First Runs - New 42" Thunder Tiger Outlaw OBL

[lenny]

You got lucky they did not melt and touch this time,
5.5 bullet or you will pay the price.

[Make-a-Wake]

I ran it at 30% and the boat ran WAY more stable. I no longer have to be constantly letting off the throttle when going over my wake or chop on the water because it is getting out of control.

The stability I'm sure is also due in part to the extra weight now too.

Yee-haaa! We wouldnt steer you wrong buddy................I find more weight rather than less really helps certain hulls out.

If you want to run a 2s and a 3s for 5s put the 3s on the port side of the boat.

Now we need some vid again!!

[Visual Perfection]

You got lucky they did not melt and touch this time,
5.5 bullet or you will pay the price.

Yup, I got lucky. I have 5.5mm bullets ready to go for this boat and it's batteries, just need to get a decent new soldering iron as mine won't get hot enough for these big wires and connectors.

Yee-haaa! We wouldnt steer you wrong buddy................I find more weight rather than less really helps certain hulls out.

If you want to run a 2s and a 3s for 5s put the 3s on the port side of the boat.

Now we need some vid again!!

I know you guys wouldn't steer me wrong. I did keep the box though. I like it and don't feel like re-mounting things when they work the way they are :)

Why put the 3s on the port side? because of Torque Roll?

I definitely plan to take some more videos, actually want to spend an afternoon where there isn't so much wind, when I am not rushed and take some of all my boats running that day. I have all my packs ready to go.

3 x 5s for my Outlaw, 2 x 4s for my Fastech, 2 x 2s for my shockwave, and one 2s for my Marlin cruiser/rescue boat. I plan to use every single pack and enjoy my afternoon haha.

[Brushless55]

Awesome!
glad you got your OBL running better...

[Make-a-Wake]

Why put the 3s on the port side? because of Torque Roll?

Yep

I was never against the radio box, its fine where it is...............the batts almost always go aside the motor in my opinion...................all mine do anyways.

[Visual Perfection]

Well more updates:

I took the boat out a few weeks ago and during the run de-soldered the 4mm connectors on the ESC..not to mention the esc was like 180* that run however the motor was still running with no temp issues what-so-ever

So I changed out the esc and batteries to 5.5mm connectors to solve issue number 1.

For issue 2 (Hot ESC) I figured I need to prop down. A Prather 215 seemed too small and it wouldn't get up on plane and if it did, it took a LONG time. I bought a S/B X442 on here and threw that on there, and holy hell the boat flew. I can't beleive the difference between the B/S x442 vs. the larger Raw prather 225 prop. I'd say with it finally adjusted and being fully stable right now going wide open, it is reaching into the low 40s for sure.

Best of all Temps dropped. I brought it in every 30-45 seconds to check it and Motor was generally around 100-105* esc got to around 120..however the caps hit about 135-140. a Seaking 180 will be what goes in when I get the money..have a baby on the way now so no more spending money on my boats for a while.

HOPEFULLY will get the boat out tonight, last night I was alone so no video, but tonight if the wind goes down a bit and I make it out I will get some.

[Visual Perfection]

kind of a crappy video wife took, but oh well

The boat was running stable, even though it sounds like it is bouncing, but I think partly that was due to the waves hitting from the side causing it to roll a bit. if I drove head on into the waves or with the waves it ran smooth.

temps seemed good and had no issues. Still haven't had a chance to do any tuning other than CG adjustment so plan to dial things in more when I figure that all out and am not rushed by the sun setting.

GPS showed 40mph for that run

[Brushless55]

Looks good man!
what prop and how many cells are you running?

[Visual Perfection]

running 5s 4400mah 40c with a Octura x442 Aluminum prop I picked up on here

[Make-a-Wake]

Looks great!

[lenny]

I think your boat looks like it running good,
And your boat like the 5.5 and the new nice and sharp prop.
Your temps came down and you power came up with less amp loss.
Esc cap temps at 140F is not bad.

[dana]

If you're still using the Leo 3674 1700kv, I use the same one in my Titan 29. My timing is at 15, being its a y wind. I run 5s2p and tfl 444 prop

[dana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYWeEdz-Keo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Visual Perfection]

If you're still using the Leo 3674 1700kv, I use the same one in my Titan 29. My timing is at 15, being its a y wind. I run 5s2p and tfl 444 prop

I've been running 11.5* on mine. What will the difference be? Will it run cooler, warmer, faster, or slower? So far 11.5* has done well for me, but I will definitely give 15* a try. Thanks!

[dana]

Not sure if there will be much difference. I never tried any other timing for it. Curious to see what you come up with