NEW Pro Boat "ZELOS 36" Twin Cat

[pistol18]

oh your pain.....

I may need a fake email from you congratulating me on becoming your "East Coast Product Tester" and that you will be sending me different boats throughout the year, some that I can keep(most actually) and others that I need to return once testing is complete. That will help keep the better half from asking why all these boats keep showing up.

Thanks in advance!

[Rafael_Lopez]

oh your pain.....

I may need a fake email from you congratulating me on becoming your "East Coast Product Tester" and that you will be sending me different boats throughout the year, some that I can keep(most actually) and others that I need to return once testing is complete. That will help keep the better half from asking why all these boats keep showing up.

Thanks in advance!

Hahaha! Absolutely genius!!

[Rafael_Lopez]

Members of my boat club take a whack at the Zelos 36 Twin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgYcXts93XU

[Banzee]

I sub !

[Yellow]

I see they are taking pre-orders. When will it be available? Thanks, Yellow.

[Rafael_Lopez]

We ar not producing white boats for sale. It's in the picture because it's my very first sample and I wanted to post a progression picture.

The boats are scheduled to arrive the second week of March.

[Vortech C5]

Hey guys,

I was one of the fortunate people that got to test this boat when Rafael brought it out to the lake. Its nothing short of incredible. It handles and runs like a dream. You really can't ask for a better "all around" boat. We were all SUPER impressed. Its bullet proof, FAST, and handles like a dream. Congrats to Rafael and Horizon Hobby for an amazing product!
Ray

[bigcam406]

Members of my boat club take a whack at the Zelos 36 Twin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgYcXts93XU

very impressive.just wondering if temps were checked after running it that hard.

[Rafael_Lopez]

I'll let someone who was there and drove it answer that. I think it will mean more than if I do.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=33954533&postcount=36

[Vortech C5]

very impressive.just wondering if temps were checked after running it that hard.

Great question. Since I was one of the fortunate people that ran it, I will answer. Yes! The temps were checked.

On a very hot day (mid 80s) the temps were as follows on a very hard full run!

Motors 60-75 degrees (varied on each run) Basically warm (FAR FROM HOT)
Speed controls 60-70 degrees (also varied mildly on each run) (FAR FROM HOT)
Battery packs were 108-110 degrees (VERY mild variation on each run) (Warm, but definitely nothing out of the ordinary) 35C batteries were used.

Hope that helps!
Ray

[Rafael_Lopez]

I have to say, it's wonderful to have people drive these products before they hit the market. It's one thing if I answer questions, but I feel it's completely different to hear people's perspectives of their experience with the product. Neither Ray or anyone else that shares their experience are testers or have anything to gain from sharing their experience. I wish I had the budget to travel to every boat club and let more people drive products before it releases. Feedback like this is invaluable.

Temps remain low because each side is only pulling between 40-45 amps, continously, at a moderate 7.5* of timing. I do not recommend raising the timing over 15*, but that is always an option, if one feels the need to take advantage of the stock system as long as the batteries can keep up.

[Crash]

Excellent video Rafael
That looks fun and fast

[bigcam406]

Great question. Since I was one of the fortunate people that ran it, I will answer. Yes! The temps were checked.

On a very hot day (mid 80s) the temps were as follows on a very hard full run!

Motors 60-75 degrees (varied on each run) Basically warm (FAR FROM HOT)
Speed controls 60-70 degrees (also varied mildly on each run) (FAR FROM HOT)
Battery packs were 108-110 degrees (VERY mild variation on each run) (Warm, but definitely nothing out of the ordinary) 35C batteries were used.

Hope that helps!
Ray

thanks for the response.i watched that video numerous times and wondered,since you were shooting it in CAL,i figured it would be warm.was wondering what is the recommended discharge rate for lipos to be used in the Zelos? ps.thats a lovely place to run your boats.

[Xcessive Carts]

Rafael, My LHS has 2 of them ordered, and I get the first 1. I also would like to know what discharge rate you recommend? I plan on running Two 6a batteries. with at least 5000mah.
Is their any flotation in the sponson's, or on the hatch?
I have a feeling that my modded Spartan is not going to get much water time this spring.

[montymike]

eNice job,this boat gets my attention!