Hansen Dam Lake "Irregulars" Report

[avidjeepr]

does that mean its toast or just dry it out and all is good. if toast sorry man looked cool.


I think it was O.K. :rolleyes:

[Kmot]

It's okay, thanks.

[HYDROJERRY]

hay guys how did you do the quote thing at the top of the post sorry new with computers still learning.

[Aerominded]

hay guys how did you do the quote thing at the top of the post sorry new with computers still learning.

Click on the "quote" button at the bottom right hand side of the post that you want to quote! :)

[HYDROJERRY]

Click on the "quote" button at the bottom right hand side of the post that you want to quote! :)
thanks dude got it. :D

[Aerominded]

Awesome! :)

[woodybob]

Don't ya mean, awesome dude? :)

[Aerominded]

awesome dude? :)

Awesome dude! :D :) ;)

[HYDROJERRY]

Don't ya mean, awesome dude? :)
sorry i ment like totally tubelar dude, sweet i did the quote thing again. :D

[HYDROJERRY]

hay guys how come i never see my boat pics in the main boat page is there a trick to it or are they not good enough.

[Aerominded]

Main boat page? you should should see the pictures on the page where you posted them. :)

[HYDROJERRY]

i do but when i first log on,then click on boats the main boat page shows 4 boat pic in the center but ive never seen mine on there, have seen ones from poeple i talked to that have just posted them on the thread.

[woodybob]

Prolly a random thing. :confused:

[Bilge_Snipe]

More pic's from Hansen Dam (10/22/09):

[avidjeepr]

Great pics John. :D

[woodybob]

Good stuff John, everyone looks like happy boaters. :)


http://static.rcgroups.com/forums/attachments/2/0/8/0/9/6/t2833412-8-thumb-IMG_0667.jpg (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2833412)

[Bilge_Snipe]

Thanks guys, we missed you woodybob...... Have a nice weekend guys...

[rikyrik2112]

Very nice Shot's... :D

[rikyrik2112]

Hey Kmot I think I found something up your'e alley...You probably already seen it though huh?oh well... :o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgz3HY4sBKE

[norgale]

Ahhh yes! My weekly shot of HDI and it looks like it was a great day for them. I like Mikes boat. Havn't seen that one before and the visitors tug is nice too. Pretty calm for the sheetboats so not much action there. As usual I enjoyed this weekly posting of action pictures from Hansen Dam Irregulars. Pete

[Kmot]

Yeah Rik, I have seen it already but thanks anyway. ;)

[Kmot]

hmmmmm............ ;)

[HYDROJERRY]

hay there Kmot, forgive me but im still learning the way you have them wired gives longer run time not double the power, also you have 2x 4cell 5000, i have 2x 2cell 5000 same brand, what power difference is the 2cell to the 4cell they both say 5.0.thanks for help, jerry. :)

[Kmot]

14.8V, 10 Amps versus your 14.8V, 5 Amps.

[HYDROJERRY]

ok so how does the 10amps come in to play, does that mean just longer run time then 5a or is it more power going into the esc. foregive me im trying .

[Kmot]

Both, actually. :)

[Kmot]

So, I installed the new batteries in the B-28, placed it in the water, and blipped the throttle.

The flex cable immediately detached it self from the prop shaft. :eek:

[Kmot]

I tried silver soldering the flex cable back into the drilled out end of the propshaft. It would not stick. I ended up using J-B Weld. It will cure overnight and hopefully stay stuck together.

Hey, the weather seems to be cooling off, and it's plenty windy right now. Should be a good day at the lake this coming Thursday.

[woodybob]

Is that the motor end? Why not put a uni there?

[Rex R]

folks have been using 'lock-tite #603'* to join prop stubs to; flex shafts or piano wire...
*I hear that 'bearing and sleeve retainer' also works

[Kmot]

Is that the motor end? Why not put a uni there?
No room.

folks have been using 'lock-tite #603'*
That's what probably had been used before.

[woodybob]

No room.

Pictures? Can you make a coupling? Is the motor inline with the shaft output?

[tsenecal]

kmot...

welcome to the club.

don't over torque the cable... you might have too much motor for the cable... you might want to drop down to a smaller prop....

rust is your enemy

and finally, hope this helps:

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/info-pages/assemble-shaft.php

[Kmot]

It's inline okay. I could get a new shaft and just stick it into the coupler. But, there definitely is no room for a uni.

[Prop'er]

:D Hard Knoks College! :p


Almost there! ;)

[Kmot]

Love that propeller! :D

[avidjeepr]

That propeller should keep the mosquitos under control.:D

[Kmot]

The J-B Weld held. I was able to go full throttle and measure the power. :cool:

[avidjeepr]

It should hold till your in the middle of the lake.:p

[Kmot]

Most likely! :D

[woodybob]

Heh heh heh...

