Custom RC Boats, Traxxas M-41 twin conversion,30.5 tunnel and more!
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2019
- Here are some of my RC Boats with Running videos to follow. I am showing the TFL outboards, TFL P1 stern drives and others. The White traxxas M-41 is waiting on a paint job. I ran it once and it was perfect. I had to cut off the entire overhang on the rear and make a new transom to mount the 2 outboards. That took quite a while to do. I also had to remove the cable exit pod on the bottom and fill it in perfectly smooth. The Red Traxxas M-41 is very quick and needs some trimming. Also had to remove the cable pod and fill in as well. The White 30.5 tunnel now needs paint since it runs great now. The Abu Dhabi boat has all custom paint and even ALL the Decals were custom drawn and made. The Shockwave 36 had a crappy "Nitro" motor and we know that sucks! So I went twin brushless TFL sterndrives and it is plenty fast on 3s. Looks sooooo much better too with the transoms all scale and such.
I Will be posting videos of each boat soon. Just need to get to the water and film a bit! I hope you enjoy! - Zábava
I love these outboards.. I'm running a 24" inch cat on 3s. Really nice work on these boats
We need running videos of all of those boats. Awesome collection!
Yes we will need ones for all. Thanks. I have a few up on here but not 1/2 of them. I will get some quality videos this spring.
@@sf.5895 Awesome, I look forward to seeing them.
Nice scale looking boats we do love scale & the outdrive are awesome
Thank you! Lots of hard work to get the boats set up correctly for them. I love scale drives. I'm not into it for speed. Just fast enough. Thanks.
amazing work on traxxas boats!
Nice collection
Thanks a lot. Plenty of work to make these one-off boats. When they run well it so worth the effort. Thanks again!!!
FK!! Another addiction now! I've done the bashing, the crawling, the drone thing.. now im hooked.Lmao. The outboards got me at first sight.
That's Great! A property built custom boat is very satisfying and fun if all works well. Keep me posted if you build a cool boat!
Killer BOATS Bro. Dam NICE !
BWWGL9 Thank you so much!
Wow. I’m blown away 👊
Well, thank you very much. I appreciate it!!!
That Traxxas is sick ASF!! All your boats are dope as well!! Can we see them run??
Check my other videos. It shows a few of them running. Scroll down in my videi list. White tunnel, red Traxxas m41 and I will get more up and running soon! Promise. Thank you
All my small boats are using CNC cut 3 blade 36mm props from China.
Great boats! Has video on this boats runing?
Thanks! Yes, I have 2 nice videos of both Traxxas boats running. Just look for video in my list.
What prop size do you run on your solid white tunnel set-up sir ? Thanks!
Phillip Parks I run a 36 mm 3 blade CNC alloy
The angled m41 transom is a pain to work with hey! I put twin jet units in mine and that issue made the job twice as hard
Yes I is a pain. I designed 14 degree Delrin wedge blocks so I could mount my drives perfectly flat and parallel to the bottom. I bet the jet drives were tough to install as well.
@@stevenfileccia2694 yes mate, i wish i had a printer at the time. Looks like you used some of my exhaust water outlets on one of yours, nice!
@@RCBoatBitz I cnc cut the mounts and cnc cut wet exhaust on the shockwave. Good eye.
@@stevenfileccia2694 Oh i thought those were the ones we sell, hard to see properly
@@RCBoatBitz Yes indeed, I made those myself.
Please post video of the two modified traxxas
I do have a video of the red boat running as well as the dual outboard Traxxas. However, I modified both boats and will get new videos soon. Both should show better performance.. thanks for checking out my videos.
I have them up on my channel. Thanks
How do you keep the TFLs running. I have 2, ran 2xs and and destroyed one. Primarily the lower unit gear drives. Do you fill the lower unit with grease? I see after running, the lower units have water in them. The gears get stripped.
The drives require grease after a few runs. Are top gears stripped or lower set? It could be a loose set screw. These unit ALL have loose screws from factory. It sucks. Only use 3S lipos too. The alignment of the top gears has to be reset evertime you take off the lower unit. There is a small set screw you need to remove to get Grease down a little hole rear most on the lower units. It gets grease between bearings....pain in the butt.
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Yes there is a secret set screw that gets grease to the lower. Unit. I is only accessable when the lower is removed. Then the pain is re meshing the gears each time you take it apart. Maintenance is a pain. I like the tfl outboards better. Way easier to grease. Only run on 3s max. 4s is too much for either drive unit
Thanks for the reply.@@stevenfileccia2694
What do you use to fill in the holes that you don't want? Beautiful boats also!
That is a great question. For the big cut out like the bottom of the hull I used a larger piece (bigger than cut hole) of .093" sheet styrene on the inside larger than the new hole. then cut out a close to perfect of sheet styrene and epoxied it to the inner first piece from the outside of the hull and then filled in with small gaps with squadron putty, sand, and paint. looks like the holes were never there. For all smaller round holes i just used epoxy/filler combo and taped one side of hole then back fill with the epoxy. Again sand and paint. Hope this helps. I think I have pictures of the process on Facebook if you want to scroll through them. let me know and I will give you my facebook name to look for.
