** New Zelos 48 Brushless Large Scale Cat From Pro Boat**

[kfxguy]

I know this set up can ran 8cell but what can the motor take Can it take like 12cell

I don't think it would be a good idea to try it. These big can motors like this are usually reliable to about 30k rpm which on 8s is about that rpm. You could push it to 10s if you wanted to chance it as I'd imagine it may hold up for a few passes. I think you'd be better off putting a heftier esc in it and more prop if you desire more speed. 9s may not be too bad on it but Raphael likes to push things and if it's setup to run 8s, that's probably it's reliable limit.

[Rafael_Lopez]

We never tested anything over 8s on the motor. Like Travis mentioned, I wouldn't recommend it.

[rilo64]

You said you had one @ 65 Can you tell me what you did & part numbers

[Rafael_Lopez]

Rilo64, I did get a boat that fast during the "push it to burn it" testing of the ESC and motor. I think I ran a 56 or 58mm x4 series prop with the stock electronics to get there. Not something I would recommend though, as there are far more efficient ways of getting there. I never burned and ESC but I did manage to get it in to thermal cut off plenty times and the LiPos also got extremely warm. What I'd recommend if you want to run a large prop for more speed is working it, or having it worked. Back cutting, detounging, and sometimes both, works well for getting the benefit without over amping the system.

[DRMead]

Mike, I'm just giving you a hard time, in good fun.

DRMead, not at this time.

Rafael,Thank you sir.

[rilo64]

What is the best prop for this boat on 8cell for the best mph, I new to boats so I need part number Thanks

[Brushless55]

would this boat run a 6 lap heat race on 8s1p 5000mah ?
and how much left in the packs if so ?
thanks

[rilo64]

What would make this boat go side to side @ top mph. I had 2- 4cells all the way to the front with the 1.4x2.0 prop on it.

[Rafael_Lopez]

You are describing what sounds like prop walk ,which usually is a sign of too much torque from the prop. The larger prop was never really intended to be run on 8s, though the ESC can handle it quite easily. It's intended for 6s. If you are looking for more speed while using the smaller prop and prevent prop walk, you can always raise the timing, as long as your LiPos can handle the extra load, and you feel comfortable doing so. The timing on that ESC is set at 7.5, which you can change to 11.5, but no more than 15*.

If the larger prop is not balanced, it could also be causing problems via too much vibration. If you have the means to, detounguing it of relief cutting it, sometimes both, will do away with what you are experiencing.

It's really quite a light hull for its size, so it doesn't take much to upset the balance. If your set on running larger props to get more speed out of it, I suggest adding some weight to it to help keep it planted so that the torque from the prop doesn't effect it so easily.

[98Corvette]

Can someone do me a favor and give me the Zelos 48 box dimensions and possibly the weight of the box with boat please? I may be purchasing one slightly used and need this info to calculate the shipping cost. Thanks in advance

[Rafael_Lopez]

Weight of boat and box is about 20-22 pounds, depending if they are using both the shipping box and the inner carton. Box is 57"x23"x15"

[Brushless55]

would this boat run a 6 lap heat race on 8s1p 5000mah ?
and how much left in the packs if so ?
thanks

would like to know if 5000mah would last a 6 lap NAMBA race
thanks

[98Corvette]

Will this boat/esc work on a 7S setup? The chart in the manual for the esc doesn't show a 7S configuration but does show auto detect. I know 7S is not common, but since I already a pair of 3S 5000mah 65c I was thinking of buying a pair of 4s 5000 65c and run a 3s+4s in series on one side and another pair on the other side then run them in parallel to the esc for 10000mah 7s. Will this work? Will it detect 7s?

[Rafael_Lopez]

The specifications for the ESC say 2-6s. Anything over 6s will throw the ESC in to safe mode; it will not arm. Auto detect refers to the cells the ESC is rated for, which is why 7s is not on the list.


*Edit*
When I answered the question I did not realize this was in regards to the Zelos 48. I got the notification via email, blindly clicked the link, and answered the question thinking this was a question regarding the Zelos 36. My apologies.

[paulfromtulsa]

The specifications for the ESC say 2-6s. Anything over 6s will throw the ESC in to safe mode; it will not arm. Auto detect refers to the cells the ESC is rated for, which is why 7s is not on the list.

The esc will work on 8s Rafael. This is the zelos 48 thread not 36