is what made me purchase it. Can run twice as long as a boat with 2 packs..and she will do around 30mph on a 2s Lipo with the x435 prop.

                    Fun boat!
                    The Speeders *PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
                    The Cruiser *CBM Marlin Cruiser
                    The Pool Toys *Proboat Mini-C (x2)

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                    • SweetZ28
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 1322

                      #70
                      You can probably use 3s lipo and run a much smaller prop and you should gain even more speed.
                      :p What go faster that's what I like to do!
                      Custom RC radio steering grips
                      WWW.PPRSLOTS.COM

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                      • Visual Perfection
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2010
                        • 312

                        #71
                        You volunteering to be the first to try and report back
                        The Speeders *PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
                        The Cruiser *CBM Marlin Cruiser
                        The Pool Toys *Proboat Mini-C (x2)

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                        • GeoVW72
                          Senior Member
                          • Jun 2010
                          • 258

                          #72
                          I may try it.
                          spec on the speedo says it'll take 12.5v
                          although I just heard of a widow maker locally that burned up,
                          seems like a lot of problems with that speedo.
                          I have a new castle waiting, so we'll see if it blows
                          Team Boca Bearings

                          S&G Design

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                          • Visual Perfection
                            Senior Member
                            • May 2010
                            • 312

                            #73
                            Will have to use a very small prop...these things can't handle 2s with a prop that creates too much load...as you can see by this thread where it has been said a few times that ESC's have been fried.

                            Good luck and let us know what happens!
                            The Speeders *PB SW 26 BL *PB Formula FASTech
                            The Cruiser *CBM Marlin Cruiser
                            The Pool Toys *Proboat Mini-C (x2)

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                            • GeoVW72
                              Senior Member
                              • Jun 2010
                              • 258

                              #74
                              Yea, I've had good luck with the prop I have though.
                              has not really gotten warm or hot yet, just got to running it on 2s and the universal came loose on the second run.
                              must've forgotten the lock-tight
                              battery will be in next week and I hope to start using my eagle tree system soon
                              hooray for real numbers
                              Team Boca Bearings

                              S&G Design

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                              • forescott
                                Hopelessly Addicted to RC
                                • Nov 2009
                                • 2686

                                #75
                                I'd be a little worried about those u-joints in the out-drive spinning that much rpm.

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