Stiletto First Run w/New Boat

[simo71]

I would be pulling down the Outboard prior to running just to ensure that everything is free from binding etc. while being a new boat it still requires pre run maintenence apart from just pulling the flex & adding grease.

[ron1950]

when i did all that to mine it had some greese in it all ready but can always use more not much to the outboard for a few screews lol and a motor

[GP73]

I would be pulling down the Outboard prior to running just to ensure that everything is free from binding etc. while being a new boat it still requires pre run maintenence apart from just pulling the flex & adding grease.

What about the spring-like effect when turning the prop? Would that be consider binding or it's normal?

[Rumdog]

Thats the motors magnets you're feeling. It is normal.

[ALD]

I BELIEVE THAT TO BE MOTOR COGING normal. You should setup boat to Darin's latest spec. If your going to use 2s 2pack place in front boat runs better. I have made 10 runs with my boat w/o issues.

[ALD]

Rumdog, what kinda speed are getting with your Stilleto?

[simo71]

For those of you who are finding you not getting 100% throttle, try increasing the throttle travel to 150% I have done this with the motor pulled from the leg & peak revs have increased, this was my personal finding.

This is with the Dx3s & does not mean it will work with other transmitters.

[ALD]

Thanks, Simo71, thats the info I have been waiting for. I increased my radio dx3s trottle travel to 125 with no effect.I thought the ESC was an issue. I'll try the 150 setting. Thanks again!!!!!!

[Flying Scotsman]

Lads, are you running full throtle on the bench for more than 4 seconds, if so, the motor may be toast and always check your drivetrain prior to any power input on a new setup or RTR boat

Douggie

[simo71]

ALD, let us know how you get on, mine is yet to hit the water so will be interested to see if in-fact it does make a difference under load.

[ALD]

I will let you know tomorrow night, after I make some runs with the new setting.

[ron1950]

Videos

we need more videos....come darin get that cam out

[ALD]

Made a test run today using a 150% throttle travel setting on my DX3s. Noticable differencea. Now feels like I'm getting all the power this boat can give. More linear on the trigger from 0 to 100%. Increased speed with new setting. I would say w/o gps maybe 35mph. Very fast for this boat and easy to conrtol. Great looking boat, runs really great. I'm going to try the stock prop that I have sharpened and balanced next. You will be hard pressed to get 40mph in stock form.

[Darin Jordan]

You will be hard pressed to get 40mph in stock form.

If you are talking about the stock prop, then certainly... it wasn't designed to go much faster with that prop...

Put an X440/3 or Grim 42x55 on there, perhaps with a little pitch added, and then hang on!

[ALD]

Thanks Darin, I will try the 42 X 55 grim sharp/balanced. I have been holding back on using that prop, for fear of overheating electronics.

Yes, I was referring to stock prop. Sorry. Thanks for desiging such a great boat, I just love the Stilitto looks. Your info on setup for this boat has been right on the money. Saves everyone so much time trying to find the sweet spot. Keep the info coming!