Minicat Racing Tenshock Mini Eco

[Rumdog]

Whaaaaaat?!?! Same length?

[sailr]

Every importer can order the boats with the motor and ESC that they want. We chose the 3200KV because it can still handle a 3S lipo and produce blazing speed. 4200KV is too high for 3S lipo. 3S lipo works much better with the boat because it needs the added weight to be self righting while producing high speeds. We went with the Seaking 35A ESC, at greater expense to us, because we have had trouble with the Tenshock ESC's and are interested in reliability and customer satisfaction.

If you are in Europe, you are not getting the same thing. Take care when reading the comments because the conditions, depending on the user's location, may be different.

[Brushless55]

Just to let you know

Tenshock have a new 2009 model out, that runs a 4200kv and 40 Amp esc
I should have my new one arrive next week.

I would like to get my hands on about 8 of the 3200kv boats, and start a class this season!

[sailr]

If you want 8 boats on one order PM me.

I would like to get my hands on about 8 of the 3200kv boats, and start a class this season!

[Brushless55]

If you want 8 boats on one order PM me.

I'm going to import them myself, and sell them for only a few bucks over my cost, but thanks..
could be a cool cheap class of racing

[Rumdog]

I'm pretty sure that sailr is the only guy who can import the tenshock boats to the U.S. I agree, that 4200kv would be strictly a 2s boat. Sailr, do you offer any different threaded props to choose from. Obhiously you cant go bigger diameter, but maybe some more pitch, or a x style prop with tounge on it. This thing runs really cool and it seems like it could handle a little more prop. It takes all of 1.5 seconds to ge to top speed with absolutely no cavitation. I LOVE this little rocket! The ice fisherman dig it too!

[rob1699]

You need MORE weight in the back, not less. It is submarining because it is nose heavy.

Absolutely - it's the position of the steering servo that stops me from getting the battery any further aft. Would it be wise to add some extra weight in the very stern of the hull? That's the only way I could get the cofg back any further. Should this be at 30% like any other mono?

Where did you get your mini eco? When you get one from us, it has a Seaking 35A, NOT the normal Tenshock 30A. The Seaking should be pretty much waterproof.

I'm UK based, and got mine from Astec. It came with the Tenshock ESC, which I've switched for an ETTI.

I wana see a video of this!

I wish I had one...my heart was beating like a drum when it went under...I think it must have lost signal when it nose dived, and the motor kept running which kept it underwater...I really thought it had gone, and on its maiden voyage too!! Don't want this to happen again, so I really want to get the cofg right before going out to play again!

[rob1699]

Every importer can order the boats with the motor and ESC that they want. We chose the 3200KV because it can still handle a 3S lipo and produce blazing speed. 4200KV is too high for 3S lipo. 3S lipo works much better with the boat because it needs the added weight to be self righting while producing high speeds. We went with the Seaking 35A ESC, at greater expense to us, because we have had trouble with the Tenshock ESC's and are interested in reliability and customer satisfaction.

If you are in Europe, you are not getting the same thing. Take care when reading the comments because the conditions, depending on the user's location, may be different.

Sailr - you're absolutely right, I've just checked the KV on the motor in my hull, and its 2600 - not the same at all. Wonder if I could run 4s??

[sailr]

Gee thanks Todd! Nothing like trying to put us out of business!

I'm going to import them myself, and sell them for only a few bucks over my cost, but thanks..
could be a cool cheap class of racing

[sailr]

What is the color of the end cap on the motor. If it's black, it's a 3200KV. If it's light blue, it's 2600KV. We put the 3200's in ours.

You can run 4S with the 2600KV if your esc can take it.

Sailr - you're absolutely right, I've just checked the KV on the motor in my hull, and its 2600 - not the same at all. Wonder if I could run 4s??

[sailr]

We don't have any different props for the Mini-Eco. Sorry. All of our boats are set up to be optimum. Trying to hop 'em up doesn't usually get you much. Sometimes, if you overdo it, the boat is no longer controllable.

I'm pretty sure that sailr is the only guy who can import the tenshock boats to the U.S. I agree, that 4200kv would be strictly a 2s boat. Sailr, do you offer any different threaded props to choose from. Obhiously you cant go bigger diameter, but maybe some more pitch, or a x style prop with tounge on it. This thing runs really cool and it seems like it could handle a little more prop. It takes all of 1.5 seconds to ge to top speed with absolutely no cavitation. I LOVE this little rocket! The ice fisherman dig it too!

[sailr]

I was going to offer you a special deal but not with a comment like that.

I'm going to import them myself, and sell them for only a few bucks over my cost, but thanks..
could be a cool cheap class of racing

[rob1699]

What is the color of the end cap on the motor. If it's black, it's a 3200KV. If it's light blue, it's 2600KV. We put the 3200's in ours.

You can run 4S with the 2600KV if your esc can take it.

Just checked, and it's black on both ends - so I do have 3200kv? Ok I'll think I'll stick with 3s in that case.!

Is it ok to add weight to the stern to get the cofg right? Should this be at 30%?

Thanks!

Rob

[Rumdog]

My cog is actually at 45 percent right now. Which is about 2 percent less than when I was stuffing. You don't want 30 percent, it is not the same as a normal mono. These hulls are designed to run more wet than monos.

[Brushless55]

I was going to offer you a special deal but not with a comment like that.

not sure what was wrong with my comment...
If I do import them, I don't need to buy them from someone else higher than my cost
I love helping my friends get into the hobby for a little cheaper if I can..