birel19

I am loking for some boats to rce in my large pool, i dont want them to big and i want them under 120 dollars. What are some boats hat you reccommend?

How is the traxxas blast?
How is the shockwave26, nd mini v?
Any others?

What is the average price for a shockwave 26?


This is deffinetaly not my first boat, im just loking for some fast fun in the pool

Diegoboy

Depending on the size of your pool, I'd say the [link=http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=dh-mini-v]Mini-V[/link], [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMPG3**]Reef racer 2[/link], [link=http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/products.php?cat=55]Zig Zag 2[/link], [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJMG0]Megatech H2O[/link]... Something under 14"
Unless you own an olimpic sized pool, The blast, Shockwave26, etc. are too big!

Diegoboy

I, myself, like the Mini-V. I think, from the list given, it looks best! It performs well too!

alloutcustom

go mini-v

Diegoboy

There are plenty of videos on this forum on the first three boats. The Megatech H2O isn't as popular. Here's a Video of that boat...

[link=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1215767721890856936&q=megatech+h2o&total=1&start=0&num=50&so=0&type=search&plindex=0]H2O Video[/link]<--

Diegoboy

Sorry, missed that question...
The [link=http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/products.php?cat=84]SW26[/link] usually costs $130.00

Wheelnut

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I have two H2O's. Here is a link to the video. I might consider selling both of them for a fair price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yC5ssdPQBg

birel19

are there any afyermarket art(engines, running gear, ect.) for the mini v?
Are there any vids of a mini v stock?

Diegoboy

Here is the Video of the stock Mini-V

[link=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4861393484137822928&q=Mini-V&total=75&start=0&num=50&so=0&type=search&plindex=0]Stock Mini-V[/link] <--

birel19

Are there any aftermarket motors, batts ect?

ryan_t888

There are upgradeable motors and batteries for nearly every boat made.

Ryan

birel19

well what are the ones for the mini-v?

ryan_t888

Any 380 or 400 size brushless motor can be easily adapted. Any 7.2v/8.4v 2/3A or similar cells can be used.

Ryan

birel19

whats faster stock, mini-v or h20?

D-White

HEY THERE BIREL IT IS THE MINI-V SHE HAS SOME PRETTY NICE SPEED FOR A LOW PRICE BECAUSE I KNOW THATS WHAT YOUR GOING FOR! SO YEP THE MINI-V IS AWSOME FOR THE PRICE *COMPARED TO THE H20* SO CHOOSE WHAT BEST FITS YOU! HAVE FUN!

Wheelnut

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You have the H2O, D-White? I have both and I would have to say that stock out of the box they are very close in speed.

birel19

What is a good lipo i can use in the min-v? What is a inexpensive charger i can use to charge it? How expesive will it be to go lipo?
Should i just get some really good 2/3 cells and run 7-? cell packs? What are some configs? What is a good charger for those cells?

Sorry, i couldnt find it on the official thread[:-]

Diegoboy

Wheelnut... You have an H2O?

Would you please post pics of the inside??

birel19

ummm, does anybody have a answer to my q?

Diegoboy

Get [link=http://www.amazon.com/Vision-Peak-Ultra-AC-Charger/dp/B0007U9NXI]this[/link] charger...

Get [link=http://www.electrifly.com/powersystem/batteries/gpmp0823-lg.jpg]this[/link] battery...

Diegoboy

With that combo, as long as you set the charger on Lipo @ 1.2A, you'll never have a problem. No balancer, No danger...

That charger will do Nicad & NiMh too!

birel19

How long will the runtimes be with that bat, and will it be much faster than stock batts?
Can i use the cheap polycharge, http://www.electrifly.com/chargers/gpmm3010.html , how long will it take to charge?

Are there any other lipos at a slighly lower price that are as high quality as that one?

Diegoboy

That charger will work, but it will only do lipo.

Charge times on that charger? I dunno. On the Vision Peak Ultra? 25 min.

Runtimes will be about 12-14 minutes.

Speed will double as the voltage is greater, and weight is less.

birel19

ok, well are there any less expensive lipo packs i should know about?

Diegoboy

there are cheaper, but remember that in this hobby, you get what you pay for!