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Detounge Sharpen and Balance RC Boat Props
By admin | February 5, 2012
This is a video on how we detoung, sharpen and balance our metal RC boat props to get more performance. Also includes test runs and speed clocks with one of these props on my BlackJack 26 with the stock power system. Related Links: rcboat.com www.offshoreelectrics.com
Topics: RC Boats | 19 Comments »
May 2nd, 2011 at 12:10 am
that boat is fast! I’m gonna get one now.
May 2nd, 2011 at 1:29 am
Hey, Paul! I have a shockwave 36 completely stock, would this make a great difference in performance?
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:29 am
@spencermel it’s definitely faster with the new prop. RC boats are a blast to run!!! I’m sure you would enjoy it!
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:37 am
@RFTAEC100 It would make a noticeable difference, usually good for an extra 3 to 5mph. Detounging the prop gives you a little better pitch ratio and also takes some of the load off the motor allowing it to rev higher and faster. Also because of this you can usually run a slightly bigger prop. I went from the stock 40mm prop to a 42mm prop. All this equates to more performance.
Frank
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:38 am
@DiehardRCaddicts are gas ones difficult to dial in?I mean,I like the electric but i would need like 5 batteries to get my fix.I know you’re a electric guy.What do you think of the gas ones also.
May 2nd, 2011 at 11:56 am
Great how to Frank and man that boat was going some
nice one mate and thanks for sharing = thumbs up.
May 2nd, 2011 at 4:55 pm
@DiehardRCaddicts Thank u so much, Frank
May 2nd, 2011 at 10:04 pm
@spencermel long before the electric stuff caught on I was into fuel powered cars and boats big time! They were a lot of fun and pretty easy to tune and modify. I got away from fuel and got into electric when brushless power systems started to come out. Fuel is great if you like long run times and can find a place to run where the noise won’t matter. Electrics these days are as fast but run quieter and cleaner with shorter run times though. Cost between fuel and batteries are about the same.
May 3rd, 2011 at 12:16 am
@DiehardRCaddicts Thank you for the feedback,so brushless is the way.
July 21st, 2011 at 6:52 pm
what hardware are you running on the blackjack?
July 22nd, 2011 at 1:18 am
@toddawdirect that would be the Fuller’s Fast Electric Catamaran Hardware. You can find their e-bay store if you search under “Fullers Fast Electric”. Their products are awesome and they are always very helpful and quick about getting back to you. I’ll send you a link.
August 9th, 2011 at 7:19 am
hey which prop do i need for spartan i got 1800kv motor 4 pole and 180 A esc let me know if you can help thanks
August 9th, 2011 at 10:28 am
@dtmpowerboss the Octura x442 is a great all around prop for 36mm diameter motors between 1600kv to 2000 kv. You could also try the Octura x642 for a little more speed if your motor is rated over 1000watts of power. Its the same diameter only with more pitch.
August 9th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
@DiehardRCaddicts ok thanks a lot do u know where i can get thouse am looking for cheaper one
August 9th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
@dtmpowerboss “offshoreelectric” online store has a large selection of props. They also have carbon props which cost a lot less than the metal ones and don’t need to be sharpened or balanced. Again look for one around 42mm in diameter.
October 29th, 2011 at 3:44 am
can you explain how do you go by using the prop balancer? thnx
October 29th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
@streetforcegp2 it’s easy but can be time consuming. You just have to make sure when the blades stop spinning on the balancer they are both parallel to each other and level. Neither one should be rotating to the down position. You have to get it as close as possible during filling and sanding the prop blades. Then finish up balancing with some fine sanding emery cloth and water when in the polishing stage.
November 21st, 2011 at 2:20 am
how much does all of this stuff for it cost all together
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:16 pm
@toddawdirect look in the description; stock power system