Do you think that the TFL outboard would be able to fit and work on a Pro Boat miss Geico 24? Thanks
@@Liam-ju5xt That hull is a bit too small for that outboard. The TFL is a heavy unit, and a 24 inch, low profile hull may cause horrible cornering and handling. You could try it and if it does not work you will still have a SUPER outboard unit.
I have so many different drive units the TFL is my favorite, and you could possibly get a larger hull for the motor if you buy one.. OffshoreElectrics has them at great prices. I tried a smaller outboard on a Blackjack 29 Catamaran hull.........and it ran terrible. it's up to you but I would not do it. the biggest problem is you would have to get the battery and ESC as far forward to preserve proper balance of the hull. 24" is pretty short to balance out.
K, thank you for the great information and helping me out.
Where did you buy those wet exhaust outlets lol
Do you do custom build like putting the props on my Traxxas dcb m41
I am assuming you mean the TFL drives? If you think this is only a prop change then you may be mistaken and not knowing of the CNC machining, custom fabrication and modifications that took place here. That is ok. If you only need a prop change a local hobby shop should be able to help you out. Thanks for the good question. Have a fantastic day. Installing the drives is very envolved.
I'm new to electrics.... still trying to figure out the Proper Size ESC, Motors, and stuff. If the "Motor" is like 33 Volts Max and drawing a Max Amps of like 125, can What would be the Proper size ESC 150A etc., I say 6S, because 22.4 volt is better than, 4s at 14.8. Is that wright? Any help is appreciated
BWWGL9 don't forget the KV of the motor is very important.. Look for a no load rpm of around 25,000. Low kV allows more voltage and high KV may need less volts.... A 6s boat will very fast...
Volts x kv = rpm unloaded. Volts x amps = watts. 750 watts is 1 Hp. The motor can handle a max amps that should be stated. Big props makes motors pull more amps. Shoot for unloaded rpm of 25,000 to 30,000 for sport running...watch temps.
I know this video is 3 yrs old. Any detailed video of the inside and components of the shockwave ?? Looking to do the same setup on an old Dumas Scarab
Hello, I can shoot a video of the inside of the hull showing the build. Right now I upload videos to CZcams because our internet went down at home recently. I make the video in advance and when I can upload it, I will. Thanks!
@@vigilanterc this will be my first non RTR build. I have a hull and deck and some wood parts. No directions. So I’m looking for all the help I can get. Thnx
what's the brand of the 30.5 tunnel boat ?
I wish I knew. I searched eBay for 30.5 tunnel fiber glass rc hull. And it popped up for $90.00 +45 shipping. I actually love how well it runs. Still needs paint. But again. I was not listed as a name brand. You could still get one if you search it out. There was a youtube guy I once saw mention brand but i can't remember.. .
Don't know. Ebay special. I searched for 30.5 tunnel on ebay...
Can I buy these ? These are beautiful
Thank you! Actually each boat is custom rigged for twins or single outboards. I don't plan on selling any of them. Love them like kids. I don't own any boat's that are considered ready to run. Each one is modified extensive for the power units in them. Time consuming work to make parts, fill in un-used holes and fitting all new propulsion units.
Hi @VigilanteRC , I just got two TFL P1 stern drives with the motors and M41 hull! I was hoping you could maybe help me out? I was wondering if I could just directly mount the drives to hull and mount motor, or do I need both a bracket to mount drives on transom and mount motors? Any help is greatly appreciated.. thank you!
Your going to need an adapter for each motor. I made mine from CNC cut Delrin, however my buddy used a 3D printer to make 13 degree ( if I remember correctly) the angle of the transit is too much to mount the drives directly to the transom without. If I can find my stl file incen send it to you in an email so that you can have them made or I might be able to at a reasonable price. Let see if I can find the file in my CAD system. If you need I can post a video on CZcams only showing the details on the adapter if that would help. Also, placement of the drives is very important. You don't want to have the motor on the inside run into the grey plastic liner. But you need to be right next to it.
@@vigilanterc Ok awesome, great info.. thank you so much!! I actually just received a 3D printer today. I would be more than happy to compensate you for a file, and/or a video explaining your set up, if you are interested!! This is my first build and I haven't found anyone else experienced with this setup, so any help is priceless!
@@jackdknutson that's no problem. I will have to look for the card file and if I can find it I will send it to you. Making a video is easy too and I will try to get you the dimensions of where the drives go as well. Stay tuned!
@@vigilanterc Great!!
Any luck finding the file?
I’m new to boats but not new to RC I just bought a used 49 inch hull and want to run twin outboards. Can you point me in the right direction in terms of which outboards to use
Well that length hull makes it really only good with the 1/5 scale ones like I used on my 53 inch central marine skater. The problem is balance point. For a 49 inch hull, you would need to mount the batteries and escs very forward on the hull. The next size down outboard is too small. If you go sterndrive, you could go single drive with a monster motor (5690) like I did in my 47 inch lightning cat. That boat runs great.
