Brushless Miss Elam

[Doby]

The video is finally up. Looks pretty good


http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=PRB3550

[Tony]

I think the AquaCraft UL-1 looks better than Miss Elam.JMO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYGLMmn89qA

[Eyekandyboats]

aquacraft all the way.

[Steven Vaccaro]

Looks like its dragging its butt too much.

[Eodman]

Well for me the UL1 looks ripped nice sharp clean edges compared to the Miss Elam round and more rotund!

Sort of like .... well if you saw me 30 years ago in my Dress Blues & today in the same uniform ..... well you get the picture!!!!

[calcagno45]

LOL not the same figure after 30 yrs I'm guessing...

But I definitely see what you are saying. The UL-1 is definitely sharper and just looks faster, standing still....

[AndyKunz]

The round edges are what provide stability at high speed. The full-size boats have rounded edges to prevent sharp breaks as the boat's attitude changes relative to the wind. I used the same aerodynamics concept when I designed the UL-1 (the ORIGINAL UL-1 -- see it at BBY Racing), that was so inspirational when creating the LSH class) to provide stability. It was designed to handle rough water better than the other boats of the time, and proved its worth by winning several Nats championships.

Andy

[Eodman]

Andy - even when you look at your boat its no where near as round as Miss Elam!

[AndyKunz]

That's right, but it's just as scale. You need to see the three hulls together to understand what I'm talking about.

Round is good for stability on an oval, especially when you're duking it out deck-to-deck.

Andy

[teach]

I wanted the proboat version....till I saw that video....bummer.

[JimClark]

What is such a bummer?

[detox]

I like the Proboat, but the AM radio is a thing of the past.

[Spot Me 2]

Looks like its dragging its butt too much.

I was going to ask why my stock FASTech looks faster. I am not impressed!!

The aquacraft looks good though!

[Doby]

What is such a bummer?

I agree , other than the AM radio it looks to have a good turn of speed.

Or is everyone comparing it to the AQ SAW video?

[Eodman]

You know Doby you're probably right in the speed comparison .... but the UL1 just looks fast!

[Tony]

I would like to see the performance of Miss Elam, and AquaCraft UL-1 in heads up, stock set up in the same video. Till then, the jury is still out on these boats. However,
2.4 gig verses AM radio is hard to beat.

[teach]

I agree , other than the AM radio it looks to have a good turn of speed.

Or is everyone comparing it to the AQ SAW video?

That wouldn't be fair IMHO. I know videos can be deceiving but it looks slow. Also doesn't seem to handle to well. Just seems to bounce alot.

The 2.4 radio is almost impossible to pass up.

[JimClark]

Personally I wouldn't buy either one for the radio. I agree the 2.4 is a nice plus but then you have to ask yourself they must be cutting costs in other areas. I would use my own radio anyway with either of them

Jim

That wouldn't be fair IMHO. I know videos can be deceiving but it looks slow. Also doesn't seem to handle to well. Just seems to bounce alot.

The 2.4 radio is almost impossible to pass up.

[teach]

Personally I wouldn't buy either one for the radio. I agree the 2.4 is a nice plus but then you have to ask yourself they must be cutting costs in other areas. I would use my own radio anyway with either of them

Jim

Hmmmmm, good point.

[Doby]

That wouldn't be fair IMHO. I know videos can be deceiving but it looks slow. Also doesn't seem to handle to well. Just seems to bounce alot.

The 2.4 radio is almost impossible to pass up.

You might notice that there are some small swells that are contributing to the bouncing.

As for how it handles,,,,its only as good as the person driving it and how its set up.

[Raydee]

There is a Youtube vid somewhere floating around of the Superior right out of the box that you can compare the vid to. There is no doubt in my mind that right out of the box the Superior will be fast but it will be nice to see which hull handles race water better. The Elam is a very nice looking boat though.

EDIT
Here is the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYGLMmn89qA

[Diegoboy]

My vote goes to the Pro Boat Elam. Faster, Slower, Sharper, Rounder, Whatever... I think the Elam is a better looking boat.

[detox]

This hull can be purchased seperately, but this hull will not be easy to tape shut. It requires a seperate sealed radio/esc box.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=PRB2901T

[JimClark]

Man you guy's need to see how much water gets into ERCU and Classic Thunder 1/10th scale boats. There are plenty of ways of keeping the the gear dry. No tape is used and there are huge openings near and around the scale motor.

Jim

This hull can be purchased seperately, but this hull will not be easy to tape shut. It requires a seperate sealed radio/esc box.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=PRB2901T

[AndyKunz]

YEah, Jim, one of these days you're going to have to give us ALL a lesson!

Andy

[Raydee]

Man you guy's need to see how much water gets into ERCU and Classic Thunder 1/10th scale boats. There are plenty of ways of keeping the the gear dry. No tape is used and there are huge openings near and around the scale motor.

Jim

Just one of the reasons I will NEVER run one

[JimClark]

your loss then Ray

Just one of the reasons I will NEVER run one

[highndry]

The conjecture, opinions , critique, argument are quite entertaining. particularly considering they are all based on a couple of self-promoting videos, 'eyewitness reports' and pictures on a box....gotta love the spirit of this hobby. By March of next year the proof will be in the proverbial pudding.

[Brushless55]

Oh wow! I was going to order the UL-1 but now.... I don't know?

[JimClark]

I am sure they will both be good. i would be happy with either one.
just wish they sold them without a radio
jim