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[Nige]

Howdy fellas,

Names Nige, I'm friends of a couple of other noobs on here ( Rich and Lee ) , i'm used to racing nitro buggies and slope souring but after playing around with Lee's Capricorn 54 I'm deciding to have a go at this boat lark.

So basically it's that time old question - Where to start , I was thinking of the Capricorn 54 aswell but I'm also liking the look of the Hobby engine Swordfish as this has the metal rudder and prop for when i decide to go brushless , it comes with the 550 water cooled engine, but it is about £50 more than a Capricorn and I'm not sure if it's wirth the extra pennies.

Can anyone offer some advice on this Swordfish.

I've also been thinking that if i'm going to go brushless at some point should i just do it first as last, somethning like the Amax Nimbus which is as said brushless already, but it's 180 notes with no TX ??

So basically some advice really.

Thanks for reading.

[Martin (Admin)]

 

[Martin (Admin)]

Is this the one?


www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpbwwqbQ20Q
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbZ90ACwOFQ

[Nige]

Yeah Martin that's the Capricorn.

And this is the Swordfish.

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml_product.php?new=true&productId=0000003590

but I can get it a bit cheaper than that though.

Nige

[Nige]

Oh and can someone advise why my topic heading has been changed ??

[Martin (Admin)]

The Swordfish is a better boat than the CBM Capricorn 54 in that it's a fibreglass hull, and a higher power boat all round.
Once you start and find you're getting into model boats, looking at the specs, I think you'll find the Hobby Engine Swordfish RTR
a better boat to experiment with, ie. a bigger motor, higher voltage batteries, upgrade the running gear - same with the
Amax Volvo Nimbus - http://www.storacingproducts.com/amax-volvo-nimbus-brushless-power-p30200.html. The Capricorn 54
is more of a 'slightly better than the norm' entry level speed boat.

CBM Capricorn 54
http://www.ripmax.com/item.asp?itemid=B-CBM151170
You'll be in the water and racing at full speed in no time at all because the Capricorn comes out of the box Ready For Fun!
The radio system and all electronics are factory installed, so the only thing you have to do is charge and install the battery
– both the charger and battery are included – and head to the shore. Powered by a 540 motor and a 6-cell 7.2v battery,
Capricorn is perfect for large pools, lakes and ponds. Absolutely ideal for newcomers because of its simplicity but also suited
to the more experienced due its superb performance. No long list of extras required to get the Capricorn 54 running...
all you need is 6 AA pencels for the transmitter and nothing else!

Specification:
Electric Motor:   540 Class – Included
Beam:   178mm - Length:   762mm

Swordfish Features
http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml_product.php?range=BOATS&productId=0000003590
Experience the exhilaration of fast off-shore power boats with the Swordfish from Hobbyengine. It’s sleek and streamlined
design provides exceptional speed and performance across the water and with its high end, competition inspired fibreglass
hull it can tackle the toughest conditions and accept power upgrades. Accessed through the removable cockpit hatch an
electronic speed control provides proportional power while the metal propeller and rudder offer sharp handling and durability.

    * Pre-assembled ready-to-run
    * Includes 2-channel radio
    * 550 watercooled motor
    * Digital proportional electronic speed control
    * Fibreglass moulded hull
    * 9.6v 2000mAH Ni-MH battery included
    * Metal propeller and rudder assembly
    * Stand
    * Size 1070mm x 255mm x 195mm

    
Amax Volvo Nimbus Brushless Power
http://www.storacingproducts.com/amax-volvo-nimbus-brushless-power-p30200.html
Features:
    * Full Function Radio Controlled (Forward, Reverse, Left & Right, Stop)
    * Equipped with powerful 550-Class brushless motor for optimum torque and long run times
    * Water-cooling jacket on the motor delivers stable power over long running times
    * All fiber glass construction makes the boat durable and lightweight, and resistant to residue
    * Professionally painted and assembled
    * High performance offshore racing boat
    * Deep V hull delivers excellent controllability, wave resistance and turning performance
    * High quality aluminum alloy rudder provides swift, precise turning control
    * Professional Hi-Capacity rechargeable LI-PO  battery
    * Sophisticated screw at offset angle works at high efficiency and produces large amounts of propulsion
    * Special motor servo delivers a reliable, smooth, nonstepped driving force
    * Equipped with a waterproof hatch on the radio compartment to keep radio equipment safe and dry
    * Approx 20 minutes run time for each charge 

Specification:
    * Length: 650mm (25.6 inch)
    * Width: 280mm (11 inch)
    * Height: 160mm (6.3 inch)
    * Weight: 1.6kg (3.5 lb)
    * Motor: 550 size brushless outrunner  professional racing motor

Hobby Engine Swordfish RTR Electric Fibreglass Boat


    
Amax Volvo Nimbus Brushless Power


Topic name changed as there are 3 or 4 'newbie' topics and to make searching easier.

[andyn]

One question, for that Volvo boat (which in my honest opinion looks a bit too toy like), where are you going to get a replacement D42/P1.2 Dog Drive prop from?

You also will have to buy a Li-Po battery charger, and they claim of "speeds up to 40mph". No chance...
They also claim to have a 25A esc, which is nowhere near enough for a 550 size brushless with 25c Li-Po's,  2.25Ah x 25 = 56.25 Amps...

[Nige]

cool now that's what i was looking for, thank  you very much .

i have just this morning taken delivery of the swordfish and she does look good .

Thanks again for that info Martin i appreciate it.

Next question what brushless to use lololol.

many thanks.

[andyn]

Brushless :

http://www.teamnovak.com/products/brushless/hv_pro_systems/index.html

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