Genesis cat,,,

**Diesel6401** · 07-07-2010, 12:51 AM

I just ordered one from HK about 5 mintutes ago. Not sure about this 4mm crap. Anyone upgrade to a 3/16 strut yet? If so got a link to hardware purchased? I have a Feigao 11xl laying around and just ordered a turnigy 80amp hv esc, I plan on running 6s. Will 2 3s lipos fit in the hull?

**HYDROJERRY** · 07-07-2010, 07:16 AM

I no you can get the exact same rudder strut from here but its in 3/16 but im not going for worp drive yet so im going to run mine with the factory crap for now,,,Ill post pics of mine tonight for sure...

**sailr** · 07-07-2010, 09:32 AM

You can get a 3/16" shaft stinger here:

http://www.r2hobbies.com/eng/proddet...od=rcbp1836015

**HYDROJERRY** · 07-07-2010, 08:11 PM

Said id post picks and here they are, notice the 15min. boat stand i made,fast just for the pics,,,pritty proud of it to just need two pieces of rope for a handle..

**johnf** · 07-07-2010, 09:01 PM

Looks great HJ! Wish someone in the states stocked these. It's a killer looking hull.

**Diesel6401** · 07-07-2010, 09:05 PM

Very nice Jerry.

Starting to think because of the length of this hull if a 540 11xl will be to small. Any input guys? I have a 580 7l and a leopard 4074 2200kv laying around. Will a 3/16 flex fit into the stock strut?

**johnf** · 07-07-2010, 09:08 PM

Diesel, how has your luck been with the 580l? I have some projects in mind and it seems fitting, yet I've read of quite a few people having them grenade.

**Diesel6401** · 07-07-2010, 09:11 PM

Haven't used it yet, I bought it off a member here on OSE and he had good luck with it.

**Rumdog** · 07-07-2010, 09:13 PM

Bigger than a XL. It is a big cat. Run a Neu, or Neu/Castle. the 1521 or 1520 should get it moving. 1527 is your best bet.

**Diesel6401** · 07-07-2010, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Rumdog

Bigger than a XL. It is a big cat. Run a Neu, or Neu/Castle. the 1521 or 1520 should get it moving. 1527 is your best bet.

That's what I was afraid off. I only paid $219 for the boat not including shipping really didnt want to spent close to that on a motor. Most importantly I have 3 motors without a home, 1 of them has to work right? Don't want to buy another motor anytime soon. Out of the motors I have which due think would be best?

540 11xl
580 7l
leopard 4074 2200kv

**johnf** · 07-07-2010, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Diesel6401

Haven't used it yet, I bought it off a member here on OSE and he had good luck with it.

Good deal bud. Hope to hear it runs good for ya.

**Make-a-Wake** · 07-07-2010, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Diesel6401

Very nice Jerry.

Starting to think because of the length of this hull if a 540 11xl will be to small. Any input guys? I have a 580 7l and a leopard 4074 2200kv laying around. Will a 3/16 flex fit into the stock strut?

Throw the leopard in it on 4s!!

That would be a great setup in my opinion!

**Diesel6401** · 07-07-2010, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Make-a-Wake

Throw the leopard in it on 4s!!

That would be a great setup in my opinion!

That's what I'm thinking.

**Rumdog** · 07-07-2010, 10:33 PM

Run the 580. Be careful, do not overprop it! Many, including myself have had bad luck with that motor. Or, sell them all and get a Neu.

**simo71** · 07-08-2010, 02:38 AM

What size Prop are people running stock on 4s? would a 42mm prop suit (two blade)? I only intend on running 4's due to it fitting in with other boats.

**HYDROJERRY** · 07-08-2010, 07:22 AM

Keep it going guys i need to no all i can about this boat, im going run it stock for now after i figure out the stupid programing on the esc,, i hate this part..

**simo71** · 07-08-2010, 07:30 AM

You have the Turnigy speed control yes? get the program card....easy as then.

**HYDROJERRY** · 07-08-2010, 09:00 AM

Its a HOBBYwING....

**simo71** · 07-08-2010, 09:02 AM

Same ESC, both are the seaking...will use the same program box/card.

**Alfa Spirit** · 07-08-2010, 09:33 AM

Great GENESIS from ASTEC, the motor is a FSD 540XL

**sailr** · 07-08-2010, 10:24 AM

Nobody in the states is going to stock these because by the time we add shipping, our COST is the same as Hobbyking is selling them to YOU for.

Originally Posted by johnf

Looks great HJ! Wish someone in the states stocked these. It's a killer looking hull.

**HYDROJERRY** · 07-08-2010, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by simo71

Same ESC, both are the seaking...will use the same program box/card.

OK can you recomend one, i see many different ones and where to get it fast..

Originally Posted by Alfa Spirit

Great GENESIS from ASTEC, the motor is a FSD 540XL

Thanks Alfa,,,

**sailr** · 07-08-2010, 10:26 AM

Myself and a fellow club member have had VERY bad luck with the 580 motor! When it goes, it takes out the esc too! After a total of 4 motors and 4 esc's between us, the NEU motor became the CHEAP solution!

Prop the 580 WAY down from what you would normally expect!

Originally Posted by Rumdog

Run the 580. Be careful, do not overprop it! Many, including myself have had bad luck with that motor. Or, sell them all and get a Neu.

**johnf** · 07-08-2010, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by sailr

Nobody in the states is going to stock these because by the time we add shipping, our COST is the same as Hobbyking is selling them to YOU for.

Yeah Jim, its unfortunate, but I remember reading that. I'd be willing to pay more to a local dealer if they took the time to tweak out some of the issues. Unfortunately it would probably drive the costs up too much to be worth it.

**Diesel6401** · 07-08-2010, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by HYDROJERRY

OK can you recomend one, i see many different ones and where to get it fast..

Thanks Alfa,,,

http://www.kintecracing.com/Electrical.html scroll down

**Diesel6401** · 07-08-2010, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by sailr

Myself and a fellow club member have had VERY bad luck with the 580 motor! When it goes, it takes out the esc too! After a total of 4 motors and 4 esc's between us, the NEU motor became the CHEAP solution!

Prop the 580 WAY down from what you would normally expect!

x642, m445, cf48, those are props I was thinking bout using. What do you think or should I grab something else?

**sailr** · 07-08-2010, 11:16 AM

I think I may have misled you. I thought you had a Feigao 580 but after going back to earlier in the thread you said a Feigao 11XL, that is just the 540 Feigao. Nowhere near the worries with that motor. Sorry if I scared you!.

With the 11xl having a KV of 1557, I would start with the X642. The M prop is more suited for a hydro or rigger. Watch your temps. You should be fine.

**Alfa Spirit** · 07-08-2010, 11:47 AM

**Diesel6401** · 07-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by sailr

I think I may have misled you. I thought you had a Feigao 580 but after going back to earlier in the thread you said a Feigao 11XL, that is just the 540 Feigao. Nowhere near the worries with that motor. Sorry if I scared you!.

With the 11xl having a KV of 1557, I would start with the X642. The M prop is more suited for a hydro or rigger. Watch your temps. You should be fine.

No you were right. I have both motors a 580 7l and a 540 11xl. So you think the 11xl would be better than the 580 7l? What if I used the 580 7l with a x642? I'm just confused on what would be the best option

**Alfa Spirit** · 07-08-2010, 12:22 PM

Use the 580L but 8Turns will be better with 6S

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