NEW Pro Boat "ZELOS 36" Twin Cat

[zooma]

Saw one run at the club lake today, 2 x 3S, sharpened props. Very nice. The owner is very happy so far. The boat got a lot of attention.

[Rafael_Lopez]

I don't know if I ever shared this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QOvs-t2OnQ

[arrover]

Agreed. Most every video, other than the one where I'm running laps, has been done with just 2 packs and you will notice the boat doesn't bounce.

Interesting. Thank you for that info. I thought that you included the Y adapter so that it was cheaper for people to get this boat running but that it ran better with 4 packs in it.

[Rafael_Lopez]

For what you were doing in the video you posted, the adapter will work fine. That's the moderate way of running you can do with the adapter, which I mention in our video. If you are going to go do laps for 4 minutes straight, without ever letting off the throttle, you will heat up the adapter and it will come undersold.

With 4 packs, each ESC works better because the amperage is dedicated to each ESC, so things run cooler. Your packs will stress less that way.

[Rafael_Lopez]

I wanted to share with everyone that I was able to beat and set a new NAMBA 2 lap Q-cat record with this boat. It is stock other than sharpened and balanced props. Previous record was 2 laps in 0:33.8. I ran a 0:31.2. My unofficial fastest was 0:30 but it didn't count because I had over 10,000mAh to each ESC. Here is a picture of my unofficial run where my fastest speed was 63 mph. Again, this is all stock, including timing.

[kfxguy]

THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!! rtr boat....bam!

[Rafael_Lopez]

Going back tomorrow, shooting for a 0:29. I just have to tighten up my turn around the right buoys. If I can unofficially get a :30, I know I can officially get a :29 just by tightening my turns. It's amazing how well the boat handles the turns around the buoys, only letting off to head in to the turn. You can get on it and fling the boat out of the corner at full throttle.

[Tamelesstgr]

Makes me want to stop my v-hull build, sell everything and order one of these!

[mavdriver]

Really love this cat thats my next rc purchase

[Keagan-Z06]

Will the Zelos handle this sort of chop? This is the reason I can't really do any WOT runs with the voracity. Just short burst from time to time.

[Mxkid261]

Will the Zelos handle this sort of chop? This is the reason I can't really do any WOT runs with the voracity. Just short burst from time to time.

That water looks pretty rough Lol. Im sure it will "handle" that chop but your probably not going to be able to use the boat to its full potential if your conditions are normally like that, not saying it still wouldnt be fun

[Rafael_Lopez]

Mount the packs all the way forward and drop the struts 2mm, maybe 2.5mm. But I've never ran in water that rough, other than with the Zelos 48.

[gfmarlin88]

Other than having exceptional turning at high speed capabilities, what other benefits does the twin 36 have when compared to the 48? They seem to have relatively the same top speed. Is the hull of the 48 just as thick as the 36 because I've seen some having cracked their rockstar hulls which is same as the zelos. Do both boats handle waters not as rough as posted above the same or would the larger be less likely to want to flip when weight is placed towards front? I plan on running on the river where I'm located which is relatively smooth at times and can't help but wonder how a big 48 would be compared to the 36 for overall reliable fun. We never saw any hype with the 48 like the 36 has turned out to be. Already just as many videos of the 36 online as the 48 thats been out for 6 months.

[Keagan-Z06]

That water looks pretty rough Lol. Im sure it will "handle" that chop but your probably not going to be able to use the boat to its full potential if your conditions are normally like that, not saying it still wouldnt be fun

Yeah that's what I'm dealing with here, until I can get a canoe or dingy, the river is the only calm spot but then again like I mentioned, I'm reluctant to even go get it, 3ft shoulder drop followed by an immediate 50ft. Not my kinda San Andreas rescue. I'm sure the Zelos will be a blast. Have we had multiple prop changes as yet on the Zelos?

[pistol18]

CONGRATS Rafael and Darin too! I wish there was some organized racing closer to me.