NEW Pro Boat RECOIL 26" Self-Righting!!

[Darin Jordan]

Not to be overlooked...

Recoil 26-inch Self-Righting Deep-V BL:RTR

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=PRB08022

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Features

Capable of reaching speeds of 30+ mph
Self-righting hull system keeps you from going belly-up
Water-cooled 2100Kv brushless motor and 60-AMP Dynamite® ESC
11.1V 3200mAh 3S LiPo and LiPo balance charger included
Includes Pro Boat® 2.4Ghz marine radio system
Waterproof electronics
Injection molded radio tray
Aluminum rudder with stainless trim tabs
Stainless steel hardware
Flex shaft with Teflon liner
Composite molded 2 blade propeller

Specifications

Length:
26 in (660.4mm)
Beam:
7.9 in (200mm)
Motor Size:
2100Kv 14-Pole Brushless Outrunner Marine Motor, 33mm X 42mm
Weight:
3 LB (1.4 KG)
Speed:
30+ MPH
Radio:
2.4GHz 2-Channel Surface Transmiter
Speed Control:
60A BL Marine ESC 2-3S
Hull Material:
Blow Mold ABS
Trim Scheme Colors:
Yellow/Orange
Prop Size:
1.34 x 2.06
Hull Type:
Self-Righting Deep-V
Battery:
11.1V 3200mAh 3S 30C LiPo
Kit/RTR:
RTR
Drive System:
Flex Shaft
Is Assembly Required:
No

[Rafael_Lopez]

Some behind the scenes bashing video. Max speed, in stock trim, at the end of the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI1hd1sXk_w&feature=youtu.be

[Rafael_Lopez]

I know there isn't as much excitement about this boat as the Twin, but it's a real fun "basher" boat. I'm actually going to the beach with it this weekend to launch it off, and surf the waves. I'll make sure to post a video.

[Rafael_Lopez]

The Recoil 26 is a very versatile boat.#HowDoYouLaunchYourBoat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoB8cax-jF0

And some rough water/beach fun.

https://youtu.be/OC5jE5LVVMM

[98Corvette]

Any update on when it will be available? I am looking forward to buying one. I have a Joysway Offshore Infinity and it is a blast but it's trashed and I need a replacement self righting boat.

[Rafael_Lopez]

The boat is still on schedule to start shipping the second week of March.

If anything changes well update the first post.

[rcdrivertim]

Got mine. Love it. It is very stable! Wish I would get more run time. Also want to know if the motor can be changed seeing as the boat has a 60amp ESC. If it can would it handle a 4S? Hope some people put comments here and upgrades done.

[Mitch S]

I've had mine for nearly a month now as well. Having some transmitter issues, but it will be fine.
I'm really enjoying the boat. I took the weighted coupler out and running 3s, 5000mah and its fun, with some good run times. Self righting feature works like a charm.

That being said, I'd be interested in some upgrades as well, looking for some larger trim tabs and fins

[Darin Jordan]

I've had mine for nearly a month now as well. Having some transmitter issues, but it will be fine.
I'm really enjoying the boat. I took the weighted coupler out and running 3s, 5000mah and its fun, with some good run times. Self righting feature works like a charm.

That being said, I'd be interested in some upgrades as well, looking for some larger trim tabs and fins

Are you saying that the self-righting works WITHOUT the weighted coupler?? Stock motor still??

Curious, because I have done a pretty CRAZY upgrade experiment with my Recoil, having never actually driven it stock, and am about to test it today. I replaced the motor and ESC (well, all the electronics, actually) with a system suited for NAMBA N2-Offshore (2S Lipo, 3500-ish KV motor, etc.), but I retained the weighted coupler.

Would be interested to know more about your setup.

[Rafael_Lopez]

[B]Are you saying that the self-righting works WITHOUT the weighted coupler?? Stock motor still??[\B]

Curious, because I have done a pretty CRAZY upgrade experiment with my Recoil, having never actually driven it stock, and am about to test it today. I replaced the motor and ESC (well, all the electronics, actually) with a system suited for NAMBA N2-Offshore (2S Lipo, 3500-ish KV motor, etc.), but I retained the weighted coupler.

Would be interested to know more about your setup.

Darin, he says he removed the coupler and is using a full size pack with the stock motor. It will not self-right with a full size pack and an inrunner.

The stock electronics, both ESC and motor, will not work with voltage higher than 3s. The ESC will not arm and if you install a different ESC the motor will literally burn up. There is a bit of room to prop up, but I'd stay away from props larger than 43-44mm with pitch greater than 1.6. This isn't a performance boat so I didn't do much prop testing. What I can tell you is that the ESC is more than enough for the stock motor with the stock prop, 1.6x1.6. The largest prop I tested with was an x442 and it ran well with no issues, but no major speed gains. If you over prop, the ESC will amp out before it burns up, or at least that's what is is programmed to do. The hulls speed limit is +/- 40mph. Any more than that and the boat will chime walk due to too much hull out of the water and the trim tabs being to far out of the water. One would have to install another set of tabs closer to the keel to try and settle it down, and probably larger turn fins. I got one over 40mph with a 2000kv inrunner and a 90A ESC on 4s, but didn't like the way it drove; I never added trim tabs lower to the keel.

[Darin Jordan]

Darin, he says he removed the coupler and is using a full size pack with the stock motor. It will not self-right with a full size pack and an inrunner.

Awww... got it. I'll have to see if it'll self-right with this setup:

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[Rafael_Lopez]

I could not get it to self right with a 2000kv motor on 3s with the weighted coupler. Even with a 5000mah pack.

[Darin Jordan]

I could not get it to self right with a 2000kv motor on 3s with the weighted coupler. Even with a 5000mah pack.

This is a 3500KV motor... :) We'll see... That's why we test.

[Darin Jordan]

It won't be the end of the world for my purposes if it won't self-right... it WILL be if it SELF-FLIPS, though...

[Mitch S]

You've got Raphaels reply, but I'll give you mine any way.

I run the stock battery and a larger 5200mah. I've been able to have it self right with both batteries without the coupler, However, it does take more effort with the smaller pack.

idk, for me, the boat is fast enough to have fun with. I really have no desire to go faster with it. I do, however, want to find larger trim tabs and fins. Maybe it wont spin as easy, If anyone has a suggestion on tabs and fins, please let me know.

FYI, the stock motor runs to about 125 degrees on mine. Anyone else have any temp readings??