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10.02.2011, 08:21 PM
First couple runs I did using the Jumper plug yesterday I noticed it was getting pretty warm. Just a Traxxas plug with a wire connecting both sides, one side desoldered. Not sure where the 30v came from because I wouldn't expect much regen braking on from a prop in water.
As for the boat itself, it's a pretty decent. I've never had another boat or driven anything else so I really can't compare it to anything. The traxxas radio sucks so I put a spectrum rx in, get a lot more steering throw now but I have range issues and I've tried two spectrum rxs. I would like a little bigger rudder to have more slow speed turning ability, it turns on a dime at speed but going slow forget it. 4s is fast enough to have fun, 5s can be scary but it's awesome to see it shooting a roost as it crosses the lake, doubt I'll be running 6s anytime soon. I want to get a better prop for it, not looking for a huge gain but a good sharpened and balanced prop should add some efficiency. I knew boats where hard on lipos but WOW, this thing will drain that 5s 5Ah lipo in less than 10 minutes, even with some cruising just up on plane. That pack is almost brand new, ran it about 5-6 times in my truggy and could get almost 20 minutes on the track with it.
Overall, I'm very happy and glad I bought it. Spent about 4 hrs at the lake with it today, I have a 4s, 5s, 2x2s, and the stock 7cells to run plus a duo charger. I ran all packs 3 times except the stockers. Other than racing that's more than I've used all my trucks combined in the last 6 months. Can't wait to go back tomorrow!
RC-Monster RC8T 1515 2.5D/MMM/5s RC-M 4500mah
SC10 MMPro 13.5T 2s NeuEnery 5000mah
RC18T Mamba 25/5400kv 2s lipo + 6s NiMh
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