[Bob Bighinatti]

hmmmmm............ ;)

Hi KMOT where did you get the batterys from ? all the hobby shops where I live sell VENOM and they are to much money . Thanks
Bob Big:):)

[nick_75au]

Hi Kmot,
88 amps, that's very impressive for 1 motor, Its taken me four 700's to get to that level :eek:

Hi Bob,
Hobby king I reckon, banner at very top of RC groups, 3 people in our club have these batteries now, so far so good, the price is right too:D
Nick

[Kmot]

Hi Kmot,
88 amps, that's very impressive for 1 motor, Its taken me four 700's to get to that level :eek:


Thanks Nick. Actually, it hit 98A yesterday during the quick full throttle test. :cool:

Bob, I got them from Hobby King as Nick thought.

I have also changed my Novak Smart Saver jumper wire from 16GA to a 12GA wire since yesterdays test. Might be a small benefit there.

[HYDROJERRY]

hay Kmot, i see your running two bats at one time and you test with your watts up meter did you cut your wires to hook it up or does your set up have a connection between the two bats to the esc.i have a new wattsup but all my boats have two battery set up so to use it i would have to cut before my esc and install deans but i dont want to cause loss of power.:)

[Bob Bighinatti]

Nick and KMOT thanks alot.
Bob Big:):)

[Kmot]

HDI LIGHT

The turnout today was very light. The weather was awesome, but perhaps the wind scared some away.

Present were Capn's Brad, Larry, Mark, Pat, Vic, and myself.

Mark had a classic Kyosho Waverunner that he had refurbished and painted in Lifeguard colors. He also had a new Aquacraft "Mini-Thunder" classic shovelnose hydro. You will notice there is a huge difference between his version and the stock livery. Mark does awesome work on everything.

Vic had a Reef Racer.

Brad had his deep-vee speedboat and Springer. "Triple A Brad" was needed a lot today.

Pat had his Springer and he also was needed to perform rescues today.

I ran my B-28 and after 1 1/2 laps the pinion gear grub screw loosened and so I had to be the one they rescued. It failed in the middle of the lake just as avidjeepr had predicted.

The winds were very strong and the water very choppy so rescue work was difficult but the two Springer Capn's performed admirably.

Before the gear failure my B-28 GPS'd @ 36.7MPH and I think on flat water and no chop from the wind it will probably be capable of 40MPH.

It was really an excellent day, in particular for drying out the laundry and it was surprising no sheetboaters arrived.

Cap'n Larry aka Prop'er handled the photog duties today.

[avidjeepr]

Thanks for the pictures guys.;)
I like the little hydro.
Tom, That's one fast boat.:eek:

[Kmot]

http://www.vimeo.com/7337826

[woodybob]

Good report Tom, B-28 was inches from leaving it's colors on the curb. :eek:

[Schrott]

Kmot, that was a neat rol, did you practice that one :D

that aint choppy water, smooth as a babies butt.

1 foot of snow and 14 degrees up here, ah, the wind 20 miles per hour.

[Kmot]

Schrott: I think all the weight in the bottom of the hull, when the boat started to roll, kept it in motion and made it roll all the way over.

A couple of close-ups of Marks' boats:

[rikyrik2112]

Looked like another great Day at Hansen..kool vid and pics proper....Thank's 4 the eye candy.......:)Just wondering..Kmot,What software do you use 4 the video..4 editing and affect's.......I really don't like this window's movie maker I use....kool thank's....any info appreciated......:)

[Kmot]

Rik, I am using Cyberlink Power Director, Version 7.

[rikyrik2112]

Rik, I am using Cyberlink Power Director, Version 7.
Ahhhh:)ok will check it out....Thank you..:D

[Kmot]

The rescue video:

http://www.vimeo.com/7339615

[MILLERTIME]

Nice flip Tom,
I give it a 9.7.

[Prop'er]

Daaaang! Hay WB I did get the roll over.:p





Hay! is that a new click it a the bottom of the thread,, a multi quote it?

[avidjeepr]

Daaaang! Hay WB I did get the roll over.:p





Hay! is that a new click it a the bottom of the thread,, a multi quote it?

You're right Propr.:D

[Schrott]

Kmot, sweet, can you do 3 or 4 in a row, left to right, could be a new diziplin, stunt racing.

I call that a 360B28, should make those baby faces 'S blush, don't ya think ?

[Kmot]

Hay! is that a new click it a the bottom of the thread,, a multi quote it?

huh?

[avidjeepr]

You're right Propr.:D

huh?



The quote marks next to the word "quote" on the bottom.

[Kmot]

What does it do? I clicked on it and it turns red. What else is it supposed to do?

[nick_75au]

What does it do? I clicked on it and it turns red. What else is it supposed to do?

The quote marks next to the word "quote" on the bottom.

Click on all the "quote marks" in messages you want to quote, then click on a quote button, hey presto all the ones you clicked on pop up in the new message.

trolls will love this feature:p

Nick

[woodybob]

Daaaang! Hay WB I did get the roll over.:p





Hay! is that a new click it a the bottom of the thread,, a multi quote it?

You're right Propr.:D

Good shootin' Prop'er. :)

[gpzy]

Sorry I missed all the fun. But the next best thing is coming here and seeing all the great pics a vids. It may be awhile , so keep the reports coming!!!!!!

