37"Daytona:Bullitproof

[srislash]

For that loose carbon fiber stuck to your hull you could try removing it by gently prying a few fibers off of the surface and then just peel them off. Since it wasn't sanded, it should come right off with little effort.

I'll be sanding the sucker for some sort of paint job. Likely not too serious of one mind you. The mess will likely 'chip' off like you said though. That would be easier than sanding. Thanks Shaddix.

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A middle mount would probably be the cleanest if you shorten the wires between the ESC and motors. Are you still planning on running the 120A's? I'm on the fence myself.

Yeah I think I'll run them. I'll be careful though. I really would like a bit more headroom, say 150 amp. If I keep to 42mm props it should be ok. I find it takes a lot to generate the need for 120 amps continuous.

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Well she is back on the bench, actually as of last weekend. This is when I got my little rudder wire tube supports in as well as my water inlets and tubes

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Got some more work done on it while I wait on other parts, the hatch bolts and pins are done

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This is how it looks with lid off



I put extensions on the mid hatch blind buts out of CF and carried them thru to the hull body

[fweasel]

Forget the boat, great use of an inspection mirror in a picture!

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Forget the boat, great use of an inspection mirror in a picture!

Haha thanks

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So an update is in order. I have it all together now, cooling lines and ESC's wires and installed

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At this point I decided to run it as this is.
I am real used to flat ride pad boats so this is a new game for me

[boredom.is.me]

Good to see this beast running. I've thought about nine a bit more since then. When the time ever comes around, I'll shove two 3674 2200kv motors with 120a speedies just to keep it light.

[kfxguy]

Nic. Couple things I noticed. Looks like it's pulling to the left? Could be a number of things and I'm sure you know what to check (flex dragging, throttle calibration, motor kv may be to far off). The main thing I noticed is your servo arm is waaaaaay too long. That's what will cause your erratic steering. It makes the rudder move too fast per servo input, and it kills the tq of your servo. Move the rod ends all the way inwards. I'd just get a shorter one honestly.

[srislash]

Nic. Couple things I noticed. Looks like it's pulling to the left? Could be a number of things and I'm sure you know what to check (flex dragging, throttle calibration, motor kv may be to far off). The main thing I noticed is your servo arm is waaaaaay too long. That's what will cause your erratic steering. It makes the rudder move too fast per servo input, and it kills the tq of your servo. Move the rod ends all the way inwards. I'd just get a shorter one honestly.

Yeah that was an experiment. It's getting better thru adjustments.

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So I had water infiltration on the first outing, lots of it. So I got my seals on and epoxied some foam to the hatch. This will hold the batteries in place in the inevititable crashes. LOL, I also installed the third screw from the inside of the hull, oops.



Mm, no seals on those pics. But they are on. I have vid from the next outing but I have to put it together.

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Good to see this beast running. I've thought about nine a bit more since then. When the time ever comes around, I'll shove two 3674 2200kv motors with 120a speedies just to keep it light.

I actually have the Flycolor 150's in there. Last run with 447's cut down to 42mm it pulled 114amps peak and settled down to 80. She was at 70mph and that was with my old 4s Revo's.

[kfxguy]

Do change your steering geometry tho instead of crutching it with expo. It will be strong, more precise and be much easier on your servo.