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Old 08-04-2009, 11:08 PM
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Take it easy on the Aqua .18 mods.....it doesn't take well to heavy mods and the weakest link in that engine is the crankshaft...trust me, the rear of the crank will say bye bye to the front end of the crank and make a drive through window in bottom of your crankcase real easy.
Old 08-04-2009, 11:12 PM
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sweet .32 but i take it your just in it for sport right? dont think theres a class for .32? but it would be a blast!

Sport no! SPEED
Old 08-04-2009, 11:13 PM
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sure there is, I believe its D class shoot might even be a challenge to avoid the .45 riggers
Old 08-04-2009, 11:17 PM
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sure there is, I believe its D class shoot might even be a challenge to avoid the .45 riggers
LOL!
staying out of the way of a 45rigger with a 32 Hydro !
Old 08-05-2009, 10:29 AM
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We just race for fun within our club, no points or anything. Two classes: Stock RTR Hydro and Mod RTR hydro. THe only thing you can change in the stock class is the prop and fuel tank. In our mod class, the sky is the limit - any engine size, equipment changes, etc.

Heck, we even had one guy put a OS 46 in his! Unfortunately, he had a major steering malfunction, and it drove straight into the side of a concrete culvert shortly after launch. So, we didn't get to see how it would really run. Should be interesting though!
Old 08-05-2009, 06:41 PM
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mod is mod i guess!!!!!!!!! that cool though! we have to stick to .18 in mod class round here, not only that but the motor has to be under $100 witch really takes the fun out of mod class.
Old 08-05-2009, 07:35 PM
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...we have to stick to .18 in mod class round here, not only that but the motor has to be under $100 witch really takes the fun out of mod class.
Anyone tried the new Deuce engine in the old boat yet?? It is less than 100 bucks... I am curious to know how it compares to the old engine...my guess is that it would be slower.

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Old 08-05-2009, 08:11 PM
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The new engine is faster, especially with the new pipe. But, the trick is to keep the jetting consistant. It needs a different (O.S.) carb.
Old 08-05-2009, 11:04 PM
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The new engine is faster, especially with the new pipe. But, the trick is to keep the jetting consistant. It needs a different (O.S.) carb.
Well...I have not found the needle on the one I got for my kid yet. I spent a lot of time trying to find it without noticing that the carb was not opening all the way.

My point...I have seen a few folks mention getting speeds over 40MPH with the stock engine and a sponson mod on the old MV. The deuce has a sponson mod built in, and most of the speeds I have seen posted are high 30s. 4 to 6 MPH slower than the speeds I have seen quoted for the AQ engine.

It will take some time, but I will eventually get around to doing some more testing on the different engines, and see whats what. I was thinking that the new pipe was holding back the new engine.

Anyhow, how about sharing what you did to compare the engines to say that the new engine is faster...

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Any thoughts to anyone using a OS.30VG Truggy motor?

Also who has the biggest motor in there MV ?
Old 08-06-2009, 08:55 PM
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One person in our club is trying an OS .46....I'll keep you updated on that little experiment.
Old 08-06-2009, 11:34 PM
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One person in our club is trying an OS .46....I'll keep you updated on that little experiment.
OHHH MAN!
that will be awesome!
Old 08-11-2009, 06:24 PM
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For you guys that upgraded the motor to the Dynamite .32, would this flex shaft work?

[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=aqub7883]Prop Shaft for the AquaCraft SuperVee Deep Vee Boat[/link]

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according to tower...that shaft is only 12 inches long and the vegas shaft is 15.4 inches long.....however, if you have modded your engine mount and location, all bets are off...
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For you guys that upgraded the motor to the Dynamite .32, would this flex shaft work?

[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=aqub7883]Prop Shaft for the AquaCraft SuperVee Deep Vee Boat[/link]

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No. A 3/16"(.187) shaft is what we used. I have an Aeromarine one, but you could also use Octura or a Hughey. I bought mine at the LHS. The Hughey and Octura ones are available at www.offshoreelectrics.com

You need to remove the teflon liner as well when you use the 3/16" drive shaft.
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Ran the .32 again yesterday - second time out. I am still running the Grim 42 x 55 prop, and we are starting to lean her out a little at a time. She is definitely picking up speed - blew over once on a full throttle pass. Decided to put a little negative angle on the prop to keep the nose down - worked great. Nice and fast, but no blow overs. Lowering the turn fin helped alot as well. I tried an M445, but hit the rudder and dinged the prop good. I had to restrict the rudder travel a little (with the radio) to avoid that. I should still have plenty of rudder for the turns still. I'll try that M445 next week when I get it bent back into shape. I will also be trying the ABC H-4(42.5mm X 66mm pitch).