[Kmot]

TEST:

Click on all the "quote marks" in messages you want to quote, then click on a quote button, hey presto all the ones you clicked on pop up in the new message.

trolls will love this feature:p

Nick

Good shootin' Prop'er. :)

Sorry I missed all the fun. But the next best thing is coming here and seeing all the great pics a vids. It may be awhile , so keep the reports coming!!!!!!

Okay, now I get it. Thanks Nick. :)

[Prop'er]

Sorry I missed all the fun. But the next best thing is coming here and seeing all the great pics a vids. It may be awhile , so keep the reports coming!!!!!!

Which day's will you be able to make the lake Jpzy???:)

[avidjeepr]

Which day's will you be able to make the lake Jpzy???:)

Yes, what day?:cool:

[Prop'er]

This is a link to the supplier I had mentioned to Tom and to John.... http://www.graysonhobby.com/catalog/index.php

[woodybob]

Whoa! What a beautiful morning at the pond. Went out to see AJ's new Widow Maker. Slick little FE. :D He had the place all to himself.

[H.Lauer]

That thing flies!!!!:D

any close-up shots???

[Aerominded]

Right out of the box with that performance? Looks impressive! :)

That really is a nice lake you guys have- nice view in the background! :)

[avidjeepr]

Harry you're right, it was in the air half the time.:D:D
Here is a couple shots, my camera setting were wrong today.(ooops):o

Aero, Fiberglass hull, brushless power and with reverse.:D:D

[Kmot]

Who's mini Lambo?

[avidjeepr]

Who's mini Lambo?

How do you keep your props on?


That was Captain Vic's. No sheetboat, just a Lambo and a chair.;):D

[Kmot]

Wasn't pointin' at the nut, nut! :D

[avidjeepr]

:D:D:p

Wasn't pointin' at the nut, nut! :D

[woodybob]

...

[Kmot]

Ah yes, so that is what it is. Looks very factory original too. :p

[woodybob]

Who's mini Lambo?

That would be a prop. :rolleyes:
http://static.rcgroups.com/forums/attachments/2/0/9/8/7/t2851181-175-thumb-aj%20wm.jpg?d=1257119782 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2851181&d=1257119782)

This new format doesn't allow for images to be posted on the edit side, no smileys either. That kinda sucks... :rolleyes:

[avidjeepr]

Aaaah the blades.:p. swapped it before it's maiden. Good tip, thanks.

[avidjeepr]

W.B., push the edit, then the go advanced tab. :)

[woodybob]

Aha...get to learn new stuff, how special. ;)

Thanks...

I liked the simple, stupid version.

[blacksheep420]

hey kim u should invest in some foam for your lid...there back order. still. chris is still waiting for his.and radio box lid.... looks nice without the stickers....love it.:cool:

[avidjeepr]

Thanks G,
I taped it down, but foam is a great idea.
It's a great boat for the dough.:D

[blacksheep420]

what size prop is that? 437? or 432?

[rikyrik2112]

what size prop is that? 437? or 432?

yea what he said:rolleyes:

[avidjeepr]

Think it's an X642 Octura. if that sounds right.:p

[blacksheep420]

Think it's an X642 Octura. if that sounds right.:pWOW!!!! thats crazy....... that this is HUGE!!!:censored: might be to big.... esc not happy with big props..... check your heat..

[rikyrik2112]

Think it's an X642 Octura. if that sounds right.:p

yea what he said..lol....2.6 wow top ender yeaaa buddy:eek:

[avidjeepr]

I did, it ran cool with a 5 min. run time per 3300.:p
I adjusted the strut once I got home to prevent jumping.:D

[blacksheep420]

:rolleyes:I did, it ran cool with a 5 min. run time per 3300.:p
I adjusted the strut once I got home to prevent jumping.:D

its time for 11.1 30c 5000 lipos........ that thing is faster then the fastech out of the box.... and we gps'ed my fastech at 38.8mph, and chris's widow would pass me in the straits....

[avidjeepr]

Really? Cool.
It can handle 11.1 3c? :D:D:D Yeeehawww.

[blacksheep420]

maybe u should'nt go over 3000 if u go that rout.... so fast... and if u can fit some trim tabs..... wooooooooowwwww!!!!!:eek: so fast ....

[Kmot]

Kim, don't give our prop secrets away to those kids! You know, "old age and treachery, yada yada" :D:D:D

[Rex R]

a 642 is about equal to what proboat puts on the fastech and the bj26 ep. so it wouldn't surprise me much if that is what they are putting on the widow maker.
rex

[avidjeepr]

a 642 is about equal to what proboat puts on the fastech and the bj26 ep. so it wouldn't surprise me much if that is what they are putting on the widow maker.
rex


It looked like the same pitch and size.:cool:

[avidjeepr]

Kim, don't give our prop secrets away to those kids! You know, "old age and treachery, yada yada" :D:D:D

Dang! I forgot.:o:p

[Prop'er]

Who's go'n to the lake tomorrow?:cool: