9 Day Spec Hydro build

[Hydromaniac]

I'm getting ready to go to the FE Nats, I had came to the conclusion that my current SSH boat was a bit on the small side for the boats that will be running this class at the nats so I decided to build a new one to help handle the rougher water generated by the larger boats. Here is my new "Flashpoint" she went from drawing board and blank paper to finished hydro in 9 days. She is all scratch built from light plywood. She is right under 28 inches long, very low profile and weighs 4LBs 6 oz on the water. The paint is House of color lemon pearl yellow and candy red, I applied some quick airbrush work to the deck then clear coats were sprayed to finish the paint job. Power is a BJ 26 and 4s hyperions. On the first test the boat is fast, will fine tune the prop selection next but she is race ready.Here are a few photos.

[mhall]

Holy smoke!!

That is absolutely amazing. Not only is it a beautiful boat, but it runs fast as well? What more could you ask for?

Spectacular looking boat!

[Team FFRB]

Hydro

That hydro is a work of art, Well done.

[detox]

Awsome build, but wouldn't this hull be faster using the UL-1 (2100kv) power plant?


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[tth]

Fast doesn't always finish a race.

[Hydromaniac]

Thanks guys for the comments.

[Hydromaniac]

Awsome build, but wouldn't this hull be faster using the UL-1 (2100kv) power plant?


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It may get a bit more top end speed with the U-L 1 But I have had better success with props and power handling characteristics, This motor allows for better prop selection and handling, it should be albe to make the course very tight and as small as possible, the boat is light and to much KV will make it very loose, perhaps too loose to handle rough water, also this is going to be on a 1/6 mile course so it will be full throttle down very long straights a larger prop will more then make up for the decreased RPM and batteries will hold a higher voltage longer with the decrease in MAH draw, this should create a a nice oval racing set up for a large course.