Kyosho Electric Boats

[Dongskie Pinoy]

If you have any KYOSHO Electric Boats, or had any experience with them, post your thoughts and pics will be great too!

Here's a starter, my Jetstream 800 EP.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

On the water...

[Dongskie Pinoy]

It takes a while for the rooster tail...

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Trim Tab + Turn Fin Combo and the rest of the hardware...

[pinky8u]

is the wave chopper any good? I think I might get one

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Kyosho Wavechopper

http://www.kyosho.com/boats/kyob1405main.jpg

Drive unit is a subsurface prop, and steered by an oversized rudder that makes the jetski able to do spins..

http://www.kyosho.com/boats/kyob1405a.jpg

I say it's great buy for your dollars, it comes in Electric Powered and Nitro powered. I'd go for the Electric, but if you demand more speed and running time, go for the Nitro version...

[pinky8u]

are you sure the wavechopper comes in nitro?:confused:

[pinky8u]

nice boat

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Originally posted by pinky8u
are you sure the wavechopper comes in nitro?:confused:

Sorry! I don't think KYOSHO makes one.

I was thinking of the Waveshark.. I can't remember who made it, but it was in review with Radio Controlled Boat Modeler (http://www.rcboatmodeler.com) issue..

Check it out

[Dongskie Pinoy]

If you have experiences with KYOSHO's Wavechopper, please post your ideas here, and or your do's and don'ts and any other suggestions and photos you would like to share...

I recently got my Waverunner kit from my local hobby shop and I'm eager to learn from those who have expereince handling and setting-up this kit.

Thanks!!!

http://www.kyosho.com/boats/kyob1405main.jpg

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Here's a pic of my kit... right out of the box.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

I have assembled the kit to an alomost finish. I have yet to put the decals and my Radio Gear.

I encountered a problem with the motor/prop shaft coupler thou.. The coupler holes seems to be off centered because when istalled, the prop shaft wobbles and vibrates.

I have to tell this to kyosho.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Done!!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

:D :D

[pinky8u]

kwel! did you try it out yet? is it good, fast...

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Originally posted by pinky8u
kwel! did you try it out yet? is it good, fast...

Thanks!! Yes I did try it in the pool.. It was fast!! but it would be faster at the beach and the runtime would be longer because of bouyancy difference... Eager to get to the beach this weekend... :D

[laxmasta2039]

hey guys

[laxmasta2039]

wow jetstream looks great. nevr seen one before. if ur still wondering, the waveshark is made by CEN, and does come in nitro version.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Wave Chopper in action!!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Cool!!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Direct Drive layout makes it plane quickly and a great top end speed..

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Stock motor gives plenty of speed and runtime... be sure to augment with an additional heatsink.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

This is running with the stock motor installed...

[Dongskie Pinoy]

A little bit slow when the pack drops...

[Dongskie Pinoy]

A 7cell pack gives it an exhilirating speed!! (notice the wake it produces..)

[Dongskie Pinoy]

I say no more...

[Dongskie Pinoy]

more pictures coming....

[Dongskie Pinoy]

The "look alike" jet nozzle... it doesn't work.

[Jamie615]

On the wavechopper kit does the hull come already that color or do you have to paint it? From the box pic it looks like you vae to paint it (which would be cool)

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Originally posted by Jamie615
On the wavechopper kit does the hull come already that color or do you have to paint it? From the box pic it looks like you vae to paint it (which would be cool)

Yes indeed you have the paint the hull in the "kit only" package. In the "RTR" package from KYOSHO, the hull comes pre-painted and the lady rider comes in a adifferent colored vest.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Cool!!! More new set-up and testing results to come... and photos too!!

[rcdoug]

I just finished my own wavechopper. it was a kit. it was fun to assemble and really looks great. will post a few pictures soon!

[DavidJ]

I think your turn fins are installed on the wrong side. You will get more banking leverage if you install the fins nearer the edge.

[yrnyst]

hey dongskie! how much does your jetstream costs? do you have any infos about the bluestreak? it looks great.

[BoatGuy]

I have a Kyosho Bladerunner up for sale if anyone is interested.

Specs:
Kyosho Blade Runner for Sale. Includes Pre-joined ABS hull, micro switch speed control, 05 motor, display stand, plastic propeller, sealed radio box, hardware, photo illustrated instructions, motor water jacket and gear box. Also, a futuba 2-channel radio with receiver battery box and 2 servos, 6 cell battery and a charger.

Only been used twice and doesn not have any decals on it but I do have some of them

Looking for $150 + shipping, email me master_filice@hotmail.com for pics

[rcdoug]

just finished painting it!
The only problem is I need to wait until the lakes and ponds unfreeze as I live in Canada and everything is frozen!

[rcdoug]

sideview. I can't wait until spring!!

