ML Boatworks, PX335 O/B Tunnel, 33.75" FE , frame up design like the PX/NX300 kits!

[cybercrxt]

Here are some pics of the new QX400 39.5" Q FE powered tunnel. This is the first one built, and I will be doing initial testing with a Castle 1717 1650kv on 5s for oval and 6s for saws (may add a 1524 1.5d 1700kv for SAW's in a month or so).

As is stands right now, I have the following O/B full frame up tunnel kits with all the new sponson technology available:

For FE:
PX300- 30" P-limited
PX335- 33.5" Full P FE
QX400 39.5" Q FE

For Nitro:
NX300- 30" stock .21
NX320- 32" mod .21 (in design now)
NX350- 35" stock .45 (in design now)
NX400- 39.5" mod .45

For Gas:
GX480- 48" Gas/ 1.01 nitro/ 8-10s FE. Just finished this design. The base hull is the incredible GS480 that has proven itself the last few years. The new sponson design was added, center section was redone to change overall weight, and full frame up design added. New Carbon Fiber cowling is now available. I will be running one as an FE for 8 and 10s SAW trials as soon as I get time. See pics of the new cowling on the GS480 build below. It comes pretrimmed and ready to fit your existing GS480 and the new GX480!

Here is the new QX400:


Shot of the QX400, NX300 and PX300 frame up hulls:




The new plug I am making for the QX400, NX350 and NX400 hulls. It is an extended version of the cowling used on the smaller tunnels so they will all match!

[cybercrxt]

And here is the new cowling available for the 48" gas tunnels! Its available in 3 different layup options..The full carbon fiber one that is pictured being the most awesome! haha



As you can see, prefitted to the deck curvature. It even includes a carbon tongue for the bottom side! All vacuum bagged.

[cybercrxt]

Oh, I forgot to mention I am now doing builds for customers again, mainly the GP sport hydros and the O/B tunnels from my lineup! Let me know if you need one built. Mike

[tlandauer]

What can I say?!

[cybercrxt]

OK, so the PX335 has been tested, and runs great. I am not finishing up the first QX400 build, 39.5" tunnel, and hope to get it in a large pond this Sunday with Dick Loeb. If I get it dialed in, I will be posting some videos of both boats. Here is the rigging on both hulls so far. The PX335 has a 1521 1.5d, and the QX400 has a 1717 1y. Both boats will also be running at the SAW's in November, where I have some lofty goals planned out. More time this year to get things dialed in than in previous years.







Its messy right now as nothing is in there permanently. I will be using 5s2p 9000mah for heat setup, and 6s2p 6600mah for SAW. For now, just a single 6500mah 5s1p will be used for testing until my new packs arrive.




The PX335 will run 4s2p, 7200mah as the final setup. Initial testing was with 4s2p 6600mah.

[Darin Jordan]

Mike, you big TEASE! THESE THINGS LOOK GREAT!!!

[cybercrxt]

Haha, Thanks Darin.

Man, I have been trying to get someone to go out to the pond with me for a video of the PX335 as I knew you were interested, hopefully this weekend I can get that to happen. The boat runs awesome. Hopefully the QX400 will run just as well. My initial goal for heat trim with the QX400 is 63-65mph, and SAW I have a goal of 80mph in mind. I have wanted to be the first to get in the books at 80mph for years, and this QX platform is capable, so we will see.

Mike

[Darin Jordan]

My initial goal for heat trim with the QX400 is 63-65mph, and SAW I have a goal of 80mph in mind. I have wanted to be the first to get in the books at 80mph for years, and this QX platform is capable, so we will see.

Mike

Sweet! That's a fun sized OPC as well...

[cybercrxt]

So the QX400, 39.5" hull on 5s or 6s is legal for namba OPC? I never looked at the rules, but always assumed it was 4s, 34" max which is why I did the PX335 (well, for IMPBA too!)

Mike

[Brushless55]

Love to bring the PX335 to namba20, and start a new class

[Darin Jordan]

So the QX400, 39.5" hull on 5s or 6s is legal for namba OPC? I never looked at the rules, but always assumed it was 4s, 34" max which is why I did the PX335 (well, for IMPBA too!)

Mike

Mike, According to the rules, we have P-Ltd OPC, P-OPC, and T-OPC all available for records...

d) Records
i) OPC records can be set in the P-Limited, P and T Power
Specifications.

Based on the current rulebook, T is "15.1V - 40.0V", so 5S - 10S would run in T...

[NUZUM]

Nice build thread ordering mine Monday !!