"Light" isn't a relative term... ;)
To be an "excellent" N1 boat, they need to come in at under 2lbs, fully RTR... which means the hull needs to be around 8oz or so...
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Just weighted the DF Sniper I am using with Seaking 90 water cooled ESC and the larger inrunner motor I referenced. Weight is 1 lb 14.5 oz without the LiPo pac. BUT, that weight also includes the GoPro HD camera mount screwed into the back of the top cowl. Add the lipo pac and you have the total system weight. I do not have a raw hull to weigh. So, less than two lbs RTR, NOT the set up I am running.
It just seems off to me???
You might get more speed & less amps from a smaller, metal prop.
Ray, Have you upgraded to the HobbyKing motor you recommended? I removed it and back to the inrunner with again good performance. I found that the HK motors that were recommended in this forum were a bit too small after testing them. And you?
That boat would be PERFECTLY matched with a car system
Namingly Novak.
I'm gonna; get one, slap it in, and show the word what's up..
Little skinny 380 motors and airplane super low kv outrunners are a waste of time.
540 diameter is right for this boat.
A novak 4.5 ballistic system on a 430 prop would rip like a chainsaw on 2s lipo.
9,000 kv with a dynamic timing advance, unstoppable in the thing..
Frankly I'm still waiting for a HK motor for it.
I really think a smaller prop on 2S and the 4400kv outrunner would go nicely but, I'm speculating> I would run 2S2p for that also (3200Mah total).
Sorry, just been really cold out and my buddies haven't given me enough notice to go out & try it out. I don't go out alone in my wheelchair, to hard for me to launch and retrieve boats.
Point this Novak System to me... I'll look at it...
I would but, I would have to start modifying to fit 4000 packs.... eventually....
Remember the water is quickly getting hard up here lol...
2 x 1600 is what I have on hand.
This system will get you 50+mph on 2s
http://cgi.ebay.com/Novak-Havoc-Pro-...#ht_1431wt_907
Less than 200 bux plus the motor is of high value bacause to change winds you only buy a 30 dollar stator
If you bolt this in, you will be telling a friend Lol..
Here's what it will do for you..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_bEL-YUngQ
That ESC is rated at 540 amps!!!
And the suggested operating temp of the motor is 160 degrees!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
If that's true, it is one badass setup!
That is awesome. No need for cooling really. Runtime with a 10,000 kv motor would be strictly SAW type though.
There are a few different options too. Price is actually quite good.
The 5000kv setup for 3s is even cheaper: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Novak-Havoc-...item4cf33443f2
I sold a sniper to a guy that made some improvements to it.
Here is a video of the boat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oee4...layer_embedded
Joern, those motors aren't available anymore.
Steve, yep, good choice of motor!
Ray, it doesn`t matter because you have already ordered a better option :thumbup1:
Yes, I Neu... a Leopard.
If I wanted one of those Turnigy's I could get one from the UK on Ebay but, no thanks, I like what I have, or will have soon.
I just bought the yellow one from Steve! Woohoo!! Can't wait to get her and make her scoot!
right on man!
I'm thinking a 540 size motor. Maybe a 380XL like Steve suggested. These things look to handle fantastic once properly trimmed.
yeah, maybe a 380 size Leopard
Ray, can you fill in, or has the water became stiff now... hahaha
My pond has now turned over to airport....
Well, Monday I get the cooler & hopefully I can get out with it this week.
bump for reference.