[mrcthunderking]

Dongskie Pinoy - what did you do about your coupler wobbling? Did you get that worked out?

rcdoug- did you encounter any problems with the coupler, or driveline wobble/vibration??

Both you guys, great pics! Thanks for posting them. I've been thinking of getting one of those kits ever since I found out they were only $59 at Tower Hobbies :eek:

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Originally posted by mrcthunderking
Dongskie Pinoy - what did you do about your coupler wobbling? Did you get that worked out?

Yes I did... I had to machine my own, since waiting for a replacement would take some time. So I took the initiative to make one.

It works pretty well in all RPM ranges, no vibration and lots of power can be induced..

Onced I used a 13t-double motor on it and it screams like nuts! and the speed is increduble too, it's just the runtime that is disappointing.

I guess an 8 or 7 cell 3300mah will be good.

RCDoug: Great!! keep us posted with pics when you get it running!! good luck!!

[mrcthunderking]

Dongskie Pinoy, glad you got your problem worked out. Can you drive it without the driver figure? Have you? Does it handle better without it?

thanks,
eric

[Dongskie Pinoy]

MRCThunderking: Yup I did, and it was a bit faster because of less weight and air-drag.. I couldn't say that it handled better, but I think it's more realistic with the rider figure. I actually changed the figure one time and mounted an ELITE FORCE soldier figure on it.

[mrcthunderking]

That sounds really cool! Thanks for the speedy replies!

Does the stock micro switch work very well? Is there plenty of room for an esc, and if so, running the kit motor and 6 cells, could you get by with a small car esc???

appreciate the help!
-eric

[rcdoug]

here is the final finished product! I used testors paint. It turned out great! Now the decals are on and I just need to wait! Glad you all like the pictures. I don't think any wavechopper can look bad! They are all great looking! I have seen a few on different websites, some have wild paint jobs and another website has a video of a wavechopper in action!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

1. Does the stock micro switch work very well?: I can't say "very well", but it worked fine with me, but I was looking for more of the variability of the speed because I run my WC on courses, so I had to install an ESC.

Is there plenty of room for an esc?: Yes there is. There is enough plenty of room in the radio box.

Could you get by with a small car esc?: Yes you can, but it can only handle stock motors or mildly modified. One experience I can share, when I ran my WC with a TEKIN Formula10 ESC and the stock motor that came with it and a 6-cell 3000mah pack, I cooked my ESC... The ESC smoked while running and it slowed down.

I suggest you use a more powerful ESC, if you can afford, get a "no-motor limit" ESC and maximize cooling by installing heatsinks..

I ran onced with a 13t double and a 7-cell 2400mah pack. It ran like nuts and had a few roostertail in some instances.

Hope it has helped you.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

rcdoug: Great work!! send in some action pics!!

[mrcthunderking]

Dongskie Pinoy, thanks again! I bought a wavechopper kit from Tower Hobbies a couple of days ago, it should be here soon. I've added to my list of winter r/c projects. :D

eric

[Dongskie Pinoy]

MRCThunderking: Goodluck to your new project!! Send in some pics of your progress. Mabuhay!

[mrcthunderking]

Thanks for the kind words! I'll definatly shoot some pics. According to tracking info, it should be here tomorrow. I've got a TXT-1 kit coming tomorrow too and I haven't quite made up my mind which I'm building first. Probably gonna build my TXT-1 first and finish a couple of other projects cause the ponds are frozen around here right now, hehe.

eric

[Dongskie Pinoy]

MRCThunderking: Good luck!!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Any new developments here??

www.offshoreelectrics.com

[old phart]

Whoa! Hey!! I just noticed there is a boat forum at RC Zone! Doh!! I have only been to the car forums.

Well I gotz some Kee-o-show boat pics to show ya'll :D

Here is my Speed Vee, with a X-Stock 14 turn motor, water cooled brushes; water cooled can; and a Novak Rooster speedo.......

http://www.fototime.com/FE64A2A5A5E8A90/standard.jpg
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http://www.fototime.com/710105D82B3E3B6/standard.jpg
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http://www.fototime.com/DF2D4DDE84320C9/standard.jpg

I also have a Streamliner but just realized I don't have pics to upload.......yet!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

You can check it out too on www.offshoreelectrics.com thru the kindness of Steven.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Old Phart: Great boat!! Can you take some more pics while its running... it makes it look more realistic..

Nice boat! Good luck!

[BTE214]

is anyone still here? i am thinking of getting a kyosho boat i just wanted to see some more info and pics thanks guys and great boats

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Originally posted by RCracer214
is anyone still here? i am thinking of getting a kyosho boat i just wanted to see some more info and pics thanks guys and great boats

Just post your questions and we'll gladly answer them....

