***NEW*** Pro Boat Impulse 9 and BlackJack 9 RTRs

**Darin Jordan** · 05-30-2013, 11:14 AM

Just saw this announced on the Pro Boat FB page this morning.... Kind of cool. Haven't seen them other than the link, but should be fun...

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...rodID=PRB08000

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Product...rodID=PRB08001

**lomdel** · 05-31-2013, 07:23 AM

Cool little swimming pool play thingies. Now to start the debate on brushless upgrade options... What size motor would be a replacement for a 180 size brushed?

**64suicd** · 05-31-2013, 05:05 PM

I'm in on that discussion^^^^^. And have no idea. But I think it would be very cool to see a 9" FE ! Lol

**SweetZ28** · 06-01-2013, 01:03 PM

Would be nice to see them in action also... no video?

**bikergreen** · 06-02-2013, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by SweetZ28

Would be nice to see them in action also... no video?

Thats what I was hoping for on the site also but they have the link backwards to each boat and neither of the videos are there... I will probably buy one, or both lol.

**tlandauer** · 06-03-2013, 03:26 AM

OK, couldn't get any action video, no demo during the time I was @ 2013 RCX, but did take some shots for you guys:DSCN3529_3728.jpg DSCN3530_3729.jpg DSCN3515_3714.jpg DSCN3512_3711.jpg DSCN3516_3715.jpg

**tlandauer** · 06-03-2013, 03:35 AM

Here is the little Impulse 9:DSCN3518_3717.jpg DSCN3520_3719.jpg DSCN3522_3721.jpg DSCN3523_3722.jpg DSCN3525_3724.jpg
I was impressed with the little details ProBoat paid attention to, like thru the hull water cooling pick-up, imagine such a tiny hull without an eye sore transom pick-up. Also the brass coupler seems to be good quality. The solid shaft is a good call: worry free operation and can take an up grade should more powerful motor is installed.

**Darin Jordan** · 06-03-2013, 02:58 PM

Might be able to get away with shaving down that pickup... I've never tried one of these, but I'm thinking it may not need to be that deep to still get water through the system?? Not sure... Seems like it would cause quite a bit of drag the way it is???

**Gabe_k** · 06-03-2013, 03:26 PM

The barbwire uses the same pick up... I actually really like it as it works extremely well, shoots a big stream out if the pisser!

**Darin Jordan** · 06-03-2013, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Gabe_k

The barbwire uses the same pick up... I actually really like it as it works extremely well, shoots a big stream out if the pisser!

Interesting... Well... whatever works. For what it's worth, however, you don't need that much water pressure to cool an FE system... a trickle out of the side is all that is really necessary. If the water is under such pressure that it's blasting out the side, it's kind of like running a car without a thermostat... water passes by so quickly that it doesn't carry away as much heat. I'd, personally, opt for less drag, and less water pressure.

Sounds like an upgrade opportunity to me! :D

**SweetZ28** · 06-03-2013, 11:07 PM

thanks for the photos !
they look cool I used to have one of the mini z boats but they where like toyish and kind of small these look like the perfect size so you can still run them on a pond.

**64suicd** · 06-07-2013, 03:47 PM

Any vids yet?

**SweetZ28** · 06-07-2013, 10:07 PM

Do they make small 180 sized brushless motors ?.... wonder what size brushless you can use in this hull?

**64suicd** · 06-28-2013, 08:17 PM

any new info or vids on these little guys?

**roadrashracing** · 07-04-2013, 09:13 AM

any release date yet?

**1truckerdan** · 07-06-2013, 09:37 PM

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Search/...rchTerm=prb_9s

Impulse 9
[PRB08000]
$79.99

*at participating retailers
Due Early August, 2013

Blackjack 9
[PRB08001]
$79.99

*at participating retailers
Due Early August, 2013

**SFC K** · 07-09-2013, 05:20 PM

At the price who wouldn't want one of these...

I wonder if this motor would fit?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...or_5800kv.html

**64suicd** · 07-09-2013, 07:26 PM

I pre ordered one! Lol
I figured it was worth a shot!
I guess we will see being there is no video of these damn things!

**64suicd** · 08-05-2013, 12:12 PM

Any news on this little boat. I have heard nothing but they are showing up on eBay so I'm guessing they have been released !

**SloHD** · 08-05-2013, 12:23 PM

Well if you preordered it, we're all waiting to hear what you have to say about it. Lol

Really wish they went brushless with lipo. Makes you wonder who makes the decisions sometimes...

**64suicd** · 08-05-2013, 12:30 PM

I couldn't agree more. ^^^^
So I guess I'm the Test Dummy on this one huh!?

**64suicd** · 08-05-2013, 01:10 PM

Guess I spoke too soon. Just got confirmation that my has shipped!

**64suicd** · 08-06-2013, 06:22 PM

Look what showed up today. first impersion is that this is one well constructed little boat (very solid)! Finish is awesome I will get some video of it asap.

**SweetZ28** · 08-07-2013, 02:16 PM

Looks cool 64!
can't wait to see it in action!

**SweetZ28** · 08-08-2013, 10:20 AM

wonder what one would work better if you made it faster the V or the cat?

**SweetZ28** · 08-08-2013, 05:50 PM

well could not hold out any longer!!
Just ordered one of each model!

**SweetZ28** · 08-08-2013, 10:48 PM

anyone know of what size or type brushless motors fit these 180 sized motor boats?
thinking of the future...brushless

**SP3NC3R** · 08-10-2013, 06:09 PM

here is a link to my impulse 9 running everything stock but I did run it once with a 2cell lipo and so far so good twice the speed. we will upload a video of it on 2s hopefully in the next couple of days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C23ZxZZq3TQ

**SFC K** · 08-10-2013, 07:40 PM

That is Awesome! Very quick in stock form. Any damage after plowing into the railing? LOL...

**SP3NC3R** · 08-10-2013, 08:19 PM

no not at all it is very strong and it does look faster in the video but over all its awsome

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