Newbie!!..got some questions for yall!!

[tiqueman]

Im running a motor similar to a 540L size in my BJ now on 3S. its a 2045 KV and Im getting about 37mph and temps are under 100F.

I just realized my comment above on the BJ motor, on 2S (7.4V) , you want a bit more kV than 1500. Maybe a 8L? I will let others chime in on this one.....

[Diesel6401]

Haha sounds like something I would do....anybody know what kv would be good for my boat....I'm looking at the feigo 540l

Don't forget you need a brushless esc. http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/s...&ParentCat=254

[tiqueman]

Oh yeah, I meant to mention that as well...

[Diesel6401]

A marine 120amp esc and 8L on 2s should be OK. Or just use the whole proboat widowmaker package although, I think their is less expensive ways. A 540L maybe a little to much, maybe a 80amp esc on 12s.

[Diesel6401]

Good option http://cgi.ebay.com/Brushless-motor-...item2305f4328a

[04deezelram]

I have a hobbywing 90amp esc and programing card on the way......diesel do you think the 540L is too big??

[04deezelram]

Also does anybody know where I can get an apator to run a motor with a 5mm shaft and attach it to the 1/8 stock flexshaft?

[Diesel6401]

Also does anybody know where I can get an apator to run a motor with a 5mm shaft and attach it to the 1/8 stock flexshaft?

Here on OSE of course.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...Motor+Couplers


Read this also and check the youtube video out in one of the post, pretty cool.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ad.php?t=10491

[tiqueman]

I looked on there Deisel before you posted... I didnt see and 5mm to 1/8 (or about 3mm). Actually, would a 5mm to .130 work? http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=ose-str-ci .125 is 1/8. Id imagine thatll do it.

[04deezelram]

I looked to and didn't see it...but didn't want to feel stupid

[Diesel6401]

I looked on there Deisel before you posted... I didnt see and 5mm to 1/8 (or about 3mm). Actually, would a 5mm to .130 work? http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...rod=ose-str-ci .125 is 1/8. Id imagine thatll do it.

Yup, the .130 should work fine, even this may work http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ct-ocfhe5mm13S

[tiqueman]

Yup, the .130 should work fine, even this may work http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...ct-ocfhe5mm13S

That one may work beter than the straightbore w/ set screws would. Being that is the collet clamp type.

[Diesel6401]

That one may work beter than the straightbore w/ set screws would. Being that is the collet clamp type.

Plus it's the short version for a tight space and if I can remember theirs not a whole lot of room between the motor mount and battery tray.

[04deezelram]

Ok thanks guys....I was going to order that engine off of eBay but it said it was going to be 10 days to ship it!

[04deezelram]

Im a little rusty on fiberglassing
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