*** NEW *** Pro Boat Veles 29 Catamaran

[kfxguy]

I got the flex from vinnyp but I still need a measurement. Can someone measure from the backside of the drive dog to the tip of the flex where it goes in the motor. That would help greatly. Thx

[vinnyp]

Travis,
I got the replacement flex from Horizon today. The attached pic should be what you need. From the end of the drive dog to the end of the flex measures 11 13/16"

[kfxguy]

Thanks!

[Rafael_Lopez]

The boat rest on all pads, it's just that the front portion of all the pads that step down but level back out. See photo of mine.

If anyone is wondering I didn't get to do a 4s run today because one of my zippy's went bad apparently during storage. One cell was at 2.4 volts and wouldnt charge up. I tried to hot flash it as a Nimh but still nothing.

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The boat rests on a table on all 4 steps, as you have illustrated with the ruler. However, when setting the strut one must only measure from the last step. I specified that the strut come set from the factory even with the last step.

What I do is take out the break away bolt from the rudder, loosen the 3mm rudder bolt and fold it up out of the way. Loosen the strut bolt and place the boat on the edge of a table, on the last step, so the strut is even with the last step and also parallel to the table. Hope that makes sense.

[Rafael_Lopez]

A detail I did not know, and helpful in understanding what is actually happening when adjusting strut and prop heights. Thanks!

No Problem. This video gives an idea of how surface piercing props work on a 1:1 performance boat. Forward to about the 1:00 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of1RY4M8VqM

[REDLINE1]

No Problem. This video gives an idea of how surface piercing props work on a 1:1 performance boat. Forward to about the 1:00 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of1RY4M8VqM

Pretty Cool! Thanks for posting

[MADRCER]

The boat rests on a table on all 4 steps, as you have illustrated with the ruler. However, when setting the strut one must only measure from the last step. I specified that the strut come set from the factory even with the last step.

What I do is take out the break away bolt from the rudder, loosen the 3mm rudder bolt and fold it up out of the way. Loosen the strut bolt and place the boat on the edge of a table, on the last step, so the strut is even with the last step and also parallel to the table. Hope that makes sense.

Thanks Rafael, understood. I'm waiting for my upgraded flex to arrive then I plan on unleashing some good power to the boat. I have talked myself into waiting and not pressing my luck with the stock flex, I'm not saying that it wouldn't potentially handle the power it's about to see but just playing it safe lol...

[fweasel]

I have talked myself into waiting and not pressing my luck with the stock flex, I'm not saying that it wouldn't potentially handle the power it's about to see, but just don't want to loose the prop lol...

Fixed.

[Rafael_Lopez]

Honestly if you're going to try and get some serious speed run I'd order a 3/6 shaft and pull the liner out. I'd hate for you to lose an expensive prop. OSE sells generic sizes which you can cut to length.

[kfxguy]

Thanks Rafael, understood. I'm waiting for my upgraded flex to arrive then I plan on unleashing some good power to the boat. I have talked myself into waiting and not pressing my luck with the stock flex, I'm not saying that it wouldn't potentially handle the power it's about to see but just playing it safe lol... Meanwhile the Zelos might get a run before dark tonight if the rain holds off.

Parts should be here before the week is out. It's already shipped to me

[vinnyp]

Parts should be here before the week is out. It's already shipped to me

Great Travis.. Thanks

[rcboone2000]

The mystic flex shaft workers in the veles I pulled out my heavy duty ose shaft out of my mystic and it's the same as the Velez.I just ordered a new shaft from ose for the mystic

[fweasel]

The mystic flex shaft workers in the veles I pulled out my heavy duty ose shaft out of my mystic and it's the same as the Velez.I just ordered a new shaft from ose for the mystic

Nice find

[kfxguy]

I need some help fellas. I'm on the fence about buying a Veles. I can buy one for $430 shipped. However I don't want/need the esc, motor and radio/receiver. How much do you think those items could sell for? I come out cheaper doing it that way vs ordering hull and hardware. Plus my local hobby shop has one in stock so I wouldn't have to wait. If I could recoup a decent amount of my money I'd get one. Thoughts?

I was thinking $40 for radio/receiver, $60 motor and $75 for the esc. Fair?

[kfxguy]

According to my measurements the Mystic cable is too short. My cable is 13 3/16 inch long and the Mystic cable is 12 13/16 inches long (according to OSE). Can you still get 5mm gap at the drive dog with enough cable in the collet to hold it? and last but not least will a fat ABC prop fit on the back along with the locknut with the shorter cable? Post some pictures of the two cables side by side if you don't mind. I was beginning to think that me, Vinny and the kid on you tube were the only owners of this boat..lol

I'm glad you said this. I'll have to set these shafts up to make sure they easily fit the stock and abc props