Reliable mid sized boat suggestions?

[CaptPJB]

Have done some searching on OSE to find what I think is a good combo, would appreciate any comments.

Looking to put together a 25/26 inch deep v for general fun not racing.

Priorities in order

Reliability
Handling (some chop capability would be good as well)
Speed
Looking for low 20's 2s or 30+ 3s

Here is what I came up with
DF Clone hull 26 inch
2880 kv motor to run on 2s or 3s or similar

Yes a Kintec Racing Prince with drive shaft upgrades for reliability seems to fill the bill.

Any other suggestions?
All comments appreciated
THX
Peter

[Flying Scotsman]

Buy an original DF-26, Peter

Douggie

[Rumdog]

Have done some searching on OSE to find what I think is a good combo, would appreciate any comments.

Looking to put together a 25/26 inch deep v for general fun not racing.

Priorities in order

Reliability
Handling (some chop capability would be good as well)
Speed
Looking for low 20's 2s or 30+ 3s

Here is what I came up with
DF Clone hull 26 inch
2880 kv motor to run on 2s or 3s or similar

Yes a Kintec Racing Prince with drive shaft upgrades for reliability seems to fill the bill.

Any other suggestions?
All comments appreciated
THX
Peter

There is one in the swap shop right now

[CaptPJB]

Saw it. I thought it was a clone are Kintec real deal or clones I read as clones although good ones modified HOR?

[Fluid]

While it is a bit larger I'd prefer the Aeromarine Titan 29. It has enough lift to run very well on minimal power, yet handles like a dream. You can run it in rougher water than the smaller boats too. A bit large for 2S, on 3s or 4S it rocks. The most dependable 4S setup would be the ProBoat BJ26 motor/ESC. More than enough speed and plenty of run time with the right prop choice.




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[properchopper]

While it is a bit larger I'd prefer the Aeromarine Titan 29. It has enough lift to run very well on minimal power, yet handles like a dream. You can run it in rougher water than the smaller boats too. A bit large for 2S, on 3s or 4S it rocks. The most dependable 4S setup would be the ProBoat BJ26 motor/ESC. More than enough speed and plenty of run time with the right prop choice.
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Jay's right (as always). Here's my Titan 29 rigged for 4.5 min LSO runtime with the Proboat BJ 26 1500 KV motor, a UL-1 SC, X442, Turnigy 4S 3600 in 4S2P.
Loves rough water. One of my favorite boats of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRZ4PAF9GY4

[Flying Scotsman]

I could not agree more to run in chop you need a hull with length and a deep V design, it will not be the fast puppy on calm water though. Descions as always?

Doiuggie

[Jesse J]

Bah, decisions... just have all hull types in the trunk and when the wind dies down, put the Vee away and get out cat, if it stops all together, get out hydro... simple!

Third the Titan idea. had one and have been kicking myself ever since I got the 50mph bug. Good part it is still local and I may get talked into buying it back...

here are a couple vids:

calmer waters
rougher waters

[CaptPJB]

Thanks for the input I will look more at a Titan 29 it is a hull I do not know much about. But thanks to the internet that is about to change!

Appreciate the help
Peter

For a mild boat would the BJ26 motor on 3S and 4s be good or is there another combo to consider?

[properchopper]

Thanks for the input I will look more at a Titan 29 it is a hull I do not know much about. But thanks to the internet that is about to change!

Appreciate the help
Peter

For a mild boat would the BJ26 motor on 3S and 4s be good or is there another combo to consider?

Peter,

The BJ 1500 KV motor will be right at home on 4S. 3S might be a little too little.

Although I'll agree that the Delta Force boats of similar size might be tad faster, the reason I like the Titan for a LSO race is that five or so laps in, in a 12+ lap race, the water gets pretty tossed up {you mentioned that chop capability as a priority} with 5 or six boats running, and the T 29 will have a survival edge. Check with Steven here at OSE to order a T29. See : Aeromarine Laminates for info.

[CaptPJB]

Peter,

The BJ 1500 KV motor will be right at home on 4S. 3S might be a little too little.

Although I'll agree that the Delta Force boats of similar size might be tad faster, the reason I like the Titan for a LSO race is that five or so laps in, in a 12+ lap race, the water gets pretty tossed up {you mentioned that chop capability as a priority} with 5 or six boats running, and the T 29 will have a survival edge. Check with Steven here at OSE to order a T29. See : Aeromarine Laminates for info.

Kind of suspected 3s might too small on a 29 thanks for confirming it. This will be recreational boat which was why I initially looked in the 25-26 inch range so I could use either a 2s or 3s setup as I have plenty of those from my micro boat mini-v etc.

Peter

[JMSCARD]

Yes I agree with the titans liking the chop... I run mine in "big water" as our familys camp is on Caspian Lake.... is rough most of the time.... the titan is the one smaller boat I have that I can feel confident I wont be having to rescue all day long, of course with the fancy paintjob I am awful careful with her...lol.... this is one boat that won't be leaving my fleet... thanks Paul Pachmayer for building me a goodie!!!

[properchopper]

Kind of suspected 3s might too small on a 29 thanks for confirming it. This will be recreational boat which was why I initially looked in the 25-26 inch range so I could use either a 2s or 3s setup as I have plenty of those from my micro boat mini-v etc.

Peter

Peter, with a BJ motor & a X442, I run/race 4S2P Turnigy 3600's. Good for about 5 min runtime. Put some Turnigy 5000's in 4S2P & you'll have more runtime & the extra weight will keep her more stable in the chop. I have some Zippy Flightmax 5000's I could sell you for fifty bucks for the pair + shipping- Not punchy enough for racing, but good sport packs,. Know that I'm not trying to promote my own stuff, but if it would help, we could make a deal.

Jim : NICE !!

Tony

[BakedMopar]

I've never run it but what about a OM 26". Deep Vee and in the size range your looking for.

[jstolz]

A good 2S boat would be a NoStep II. I use it for N2 Offshore. It will take rough water. With a cheap Nemisis 7L this boat will fly. I run 2S 5000's in parallel. It will run a long time with this setup.

Before I changed over to LiPos this was my favorite boat. I think that you would like it and could keep the cell count down to 2S.