What rigger for P hydro?

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07-29-2019, 11:53 PM
Peter A

What rigger for P hydro?

Hi all
Just wanted some input as to what would be the best rigger for P hydro? Let me know your thoughts and experience. Initially it will be mostly for two laps and speed runs, but oval racing also. Motor/ prop choices too.
07-30-2019, 03:39 AM
rol243

i like the zippkits jae-33 rigger set up for 4s oval racing. 40mm motor with a kv between 2000 and 2400 / 180 esc and a cupped abc h7 prop .
07-30-2019, 08:29 AM
HTVboats

After running the JAE and Keps I prefer my Keps. JMO I have tested 4S with from a 3660 limited, 1415 1Y, 1515 1Y to a 36X84 TP 2060kv. props from 1716 1717 1817/2 ,1815/3 and 1816/3. The 1450 and H-7 H-10 were not as fast as the newer ABC's
Mic
07-30-2019, 03:31 PM
Peter A

Ok so from what I see these are the options out there.
JAE 33 - kit
Keps - scratch build from plan
RSX 310 - kit
Pro Boat Sworder

I'm leaning towards the JAE on cost and performance. I don't really want to do a scratch build or I would do the Keps.
Any more thoughts, options or opinions?
07-30-2019, 03:54 PM
HTVboats

Jeff Ross over on International Waters sells the KEP's 4S FE kit

https://www.intlwaters.com/threads/k...er-kits.71314/
07-30-2019, 04:45 PM
Peter A

I'm not on there, is he on here or how to contact him?
07-30-2019, 05:49 PM
RayR

Jeff is on OSE, his screen name is monojeff.
07-31-2019, 05:27 AM
785boats

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Peter.
If your race water is mostly rough & windy, the ML Boatworks kit is an excellent performer. Mine flies straight and level across the waves. She wins her fair share of races.
07-31-2019, 03:08 PM
Peter A

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Originally Posted by 785boats

Peter.
If your race water is mostly rough & windy, the ML Boatworks kit is an excellent performer. Mine flies straight and level across the waves. She wins her fair share of races.

I do like the look of the RSx310, I'm kinda leaning that way now.
07-31-2019, 05:33 PM
rol243

i am quite happy with my jae33 but also like to try the keps for a change.
07-31-2019, 06:05 PM
properchopper

Might think about one of these

http://www.ne-stuff.net/2016/11/new-...rd-138mph.html
07-31-2019, 06:26 PM
rol243

yes that is one quick 4s rigger , definetly moded for saw .
07-31-2019, 06:39 PM
properchopper

Quote:

Originally Posted by rol243

yes that is one quick 4s rigger , definetly moded for saw .

Or oval :wink::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbTGiFi6M98
07-31-2019, 08:24 PM
rol243

is that with the 3080 kv motor set up for 2 lap oval ? its quick.
08-01-2019, 01:42 AM
raptor347

Thanks Tony,
That vid is of my gen 1.5 raptor. I haven't been producing them for a few years.

If I was building a boat other than my own, I'd build a KEPs.
08-01-2019, 02:43 AM
rol243

is monojeff still producing the keps kit ? no reply.
08-02-2019, 01:14 AM
785boats

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I scratch built a Keps rigger from the plans and I must admit that on calm(ish) water, it is a little rocket. Smaller and lighter than the ML GSX310, so a bit flighty in windy conditions.
Roland (rol243) & I, have had some good duels along with other club members that run the JAE boats.

The keps.

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08-02-2019, 02:09 AM
rol243

good fun hey Paul. hey i havn,t seen that rigger for a while the last one you had at the lake other than the ML Boatworks rigger , had a spider badge on it .
08-06-2019, 03:40 PM
Peter A

Well I have decided to go with the JAE 33 this time round. Budget constraints and time to build were the main considerations, plus I have a motor and esc that will do for now. I still like the RSX310 and will look again at one of those if we can get a bit of interest going in our club for P hydros. I can always on sell the JAE later.
08-06-2019, 05:12 PM
rol243

Good choice Peter. what motor size are you considering ? 40mm x ?
08-06-2019, 05:42 PM
Peter A

I have a TP 3640 2250 kv sitting there and will put a OSE Raider 150 in with it for now. Will upgrade to 40mm motor and T 180 later.
08-06-2019, 06:05 PM
rol243

the jae 33 is a larger rigger than the previous jae 21/fe which worked very well with 36 mm motors , i run a 40 mm 2250 Het motor in my 33 as i did try a 3650 and it wasn,t as fast. maybe the 3640 might be aliittle under size for this rigger . a club member runs a 1415 -2600 kv in his 33 and it does appear there is very little difference in top end speeds with same props and his 1415 and my motor. i also tested the 36 mm het 2250 kv motor and it was not as good as the 40mm size.
08-09-2019, 04:01 AM
monojeff

Hey guys yes I can make kits for the keps boats in all sizes and forms that Nicholas has graciously given me promotion to do so and try to have them as affordable as possible to contribute to his awesomeness.

If anyone is interested shoot me a PM and we can discuss things.
I will see if I can maybe add it to custom sale section with some photos.

Brad Nichols in Canada has been building a bunch of them for people completed and does an awesome job if anyone is interested in that I can get it setup as well.
09-09-2019, 05:05 PM
ray schrauwen

Quote:

Originally Posted by monojeff

Hey guys yes I can make kits for the keps boats in all sizes and forms that Nicholas has graciously given me promotion to do so and try to have them as affordable as possible to contribute to his awesomeness.

If anyone is interested shoot me a PM and we can discuss things.
I will see if I can maybe add it to custom sale section with some photos.

Brad Nichols in Canada has been building a bunch of them for people completed and does an awesome job if anyone is interested in that I can get it setup as well.

Where is Brad located in Canada??

What do you want for a kit? I just asked someone on IW.