Will try to get a speed on her. My GPS flew out out of my R/C truck and hasn't been the same since. We have a radar gun available as well. I'll give that a try next week.
Old 08-12-2009, 11:30 PM
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Ran the .32 again yesterday - second time out. I am still running the Grim 42 x 55 prop, and we are starting to lean her out a little at a time. She is definitely picking up speed - blew over once on a full throttle pass. Decided to put a little negative angle on the prop to keep the nose down - worked great. Nice and fast, but no blow overs. Lowering the turn fin helped alot as well. I tried an M445, but hit the rudder and dinged the prop good. I had to restrict the rudder travel a little (with the radio) to avoid that. I should still have plenty of rudder for the turns still. I'll try that M445 next week when I get it bent back into shape. I will also be trying the ABC H-4(42.5mm X 66mm pitch).

Will try to get a speed on her. My GPS flew out out of my R/C truck and hasn't been the same since. We have a radar gun available as well. I'll give that a try next week.

Awesome!
Keep us posted. I just fininshed painting my MV, letting the boat dry good before I put the decals on
Old 08-13-2009, 06:54 AM
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Ok so a A 3/16"(.187) shaft is needed. What length? Also which collet and cable coupler do I need?
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My Aeromarine drive shaft was 18" to begin with, and cut down to the length I needed. Since all these mod boats have slightly different engine placement, one size doesn't fit all. Once you get the engine mounted, then you can cut it to size. I also use an Aeromarine coupler, along with the stock flywheel. I will try to get the part number for the collet. Probably not till Monday though.

Flex shaft: http://www.aeromarinerc.com/index.ph...mart&Itemid=53
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No need for a 18" the Prather 12" will work fine, no need to trim, just clean up the tip.

Flywheel: Shockwave 36 No. PRB2057
Flex Coupling (collet): Aeromarine No. AEM1732 /OS21 X 187
Flex Cable: Prather No. 8020 3/16" x 12" Flex Cable (no need for trimming, clean up end)
Drive Dog: Aeromarine AEM1510 3/16"
Prop: Octura M445
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Pipe: Macs Tuned Pipe No. 1328 (trimmed 2 3/8")
Pressure Fitting: Prather No. 9005
Flywheel: Shockwave 36 No. PRB2057
Flex Coupling (collet): Aeromarine No. AEM1732 /OS21 X 187
Flex Cable: Prather No. 8020 3/16" x 12" Flex Cable (no need for trimming, clean up end)
Drive Dog: Aeromarine AEM1510 3/16"
Prop: Octura M445
Tail Nut: Octura OC6PNMM
Turn Fin: Aquacraft AQUB9539 (UL-1 Black Fin), need to elongate the bracket holes to fit

other mods:
- Engine Mounts (use MVD stock rubber bushings and inserts)
- Tuned pipe will prohibit the used of the Grim cowl lockes..toss them..they are junk.. fab new locks with hook and O-ring
- Set rudder back at least 3/4".. I used square aluminum tubing
- Control box.. (same setup as cowl locks, used picture frame hangers)

Here ya go:

After first WOT run without spinning:








RUDDER EXTENSION:



COWL LOCKS


BOX LOCKS


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Ok so a A 3/16''(.187) shaft is needed. What length? Also which collet and cable coupler do I need?
There are a few you can choose from depending on you local hobby store, but I use the Octura .150 flexshaft with the 3/16 stub. I also use the Octura .150 collet. The flexshaft has to be welded/silver brazed in with the kind I use, but I think they make it already welded too and about 18 inches long...mine is exactly 15 3/4 long (from end of flexshaft to the end of the threaded stub) after I silver braze and cut it to length and goes up into the collet until it hits the end of the crankshaft..also I leave about 1/8 inch space between the drivedog and strut and my engine is in the stock position. If you do go with the Octura brand, pay attention because they also make them in the .130 size too...just make sure that the collet and flexshaft are the same size.
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Thanks for the information guys!

TrEsPaSS: Are you running the Deuce Vegas? I measured my MV Ver2 flex shaft and its 15.5 ish inchs. But maybe with the different flywheel and collet that makes up for the 3.5 inchs?
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Thanks for the information guys!

TrEsPaSS: Are you running the Deuce Vegas? I measured my MV Ver2 flex shaft and its 15.5 ish inchs. But maybe with the different flywheel and collet that makes up for the 3.5 inchs?
Yes, I am running a deuce...sorry for the misinformation
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Did you move the engine forward any for the .32?

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