Blackjack29

[Archer]

Were you able to get the y-connectors
Im looking now

[bob_t]

I thought the new BJ29 came with EC3 connectors for the batteries? Also, be sure to check/balance the stock prop. I have found that they vary from "close to balanced" to "nowhere close to balanced", and if not balanced your rear strut bushing will wear (develop a lot of radial play), very quickly. One PB 4019 prop that I got was actually bored off center - no hope for that one!

[roadrashracing]

The boat does come with the ec3 but I think this person switched them out.

[bob_t]

I'm using 35C and 40C packs, I only have one dean on the esc side, I got rid of the series setup as it came factory so I have 1 dean on it now. So you suggestion is to get rid of the dean and use bullets on battery side also?

Oops, sorry, I didn't read close enough in this one.

[hydro_pyro]

Newbie question...

Should the shaft have this gap? I would have thought the plastic washer would be nearly seated? Should I re-chuck the collet to close this gap or what?

[lenny]

The gap should be the same as the OD of the flex shaft.
And you do not need the washer.

[hydro_pyro]

Huh?

[lenny]

The flex shafts Outside Diameter is a good gap at the strut or stinger to prop dog on boats.

[hydro_pyro]

Ok, thanks. :)

[lenny]

Where is your strut level set at ?

[hydro_pyro]

It's set where the factory set it. The propshaft centerline is about 1/8" above the bottom of the sponsons with neutral thrust angle.

[lenny]

You should put the hull on a flat table and set the strut level with the sponson's flat on the table,
If you want it to run nice and smooth.
And what cell will you be using in it ?

[hydro_pyro]

I was planning to raise it as others have suggested.
Running a pair of 5300 hardcase Nanos to start. (I have some 50c packs en route) Would like to add a third series pack up front for 6s at some point. I have 90° bananas directly on the ESC wires as shown. I ran it tonight on 4s and I am totally addicted.

[lenny]

The stock connector are bad news and are a weak link in the setup,
Also the pack with the bananas will come loose and you will need to rewire them to,
I run 5.5 bullets on just about all my setup and boats.
Those 2S pack could be moved about 1 1/2" back to where the motor meet the mount,
And it should run better for you with the strut level with the sponson's.

[hydro_pyro]

I have internally stabilized the bullet connectors on those hard packs and verified connection integrity. They should be good for current close to their C-rating.

Those OSE bullets look like a superior design in terms of contact surface and pressure.

I was told the motor mount (33%) was a good COG point for this hull, which is where it's at with the packs in the location shown. When I ran it last night for the first time, the bow carried nicely under throttle, but not too high, with some of the typical porpoise at wide open throttle. You can actually see a second set of Velcro squares in there farther back, but I didnt try that location yet. So, what about the guys who are hanging their packs forward off the battery platforms and claiming excellent handling?

I'm familiar with the midrange tunnel porpoise effect on 1:1 cats, where the tunnel packs air, tries to lift, then burps the air out the back, over and over until a speed is achieved that allows the entire hull to ride flat on the air bubble with less positive trim. However, we don't have trim here, so I understand the handling will always have some compromise.

I will raise the strut before the next run... But what about the stuffing tube? Can it be slightly bent to accommodate a higher setting?