NEW Pro Boat "ZELOS 36" Twin Cat

[stratus]

Hello to all guys!Just to say that i was away from rc boats from 2012 untill 1 month ago when i saw by luck the zelos and that was it i was in love...after some searching in net and stuff i decide to make that a gift to myself,iam from greece and i couldnt find it anywhere in my country so the order was made from uk (since its still in eu) 3 days ago my sweety arrived at my door!!!When i opened the box i was amazed tbh it was even better than photos and videos,now im waiting my charger to arrive my batteries are here and i will be ready to go to the sea and have my maiden run i have also read all the 11 pages here and the 55(i think) on the mod section so ill be posting there soon!!now i have a couple of questions first one is,do you guys use the reverse on it cause i have see people using it in some vids isnt water coming inside?i will only be playing in salt water so i really wana eliminate every chance of water getting inside,my other question is,what is that foam like think with the holes that was 2 pieces of them that was together with the boat stand?im not tallking for the foam that goes on the boat stand if you cant get which one i mean ill put a photo up.Nice to meet ya all guys!!forgive my english i hope i make sense

[Keagan-Z06]

Congrats and welcome! It is a fast and gorgeous boat. When you get a chance check out the fast list to see what members are doing to attain faster speeds. I know exactly what you are talking about, I too don't know what it is for. Lol

[Gahndi32]

Hello to all guys!Just to say that i was away from rc boats from 2012 untill 1 month ago when i saw by luck the zelos and that was it i was in love...after some searching in net and stuff i decide to make that a gift to myself,iam from greece and i couldnt find it anywhere in my country so the order was made from uk (since its still in eu) 3 days ago my sweety arrived at my door!!!When i opened the box i was amazed tbh it was even better than photos and videos,now im waiting my charger to arrive my batteries are here and i will be ready to go to the sea and have my maiden run i have also read all the 11 pages here and the 55(i think) on the mod section so ill be posting there soon!!now i have a couple of questions first one is,do you guys use the reverse on it cause i have see people using it in some vids isnt water coming inside?i will only be playing in salt water so i really wana eliminate every chance of water getting inside,my other question is,what is that foam like think with the holes that was 2 pieces of them that was together with the boat stand?im not tallking for the foam that goes on the boat stand if you cant get which one i mean ill put a photo up.Nice to meet ya all guys!!forgive my english i hope i make sense

Those foam strips u are referring to are to put on battery tray in boat. To help keep batteries from shifting /sliding in a blow over or crash. The holes should line up with holes on battery tray.

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[stratus]

Thank you both :)
Merry christmas to all!!

[ten64]

My wife just bought me the 36" Zelos for Christmas.

I'm new to to Pro Boat, currently running a Traxxas Spartan, on 6s. (2 × 3s)

As a Canadian, who has a few months to wait, until I can put it in the water, and being a bit of an amateur from a set up point of view, does anyone have any cost efficient tips for me, to prepare for spring, and get the most out of the boat?

Please note, I do not currently have any intentions of modifying motors, ESCs etc.

Thanks in advance

[Erroneous]

Good quality packs, I recommend running 4 50c+. The 4 packs helped me settle the bow and put less strain on the system. Lower the struts 2-3mm from neutral (make sure they are exactly the same height). Sharpen and ballance the props and follow Rafaels manual to the t. Be patient and be patient. Thing is solid, enjoy!

[fweasel]

My wife just bought me the 36" Zelos for Christmas.

I'm new to to Pro Boat, currently running a Traxxas Spartan, on 6s. (2 × 3s)

As a Canadian, who has a few months to wait, until I can put it in the water, and being a bit of an amateur from a set up point of view, does anyone have any cost efficient tips for me, to prepare for spring, and get the most out of the boat?

Please note, I do not currently have any intentions of modifying motors, ESCs etc.

Thanks in advance

Tony,
I forgot to add one thing in my post on RC Groups: Kiss your wife for buying you an awesome Christmas present.

[ten64]

Oh you can rest assured that I did! LOL!

[stratus]

Ive read on the other forums and maybe here also that most of you polish your flex cables with a drill and 400 sand paper?why you do that you gain something?Also like i mentioned couple posts above i saw people using the reverse,isnt water pulled inside the boat by doing that?

[Erroneous]

Polishing the flexes is to reduce friction in the tubes. The running the props on opposite sides isnt running the props in reverse, just changing from inward to outward rotation. Thats all preference.

[Rafael_Lopez]

Remember that if you choose to run the props outward, you also have to swap the cables or they will unwind.

Stratus, if you will be running in slat water, make sure you tape the hatch very well. I'd also spray the electronics with some sort of corrosion inhibiting spray. You should find the spray in a 1:1 boat stores or maybe even auto parts store. Remember that salt water is even more damaging to your batteries than to the electronics. If you get water in the boat, rinse the electronics out with fresh water and then spray with WD40, or some other brand of water displacement spray. If you rinse the motors off, remember to oil the shaft bearings with light machine oil so they don't seize. Always flush the cooling lines with fresh water before storing the boat, even if it's just over night. Sounds like a lot, but better to be safe than sorry.

[TRUCKPULL]

Hello Tony

Where in ONT. are you?
We have a good club here in Southern Ont.
Northern Lights.

Larry

[stratus]

Remember that if you choose to run the props outward, you also have to swap the cables or they will unwind.

Stratus, if you will be running in slat water, make sure you tape the hatch very well. I'd also spray the electronics with some sort of corrosion inhibiting spray. You should find the spray in a 1:1 boat stores or maybe even auto parts store. Remember that salt water is even more damaging to your batteries than to the electronics. If you get water in the boat, rinse the electronics out with fresh water and then spray with WD40, or some other brand of water displacement spray. If you rinse the motors off, remember to oil the shaft bearings with light machine oil so they don't seize. Always flush the cooling lines with fresh water before storing the boat, even if it's just over night. Sounds like a lot, but better to be safe than sorry.

Thnx a lot Rafael for your intrest,i really admire that you care so much in here and in the other forums also and allways trying to help on what ever you can!For the maientance part i know that i have to be really careful and i allways do what you explained.(i had a genesis but sold everything on 2012 cause of hard times)Like 10 mins ago i did a bath test and i had some leaks from the right side i cant figure from where atm,thow im guesing maybe where the stinger meets with the transom there is a little gap under there but i need to check that.I was hoping for my maiden run like in a couple days but if i cant find the leak looks like it will take a bit more

[fweasel]

10 mins ago i did a bath test and i had some leaks from the right side i cant figure from where atm,thow im guesing maybe where the stinger meets with the transom there is a little gap under there but i need to check that.I was hoping for my maiden run like in a couple days but if i cant find the leak looks like it will take a bit more

Mine leaks there too. I took the struts off and put some silicone on the transom before reinstalling.

[MG1234]

I'm looking to buy this boat ,I have some 40-82 ,1650 kv motors ,will need to prop up ,any idea if the ESC will hold up and what props for the 1650 motors? Planning ahead,