how many spartan owners here?

[Finest Racing]

You shipped it to Michigan for parts to be soldered? Two weeks will feel like two years. I hope to go out this Thursday to test the new combo. Fingers crossed.

[Spartanator]

You shipped it to Michigan for parts to be soldered? Two weeks will feel like two years. I hope to go out this Thursday to test the new combo. Fingers crossed.

Yep, sounds silly but me and the LHS don't have a good relationship... Last time I tried to get 10G wire soldered on to my Spartan ESC (Castle) and they said that they could be held liable if something were to go wrong?!?! Sure I'm going to file a lawsuit over some wiring on a rc boat! Lol! Besides I would trust the person I use more than the LHS. I could learn how to solder but the parents don't like me "melting" wires together. I may try that LHS again, I think it's under new management...

[Spartanator]

I got my stuff soldered and back in, just awaiting the extra tabs and adjusters...... I also installed some of the hardware, pic should be posted!

[Finest Racing]

Looking good. Almost ready to have fun.

[Spartanator]

Looking good. Almost ready to have fun.

Thanks, the tabs should be here today! Hopefully OSE will ship my order today-- trim tab adjusters, CorosionX, 2 bulkhead fittings, and I think some 1/4 cooling line.
I also got my pump in, I am debating if I just want to use it for flushing the lines or have it remotely operated via 3rd channel. For test running it ran like the Spartan was at wot (water output wise) I was using an old Ni-Mh that was either 9.6 or 8.4V. Maybe I will have my Michigan buddy set it up! Selling the Slash today but that means more toys for the boat! I have my old hull cleaned up for the most part...

PUMP LINK
PUMP LINK 2

Tabs are installed and everything else except Water outlet (c'mon OSE)

[Finest Racing]

I made a boat stand that can be stacked.
Boat Stand.jpg

[Spartanator]

That's cool Finest Racing, I thought about but then I only use one hull. Well only use one for now! lol I went ahead and did some programming on the ESC. It is completely ready for the dual outlet and and two bulkhead fittings. I also plugged up the old cooling line hole since the rudder blocked half of it.... I am also waiting on SPC for lipos to come in stock so I can get some more. I need a Cigarette decal (boat brand for those of you that don't know) for the sides, I did order one the other day in the smallest size from them but still didn't fit on the sides I think I am either going to sell the old hull or just re-recreate a stock one that is only allowed on 4s, I have SO MANY spare parts.... Just need the tronics...

[Spartanator]

Good day and a bad day... Well my Spartan works, well worked... I was running and rather well until the disaster happened... Brand new Prather 220 (sharp and balanced) just fell off with the whole OSE shaft. Not sire what caused it but I am sure it was my fault. Oh well, back to stock driveline until OSE gets wire drives in stock.. Not really a disaster but you get the point...
Pictures on the way

[Spartanator]

how many spartan owners here?

5 successful runs, I have not had a chance to run WOT, yet!
SPC 60C lipos are 17f cooler than Traxxas 2872's!
Also flipped today but luckily a neighbor was taking his boat out!

[Spartanator]

Mine is dead again ... Stupid ESC!

[dag-nabit]

Your Seaking died?
Kevin

[Spartanator]

I'm not 100% sure but 95.2% sure it is... I will try again today, but I doubt it. Maybe the internal bec is dead...? It just flashes red and randomly initializes the motor and just blanks out again. The servo responds but no throttle input is received... I think it got wet

UPDATE: It just is a solid red now....

[dag-nabit]

Did you waterproof it before running?

I spray mine with plasti dip (liquid tape) to give it extra water proofing. They are sold as water resistant, not water proof. I suspect you already know that.

Put it in a bag of rice for a couple days to dry it out. If it is wet you risk damage every time you power it up.

Kevin

[Spartanator]

Yep, sure did. They may be sold by OSE as water resistant but the people where I send the return to counts it as waterPROOF..... lol, not no much http://www.falconsekido.com/products...0a-version-2-0 If you have a dead one from Kintec Racing (where my originally came from) this is where they send you.

It has been in rice all morning, I am sure I already damaged it further so I will just box it and send it off....

[Finest Racing]

I went out with the Spartan Sunday. A whole lot of chime walking. I was fine tuning and then it stopped. Turns out the prop came off. I ordered an upgrade for the shaft.