Assuming you have a Cat hull?
Oh yeah. The outboards I have are from offshore electrics. If you get 2 outboards prepare to spend lots of $$$ to get each one going.
@@vigilanterc going with the outboards thank you it’s just a project I’ll work on every month I’ll purchase something
@@vigilanterc yea I’ve bought the mini outboard for a next project from them.. noted yup they are pretty costly
@@nemonespider excellent. If you need any information, let me know. Like prop selection and motor selection. The big expensive 1/5th outboards do not come with motors!
Good luck.😁
would you be willing to sell the m-41?
For the time being, I cannot part with it. If I was to sell it would be priced rather high. Thanks for asking. That is a compliment...
I am in the process of trying to build a Catamaran with twin engines like your Traxxas-M-41 that I want to represent for Breast Cancer. Do you know of some one here in the Norfolk or VA Beach area that can provide some existence, I would appreciate the help.
Do you have the motors picked out that you want to use? The TFL outboards are very sweet. Offshore Electrics.com in Maine sells them.
Also I can help with picking out all electrics you will need to build a proper catamaran with Twins.
Would u be able to make 3 mounts for me? I have a 49 Apache putting 3 tfl on I’ve already got 2 on hand now
Hello, thanks for asking about mounts. If I were you I would just order the alloy versions on offshore electrics .com. they are only $18 each. I would have to set up my CNC machine and mine are made from Delrin. I only made mine because I wanted to have a special offet and be unique. Sorry I'm not set up to make any more at the moment due to limited time. I appreciate you checking in.
@@vigilanterc hey thanks for such a quick response… no worries and thanks for the recommendation on offshore electric I was on there but was not able to find it. If u have a link I’ll appreciate it.. thanks again
@@vigilanterc I found them thank u
@@nemonespider oh great. I was just going to send you a message about how to find them. Good luck with boat. Sounds like it will be cool.
@@vigilanterc Thank u sir I think I might be able to squeeze 4 on there or 3 if that don’t work
Hi, can you sell me a pair of the CNC mounts for the m41 tfl drives?
Do you have access to a 3d printer? I can send you the 3s stl files for free. I have to dig through my car files to find them. I can't machine any more because I don't have the materials to use. It's been used up.
Love your boats and the quality of your drive systems. But your video quality does not come close to that of your boats. Not only this video but also the few boat in the water video's I just watched. Not sure what you are using for filming (gopro?) but I would advise you to start filming with a better camera more suited for filming this kind of video. Even my samsung S10E smartphone will do a much better job with build in stabilisation and better low light capabilities. Just telling you this to make you aware that better video quality will make the video's much more enjoyable to watch. Now it is all pretty dim and shaky. But again. Those boats. wow. Small fortune in that hobby room.
Awesome, thank you for your advice. I used an old action camera for all previous videos of the boats. I now have a GoPro hero 8black I will be using from now on. My dirt bike videos have the GoPro and those look great and stable. So thank you for liking my boats and workmanship! I have many hours of creative design, and now I will have much better videos to make with new camera. Thank you!
@@vigilanterc I am sure that will help making the video's much better. but keep in mind the gopro is an action cam. This means pretty wide angle lens. This comes down on a lot of the surroundings in one shot , making the small rc boat look like it is further away and pretty small. Just try it. Maybe it is more than good enough and I only see non existing "problems".
Just a last quick question. How fast is the fastest boat?
@@dextersxxxxlab thanks for all the camera advice. I did see settings for wide angle and linear. So I will have to play with settings. On my 2 large boats I will mount the camera right on the hulls. Or I thought of using a chase boat camera setup. So one boat filming the other. Might look cool. I really don't have good Gps on my fastest boat. I will collect that data in the spring. Unless it warms up for a weekend here in Michigan
@@vigilanterc having the cam on the boats is nice. you can point it both ways. forward and backward facing. Maybe use the gopro in a housing with a little bright colored float in case the camera mount comes off the boat. bright floating camera's are posible to find. sunken gopro's are lost. Chase boat cam can also be very cool I guess. I will put a link below of a neath little gps speed measure device. Only saw it almost doubled in price since I bought it two years back. It is small and light. will connect to your phone by bluetooth and give you live feed when very close and when out of reach you can not see live feed but when ever you stop near enough you will see a red dot on the display indicating there is new data to download from it. it will give you max acceleration, max speed, fastest lap time. total distance and max distance from starting point if I am correct. It has different modes and i am pretty happy with it. Just note I think it is not waterproof and there is no real on/off button. It is always on standby so battery will be empty pretty quick when not used( few days I think). You can open the app and as soon it senses that it will power up and let you choose what setup you want. Easy to charge via usb. And able to shut off to stand by again via the app. great unit but make sure you keep it dry in a plastic container or something inside the boat.
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Jolie travail . Mais je te montre sans vouloir te faire voir 😆😆😆😆 bien ne montre rien
can you make some motor mouths . to on my Traxxas-m41