boat weight

[byron westman]

just wonder an average boat weight for a p- spec opc with a 5000mha 4s battery?

my HTB 290 came in at 7 lbs even ready to run , should it shed some pounds ? 5lbs, 13.3 oz with out battery

 

[Kris Flynn]

I would say that is Heavy Byron...that is heavier than a Mod 20 Nitro (I like them to be around 6-6.5Lbs)

Although, I would not stress too much untill you run it a bit

The HTB boats are flighty (but good) hulls and it might help you being a bit heavier

 

[byron westman]

hay kris , must be the heavy motor mount you sold me ! lol . 5lbs 13.3 oz with out battery is not to far off going to look for a lighter battery.

cheers

 

[Kris Flynn]

haha maybe

I would say the packs are fine...they are normally (4S) around that 18oz (500g)

I wouldnt want to use less than a 5000mAh pack...but you could just get away with a 4000mAh pack if you are desperate to save weight

(and lose some speed due to not being able to prop up and finish races)

 

[moparbarn]

HTB's are on the heavy side of comparable tunnel hulls. The one HTB 290 I have had came in at 6 lbs. 9 oz. as a nitro boat, BEFORE adding nearly 5 oz. of lead to balance it.