I finally installed new goodies in my SV over the weekend...
Feigao 7XL (2382 KV)
Hyrda 120
3x 2S1P SMC 5000mah
Eagletree logger & LCD panel to capture everything... GPS/RPM sensor/3x temp sensors
I know this is all way beyond the specs of the hull/motor/esc, but of course one likes to discover limits & go beyond...
Unloaded, the prop would turn 60000 rpm waaay past the motor bearing spec. of 50K..
Here's a video of it while everything was still fine...
(just feathering the throttle as I didnt dare go faster yet)
You Tube Video
(whats up with that swan anyway ??? wouldnt budge to save its life!)
Like everyone says on this forum..over 45 mph is no fun with this boat...
just feathering the throttle brings it to 70km/h...
Anyway, after the vid I brought it in and smashed it into the bank at 35mph
I had to pry it loose with all my might as the nose was stuck between some wooden planks in the bank.
Major damage to the hull...
The 3 Lipos were ripped out of their plastic wraps...
The motor mount was even warped ?!?
The Hydra esc was leaking electrlyt from both capacitors and cooking, which didnt surprise me as it was pulling 180 amps according to the logger. (prop was X440/3)
Im thinking of repairing the hull if it is possible (and runnning 4S in the future
which was also stupid fast)
I have no experience repairing fibre glass or painting (what is it again, a gel paint ?)
Is it repairable and how do I go about it or should I just buy a new/used hull ?
Thanks for any advice !
Berry
Here are some pics of the damage :
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