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Thread: Is this setup safe?

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    Default Is this setup safe?

    I picked up a second hand Motley Crew that has had a 2030Kv motor from the UL-1 put in it with an upgraded flex tube, drive shaft and 2ch spektrum radio.

    It came with this weird tuned x447 propeller. It doesn't quite seem right so I'm running a OSE 4514 cnc propeller which the motor and boat seems to like. It runs really fast and actually blew over backwards on me from a gust of wind today. I'm wondering if the 4514 propeller is a safe combination? The boat has good power and acceleration and the batteries are just slightly warm to the touch after a full run.
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    The 447 looks bent by accident buuuut, I've seen Fred Seiwert bend a prop all over the place and it runs very nicely.

    Does the bending look even on each blade and are there any nicks on the prop?
    Nortavlag Bulc

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    The blades are symmetrically bent. There is no impact damage to them.

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    447 seems like a lot of prop for a 2030kv setup. I use the UL1 2030 for my p-limited racing hydro on 4S and max out with an x442-x642. I do use an x447 on a shovelnose hydro on 4S but the motor is 1500kv.

    I wonder if those bends is to take pitch out of the prop to make it work with that motor.

    Chief

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    Agreed.... good setup but bad prop.. I ran a x440 or a prather 215.. if you want to go faster you need a different setup.. for sure upgrade ESC. To pull more amps. And maybe a 4074 leapoard 2200kv.. lol that's what I have know and it flys..

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