Stiletto First Run w/New Boat

[simo71]

Yes

[Darin Jordan]

Question? The hatch attaches with two dowels in the front. After a run when I remove the drain plug some water comes out (not alot but enough) is this normal ?

Can the Stilleto handle a grimracer 42x55 metal prop?

I put some clear silicone in those holes on mine, then pressed it in with the dowls. I'm not sure if they are totally sealed or not from the factory. They should be, but ???

I also sealed around all of the water lines on mine, and around the wires. They pass through double-hull sections, so if any water gets past them, it can get down inside the hull.

Mine stays dry inside now.

[drwayne]

EndPointAdjust = servo travel = same thing

Id ask Darin ( the designer of this boat ) if there are setup tips for the ESC.

Not sure what EPA is on a radio. I have a Dx3s surface radio. I'm thinking adjust the throttle travel to 120%. Correct ?

[GP73]

Oh well, I knew this was going to happen... I chipped the gelcoat on the tip of the left sponson.

Don't ask me how since I have NO idea, I didn't see the missing gelcoat when I got her out of the car, so I must have hit something at home.

I'll try to get some supply at a local marine supply store. Any suggestions for a gelcoat repair kit? Should I use just gelcoat paste? Or epoxy? What about color matching?

It's a small chip, about the size of a small bean.

Thanks.

[Brushless55]

man, I wish this would bind to a DX6i

[Darin Jordan]

man, I wish this would bind to a DX6i

It DOES!!

Compatible Aircraft Transmitters:
JR12X
JRX9303
Spektrum DX8
Spektrum DX7
Spektrum DX7se
Spektrum DX6i
Spektrum DX5e
Spektrum DSM2 Aircraft Module Systems

[simo71]

Darin, can you confirm the preset throttle curve for the ESC?

[Darin Jordan]

Darin, can you confirm the preset throttle curve for the ESC?

I've never heard of one being preset to the logarithm mode. In fact, I've never even used one in that mode. I can ask, but I'm certain it does NOT come pre-programmed in that mode. Should be linear.

I have noticed that the "steps" in the ESC are pretty large. Running at full throttle, then lightly backing off, results in a pretty decent drop in throttle. Typical RTR throttle curve.

[ALD]

Darin, I ordered a programing card for my new Stiletto. What do you recomend for settings? Thanks for the silicone tip. My other question is about the ESC. Factory setting set for beginner mode. 80% full throttle?

[ALD]

Thanks, I'll try that

[Brushless55]

It DOES!!

Compatible Aircraft Transmitters:
JR12X
JRX9303
Spektrum DX8
Spektrum DX7
Spektrum DX7se
Spektrum DX6i
Spektrum DX5e
Spektrum DSM2 Aircraft Module Systems

yes!

[Darin Jordan]

ALD... I really don't think that "beginner mode" is necessary for most people... in fact, on a tunnel, it may make it tough to balance the boat in the turns.

For the Stiletto, on the stock setup, I'd set the programming like this:

Battery Type: Lipo (assuming you are using Lipos)
Cutoff Voltage: LOW
Cutoff Type: Slow Down
Brake: OFF
Timing: LOW
Throttle Curve: LINEAR

Try that and get used to running the boat. If your temps are good and all is happy, then you can try the HIGH timing setting, which MIGHT (jury is still out with this boat) give you a little more zip...

[GP73]

Here is the damage (if anyone cares).

I'm a very sad panda...

[ron1950]

first run

had first run on smooth water.....ran great but no 40 mph for sure..... still needs motor angle and hight adjusted to a better position.....darin can u take a pic of your motor hight mounting screws pls and the angle of the motor? that would really help me......funny thing happened to me as i flipped the boat powering it up across its own wake......current going out....its a swim or just wait for it situation....i pull the throttle and the prop is touching the water and i power it in(about 20yds upside down...now i know it didnt do the motor any good underwater but will oil the barrings etc and hopefully it will be fine as i ran it for 5 mins after that and ran fine.....

[Brushless55]

will these take full speed turns?