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Thread: ProBoat Mini-V questions

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    Default ProBoat Mini-V questions

    Hello. I am fairly new to RC Boating and recently purchased an upgraded ProBoat Mini-V with trim tabs, stabilizers, an aftermarket prop and coupler. To my knowledge this takes care of the usual weak spots on what I have heard is a great little boat.

    However, I have been into RC Cars for around 6 years so I am looking to swap in my Airtronics MX-3 equipment and a mini servo out of my rc18t. I am aware that if I do this i'll likely need to replace the ESC. I currently have an extra Quark 33amp Brushless Car ESC. I am worried about water issues though. Can anyone point me towards a good waterproof brushed/brushless esc? I will be running 7 Ib1200 cells. i've also heard that my Mamba 5400kv motor would be too much in the boat. So I'm looking for a motor/esc comob.

    Thanks for all the help in advance. Here's a picture of the boat


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    Welcome Tiki man

    Can anyone help this guy?

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    I am not familiar with how much room there is in that boat but off hand I would think that the SV27 ESC and a Feiago S or L series would work.

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    I believe it takes a 380 series motor. The thing I'm fuzzy on is what controller to run. I'm only familiar with the car side of things, and am looking for something waterproof preferably.

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    The stock esc isn't waterproof, i say just make sure you tape the hatch really well, and run the Quark.

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    I ran mine with a SS45 ESC (same size as the SV27 ESC). SV27 motor is too big though. Just be careful of the prop you choose, more power + bigger prop = torque roll.

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    Okay, so I've been looking at brushless motor options and price really isn't a factor since I'm willing to spend the $30 extra to get a MEGA motor over the feigao/ammo/wanderer/nemesis cheapos. What I am looking at is a MEGA 16/15/3, which is the exact size of the stock motor. However, would i be able to get away with a MEGA 16/7/6 which measures 28mm diameter and 30mm long? Let me know, thanks

    Keep in mind this is about the size of a Micro Cat

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