Traxxas Mono!

[Hydromaniac]

I give a lot of credit to Traxxas for the boat, but I think they could have seen a better market with a bit of research, I think they missed the boat so to say. I'm already in the market for just a hull to see if a real runner is hiding there.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Traxxas asked me to help develop this boat, they had lots of problems with chine walk and porpoise, but I couldn't betray Randy by exposing the things he's taught me to the mainstream..

I think its MAGNIFICENT when companies like this get excited about boats..

[Brushless55]

Traxxas asked me to help develop this boat, they had lots of problems with chine walk and porpoise, but I couldn't betray Randy by exposing the things he's taught me to the mainstream..

I think its MAGNIFICENT when companies like this get excited about boats..

That's awesome they came to you for help!
Very cool

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Traxxas is EXTREMELY secretive about their designs..
I'm impressed they got as far as they did with this boat having ZERO input from any actual FE racers, and they didn't splash any hull.
They came up with the power setup all in-house and I'm willing to bet its a NEU based motor.

There's nothing negative about the impact this boat will have on the RC community.
It will only help FE grow just as Venom, Aquacraft and other commercially available boats that are well advertised

[Brushless55]

I give a lot of credit to Traxxas for the boat, but I think they could have seen a better market with a bit of research, I think they missed the boat so to say. I'm already in the market for just a hull to see if a real runner is hiding there.

I agree Rod, it will be interesting to see what racers can do with this hull..

[properchopper]

It's good to see a healthy exchange of responses to what will likely be a very nice addition to our FE world, particularly with a well thought out & developed product . Where this intro may have shot itself in the foot, particularly among "racers" is employing the term "Race Ready" BUT it's a fairly common promotional term and I can excuse them for using it. Remember that we've only seen this one vendor-assisted video where the term was put forth, not the full media launch.
Realistically, this boat would have a hard time competing with full-on NAMBA or IMPBA spec'd boats, but come on, we all know where the target demographic for this boat lives !
I stand by my previous comment which echos Mr. B55's thoughts : A one-design club class of these boats running the oval. Fast enough, affordable enough, and maximum fun factor. For some, winning is everything, for me, just being there and hanging with the crew is what keeps me here. [ I'm sure these points are debatable, but my name is Tony and I approve this message ]

[JMSCARD]

It's good to see a healthy exchange of responses to what will likely be a very nice addition to our FE world, particularly with a well thought out & developed product . Where this intro may have shot itself in the foot, particularly among "racers" is employing the term "Race Ready" BUT it's a fairly common promotional term and I can excuse them for using it. Remember that we've only seen this one vendor-assisted video where the term was put forth, not the full media launch.
Realistically, this boat would have a hard time competing with full-on NAMBA or IMPBA spec'd boats, but come on, we all know where the target demographic for this boat lives !
I stand by my previous comment which echos Mr. B55's thoughts : A one-design club class of these boats running the oval. Fast enough, affordable enough, and maximum fun factor. For some, winning is everything, for me, just being there and hanging with the crew is what keeps me here. [ I'm sure these points are debatable, but my name is Tony and I approve this message ]

I agree 100%

[justintime2w8]

They said it was an ABS hull at :45 of the video that it was run in.
I don't really see $400 especially with so many fiberglass brushless boats around $200.
The fact that the motor/esc don't explode on 6s may be worth a few hundred $.
To me 50mph in a plastic hull is not something I would drop $400 for.
It did seem to run good, if it was a glass hull it would seem more of a value.

[Brushless55]

They said it was an ABS hull at :45 of the video that it was run in.
I don't really see $400 especially with so many fiberglass brushless boats around $200.
The fact that the motor/esc don't explode on 6s may be worth a few hundred $.
To me 50mph in a plastic hull is not something I would drop $400 for.
It did seem to run good, if it was a glass hull it would seem more of a value.

A possible thought is, they went will a less expensive material in the hull to put the money in the motor and speed control.
and who knows, this hull could very well rock!

[Rumdog]

What percentage of FE rc boaters do you think are into competetive racing? I'd say it's a pretty small percentage. Who's racing stock rtr's in this class anyhow? I you dont think it has the power, beef it up. Just like you'd do any other boat. I'm excited to see what Traxxas will have to offer for FE boats, and this one looks like a winner!

[Doby]

They said it was an ABS hull at :45 of the video that it was run in.
I don't really see $400 especially with so many fiberglass brushless boats around $200.
The fact that the motor/esc don't explode on 6s may be worth a few hundred $.
To me 50mph in a plastic hull is not something I would drop $400 for.
It did seem to run good, if it was a glass hull it would seem more of a value.

So many $200 ready to run fiberglass 36" 6s boats that will do 50......where....I want some

[ray schrauwen]

Close but, not 50MPH, change motor to a Turnigy 4030HK 1100KV on 6S and pretty close for another $35.

[JMSCARD]

Close but, not 50MPH, change motor to a Turnigy 4030HK 1100KV on 6S and pretty close for another $35.

Yes very true...... but I just assume keep as much of my money as possible in the U.S. as I can, I guarantee traxxas is gonna be easier to deal with as far as product support and warranty.... but yes ray, I've seen that boat too and have been close to putting one in my fleet just for kicks.....

[Doby]

Close but, not 50MPH, change motor to a Turnigy 4030HK 1100KV on 6S and pretty close for another $35.

Its a 3S boat with no radio and good luck on the service end if needed.........next. Lets try and compare apples to apples as well.

[Brushless55]

Close but, not 50MPH, change motor to a Turnigy 4030HK 1100KV on 6S and pretty close for another $35.

Kinda like what you said... close but not even close
I think that boat is $300 shipped without radio not $200 rtr like you said there are
Customer service really does not exist with HC
Try again......