Impulse 31 totalled.......

[GOGEICOGO]

So after talking with proboat today they said the reason why i was having problems with the boat cutting out was due to the batteries i was using. Apparently 40c is to low of a discharge rate. they said i need to use 50C. So i went down to my lhs and bought some new lipos (thunderpower). With in 30 seconds of my run the boat took off by itself and crashed into a rock. TOTALLED. the boat sank as far as im concerned. I called proboat back and they said they cant send me out a new boat. Pretty ticked off right now. $400 for the boat plus $250 for lipos down the drain.

[ray schrauwen]

I bet it was fast. Seriously that is no fun at all. Sorry to hear of this loss.

[Rumdog]

Wait, Didn't you have 20c lipos?
Did you EVER range test it after the initial problem you had or did you just throw it back in the pond?

[Rumdog]

Also, did you ever put new batteries in your transmitter?

[GOGEICOGO]

yes i did range test and it was fine. i have 20c lipos and 40c lipos. And i did put new batteries in the radio. the boat crashed with 2-2s 5000 50c lipos that i had just purchased from my lhs.

[Rumdog]

So, what could the issue have been. Doesnt make much sense here. Checked fine on land. 40c was well more than enough. Any pics of the carnage? Nothing got wet? Ever?

[Basstronics]

Ouch that sucks!

Did you get the boat back or is it on the bottom with Davey Jones?

[JPriami]

That blows. Sorry to hear about that. But seriously recovery of anything salvageable is in your best interest.

[GOGEICOGO]

It beats me man. I think it was the esc and receiver. It wasn't the radio because i used the one from my geico and the same problem happened. no pics. the boat is gone it sank. from what i saw the boat basically exploded when it hit the rock. such a nice boat to.

[Rumdog]

how did it hit a rock then sink? Arent rocks usually on shore?
Did steering go out also?

[GOGEICOGO]

yes the steering went out. the boat hit a small island thats about 200 yards out from where i was running it. but the rock the i hit was like a wall. and i no the drop off out there is pretty deep.

[LarrysDrifter]

That kind of loss will make a guy re-think rc boats as a hobby. I know its more frustrating than land rc vehicles.

[iamandrew]

I really doubt your 40C batteries were the issue here....

[lenny]

Sorry hear what happen to your boat.
But if it was me i would have to go snorkeling this week for it.
Was it salt water or fresh water ?

[Make-a-Wake]

The 40c/50c story just doesnt make sense................that boat can run on 20c 5000 batts if a person wanted to, the batts would get a bit warm but it wouldnt make a difference in it going wild as aopposed to 40 or 50c. Why would they tell you it runs on 50c, cuz thats just plain false. It was a radio issue i'm bettin'.

Here are Proboats "specs" directly from their site:

Length: 31 in (787mm)
Beam: 9 in (229mm)
Motor Size: 1800Kv brushless water-cooled
Radio: Pro Boat 2.4GHz pistol grip transmitter/Spektrum MR200 receiver
Speed Control: 60-amp brushless water-cooled
Hull Material: Fiberglass composite
Prop Size: 1.6 in x 2.5 in
Hull Type: Fiberglass Deep-V
Battery: 2-7.2V Ni-MH sub-C or 7.4 Li-Po 20C+ (not included)
Kit/RTR: RTR
Drive System: Flex shaft/direct
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years