Miss Geico 24 Upgrade -need help please!

[aklopf2k4]

Hello jw....

Im new to ose and seen this post on the mg24 i just finished up a brushless upgrade on mine im running a 1500kv motor 80a esc on dual 25c 2s lipos it runs great, I have noticed alot of cavatation with the prop so naturally went up in size, havent had a chance to run it but was hoping i could get that prop list you had for some reason the attachment wasnt showing up for me. Thanks in advance for any prop advice you can give me as im sure you already know info on this is scarce!!!

[Bduncan]

Talk to savageskidoo.

[Chris Ediss]

Any updates from anyone on MG 24 upgrading to brushless. I'm new to RC boats. Bought my sons this boat and can't get over how nice she looks. Am running 3s Lipo with everything else stock. Runs pretty good but ESC gets pretty hot. Will likely upgrade to brushless ESC and motor so hope to get details on best options. I prefer to keep drive same for now. I appreciate anyone's help for this boat noob

[Bduncan]

Maybe traxxas titan motor

[aklopf2k4]

On 2x 2s lipos I hit 33mph with stock drive set up and a 35mm 3 blade cnc prop. It Runs cool with oversized cooling lines. (one size bigger than stock). I have around 15 runs on her and it seems to be holding up well here is a video of her running. Hope this info helps ya!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_YhGvWFYy8

[SloHD]

Any updates from anyone on MG 24 upgrading to brushless. I'm new to RC boats. Bought my sons this boat and can't get over how nice she looks. Am running 3s Lipo with everything else stock. Runs pretty good but ESC gets pretty hot. Will likely upgrade to brushless ESC and motor so hope to get details on best options. I prefer to keep drive same for now. I appreciate anyone's help for this boat noob

Go pick yourself up the latest rc boat mag. They wrote an article about upgrading an mg24 to brushless. It's all relatively easy if you just do a little bit of your own research.

[tjdabomb]

Any updates from anyone on MG 24 upgrading to brushless. I'm new to RC boats. Bought my sons this boat and can't get over how nice she looks. Am running 3s Lipo with everything else stock. Runs pretty good but ESC gets pretty hot. Will likely upgrade to brushless ESC and motor so hope to get details on best options. I prefer to keep drive same for now. I appreciate anyone's help for this boat noob

HI -

I have a 24, I got a leopard 3300kv motor and put in a pro boat 45a ESC & (2) 2x2s 5000mah lipos - ALL else is stock. Took it out, first clocked run, 39mph. Next day runs on a choppy lake, 25, 33, 36 mph. Smooth water, I think 39 is repeatable and quite doable long term.

Will be swapping in various props to further test increases in performance. Also have the pro boat 1500kv motor (which comes in the 29) that I will eventually swap in for comparisions sake.

All in all, all parts swaps in this boat are a breeze. I did a motor and ESC swap in about 10 minutes.

tb

[ray schrauwen]

With a 1500Kv motor the prop you need to swing to get 40-45mph would be very large and may make it unstable. I mean if you run it on 4S that is...

Are your running the 3300kv motor on 2S2P or 4S1P?

[tjdabomb]

Ray - 4s1p. I have a pr4019 that i just balanced, sharpened and polished - I am thinking that may be good for 2-5mph with the 3300kv... maybe.

Have some marine epoxy coming my way to "blueprint" the sponsons. Also have some balanced/sharpened props coming, prather 230 and 240 (got em cheap).

I am looking to swap out the steerable drive with the mg29 setup (inline, not offset). Having a hard time getting a parts list together, any ideas... anyone?

[Bduncan]

647 3 blade

[lenny]

Hey they are some big props for that little cat hull,
A three blade prop may help keep it from torque rolling some and still give good speeds like a x440/3.
My 32"pursuit mono setup is 4074 1800kv,180a esc, spinning a modded s&b x447/3,
I run it on 3s,4s,5s,6s and so far it runs pretty good.
But I am not done testing props yet.

Like I said those big props like the s or b230 and 240 will pull high amps from your esc and cells,
And may smoke something on you.
Keep a good eye on temp when testing for one to two minutes runs.

I would like to see some good video's of these cats running from shore,
In nice saw like runs or in nice oval runs.
To see how they are handling and riding on the water.
Also some setup pictures would be good to see for CG lay out.

Ray - 4s1p. I have a pr4019 that i just balanced, sharpened and polished - I am thinking that may be good for 2-5mph with the 3300kv... maybe.

Have some marine epoxy coming my way to "blueprint" the sponsons. Also have some balanced/sharpened props coming, prather 230 and 240 (got em cheap).

I am looking to swap out the steerable drive with the mg29 setup (inline, not offset). Having a hard time getting a parts list together, any ideas... anyone?

[tjdabomb]

My 24 has a smaller diameter flax shaft - not the same size as the mg29. In order to use any other prop, i need the bigger diameter shaft. outside of the diameter of the shaft, is the 29 shaft the same LENGTH as the stock 24 shaft?? if so, any ideas on where to buy one?

[lenny]

What size is the stock flex shaft 1/8 or .150 ?
You could use a spacer to use 3/16 props, http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...?prod=ose-1035
Or mod and up grade the flex shaft to .150 or .187 and cut it to the size you need if it is to long.
They have the parts hear in the OSE store.

[tjdabomb]

What size is the stock flex shaft 1/8 or .150 ?
You could use a spacer to use 3/16 props, http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...?prod=ose-1035
Or mod and up grade the flex shaft to .150 or .187 and cut it to the size you need if it is to long.
They have the parts hear in the OSE store.

Len - I have no way of measuring the shaft, though, I did come across another thread on this site where a user did measure the shaft to be 0.147"/3.78mm. I guess rounding up is in order, which, would make this shaft/my shaft be .150" Isnt' .150" the same size as the mg29 shaft?? Thanks for the link to the spacer. I am thinking that this shaft from Kintec would give me everything I need:

BlackJack29, Miss Geico, Mystic Upgrade Shaft: "Perfectly balanced. Cut to length. Soldered end for better collet grip. Machined drive dog slot. .150 cable x 3/16 shaft. Complete unit with stainless drive dog, jam nut, prop nut and teflon liner. Has a 10-32 thread." http://kintecracing.com/Miss_Geico_Upgrades.html Thoughts??


Sure would be nice if all the parts specifications would be online for these boats.......just sayin.....

[lenny]

Did you look at these posts for any input ?

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-17-quot-build