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  • MNinichuck
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2011
    • 20

    #1

    Shockwave 26 Brushless

    Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and brand new to R/C boats. I just purchased the Shockwave 26 Brushless and I've been seeing a lot of negative reviews on this boat. Ive read a lot about the driveshaft being bent from the factory and a lot of the ESCs being smoked in guys boats. Just wondering if I should upgrade the ESC in my boat and what do I need to get? I'll be running Dynamite Speedpack 5300 mAh 7.4 V 2S 30C Li-Po batteries in my boat.
  • SirBudman32
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 625

    #2
    I just got one two, Plan to use as rescue boat. Is the ESC the red or the blue?
    Modified Jae21, Stock Jae21, Cheetah, Ul-1, Shock Wave 26 V2 (Rescue Boat).

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    • MNinichuck
      Junior Member
      • Dec 2011
      • 20

      #3
      Don't know yet. My wife is making me wait till Christmas to get it. Its wrapped under the tree right now. I'll let you know in a few days.

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      • SirBudman32
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2011
        • 625

        #4
        Mine is used but it has the upgraded metal prop and the blue ESC that is suppose to be better.
        Modified Jae21, Stock Jae21, Cheetah, Ul-1, Shock Wave 26 V2 (Rescue Boat).

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        • MNinichuck
          Junior Member
          • Dec 2011
          • 20

          #5
          Yeah Mine is brand new so I'm hoping they have all the bugs worked out of it now.

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          • SirBudman32
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2011
            • 625

            #6
            I guess it don't matter the size of the boat, rather it's my full size real one or my smaller rc one. Just another hole in the water to throw money in just different size hole.
            Modified Jae21, Stock Jae21, Cheetah, Ul-1, Shock Wave 26 V2 (Rescue Boat).

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            • rc2266
              Senior Member
              • Apr 2011
              • 312

              #7
              I've got one with the blue esc, metal prop, fun boat to learn from, I beat the crap out of mine, sank once, still keeps going, my daughters are learning to drive it now.
              I'm married with children, you can't scare me!

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              • MNinichuck
                Junior Member
                • Dec 2011
                • 20

                #8
                I was debating on getting the Impulse 26, but it has only a brushed motor and I wanted a little bit more performance. I'm thinking about getting the Impulse 26 for my wife to start out on. That way she can have some fun too and don't have to stand there and watch me. She can get in on the action too.

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                • rc2266
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2011
                  • 312

                  #9
                  Yea, but the impulse has a better driveline setup, which would make for easier upgrades, I'm about to start a conversion on mine soon.
                  I'm married with children, you can't scare me!

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                  • MNinichuck
                    Junior Member
                    • Dec 2011
                    • 20

                    #10
                    Really, I thought having the steerable drive system would have better handling.

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                    • rc2266
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2011
                      • 312

                      #11
                      Not really, and you can only go so fast before it will start coming apart, ie new motor, more power, etc...
                      I'm married with children, you can't scare me!

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                      • MNinichuck
                        Junior Member
                        • Dec 2011
                        • 20

                        #12
                        Oh ok, well it will be fast enough for me right now to get my feet wet. I eventually want to build a race boat.

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                        • rc2266
                          Senior Member
                          • Apr 2011
                          • 312

                          #13
                          To start yes, but will feel slow quick, my daughters love it though
                          I'm married with children, you can't scare me!

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                          • MNinichuck
                            Junior Member
                            • Dec 2011
                            • 20

                            #14
                            It has the blue esc in it. Love this boat

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                            • Fluxn81
                              Senior Member
                              • Dec 2011
                              • 104

                              #15
                              Have you had a chance to run it?

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