DF Pirate first run questions.

[KartRacer]

Dennis ,

I would run an Octura x447 3 blade pro or an x450 2 blade prop on that boat. Prathers never really worked that sell for me in my monos.

Mark

Thanks Mark
Got antsy to order a prop I will try a couple of others you suggested. Also believe that after viewing the eagle tree data that the Seaking 180 was going false low voltage cutoff because rpm dropped to 18000 from 28,30 thousand. I reset the esc to no cutoff and I will time the run to verify.

[MarkF]

Dennis ,

I would run an Octura x447 3 blade pro or an x450 2 blade prop on that boat. Prathers never really worked that sell for me in my monos.

Mark

[KartRacer]

No prob glad to hear everything works ok and you're getting ready to head back out. An accident can be very frustrating, but you handled it well

Thanks the rudder had about 1/8 ding in the tip, just barely touched the rock, I about sxxx! Freaked out rushing to get the boat w/ trolling motor in deep enough water to go to the Pirate wound up falling in the lake, to everyone else at the time and me now had to be the funniest thing anyone ever saw. Maybe later I'll share the video. Lmao!

[dana]

No prob glad to hear everything works ok and you're getting ready to head back out. An accident can be very frustrating, but you handled it well

[KartRacer]

Thanks for advice Dana.
Everything dried out and I hooked everything up and all works normally. Making minor repairs and waiting for new drive cable and prop from Steve. Should be ready to run by the time prop& drive arrive.
Changing radio out to Futaba. Sold two extra Traxxas radios and receivers so was not terrible expensive. Also have one of the 47 amp power supplies on the way. Deep cycle Battery would not do the job even hooked up to garden tractor running full throttle.

[KartRacer]

That SUCKS............why do these things happen? A hidden underwater rock for goodness sakes?

Well when I got over to retrieve the pirate, I realized there were a lot of rocks just below the surface. Guess I will be doing a tour with the fishing troller before running again. The water level is still two feet low from lack of rain this year.
Hope I can use some of the electronics!
Hate to replace everything.
Ordered replacement drive gear from Steve already, he was out of the props so I ordered a Prather, slightly steeper pitch.
I will test out electronics tomorrow night and see what I have lost!
Keeping my fingers crossed!

[KartRacer]

Put everything in a bag of rice

Thanks Dana
Heading to shop now to gather to do so!

[Make-a-Wake]

That SUCKS............why do these things happen? A hidden underwater rock for goodness sakes?

[dana]

Put everything in a bag of rice

[KartRacer]

Big time ooops today, on third run!

Bummer today! Tested flotation
Hit underwater rock, lost prop & drive. Rudder broke plastic sheer bolt and hull filled with water by the time I recovered with my troller boat.
Pulled everything apart and sprayed down with water displacer, then blew out with air. Drying out now. Have no idea what may still be alive when it dries out. Scuffed gel coat on the bottom but should be easy to fill and paint.
But sure was a blast until it hit the rock.
Guess when I get it back together I'll stay away from the damn.

[KartRacer]

DF Pirate first one minute and the two minute run.
OK checked the data again this evening and found that I had not gone far enough into the download. The max RPM was 38000 +- and the amps were 132 max. can't remember what the wattage said but was not excessive.
Now I feel better that I am getting correct info. Going to run it again on Sunday. Should easily go four minutes.

[srislash]

Nice first run Kart.Runs smooth.I'd put the RPM's way more than 17000 as well.Haven't totally figured out my ET either so not sure what would be up with that.But 17,000rpm would be half of what it probably should be.

[KartRacer]

What prop are you using.

This one from Steve!

CNC 4514 Magnalium 7075 propeller.

Machine cut to high tolerances makes this prop ready to use right out of the box. The Magnalium 7075 alloy makes this material upwards of 30% stronger than standard 7075 aluminum.

Left hand rotation. These spin counter clockwise when looking at them from the back of the boat.

Fits 3/16"(.187" 4.76mm) Smooth Bore Propeller Shafts.
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Diameter Total Pitch
45mm (1.77") 2.52"

[martin]

What prop are you using.

[Make-a-Wake]

Cant see the vid at work, will look when i get home.