running 5S

[lenny]

What gps speeds are you getting with it now ?

[jworm49]

ok I can see the difference.

[jworm49]

I have not used a GPS on it don't have one it just feels pretty tame so long as the water is calm.

[Cinnabun]

I would properly set the boat up before looking at more voltage. My revolts on 4s rock out with the right prop and set up.

[jworm49]

I agree and that's what I'm trying to do other than the prop I'm not sure what to do though

[Cinnabun]

Lenny gave you good ideas to start. turn fins need to be out of the water when going straight. Strut height and prop angle have a huge effect. A video of it running on smoother water would be a huge help.

[jworm49]

I'll have to try to get some better vids

[iop65]

when i was using mine on 5s stock i moved the esc next to the lipo's

it was not running wet enough(was unstable at the higher speeds) ,was easier to get the balance right when that heavy esc is more to the front (i don't like using trimtabs or big negative angles)

it's also better for the cooling because you can get a straight line from the esc to the motor inlet (i used 4-7 mm tubing, makes a big difference in flow)

and:change the connectors on that esc-lipo because like this it is very uneffective(is going to get hot on 5s),use some ec5 or some bullets (then you can also ditch the harnass)

you can cut about 10mm from the turnfins without them loosing much effect

[jworm49]

so it would seem pro boat got almost nothing right in this thing?

[kuau]

Quick question.
Going 5S in parallel on my V2 stock ESC and motor, also using a X442 prop
Upgrading all connectors to 5.5mm and 10ga wire.
Thinking about ordering my LIPOS from dinogy and was wondering what maH to get
4000 5000 6000 maH packs ?
How much difference would there be in runtime ?
Thanks