NEW Pro Boat "ZELOS 36" Twin Cat

[Rafael_Lopez]

We recommend our Reaction 50c packs. If you can find good quality 35c packs, that's the minimum I'd run. Run for 1-1:30 minutes and check the pack temps. If they get over 130*, you will more than likely puff them. 100-120* is normal battery temp in this boat.

Here are pictures of the flotation.

[montymike]

Sweet

[Darin Jordan]

Been prepping mine to use for Q-Cat this year.

One thing that is impressive about the factory boat is the quality of the steering servo. Specs are pretty nice for an RTR... Price is certainly amazing for this quality of a Servo!

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMS605

Specifications

Size Category: Standard
Type: Digital
Torque: 161 oz-in @ 6.0V
Speed: .24 sec/60 degrees @ 6.0V
Bushing Or Bearing: Bushing
Gear Type: Metal

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Because I believe in overkill for racing boats, I decided to give one of the new Spektrum S6230 Digital servos for mine. This will provide way more torque than is required, and also a faster transit/response time, which may (or may not) help in traffic or on an offshore course.


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http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMSS6230

Size Category: Specialty
Type: Digital
Application: 1/10 Buggy, Truck, On-Road
Torque: 311 oz-in (22.4kg-cm) @ 6.0V
Speed: 0.14 sec/60 deg @ 6.0V, at no load
Length: 1.61 in (41mm)
Width: 0.82 in (20.8mm)
Height: 1.18 in (30mm)
Weight: 2.1 oz (59.5g)
Bushing Or Bearing: Bearing
Bearing: Dual
Motor Type: Coreless
Connector Type: Z-connector, removable
Gear Type: Metal
Gear Material: Steel, Aluminum
Current Draw Idle: 9.8 mA @ 6.0V
Current Draw Stall: 4900mA @ 6.0V
Voltage: 6.0V
Deadband: 4µs

[Darin Jordan]

Prepped a couple of props to try on my "modded" Zelos 36. The big motors should turn these ABC 1815's just fine... :) Working on getting some additional sets of props to try as well. Taking this setup to the 2-LAP Time-Trial in LA next month. We'll get a chance to really wring her out there!

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[kfxguy]

Prepped a couple of props to try on my "modded" Zelos 36. The big motors should turn these ABC 1815's just fine... :) Working on getting some additional sets of props to try as well. Taking this setup to the 2-LAP Time-Trial in LA next month. We'll get a chance to really wring her out there!

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Those 1815's will move that thing well. I'm sure you already know, but in case you don't, they like a couple degrees negative on the strut or the boat will become an acrobat lol

[kfxguy]

Been prepping mine to use for Q-Cat this year.

One thing that is impressive about the factory boat is the quality of the steering servo. Specs are pretty nice for an RTR... Price is certainly amazing for this quality of a Servo!

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMS605

Specifications

Size Category: Standard
Type: Digital
Torque: 161 oz-in @ 6.0V
Speed: .24 sec/60 degrees @ 6.0V
Bushing Or Bearing: Bushing
Gear Type: Metal

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Because I believe in overkill for racing boats, I decided to give one of the new Spektrum S6230 Digital servos for mine. This will provide way more torque than is required, and also a faster transit/response time, which may (or may not) help in traffic or on an offshore course.


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http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMSS6230

Size Category: Specialty
Type: Digital
Application: 1/10 Buggy, Truck, On-Road
Torque: 311 oz-in (22.4kg-cm) @ 6.0V
Speed: 0.14 sec/60 deg @ 6.0V, at no load
Length: 1.61 in (41mm)
Width: 0.82 in (20.8mm)
Height: 1.18 in (30mm)
Weight: 2.1 oz (59.5g)
Bushing Or Bearing: Bearing
Bearing: Dual
Motor Type: Coreless
Connector Type: Z-connector, removable
Gear Type: Metal
Gear Material: Steel, Aluminum
Current Draw Idle: 9.8 mA @ 6.0V
Current Draw Stall: 4900mA @ 6.0V
Voltage: 6.0V
Deadband: 4µs

Man I love those servos. I have a few of them. I even have one in my 98mph Rivercat. Smooth, quiet and very powerful. For the price I don't think you can beat them. And they are waterproof! (Which with my luck means a lot! Lol)

[Darin Jordan]

... they like a couple degrees negative on the strut or the boat will become an acrobat lol

Yes... I figured. I'm thinking these will work well on my Cheetah, probably at Neutral strut.

Going to be running my Cheetah in P-Cat, and the Zelos in either Q-Cat, or T-Cat. The later depends on what Rafael is going to be doing. If he can make it out, I'm going to make it my mission to help him get the Q-Cat record. If he does that, I'm going to run mine as a T-Cat (6-10 cells, up to 12,000mAh).

OH, question: Inwards or Outwards rotation??

[Darin Jordan]

Added a couple of "niceties", just for fun...

OSE Front "tow-hook"... these things are styling, and work great!

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Also used an old Stiletto cowl screw mounted on the back of the hatch cover to help in the lifting off of the hatch. Just something I do on all my boats with this type of cover.

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[Rafael_Lopez]

How the hell did you get your hands way up in there!?

[kfxguy]

Yes... I figured. I'm thinking these will work well on my Cheetah, probably at Neutral strut.

Going to be running my Cheetah in P-Cat, and the Zelos in either Q-Cat, or T-Cat. The later depends on what Rafael is going to be doing. If he can make it out, I'm going to make it my mission to help him get the Q-Cat record. If he does that, I'm going to run mine as a T-Cat (6-10 cells, up to 12,000mAh).

OH, question: Inwards or Outwards rotation??

I seem to like inwards. (Left prop clockwise, right counter clock)

I think your absolutely right about the cheetah wanting it neutral. That think is hard to get the nose up. Don't forget, there is 1816's and 1817's too if you need more speed, but I think those 1815's are the best all around prop you can get. It's my favorite and "go to" prop. Brian and Jim hit the nail on the head with that thing!

[paulfromtulsa]

Any better eta on this rafael

[Yellow]

New guy here... I just pre-ordered mine yesterday! Can't wait!

[Rafael_Lopez]

The due date has always been mid March. Check the Pro Boat page for updates.
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[arrover]

Just got a shipping notification!

[Rafael_Lopez]

Sweet!!