NEW Pro Boat Impluse 31 RTR V2

[dana]

It's mind boggling how companies put out stuff they claim is 6s compatable, with all the available knowledge in FE boating. We all know 1800kv is too much for 6s, yet that's what they put in there. Who is making these choices? Fire them.

[dana]

Even more mind boggling, is proboat has a 1500kv motor that is good for 6s, and they put the 1800 in there lol....
I just don't get it.

[Niky]

Hi dana,
I agree with you, but I think it's also a question of monopolies.
They (producers) can do everything they want, In some way you're forced to buy an RTR boat from them.
Otherwise, you have to buy the peaces and build it by yourself like in a static modelng.
This things makes me screaming!
Salute all, Niky.

[mannytx1]

100_0213.jpg100_0217.jpg100_0227.jpgImpulse 31 v2 Problems begin
servo does not work
esc does not work for high volt cutoff and cutoff type ldle, (can not be programmed with programming card)
program card will not work
sent back to Horizon
incredible disservice
after 10 day, proboat not have parts for warranty, out of stock

[dana]

Disaster. Honestly, I like proboats hulls, but everything else on them are junk. I have never had proboat electronics that have worked correctly. Ok, the motors are ok too... But after having 3 proboats and nothing but issue after issue, I totally understand your frustration man

[Niky]

Hi Guys,
... and what about the Revolt 30 from Aquacraft?
I saw the videos, it's cornering with no problem at full throttle, incredible!
To put the 180A ESC+Leop.1600kv motor (upgraded parts for Spartan), on 6s I think it will run around 60 MPH.
I'm just thinking, but as idea it's not crasy at all.
Salute all, Niky.

[dana]

The problem is the revolt hull is gonna be tough to control at 60mph.its just not designed to do it. Don't get me wrong, you can get it to 60, but vs a good 60 mph hull, it doesn't stand a chance. The impulse hull would probably do better at 60 based on design.

[olwarbirds]

What I dont understand...is if PB knew (and they did) that there was an issue with running 6S in their new boats..why did they not change their ads....and let us know ..hey esc is 6S but the too little wired motor is only
4S...also the coupler on the new impulse is junk!!!...we sell these boats..I have both of them...I feel the pain others are feeling with buying the boats then buying lipos to do 6S, plus possibly a charger...I have a customer who has done all the above...what am I suppose to say to him...oooops some chinaman messed up, sorry about your luck !!!! The rep here on this forum has ignored my PM asking for some assistance, so guess its more hotair ...PB is trying to blow smoke at me, just like their motors smoke...Not gonna happen!!! Want to know why the USA hobby industry is in trouble...HH included...heres your sign...might as well buy direct from china ...same issues but with a lower $ price tag.....

[olwarbirds]

Hi Guys,
... and what about the Revolt 30 from Aquacraft?
I saw the videos, it's cornering with no problem at full throttle, incredible!
To put the 180A ESC+Leop.1600kv motor (upgraded parts for Spartan), on 6s I think it will run around 60 MPH.
I'm just thinking, but as idea it's not crasy at all.
Salute all, Niky.

Insane boats FE34 ....it can handle it....

[hobby_man]

I like my Revolt, I would not try to make it go 60, the hull is just too small

[mannytx1]

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Diferent settings, more stable
water temperature 50f
M445/ 4s / 75amp / 37.8mph / motor 72f / ESC 65.8f /battery 75.3f
SS / 5s / 62amp / 36.8mph / motor 68f / ESC 62.7f / battery 81f
42x55/ 5s / 57amp / 45.4mph / motor 73f / ESC 67.6f / battery 85f
M445/ 5s / 60amp/ 46.3mph / motor 77f / ESC 71f / battery 91f


Best compromise m445 en 5S

[mannytx1]

Impulse 31 v2 50mph LOL......


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[Darin Jordan]

Impulse 31 v2 50mph LOL......


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With ALL the thread information on this boat here on this particular forum, if you don't realize that you MUST reinforce the hatch to run this boat 15mph above it's RTR speeds and crash it there, then it's really on you. If you buy, bump up, and roll a Traxxas Stampede, and tear up the factory bodywork, is it still a POS???

I've gone to great lengths here to inform and SHOW you all what you need to do to ABUSE these boats... Whether you take the advice is up to you...

A simple addition of a layer of 6oz Fiberglass or Carbon cloth, laid up with some decent epoxy, on the underside of these hatches, is all that is required to prevent this.

Sorry that your RTR (low cost, fully assembled by 12-year-olds in China with average materials on a mass production basis) doesn't meet your lofty expectations. Perhaps one of these days, some company will offer a fully top-of-the-line RTR package for under $400.00. Until then, taking some steps to protect your investment might be well advised...

[Darin Jordan]

Now... that being said... I would also like to see these hatches built a little heavier, and have fed that info back to Pro Boat (last year...)... I'll try to make sure these things are better in the future, as I've been doing for 5+ years now...

[Darin Jordan]

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THAT's the ticket!! :)