anyone heard of Vac-U-Pickle

[Doug Smock]

ok got lost somewhere with the research i have been doing, lol, i was thinking i saw these run on 4 s. going to order after the 1st of the month so drifting around finding where to get parts and so on.

You did. I still run one on 2x2s 5000 45c wired in series with a AQ 2030 and 60a control. It runs great with a M cut X442.

[tlandauer]

My Bad, i thought it came with the FasTech 45amp ESC which was rated for 4s. And Travis is right, space is limited.
I use the AquaCraft ESC, it barely fits across because the current version of the ESC has a longer cap.

To the OP,
I apologize for the extra exchange of info that had you confused. I have always used the AquaCraft ESC (60A) since I acquired this as a used boat from another member. The boat came with an older 45A ESC ( Aqua Craft) and it was set up laterally on a wooden platform which is epoxied to the floor. I up graded to the 60A ESC with a longer capacitor.
In order for the water lines to have a proper clearance on both sides I placed the ESC in such a way that half of the capacitor is inside the wooden stringers, luckily there are pre-formed holes and it was not a problem.
I suppose I could have mounted the ESC longitudinally and so it sits on top of the batteries, like in one of the pictures I believe Mr.Doug Smock had shown. It also affords a greater ease of adjusting your COG---point of balance for the boat. I didn't do it simply because the boat was set up this way and the wooden platform was "in the way" and also meant for a lateral set up. More importantly I was satisfied with the COG and I set my batteries as far forward as the hatch will allow.
How you set up the ESC is really a personal preference and I do prefer to set it attached to the hull rather than having it on top of the batteries---I don't trust myself with the ESC having to move it out of the way every time I need to change batteries.
My comment that "it is tight" had triggered the "extra" discussion on other possible alternate ESCs.

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[Brushless55]

http://vac-u-boat.com/Painting%20Tips%20Menu.htm

Thank you for posting this Doug
I want to try this on my Red FE30 and give it some sparkle that was listed in that tips page

[okieman98]

since this is my first build any discussion on it is very helpful. and all opinions count on what works for everyone. i was just confused on size of esc because i have all 2 s 5000 40c lipos . and wanted to make very sure on what size will run a 4 s set up. since i don't race. i enjoys speed. so me and my son can race. this is the only source of info for me since there are no local clubs are shops with in 100 miles are so. thanks for the photos of your set up those help a lot when starting putting thing together. i do inspire to race in the future this one is just for play

[okieman98]

off topic some but if anyone has race trailers set up post some inside shots, had a cargo trailer give to me been working on it as well

[Doug Smock]

How you set up the ESC is really a personal preference and I do prefer to set it attached to the hull rather than having it on top of the batteries

The way you have your boat set up is the way I prefer and recommend as well. I like everything in it's own space. The less you have to move things around the better.
In the IROC series pickles I built, I didn't have a choice as the Hydra 120s wouldn't fit in front of the motors.

[boredom.is.me]

Here is mine.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...1-Vac-U-Pickle

3660 2200kv
TGY Marine 120A
Nanotech 2S 4400mAh 65-130C x2 in series
CNC 42mm 1.4p prop in the video below

[okieman98]

it looks fast and fun.

[tlandauer]

The way you have your boat set up is the way I prefer and recommend as well. I like everything in it's own space. The less you have to move things around the better.
In the IROC series pickles I built, I didn't have a choice as the Hydra 120s wouldn't fit in front of the motors.

That is very reassuring, my heart skipped a beat when I saw your IROC series Pickles.