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  1. 10-16-2008, 08:28 PM #1
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    ok i have a fiegao 12s motor that i pulled out of my surfer and want to build a boat around. i plan to run 3s 30c lipos and an 80a esc so what size boat would be optimal for this setup? also prop size what should i start with? thanks for any help. i won't be racing this boat it is purely a sport boat i want speed in the mid to high 30's will this be possible on this motor?
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  2. 10-17-2008, 02:34 AM #2
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    Are you looking for a mono or hydro hull? In either case a hull length of about 21" - 24" will work. The key here will to be to build it very light and you will have success. For a prop I recomend starting with a m435 and go from there.
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  3. 10-17-2008, 06:59 AM #3
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    actually i plan on doing a cat but 20-21"is what i was thinking.
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  4. 10-18-2008, 01:28 AM #4
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    The same will apply to a cat as well.
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