My Mean Machine build

[keithbradley]

I got out today to run her finally, and it was a TOTAL success. everything ran mint. water conditions were choppy and she handled it wonderfully. i couldnt be happier with how it turned out. leopard 4074 2200kv on 4s1p 40c lipos. x442/2 prop, i figure i had to have been somewhere high 40's to low 50's. i need a gps, but it was considerably faster than my ul-1. hull was bone dry on the inside. im charging some packs as i type this....nice...

Very good to hear. I love it when EVERYTHING goes right on a maiden. Makes you feel good and reassures you of what you are doing.

FYI- I love the sub hatch. I don't know how much lexan you have, but it can be formed when heated...may be something you want to experiment with.

[dana]

Very good to hear. I love it when EVERYTHING goes right on a maiden. Makes you feel good and reassures you of what you are doing.

FYI- I love the sub hatch. I don't know how much lexan you have, but it can be formed when heated...may be something you want to experiment with.

i think it is the first time ive put a boat in the water, ran it, and dont need to make any adjustments. it really is a good feeling. thanks for the compliment on the sub-hatch, it did turn out nice and works perfect. i have some leftover to give it a try

[Rich]

That was my second run, the first was the same setup but it was only 125 amps. The temps were cool, 68 to 70f , then again the ice just melted. I will prop up to an x445 next.

[dana]

yeah thats exactly what im thinking here... hehe 445.then on to m series

[Rich]

Sounds like a plan. m series give less amp draw then the x series props if I remember correctly.

[Rich]

time to order some props!

[dana]

you ever un any 3 blade?

[Rich]

No not yet, I don't think I have any either. I think ill just stick with 2 blade for now, but that is something I would like to try.

[dana]

hmm, yeah im limited to prop choices right now too, but i'll grab a few new ones soon i gotta say, im just SOOOO happy with my MM it just handles so friggin well.... im "glowing" with pleasure every time i toss it in an hit the throttle. i'm happy i listened to everyone on here and went with the leopard/seaking... thanks guys, and to everyone who helped me answer my questions with the right answers, clearly i was lead in the right direction

[dana]

i got some temp reading today on it. motor and esc both at 80, batteries 103, esc caps 90 after about 3 minutes. alot cooler running than my ul-1

[Brushless55]

What paint did you use on your MM?

[dana]

What paint did you use on your MM?

i used envirobase from ppg

[Brushless55]

i used envirobase from ppg

thank you

[WINDBUSTER]

Hi,I'm new at this but have the same set up as yours Dana's MM.I run #x440/3 blade seem to be really fast on 5s, no gps.temp at esc 89,caps 87,motor 80,bat 105 after 3min run.I have an old jesse james by aeromarine in the 80s,just like to know if you guys can give the hatch cover measurement .I'll like to get the new cover that is easier to tape up and secure.mine is 10-1/4 "wide x 15"long.....Thanks if you can help out.

[dana]

well, i ran the m445 today, rocket! things were a little warm tho. motor at 109, esc -104, caps were 119, bullets almost 150 and i didnt measure batteries....