King Of Shaves C1 Brushless!

[forescott]

I wonder if one were to fill the inside of the hull up front with that great stuff foam spray that expands if it would help hold it all together by helping avoid cracking and splitting of the hull. Plus it would add flotation Id think.

I know that expanding foam is strong enough to split a thin hull you're not careful.

[LarrysDrifter]

Ive read you can do it with success,but you have to be very careful as to how much you put in.Apparently,there is a better suited 2 part foam out there that is made for real boats that works great in rc hulls.Expensive too.I dont have a link,but you can search on here under the questions and answers pages and Im sure you ll find it.

[Red_Nekker]

I have been through all the EKOS threads on OSE, RCGroups & RCUniverse. You can add my name to the list of ripped off owners:

Tuslow1 Post #486 & 495
sippirat Post #487
Brushless55 Post #488
LarrysDrifter Post #522 and that guy from Australia

who has had nothing but trouble with the EKOS Venon crap in spite of preventative maintenance / measures before trying to float the boat. I bought this thing July 20th and still only have 20 minutes on it. Defective radio out of the box, lost original shaft and attached equipment. Two more flex shafts have since bit the dust (failed). Plastic stock prop disintegrated. Needless to say VENOM'S inability to provide parts adds to the aggrevation.

Now I have a semi-circular 5" crack in the hull. Checked it over with a magnifying glass and there is no indication of any marring from impact with an object. It was driven on calm water in front of my cabin where there is nothing in the way of hazards / debris. The only positive commentary on the EKOS is the quality of the hull - go figure.

So far I have spent $1,286.67 USD, for the EKOS, Venon batteries & charger, props, shafts, etc. for a total of 20 minutes run time. Still have not received Jeff's wire drives and couplers. When I do I am going to run the boat at top speed into a rock face and post the video on U-tube. Stay tuned. Maybe that will be VENOM's attention.

[LarrysDrifter]

That would be hillarious.And sad at the same time.Im fixing my broken hull.Wont look good,but it ll run good.Kinda miss it.

[JPriami]

What are you guys calling modded on your x442's? Has some of the tounge been removed to unload your prop a bit? Surely ones definition of modded isn't just a SBP prop.

[Red_Nekker]

Venom kos hull failure

That would be hillarious.And sad at the same time.Im fixing my broken hull.Wont look good,but it ll run good.Kinda miss it.

Mine crack is on the bottom of the port side sponson, towards the front. It runs lengthwise, is semi-circular in shape, and about 5 inches long. Is this similar to the damage to your hull?

Like I said in my previous post, it appears to be hull failure and nothing to do with any impact. Anyone else have this happen?

[JPriami]

Can u please post pics?

[LarrysDrifter]

Mine is broke open in the front.Has cracks running from the front to the back and a spider on the floor near the rear.I posted a couple pics in the SeaKing 120 thread on the last page.Dont know how to post a link.

[Bug777]

Here you go Larrysdrifter. Link is below:
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...t=16116&page=4

[FighterCat57]

Mine is broke open in the front.Has cracks running from the front to the back and a spider on the floor near the rear.I posted a couple pics in the SeaKing 120 thread on the last page.Dont know how to post a link.

Just copy the http:// address into the box you are typing in and it will form the link automatically. Unless you're on a Blackberry... then it get's complicated.

[forescott]

What are you guys calling modded on your x442's? Has some of the tounge been removed to unload your prop a bit? Surely ones definition of modded isn't just a SBP prop.

Correct! de-toungued 442's. The de-tounging process reduces the motor load slightly.

[LarrysDrifter]

Thanks FighterCat and Bug.Ill try that next time.

[delichoc45]

Hello to you, I shall want to know if the one of you can say myself if lipo 4S 5000mAh of dimensions: 147x51x36mm between in the highly-rated because the boat will be with an engine in the middle.
I looked on the forum I found of information because everybody has two engines.
Thank you in advance

[SNAKE CHARMER]

Will Maxamp's 5250mah 4s fit the stock battery tray? 138x45x35mm. They are kinda pricey but they are water proof.

[FighterCat57]

I have been through all the EKOS threads on OSE, RCGroups & RCUniverse. You can add my name to the list of ripped off owners:

Tuslow1 Post #486 & 495
sippirat Post #487
Brushless55 Post #488
LarrysDrifter Post #522 and that guy from Australia

who has had nothing but trouble with the EKOS Venon crap in spite of preventative maintenance / measures before trying to float the boat. I bought this thing July 20th and still only have 20 minutes on it. Defective radio out of the box, lost original shaft and attached equipment. Two more flex shafts have since bit the dust (failed). Plastic stock prop disintegrated. Needless to say VENOM'S inability to provide parts adds to the aggrevation.

Now I have a semi-circular 5" crack in the hull. Checked it over with a magnifying glass and there is no indication of any marring from impact with an object. It was driven on calm water in front of my cabin where there is nothing in the way of hazards / debris. The only positive commentary on the EKOS is the quality of the hull - go figure.

So far I have spent $1,286.67 USD, for the EKOS, Venon batteries & charger, props, shafts, etc. for a total of 20 minutes run time. Still have not received Jeff's wire drives and couplers. When I do I am going to run the boat at top speed into a rock face and post the video on U-tube. Stay tuned. Maybe that will be VENOM's attention.

I was considering using a remote control switch and just blowing mine up.