1/8 scale U-95 Hydro.

[785boats]

A couple of videos of the U-95 while testing a couple of props last weekend.
the second one was taken from the bank at the end of the back straight for something a bit different.

Cheers.
Paul.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_sQh0tes8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTP13lBKKvc

[Scott T]

Nice vids Paul, I love watching that boat run! Must resist building one...must resist building one...

[785boats]

Scotty.

"RESISTANCE IS USELESS"

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Build one!!! Build one!!!

[HOTWATER]

Nice Paul! She's a screamer!!

-Kent

[785boats]

Thanks Kent.
She's a fun boat to drive.

[wolf IV]

Awesome!!!

[785boats]

Thanks Wolf.
Glad you like it.

[Yresist1]

Hello Paul ,
I'm new to this forum but I am in need of some help in setting up an early Dumas scale shovel nose hydro. It looks about the same size as yours, 1/8 scale. I'm not a racer anymore but would love to have my hydro setup half as well as yours. Component information of any kind would help me. I'm an old nitro boater and love all the new electric technology out there.
Thanks,
Jason.

[785boats]

Hi Jason.
Welcome to the forum.
It all starts with how many cells you are going to run. On 8s, a motor of around 1000kv is good. On 10s about 800kv works well. An ESC of at least 240A & 12s rating would be required.
There are many choices & cost will be a big factor. I'm probably not the best person for advice, as this is the first 1/8 scale boat I've built.
If you post the question in the 'Questions & Answers' forum on the front page, you will have a plethora of more experienced guys that will be able to help. Post a few photos and list the dimensions & weight & the suggestions will come.

Just to let you know...The U-95 is 42" long & this is what is in it.
A Neu 1527/1Y 1250kv motor
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...u-1527&cat=117

A Swordfish 240 pro ESC
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ef-HBC0240L-CW

2 X 4s packs in series for 8s.

Prather s235 prop.

I'm in the same boat as you now, as I've just ordered a 1/8 scale shovel nose kit from ML Boatworks & I'll be looking for set up advice on that myself. I'm not sure if there are different requirements for a shovel over a pickle fork.

All the best.
Paul.

[Yresist1]

Hi Jason.
Welcome to the forum.
It all starts with how many cells you are going to run. On 8s, a motor of around 1000kv is good. On 10s about 800kv works well. An ESC of at least 240A & 12s rating would be required.
There are many choices & cost will be a big factor. I'm probably not the best person for advice, as this is the first 1/8 scale boat I've built.
If you post the question in the 'Questions & Answers' forum on the front page, you will have a plethora of more experienced guys that will be able to help. Post a few photos and list the dimensions & weight & the suggestions will come.

Just to let you know...The U-95 is 42" long & this is what is in it.
A Neu 1527/1Y 1250kv motor
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...u-1527&cat=117

A Swordfish 240 pro ESC
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ef-HBC0240L-CW

2 X 4s packs in series for 8s.

Prather s235 prop.

I'm in the same boat as you now, as I've just ordered a 1/8 scale shovel nose kit from ML Boatworks & I'll be looking for set up advice on that myself. I'm not sure if there are different requirements for a shovel over a pickle fork.

All the best.
Paul.

Thank you Paul, it's a great help and good starting point for me.

[Yresist1]

Thank you Paul, that's great info and advice.

[785boats]

You are most welcome.

[cybercrxt]

Looks great...and the video was just added to the 1/8th scale page on my website!

[785boats]

Mike.
That certainly makes the effort all worthwhile. I'm glad you like it.
I hope I can do the Lauterbach Hydro kit, you are about to send me, the same justice.
For those not familiar with this kit.
Here it is. Simply stunning.
If this doesn't stir your juices, then you've got no soul.

http://mlboatworksrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39&products_id=41

[cybercrxt]

Oh, you mean the kit that arrived to me yesterday? :) I will be laying up cowls this weekend and shipping monday!! I didnt even realize you were the buyer! Another happy return customer....that means a lot to me!