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Actually, in all honestly the title isnt entirely accurate, as this was my third overall trip to my local lake. However I only drove the first time for a minute before bringing her in to check temperatures, and then I ended up calling it a day. The 2nd trip to the lake, I accidentally forgot to tape over the drainage holes in the back of the hull and thus it sort of hampered its performance as you could imagine..... boneheaded mistake.
Today I finally was able to have a more relatively successful run. The boat still needs some fine tuning and obvious cosmetic work, but its been about 10 months since I started this build and I am very happy to culminate in what happened today :) I really had no idea what I was getting into when I decided to go with a 1:8 scale hydroplane as my first boat with zero prior driving experience whatsoever. But ive always had a love for hydroplanes my whole life, living in Seattle and going to Seafair practically every year, so I couldn't resist. I originally wanted to go with a 1:10 scale which would have had a giant impact in the scope of the project, but I was impatient and could not find a proper hull. Im now very very glad I went with 1:8 scale, as I feel its better for a beginner like me wscale ith the amount of resources, information, and racers involved.
Heres my setup:
Phil Thomas T5 epoxy and carbon fiber hull (heavily modified for FE)
Motor: Hyperion 4035 - 800kv outrunner
ESC: Castle Creations Hydra Ice HV200
8s1p
Octura X450/3 blade
Accutech scale hydro rudder
Speedmaster round bottom extended strut
.250" flex cable
Dick Tyndall/Virginia Craftsman Turn fin and bracket
I think I ran the batteries too low, as the boat seem to really slow down alot. That, and I am getting far too much water in the back section of the boat, I need to make a more proper hatch for that section that can be sealed off or something of the likes. Also, I think this propeller is far too small, ill probably go with an x455 or x457, try out both 2 and a 3 blade.
If anyone is interested, the build thread for this boat is in my signature!
Thanks for watching and reading! Can always use constructive criticism as well :)
Today I finally was able to have a more relatively successful run. The boat still needs some fine tuning and obvious cosmetic work, but its been about 10 months since I started this build and I am very happy to culminate in what happened today :) I really had no idea what I was getting into when I decided to go with a 1:8 scale hydroplane as my first boat with zero prior driving experience whatsoever. But ive always had a love for hydroplanes my whole life, living in Seattle and going to Seafair practically every year, so I couldn't resist. I originally wanted to go with a 1:10 scale which would have had a giant impact in the scope of the project, but I was impatient and could not find a proper hull. Im now very very glad I went with 1:8 scale, as I feel its better for a beginner like me wscale ith the amount of resources, information, and racers involved.
Heres my setup:
Phil Thomas T5 epoxy and carbon fiber hull (heavily modified for FE)
Motor: Hyperion 4035 - 800kv outrunner
ESC: Castle Creations Hydra Ice HV200
8s1p
Octura X450/3 blade
Accutech scale hydro rudder
Speedmaster round bottom extended strut
.250" flex cable
Dick Tyndall/Virginia Craftsman Turn fin and bracket
I think I ran the batteries too low, as the boat seem to really slow down alot. That, and I am getting far too much water in the back section of the boat, I need to make a more proper hatch for that section that can be sealed off or something of the likes. Also, I think this propeller is far too small, ill probably go with an x455 or x457, try out both 2 and a 3 blade.
If anyone is interested, the build thread for this boat is in my signature!
Thanks for watching and reading! Can always use constructive criticism as well :)