Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: martno1fan on April 04, 2016, 04:25:31 pm
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Hi i thought id share my own build of one of my 58" Apaches,this ones going electric using a single massive SSS 5694 1000 KV in runner motor on 8 S.
Boat has a wrap on it of the Chief scheme just like the famous real size boat.Ive also made a custom sealable hatch for it ,just needs water proof seal fitting and fasteners adding to keep the lid secure.Hatch is 3 mm plexiglass sheathed in a carbon plate for extra strength.
Mart
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How do you calculate where to sit the motor?
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Ill be placing all the internals in the hull and balance her at 32% measured from transom this thing is going to have lots of power far more than my gas motors i usually use :D . I wont be fixing anything in until im happy but batteries will be sat on trays and they're big enough so i can move them for and aft to change cog if i need to.
Mart
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Just get a good set of batteries with high discharge rating. I am running similar setup. Also, you should get good results with a propeller size of 78mm(x478 or x678 on ebay) or greater twin blade 1.6 (or x482 octura)
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Hi no im keeping the prop much smaller as the rpms will be too much for a big prop and too much strain on the esc etc,will start with 57 mm prop as first test and probably work up to 67 mm.
Mart