Aquacraft GP-1first run!

[Bill Gibson]

Not trying to do a review on an OOP boat, but I got one for Christmas along with a Miss Seattle so I could run something electric whilst I start working on my Whip, so I thought id share......!

I didn't get any pics yet...DARNIT!

3 observations...

1- Its clearly faster than I thought it would be right out of the box!

2- It handles and turns better than I thought it would right out of the box

3- Its a bear to get up on step unless you heave it..BUT, after tryin some stuff, I found that with the right timing with the throttle, a blip-diddy diddy, then NAIL IT worked almost everytime!

The thing is REALLY FUN to run, even on 800mah/30C lipos, as I didn't have any 1000s....I wonder how it would run on 1000mah/50C packs? Id love to see some props made for these types of boats as I did notice that as good as it ran, it just sounded like it was on the edge of being overpropped, even with a fresh pack....

Grim has some Tweaks that can be done to the boat, including a different bullet...after I get a few more runs on it, might have to start tweakin!

I haven't run anything in 2 years, and one thing that was kinda weird was....just dry the boat out, little oil, YER DONE!..Ummm I could get used to that!

I see myself getting hooked on FE Hydros, theres no doubt about it! I still love Nitro though....don't think that will ever change......I think!

Oh and the best part was how good it felt to run a boat..any boat again....ESPECIALLY a HYDRO!

 

[HOTWATER]

Nice Bill! Glad you like the nice, clean and easy side of FE!

Just to let you know...The difference between an 800 mah pack and a 1000 mah pack would be just a bit more runtime with the 1000. If you were switching from say, a 2S (2 cell pack) to a 3S (3 cell pack) that is where you would notice a difference in performance... ; )

-Kent

 

[Grimracer]

let me send you our new Blue prop.. we did this just for this boat and the Miss Seattle. PM me your addy.

You are going to LIKE IT!

Grim

 

[Grimracer]

Did you do the hop up stuff I posted on OSE?

Grim

 

[jeffaustin]

Hey Mike is the Miss Seattle hydroplane worth the extra cost?trying to get some guys in district 14 to pony up some money....thanks

 

[ED MAZZOLA]

Nice Bill! Glad you like the nice, clean and easy side of FE!

Just to let you know...The difference between an 800 mah pack and a 1000 mah pack would be just a bit more runtime with the 1000. If you were switching from say, a 2S (2 cell pack) to a 3S (3 cell pack) that is where you would notice a difference in performance... ; )

-Kent

WHAT IS BETTER A 2 CELL OR A 3CELL PACK

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

Nice Bill! Glad you like the nice, clean and easy side of FE!

Just to let you know...The difference between an 800 mah pack and a 1000 mah pack would be just a bit more runtime with the 1000. If you were switching from say, a 2S (2 cell pack) to a 3S (3 cell pack) that is where you would notice a difference in performance... ; )

-Kent

WHAT IS BETTER A 2 CELL OR A 3CELL PACK

A 3 cell pack is going to make a boat run faster since it's 11.1V compared to 7.4V. Last summer I was going to let spectators run my Gun Slinger and thought installing a 2 cell pack would slow the boat down at full throttle. Well, the ESC's low voltage cut off is something like 8 or 9 V and it took me a while to figure out why the boat wouldn't run.

JD

 

[HOTWATER]

Not sure what the system is on the seattle...The UL-1 will allow you to run a 4S pack...or. 2 -2S packs in series (wired together to make 4S

 

[HOTWATER]

Just looked at the Seattle ' s system...definitely run a 3S pack...like JR said...I would think that the LV would have kicked in on the 2S pack...you should see a big difference running a 3S pack...I would not use a 4S pack with that 30 a esc...just to let you know...

 

[Bill Gibson]

Thanks Grim! Ill PM ya!

I haven't done the hop ups yet....but you can bet im gonna after watching the video..VERY impressive!!

Ill probably run it box stock a few more times..do you suggest doing the same hop ups to the M.S. as well?

 

[Bill Gibson]

Kent, just glancing at my Miss Seattle, it looks like the same power package which uses 3s, and thanks for the input, and YEP, I definitely LIKE FE!!

.....MUST DO MORE AND GO FASTER!

 

[Grimracer]

The GP-1, Mini Mono and new Miss Seattle can only be used on 3S. (at least with the stock controller).

The GP one is my favorite. The mini mono a second and the Miss Seattle the 3rd. The Miss Seattle is a bear to get to run well. I have H O U R S on that boat and never got 100% happy with the performance. (Albeit I want it all).

It shares the same bottom as the GP-1 BUT has the opening for the front canard. The GP-1 will fit more battery then the Seattle as well.

With tweaks to the GP-1 30MPH is doable and with GREAT handling.. The fin "could" stand to be a tick larger at those speeds but a quick blip on the throttle to set the boat and its good to go.

Note to those that have the boat..

Get the blue prop

Get a few extra turn fins and sharpen, bend and what not to your liking. (they are Stainless Steel)

Grim

Attached is the tweaking guide

and

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxX155-wM4M&list=UUGHDEgZtO_UtFYIjyEnBElQ

 

[Bill Gibson]

Gonna try to put the Miss Seattle in the water tomorrow, bone stock, right outta the box.........did the turn fin tweak per Grims tuning tips on the GP-1, so ill get it wet too! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

[wingnut]

hey grim , you have a part number on the blue prop?

 

[Bill Gibson]

I maidened the Miss Seattle today and to my surprise, its at least as fast as the GP-1, if not a tic faster, as not only does it get on step EASILY, you can hear the prop unloading as the boat speed increases! I was going to swap props on the boats, but I ran out of time.

The MS turns and handles decent, The GP-1 does both BETTER! Especially after I tweaked the turn fin ,per Grim....DEFINATLEY made a big difference! I did the same tweak to the MS, but didn't get to try it.....

To me, they are both fast, fun boats, as I still am impressed with the speed they carry for what they are....I had a BLAST with both of em today!

 

[Jim Caldwell]

Watch out! its addictive, more runs less fiddeling. LOL

 

[Bill Gibson]

Oh Jim........IM HOOKED....BAD

! Gonna start on a Whip 20/FE soon....AND THEN I found a thread on RCG on converting an old MRP Miss Bud to Brushless! Got one that's been collecting dust for years..... Friggin electric planes n helis got me started on this INSANITY

! Still a nitro guy though!

 

[wingnut]

is there any way to get the vibration out of the driveline after it sits for a while? mines buzzes up something fierce

 

[Grimracer]

GP-1 is buzzing? Not easy to do with that wire drive.

Remove the wire and check for straightness. Bend as needed and re-install..

Should be good to go

Grim

 

[wingnut]

thanks grim i'll check. if i remember where it goes in the stub was a little crooked. are the shafts available separately?