NEW Pro Boat Impluse 31 RTR V2

[Darin Jordan]

Pro Boat has updated the Impulse 31.

Version 2 has updated electronics by Dynamite, including an 80A ESC, which I tested this weekend and was very pleased. Very smooth throttle off the line, larger 12-gauge wire, 4mm contact, and a Lipo/NiMH external switch.

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=PRB4250B

[Darin Jordan]

PLEASE NOTE: I would not recommend being barefoot in the water around a running boat. Also, the team that does the videos sets things up "loose" to add some dynamics to the video. Don't read anything into the "bouncing"... the IM31 can be pinned down just like any other mono! Just not as exciting to see on video!

[electric]

Set up with 6s capability. Should be screamin' fast. I am starting to wonder if we are are not heading towards a 6s model for racing as well rather than the current 4s setups... I like the new graphics too.

[d.a.v.e]

Were any changes made to the haul or is it just new electronics to keep up with the jones?

[SFC K]

That is sweet! I love the new paint scheme too!

[Darin Jordan]

Were any changes made to the haul or is it just new electronics to keep up with the jones?

Last time I checked, these boats weren't having much trouble "keeping up"....

The new electronics are upgrades to improve performance and reliability, and to set the stage for future offerings.

The IM31 hull remains the same. No improvements were necessary. It's already a sweet hull, at least in my opinion.

Anything in particular that you think needs updating on it??

[d.a.v.e]

Nope.. Was just wondering if the change was only paint and electronics or if there was a running change too.

The new version looks really good!

[Darin Jordan]

Nope.. Was just wondering if the change was only paint and electronics or if there was a running change too.

The new version looks really good!

OK... Nope... the hull design works pretty well for the power level. I'm running one pretty much bone stock, except for the contacts and prop, in our P-Ltd Offshore class and it runs and handles great. I would like to see a bit more power out of the stock 1800KV motor, (more torque), but overall, it's a solid package.

[madness67203]

When will this and the other updated pro boats be available?

[Darin Jordan]

When will this and the other updated pro boats be available?

That's always the million dollar question, isn't it?

I was told they were suppose to be here in July... but I'm not really in that loop, so I'll have to try to find out.

[sturco]

Darin, prop suggestions for this & the new Blackjack ?
Steve

[bigcam406]

When will this and the other updated pro boats be available?

website says late Sept unfortunately. why is it that when there are new releases it always seems that its dated past the peak of the season?doesnt make sense to me.another question,just wondering what kind of speeds would be estimated with 2 9.6v nihms(5100mah)?just wondering,nice boat,great upgrades,keep up the great work!

[ron1950]

will the dynamite 1800 run any better then the current 1800kv motor or are they the same?

[d.a.v.e]

website says late Sept unfortunately. why is it that when there are new releases it always seems that its dated past the peak of the season?doesnt make sense to me.another question,just wondering what kind of speeds would be estimated with 2 9.6v nihms(5100mah)?just wondering,nice boat,great upgrades,keep up the great work!

Just making a guess here but I would guess based on a release schedules they share a common manufacture with another company(s).

[bigcam406]

whats the max voltage the new ESC can handle? i was thinking of grabbing one and running 2 9.9v LIFE batts.