[BTE214]

well it looks like i'll be here more often to liven this forum up. ijust bought a rtr viper r from ebay tell ya how it goes

[BTE214]

does anyone know if a 7 cell will fit in the viper it says it needs a 6 cell but says nothing about seven

[jeepboy109]

how fast does the wavechopper go?
i want a fast boat like faster than 20mph
whats a good one?

[twin380s]

I'm looking to purchase a Kyosho Blade Runner-have to sell my rc truck first-....does anyone on here have a Blade Runner that they can post pictures of? How hard was it to assemble? Does it have good speed? If so about how fast will it go? Does it handle rough water pretty well? If you all could help me it would be very appreciated.

P.S. I'm wanting a Blade Runner cause of the TRI hull design and I figured it would handle well in rough water and turning. I plan to install a Kyosho AquaSpeed 17T high speed motor. I also plan to, some how, rig two 2000 MaH batteries together and run the boat with that. The reason for this is so I can race this summer around Barkley Lake. I often find people up in the bays racing and plan on joining them this summer. Maybe earn some money!

[BTE214]

Im not sure about the bladerunner ive heard they were kind of slow (but i may be wrong) but if your putting in the aquaspeed it should be ok.

Here is a pic of the viper r










Here is a link to more pics: http://photos.yahoo.com/nutmegger694

[eeyore65]

mmm , Bladerunner , cool looking boat .
I made that mistake....er uh...i have one of those .
But seriously stock (20 turn motor) it does about 10 MPH .
I've tried it with a modified , not much faster .
I've tried it direct drive with stock and mod motor , no big thrill .
If you want fast then you have to completely redo the entire drive system and use a 700 motor on 12+ cells .
But don't turn going fast , it will spin out or roll .
The sponsons were designed wrong ( not to the correct scale of the full size boat )

[eeyore65]

For those of you who are interested in the Bladerunner , here's a link to the full size boat.........
http://www.icemarine.com/

[mistachubs]

Don't meen to sound like an ass or anything but that jet-ski looks a little kiddie could u tell me if the Super Hawaii is a good boatI know it is not a kyosho but I just orderd it exept mine is red









I ment the one on the first page sorry I didn't see the other pages:(

[Dongskie Pinoy]

The Super Hawaii is a great boat, lots of potentials and highly tunable given the right hardware.

Kyosho boats are more on the lighter-side if you look at it in a different perspective..

[scorpien boats]

Originally posted by twin380s
I'm looking to purchase a Kyosho Blade Runner-have to sell my rc truck first-....does anyone on here have a Blade Runner that they can post pictures of? How hard was it to assemble? Does it have good speed? If so about how fast will it go? Does it handle rough water pretty well? If you all could help me it would be very appreciated.

P.S. I'm wanting a Blade Runner cause of the TRI hull design and I figured it would handle well in rough water and turning. I plan to install a Kyosho AquaSpeed 17T high speed motor. I also plan to, some how, rig two 2000 MaH batteries together and run the boat with that. The reason for this is so I can race this summer around Barkley Lake. I often find people up in the bays racing and plan on joining them this summer. Maybe earn some money!


i just got the blade runner i relly like it alot of people say its slow but i dont know i beat my freinds traxxas villian with it stock





does any one know if you can put 7 cells in the stock bladerunner?

[Pagemaster]

scorpien boats, most people arent happy with the stock speed, so when they increase it, it handles poorly. In its stock form, it does what is intended. Like most of the kit boats it runs in the 10-15mph range.
Yes you can put 7 cells in it, but it starts to reduce the motor life.

Steven Vaccaro
www.OffshoreElectrics.com

[Sparx]

My Wavechopper in action!! :)

[Sparx]

...And on the desk :)

[ElectricThunder]

Can anyone tell me if the Graupner boats are any good? I'm lookin at possibly gettin one. I'm starting to lean towards this one: http://www.hobby-lobby.com/phantom.htm

I would of course mod it out with a no limit ESC and something in the area of a 12-14 turn motor.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Sparx: Great work! that's how we enjoy the hobby! Im sorry I could'nt post a pic of my Wavechopper with the soldier figure and all of the weapons it had, it was sure fun driving it with that figure...

[550racer]

where was the first pics taken at? the ocean? that water looks nice!!

[NITROMETH]

Anyone out there tried one of these yet? I'm looking at one for my 10 year old neph. and I'd like his first boat to be a good one. Don't want to buy him something that turns out to be a junker and have him lose interest in R/C boats. Also will the E.S.C. take a hotter motor? I've got a few Trinity SPEED GEM PROS laying around, two 17t dbl and two 15t dbl and was considering swapping out the stock 540 that comes with the boat and also adding turn fins. ANY INFORMATION WOULD REALLY BE APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: A.K.A. THE LAB RAT... you can e-mail me at NITROMETH@budweiser.com and I'll probably get the info faster, thanks again.

