if I have a 3 cell 5400mah 11.1 volt battery how fast will this boat go? and does the boat come with a female or male EC3 connector?
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It will go about 30-35. It's really fun and handles excellently. Should give you a 20+ minute run time with that battery, not sure of the name of connector but here is a picture of a battery with the connector you will need. http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/LosiXcelorin7-45000.jpg
1164006
It will go about 30-35. It's really fun and handles excellently. Should give you a 20+ minute run time with that battery, not sure of the name of connector but here is a picture of a battery with the connector you will need.http://www.redrc.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/LosiXcelorin7-45000.jpg
1164007
Full throttle is more like 15 minutes plus or minues runt times. Stock prop is about low 30's. Put a 42mm and you get in the mid 30's. Scuff the bottom of the boat, play with the trim tabs and it'll get an extra 2-3 out of it. It's a male EC3 from the ESC.
755408
My wife and I have a 14' aluminum johnboat. We powered the MinnKota with a brand-new 12V freshly charged marine battery. Boat speed was approximately 4MPH with both of us in the boat for about 45 minutes at which time we began to notice a loss of speed and battery power.
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Everyone says they get only 5 to 10 minutes on each battery charge. My son has more than 30 minutes of fun time each use. Please ensure you are letting the battery charge all night the night before you have to use it. Great Boat. I will not even want $58.00 for it. More please!
2232664
The boat I use has a 12 volt battery, the outboard motor has an alternator that keeps it charged.
538940
This item typically does not come with batteries, as the battery can cost almost as much as the entire boat (if you choose to go with a "lipo" battery), which is a no-brainer since they provide the true punch or power for the model. The lipo batteries nowerdays are amazing, and they have come down in price significantly. You should really research lipo batteries as there are certain things that you need to know so that you don't destroy the battery the first time you discharge it too much, or the first time you charge it. Out of all the boats out there currently, I would recommend this one (Geico) or the TRAXXAS Spartan (make sure you get the set that includes lipo batteries - very important). Good luck! This item typically does not come with batteries, as the battery can cost almost as much as the entire boat (if you choose to go with a "lipo" battery), which is a no-brainer since they provide the true punch or power for the model. The lipo batteries nowerdays are amazing, and they have come down in price significantly. You should really research lipo batteries as there are certain things that you need to know so that you don't destroy the battery the first time you discharge it too much, or the first time you charge it. Out of all the boats out there currently, I would recommend... » Read More This item typically does not come with batteries, as the battery can cost almost as much as the entire boat (if you choose to go with a "lipo" battery), which is a no-brainer since they provide the true punch or power for the model. The lipo batteries nowerdays are amazing, and they have come down in price significantly. You should really research lipo batteries as there are certain things that you need to know so that you don't destroy the battery the first time you discharge it too much, or the first time you charge it. Out of all the boats out there currently, I would recommend this one (Geico) or the TRAXXAS Spartan (make sure you get the set that includes lipo batteries - very important). Good luck! « Show Less
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I'd like to use this inside my sailboat cabin. Seems I should be able to put a 12v adapter onto its plug in order to use with my marine battery. Does anybody know if this sounds feasible?
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It goes pretty darn fast. I was impressed with the speed and battery life. It is a circle race boat, so it turns better right than left.
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I would say 30-40mph. Probably over 50 with a 3cell lipo, but watch the motor temperature. You can't go all out all the time with a 3 cell lipo or you will cook the motor
540774
Motor & wiring with 8 gage wire and spade fittings, owners manual provided. You will need: 24 volt system (2 -12v batteries in series (w/8 gage wire), boxes, room in boat), circuit breaker(s)w/ many different setups, secure transom mount that won't damage boat; optional quick connect fittings for batteries, wing nuts(?), charging system (w/its own many options - onboard is better). Maintaining the batteries is a big job with this motor. If backtrolling, turn motor head around. Comfortable place to sit and operate motor and optional neck brace and seat belts for quick surges! See MinnKota web site for more. You're just getting started, bud. But it does have the power for my 17 ft Fisher!
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you'd have to check the specs for the boat itself, mine said 3hp motor was the biggest i could get. I went and bought a 30lbs thrust Minn Kota trolling motor cause the amount of thrust/power was the same and recharging a marine battery is cheaper than buying gas and other needed maintenance. also its lighter in weight.
827046
You need the motor mount that attached to the back of the boat. Also, I used a marine battery for my motor. It has to be a marine battery not a normal car battery. Other then that just the trolling motor, motor mount, and battery is all you need.
1864109
I have used this battery to power a similar trolling motor on a Native Watercraft Ultimate 16 with 2 adults for 2 consecutive days. I do not know how much power was left so I recharged before the third day. This was not constant use, but it was a significant amount of time running on speed levels 3 and 4 of a 5 speed motor. I have done this several times in both river and bay applications. Hope this helps.
1091980
The specs. should be in the details listed for the item. It depends what you are looking for. there are cold crank amps, and the deep cycle capacity, etc. I can let the radio go all day and it still starts with no problems. Even though i have two batteries, it is comforting to know that i will never need to ask for a jump. The starting power is very noticeable on my old boat. this battery is a beast. make sure you have a smart charger to extend life. the price on amazon is over 100 bucks lower than any store.
1327389
Are you installing the unit in a boat or kayak? I installed mine in a kayak and used a compact 12 volt battery, it works great and the Elite unit is outstanding for my application.
1255276
I don't know if you can other the extra battery. Each RC boat seems to have different connector for the battery.
382816
18 to 25 mph It depends on the battery you chose to use. NIMH 18, 2 S LIPO 25, 3 S LIPO will get you about 10 more but the ESC can t handle 3 S and you will burn it up pretty fast. I run 2 S 5000MAH 30C in mine on a half acre pond that's about as fast as this little pond can handle. Keep in mind the Blast has no reverse, so don t get in a spot where your going to need to back up. Other then that I really like my Blast. Hope this helps, and good luck. Charliestoybox61
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Yes this will work. You will need a solar panel that will recharge the battery draw (you can calculate this from the watt output of different panels) and a battery large enough to provide the current draw without getting below 10.5 before it gets recharged by the panel. You also would want a marine style deep cycle or at least a start/deep cycle combo battery. Remember that solar panels and batteries are not 100% efficient so calculate the load accordingly. All that said I do just this on my boat along with running additional DC loads and don't need to run my aux engine to recharge the hose bank while at anchor. Yes this will work. You will need a solar panel that will recharge the battery draw (you can calculate this from the watt output of different panels) and a battery large enough to provide the current draw without getting below 10.5 before it gets recharged by the panel. You also would want a marine style deep cycle or at least a start/deep cycle combo battery. Remember that solar panels and batteries are not 100% efficient so calculate the load accordingly. All that said I do just this on my boat along with running additional DC loads and don't need to run my aux engine to recharge the hose... » Read More Yes this will work. You will need a solar panel that will recharge the battery draw (you can calculate this from the watt output of different panels) and a battery large enough to provide the current draw without getting below 10.5 before it gets recharged by the panel. You also would want a marine style deep cycle or at least a start/deep cycle combo battery. Remember that solar panels and batteries are not 100% efficient so calculate the load accordingly. All that said I do just this on my boat along with running additional DC loads and don't need to run my aux engine to recharge the hose bank while at anchor. « Show Less