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Info On Modified Version of the
Aqua Jet Video
This is a slightly
modified version of the Full Ready to Run (RTR), 775
electric, 12cell motor. We added a Flex coupler and a
new 42mm carbon fiber propeller. Only $25 in parts was
well worth every penny! And Took Only 10 minutes to
install everything..
Oh ya, don't forget it takes about 10 minutes to check
all the screws and install radio batteries. Total of
20minutes build time! Only tools needed for upgrades
were allen wrenches and screwdriver. I ran this boat on
12- 3300 NiMH Batteries. The flex coupler makes the
drive system smother, while the 42mm propeller has more
pitch then the stock one. To see how the flex coupler
was added. At the end of the video there is a short
clip of this boat on 16cells. Even faster! But water
cooling is a must with 16cells.
The added speed of the
upgrades was definitely apparent. For the beginner or
advanced hobbyist, looking for some fun, speed and quick
setup, this boat is the ticket!
Caution! While running this hull
on 12 cells or more, the universal joint needs to be
kept well greased! Also the longer you run the boat the
more heat builds up in the motor. If the motor gets to
hot it will burn up! On 14cells the boat will run
faster, but the motor will heat up quicker. Keep an eye
on the motor temperature. Have an adult give it the 5
second test. Which is, hold your finger on the motor for
5 seconds. If its so hot you can't hold it for 5
seconds, its too hot. Allow to cool fully before running
again!
Info On Stock Version of the Aqua
Jet Video
This was the Full Ready to Run
(RTR) version, just add receiver batteries, stickers and
off to the local pond! The tested boat had a 775
electric, 12cell motor. I ran this boat on 12- 3300 NiMh
Batteries. It will run for over 8 minutes with these
batteries. After adjusting battery placement it was
able to reaching speeds of 18-20mph. Max speed was
verified on a Garmin Etrex GPS. This boat was a blast to
drive. If we advanced the rudder throw all the way on
the transmitter, at full speed, we could turn hard right
and make it do a 360 degree spin out. A crowd of people
gathered to watch the action! |
