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    Question anyone heard of Vac-U-Pickle

    ran across these wonder if anyone has any experience with them, good are bad to buy

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    Of course we've all heard of it! It's a neat little boat. I'm building one for my son right now...and now I kinda want one for myself!
    32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    ran across these wonder if anyone has any experience with them, good are bad to buy

    thanks
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    Doug, those hydros look so good in your shop, I am lucky to have bought this one that was built by you! Love it! With the Neu 1509 they were awesome! I may try that for the N-2 Sport Hydro class. (just for fun for myself as i don't race)
    OP: this hydro is not that big but it is a fun and well running boat! I also forgot to say that the hydro you saw in my YouTube clip was built by Doug Smock, I bought it here some years later through a third party...
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    looked good running what kind of speed u can get out of them. i think i will order one . might need advice on running gear on this i have never put one together

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    i was looking at one of the links above wonder what kind of paint he used since they are not fiberglass

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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    i was looking at one of the links above wonder what kind of paint he used since they are not fiberglass
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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    might need advice on running gear on this i have never put one together

    thanks
    This link will help you with the build although I no longer use Teflon liners.
    http://vac-u-boat.com/PickleSmockBuildPage.htm
    All of the hardware on this build came from Ray Fuller. The guys can fill you in on other options.
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    thank u so much

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    have one more question i have a shockwave 26 bl , dont like the boat to much to slow , i have been told the motor is pretty good in these boats will it fit in the vac-u-pickle and what other parts can i use off of it

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    If you have the 1500kv Proboat motor, then it is an excellent motor, speed will be slower than the UL-1's 2030kv motor, the ESC should work as well. I have the latter motor and use a X642 prop as well as a Grim 40x52/3 prop, all work well.
    The motor will fit! The only thing you might have to pay attention is the clearance of the underside of the water jacket. The motor mount that is meant for the Vac-U-Pickle is a low mount, water jacket on the thick side may not clear, you need to slide the jacket slightly toward the back of the end bell. At least that is my finding, could be wrong though.
    Whatever you do, don't part with that motor, that motor can be run with 6s as well. They are discontinued and together with the 1800kv motor , they are well liked by boaters!
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    ok thanks i was going to up grade the esc to run on 4 s are 6s what ever i can get in it. speed is the key for me want it to run with my cats. not sure what battery will fit in there

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    i just looked it does have the 1500 kv motor, and a 3s 45 amp esc

    also have the the motley crew on 4s to

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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    have one more question i have a shockwave 26 bl , dont like the boat to much to slow , i have been told the motor is pretty good in these boats will it fit in the vac-u-pickle and what other parts can i use off of it

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    The motor is about it. The esc would work but it's a little big in size. ..
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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    i just looked it does have the 1500 kv motor, and a 3s 45 amp esc

    also have the the motley crew on 4s to
    My Bad, i thought it came with the FasTech 45amp ESC which was rated for 4s. And Travis is right, space is limited.
    I use the AquaCraft ESC, it barely fits across because the current version of the ESC has a longer cap.
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    ok then the rx and tx should work then i guessing

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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    ok then the rx and tx should work then i guessing
    yes Sir, the MR200 rx is a great unit, while the tx doesn't have model memory, it is still a good radio.
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    I ordered a seaking 60 amp esc which is smaller in size for mine. It was like 44 bux.
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    ok thanks everyone, all this info helps alot. cant wait to order it and get started

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    Quote Originally Posted by kfxguy View Post
    I ordered a seaking 60 amp esc which is smaller in size for mine. It was like 44 bux.
    Travis, which version? V2 or V3?
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    Here's mine. it's lots of fun and fast
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    LOl...
    Now this completes the package... Properchopper had long ago posted something like this.




    DSCN7503.jpg + vlasic.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by tlandauer View Post
    Travis, which version? V2 or V3?
    The V3. It's very nice looking (like it's big brother) and compact. Came in today....only 2s and 3s tho
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    Quote Originally Posted by kfxguy View Post
    The V3. It's very nice looking (like it's big brother) and compact. Came in today....only 2s and 3s tho
    Good to know!
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    y can only ron 3 s on that esc 60 amp?

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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    y can only ron 3 s on that esc 60 amp?
    Yes.
    http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...seaking-60a-v3
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    ok got lost somewhere with the research i have been doing, lol, i was thinking i saw these run on 4 s. going to order after the 1st of the month so drifting around finding where to get parts and so on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    ok got lost somewhere with the research i have been doing, lol, i was thinking i saw these run on 4 s. going to order after the 1st of the month so drifting around finding where to get parts and so on.
    You should get an ESC that is 4s compatible. I think the 90A would be a good choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by okieman98 View Post
    ok got lost somewhere with the research i have been doing, lol, i was thinking i saw these run on 4 s. going to order after the 1st of the month so drifting around finding where to get parts and so on.
    You did. I still run one on 2x2s 5000 45c wired in series with a AQ 2030 and 60a control. It runs great with a M cut X442.

    http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...=dh-aqcom-2030
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