servo to use for 1/10 scale hydroplane

[eric_laermans]

Dear colleagues,

Currently I am busy looking for some suitable setup for a 1/10th scale hydroplane. There is tons of information on this forum about motors, ESC and LiPos to use, but only little about the servo. What type of servo is recommended?
- digital/ analog
- metal-gear/ plastic gear
- weightrange 20 - 30gr or 30gr - 40 gr?

Any information is welcome!

Kind regards,

Eric Laermans

[runzwithsizorz]

A hydro under 30" really doesn't require the speed, and torque of say a sport mono. Never the less always give yourself a little headroom. Speed, less than .20 / Torque, around 150/200 oz.-in.
Either digital, or analog will be fine. Metal gears ALWAYS! Your weight range, (expectation) is a little low.

http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_Boat_Servos_s/14.htm

[JimClark]

This works jsut fine I treat mine with corrosionX after each race day

https://www.servocity.com/html/hs-425bb_super_sport_bb.html#.VaP4eedy6Qg

[raptor347]

If everything is set up properly, it doesn't take a monster servo to turn a 1/10 scale. Anything under .20 sec./60* and over 80oz. will be plenty. Reliability is key, use good quality servos and keep them dry. Plenty of room, use full size servos.

[icelert]

The Traxxas 2056 waterproof servo has been very reliable and seems to need no maintenance other than cleaning the servo connector for oxidation. Highly recommended.

[ron1950]

I agree with icelert on the trxxas but I use the 2075 on my tenth scales