NEW Pro Boat "ZELOS 36" Twin Cat

[Darin Jordan]

Rafael and Pro Boat have done it again!

New ZELOS 36 TWIN-CAT...

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=PRB08021

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Features

Powerful Twin, 36mm x 62mm counter-rotating brushless 6-Pole, 2000Kv motors
Two 120-AMP (6S LiPo compatible) Brushless Water-cooled ESCs
Capable of reaching speeds in excess of 60 MPH with recommended 6S LiPo batteries
Precision catamaran hull
Fiberglass canopy
Stainless steel propellers
Spektrum™ DX2E Transmitter
Waterproof electronics
Boat stand included

Specifications

Length:
36" (914.4mm)
Beam:
11.75" (298.4mm)
Motor Size:
36.68mm, 6 Pole, 2000KV
Weight:
9.65 lb (4.4 kg)
Speed:
60+
Radio:
Spektrum DX2E
Speed Control:
2 Dynamite 120A, 2S-6S
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Trim Scheme Colors:
Yellow and Black
Prop Size:
2 Counter rotating 1.4x1.65
Hull Type:
Catamaran



Most SOLID hull Pro Boat has ever produced. THIS one is TOUGH!!

[Darin Jordan]

NOTE: I think they have the specs wrong, however...

Powerful Twin, 56mm x 87mm counter-rotating brushless 6-Pole, 2000Kv motors

Unless something has changed, the motors are "36x60mm", 2000-KV...

[arrover]

YES! I am so excited! Just ordered it. First twin and first cat for me. That is excellent to hear that the hull is so beefy.

[Darin Jordan]

YES! I am so excited! Just ordered it. First twin and first cat for me. That is excellent to hear that the hull is so beefy.

I am QUITE certain you won't be disappointed. The hardware is first class, and LOOKS incredibly professional and cool.

Interior is amazing. LOTs of room for upgrading bits.

I've already started...

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STOCK on LEFT, UPGRADE on RIGHT
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[Rafael_Lopez]

Motor specs are definitely wrong. Well update that tonight. Darin, please update your first post.

[skeeler]

A 36-inch twin cat is just what I've been asking for. And bright yellow is an excellent choice for visibility. Come springtime here in Michigan, I will be very, very interested.

[Darin Jordan]

Here it is compared to a TFL CHEETAH and Pro Boat Miss Geico 29. ..

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[JMSCARD]

So I take it this runs on either (2) 4s packs on up to (2)5s and even (2)6s packs? Are two 5000mah 6s packs to heavy for the boat? Wondering what is going to power it batt wise, I take it the two motors aren't sucking off one battery supply correct?

[JMSCARD]

But the while nice job looks Saaaawweeeeet!

[Darin Jordan]

So I take it this runs on either (2) 4s packs on up to (2)5s and even (2)6s packs? Are two 5000mah 6s packs to heavy for the boat? Wondering what is going to power it batt wise, I take it the two motors aren't sucking off one battery supply correct?

They way the boat is supplied, there is a Y-Harness that takes two 3S packs, puts them in series to make 6S, then feeds that one "pack" to both motors.

For mine, I'm not using that Y Harness, choosing instead to run a separate 5S or 6S pack to each motor. At least, that's the plan.

Since we're going to be limited to 5000mAh to each motor (10,000mAh total for Q), it's going to be a balance between power and capacity... and weight.

But then, it always is.

[gfmarlin88]

What running times can we expect using two 3s 5000mah batteries with y adapter?

[Darin Jordan]

What running times can we expect using two 3s 5000mah batteries with y adapter?

I'll have to let Rafael or one of the other testers answer that question. I rarely test for overall runtime. Too hard on cells. I test for performance and handling, which are optimal in the first 2 minutes of running.

That said, I ran mine for around 3 1/2 minutes or so before I brought it back in. Power system isn't really what I'd consider an "amp hog".

[Darin Jordan]

Here is what that Y Adapter looks like as supplied:

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http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB18015

[JMSCARD]

Got ya darin, yes I think I'd be running two separate packs also....

Darin, is there room for 40mm can size motors in the mounting area..? Looks like there is... I have way to many castle 1512 2650kv's and this would be perfect for them :) 4s1p per motor should be plenty fast :)

Lastly when are they expected to be avail?

[Darin Jordan]

Darin, is there room for 40mm can size motors in the mounting area..? Looks like there is... I have way to many castle 1512 2650kv's and this would be perfect for them :) 4s1p per motor should be plenty fast :)

Lastly when are they expected to be avail?

40mm will fit easily. If you look up at post #4, that top picture is a 40x82mm motor with fairly thick water jacket on, and it has plenty of room. I just put in an order for two of those motors (40x82mm, 6-Pole, 1650KV) and I'll start by running them on 5Sx5000mAh, one for each. I'll rearrange the connections to be like I did on my Cheetah:

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I might also add some of the movable battery trays down in the sponsons, just in front of the motors, to give me the option of splitting up the packs into a pair of 3S packs per side, or ??? Not sure how that will affect the CG, however. There is a LOT of boat out in front of those motors, do getting enough weight BACK in the boat will be the challenge to get the CG just right. HOWEVER, even with the 2000KV 36mm motors, this boat approaches 60mph, so keeping the CG up around 33-34% should actually work just fine.