New Pro Boat Impulse 32" Brushless Deep-V RTR

[jhurlbert]

Anyone notice this boat has the same prop as the blackjack 42 but the finish on the one it comes with sucks. The one on my bj 42 has a polished finish and the replacements are polished too
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[jhurlbert]

Some toyota form in place gasket behind the nuts on the spots that were leaking water and shes all water tight now. Unlike epoxy i can take it apart easily if need be.

[alvinm]

How did you guys do the water test? I placed the entire boat in the water and then pushed down until the water level was almost to the hatch. Should I just stick the back end into the water? Also, did the water gush in because, the amount of water I'm getting after just a couple of passes to me seams too excessive to be a minor leak through some bolts.

[jhurlbert]

I did the same as you, in my pool. I had water after about 10 sec

[alvinm]

I did notice they looked very similar but assumed they were different because of differences in power.

[alvinm]

Okay, so I'm about to send this boat back, but I have only one thing left to check. I noticed some bubbles coming through the motor water jacket when I blew through the hose. I'm gonna take it off, maybe it's missing o-rings or something.

[alvinm]

Success!!!!! I immediately noticed the rather thin o ring didn't have a great seal on the motor. I applied a thin bead of silicone around the edge of the water jacket and clamped down hard on the plastic mount that goes across the top. Now it's bone dry! What a relief.

[jhurlbert]

My cooling jacket is leaking too.

This boat so far is a hand-full. All i have done so far is a slight strut down adjustment. I have run both 2 3s 4500mah batteries and 2 6000mah batteries. Likes to bounce. Seems more so with the 6000mah batteries. I think this boat has more than enough power. Next is to make a bigger strut dow adjustment and see how she rides

[alvinm]

I wanna say my strut came from factory all the way down. I may be wrong but it's currently at the least position. I also lowered the trim tabs down about an 1/8th. I'm not getting much bouncing. I haven't had a chance with the wind and chop to get nice long passes but I still got it to 52.

[alvinm]

The batteries are all the way forward touching the cross brace.

[jhurlbert]

About 5 runs i i noticed this
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[alvinm]

What's the issue?

[jhurlbert]

The big crack up by the drive dog. I dont know if it came that way or just happened

[jhurlbert]

I have contacted horizon about the leaking cooling jacket and cracked prop. We will see what they say

[alvinm]

Yeah I wouldn't run it until it's replaced. I think the BJ 42 has the same or similar prop, in case you have a local hobby shop that has those in stock.