New ShockWave 26 Brushless

[harry12cars]

I had no heat problems running the 3 blade. I checked the temp and it was at 89 and ESC was 80. I ran the boat full throttle in those 12 mins. The speed I didn't check, but I can tell you when I punch the throttle from a stand still she jumped out of the water. I am very happy with the boat.

[Visual Perfection]

Awesome! Looking forward to getting Lipo's in this thing. Already very pleased with it on NiMH's

Should be a decent boat once everything is dialed in!

[Visual Perfection]

Just ordered a X435 Prop, will let you all know how it works out!

[ALD]

Who did you order it from?

[Visual Perfection]

From CMDi racing

http://cmdracing.com/updated/main.htm

Email and ask for Andy, he will take care of you.. tell him Nick F. with the Shockwave 26 From Florida sent you

[Visual Perfection]

I had no heat problems running the 3 blade. I checked the temp and it was at 89 and ESC was 80. I ran the boat full throttle in those 12 mins. The speed I didn't check, but I can tell you when I punch the throttle from a stand still she jumped out of the water. I am very happy with the boat.

Get some video of your boat in action! Would love to see it!

Will have some of mine shortly..would be a good comparison Nimh Vs Lipo in this boat.

[ALD]

Sorry, won't be up and running till August-Horizon Hobby has my warrantied esc on back-order .

My new boat should be in next week. 25" Deep Vee ARTR from HOR Racing. I ordered it from kintec racing. Runs on 3s/4s Will let you know how it runs later.

[Visual Perfection]

Some photo's from running today:

[ALD]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Visual Perfection]

Good video review of the shockwave I JUST found on youtube... Just put up a few days ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2BQzREK0AY

[Visual Perfection]

Wanted to give an update on the great customer service from horizon hobby.

They are sending me a new driveshaft, motor coupler, and 3 new props. A company that stands behind there product and sends the new parts at no charge (yes they are cheap but still...would have been $20+ out of my pockets for these parts) is a great company to buy from.

This makes me even more happy about my purchase of the Proboat Shockwave.

[ALD]

That Great!!!!!!!

They helped me out also. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, I AGREE!

[Visual Perfection]

Got my x435 prop and it works great... Compared to the y535 the batteries no longer get so hot, motor and esc are cooler as well...this is on 6 cell NimH remember

Speed is about 1 - 1.5mph slower according to the GPS, but the RPM's are there now..where-as before the RPM's didnt seem to get as high with the y535 as it was too much load I suppose...maybe this prop isnt the right one either, but I would rather sacrafice a mph and not overheat my batteries etc..

around 24mph is still respectable on a single 6 cell NiMH... We shall see what she does on Lipo's when that day comes. Will post some video shortly if anyone wants to see.


Here is a video: Comments, suggestions are welcome.

[forescott]

Looking good! A decent 2s lipo should give you a nice boost in speed. Something like a 5000mah 30c Turnigy lipo.

[Visual Perfection]

Just bought 2 rhino 25c 4900 mah from a member here...cant wait to get them...need a charger yet though : (

[forescott]

Awesome! You'll never go back to nimh!

[Visual Perfection]

Hoping to get a Thunder AC-6 charger for the lipos...I wasn't gonna go lipo, but now that I have a Fastech comming for my B-day I figured I needed a few more batteries and why waste my money on NiMH's lol...so bought some Lipo's.... I think i might be starting to have a problem...that R/C addiction thing people keep talking about

[Visual Perfection]

After watching that video can anyone see anything wrong with the way it is running in the straights or turns? Any suggestions?


Also it does not turn very well, I have to slow way down to turn or if I turn sharp as you can see in the video it bounces a lot..what can I do to fix this? I figured with the steerable outdrive this thing should handle really good...

Thanks

[Visual Perfection]

Lipos arrived today...tried real quick to put one in my shockwave but it doesnt want to fit with the cord comming out of the end...seems about an 1/8" too long..

Anyone else have this problem?

They are Rhino 2s 4900mah 20c lipos


Oh also, when running a lipo in this boat I hook it up the same and change the switch on the esc to Lipo and that is all right? The balance plug is only plugged in for charging correct? as I dont see anywhere that would plug into so I assume that it is only for charging purposes? Sorry for the stupid question.

[johnf]

Correct, balance plug is only for charging.

[Visual Perfection]

ok thanks...now just need to figure out if I can get the damn things to fit!

[Visual Perfection]

Here you go guys.. a video of her running Lipo Powa!





What a difference! I love Lipos! The get up and go is almost instantaneous and the battery pack is cool to the touch along with the ESC and Motor being barely warm.

I am very happy with the way it runs now!

[ALD]

Great vid, NO heat problems with the esc? X435 3prop?

[ALD]

If your fins are pointing down, pull them up a little bit and the boat will turn quicker and it seems to make the boat a little quicker.

[Visual Perfection]

Great vid, NO heat problems with the esc? X435 3prop?

No heat problems...I brought it in every 2 minutes to check it.

it is a 2 blade x435

If your fins are pointing down, pull them up a little bit and the boat will turn quicker and it seems to make the boat a little quicker.

Have any pictures? How far up?

[forescott]

Your hooked now! I fought going lipo for a long time with my supervee. Lipos were too expensive then. Til I discovered hobbyking lipos. Best bang for the buck IMO!

[Visual Perfection]

Yes hobbyking or members giving great deals on this forum!

[Visual Perfection]

Guys wanted to add IMPORTANT info I just found out.

Member on RC universe ran the 435 3 blade prop on 2s lipo and fried his ESC.

Looks like that prop is hit or miss, since the member on here is running it with no problems.

Once I get a few more runs on my X435 2 blade prop with 2s lipo I will report back to let you guys know how it is going.

I am a little disapointed that prop wrecked the ESC..any other options we could look into?

[tunnelvision]

Guys wanted to add IMPORTANT info I just found out.

Member on RC universe ran the 435 3 blade prop on 2s lipo and fried his ESC.

Looks like that prop is hit or miss, since the member on here is running it with no problems.

Once I get a few more runs on my X435 2 blade prop with 2s lipo I will report back to let you guys know how it is going.

I am a little disapointed that prop wrecked the ESC..any other options we could look into?

3 Blade draws more amps so I would think that would be the problem. If you say you are not overheating on 2s and 2blade x435 then you should be good but this hobby always has a surprise.lol

I bought this boat today along with a 2 blade x435 based on what I have seen and read on this boat. I can't wait, have a lipo ready to go!! I recently put the widowmaker/shockwave bl powerplant in my Apache 24 and it really hauls so I figured this would be fun too. Love the fact its just one battery and decent speed.

[Visual Perfection]

Let us know how you like it! This boat is VERY fun on a 2s lipo, and yes it is great that it only needs one battery!