[TXTRCR]

i just got a kyosho jet stream 800 off the internet for 50 bux almost RTR all it needed was a radio, but i took out the mechanical speedo and put in an astro flight 36 cell universal speedo. i also put in dual 550s on 12 cells. this boat is really fast but when i turn the rear of the boat spins around really fast also the boat leans so far in the corners that the water goes over the hatch and it lets water in. are there any tricks to make the boat not spin or lean so much in the turns. i dont car if it make the steering less responsive. i would post a pic of the boat but i dont know how. almost forgot, when i run the dual motor setup one motor gets really hot, but the other easily passes the 5 second test. what causes this.

[Mario's RC Mode]

Hi guys, here one of myn.
Its the Kyosho Surfer, runs on 6 cells, and the motor is an GM Purple Bull 15 turns. This baby really flies across the water.
http://www.mariosrcmodels.com/images/kyosho_surfer7.jpg

Greetzzzzz,
Mario

[TXTRCR]

this is the boat the first day i got it, i actually didnt take this pic the guy that was selling the boat took it to show me what the boat looked like and i fell in love. http://www.******.net/img/10846

[Dongskie Pinoy]

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/attachment.php?postid=664144

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Originally posted by TXTRCR
i just got a kyosho jet stream 800 off the internet for 50 bux almost RTR all it needed was a radio, but i took out the mechanical speedo and put in an astro flight 36 cell universal speedo. i also put in dual 550s on 12 cells. this boat is really fast but when i turn the rear of the boat spins around really fast also the boat leans so far in the corners that the water goes over the hatch and it lets water in. are there any tricks to make the boat not spin or lean so much in the turns. i dont car if it make the steering less responsive. i would post a pic of the boat but i dont know how. almost forgot, when i run the dual motor setup one motor gets really hot, but the other easily passes the 5 second test. what causes this.

TXTRCR: I checked your photo and am glad to say your JS 800 still looks good!

Regarding your problem on the boat leaning too much while turning, all you have to do is add / install a trim-tab to the transom of the boat, the transom is the rear wall of the boat where the propeller shaft protrudes...

Check the photo of my previous JS800.

Regarding the dual motor, your case never happened to me, try looking at the motor which goes hot if it has burned out windings... this is the only reason I find that a properly working motor would heat up. And by the way, how did you wire your dual motor, Parallel or Series connection?

Good luck!! Enjoy your RC Boat!!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Originally posted by NITROMETH
Anyone out there tried one of these yet? I'm looking at one for my 10 year old neph. and I'd like his first boat to be a good one. Don't want to buy him something that turns out to be a junker and have him lose interest in R/C boats. Also will the E.S.C. take a hotter motor? I've got a few Trinity SPEED GEM PROS laying around, two 17t dbl and two 15t dbl and was considering swapping out the stock 540 that comes with the boat and also adding turn fins. ANY INFORMATION WOULD REALLY BE APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: A.K.A. THE LAB RAT... you can e-mail me at NITROMETH@budweiser.com and I'll probably get the info faster, thanks again.

NitroMeth: I bet the Sunstorm 600 is a fun boat to have... I just don't believe that the stock ESC can handle a motor lower than 23 turns. Mostly rtr kits can only take 540 motors to 23turn motors... or 19turns with the fear of burning the ESC...

I suggest you use it well first and go all out with your 540 or 23t motor and upgrade to a 7cell pack... 3300mah maybe tons of fun!

Good luck!

[TXTRCR]

i wired the motors in parallel. i have found the problem, the motor which was getting hot was taking the whole load of the boat, the other motor which wasnt hot at all was not doing anything but spinning freely, the shaft didnt have a flat spot on it and it was just spinning without grabbing the gear. how ever i would like to try a new set up. which set up do you think would be faster. i have several motors lying around and i will run them all on 12 cells, i have two 550 titan emaxx motors, two 700 johnson drill motors, and a 13 turn speed gem 2 motor, also two bonzi stock 540s. which set up do you run and about of fast is your boat. i havent offically clocked mine but with just the one motor pulling it ran a great deal faster than a traxxas blast with a 17 turn motor on 6 3000mah cells.

[K.R.Joye]

I race a highly modified JS800 in NAMBA competition. Using my `MACH 5 racing' hardware using one of my 18-20 cell 800GRX motors i sell. This boat GPS's at 35mph for 4mins plus with 18-20 3300 cells.

Check out my site my `MACH 5 racing'hardware and motors can be used to upgrade kit boats into real racers!

The second boat down is my JETSTREAM 800. The first boat is a cutdown Kyosho HEATWAVE Cat i also race with the same setup.

http://www.mmeu.com/Members/joye/joye.htm

[TXTRCR]

well arent we just proud of ourselves. nah im just kidding guy, your boat looks bad ass, i hope i dont get in trouble for saying the a word but there is just no other way to discribe it. i just put a water cooling system on my js800. were can i get my hands on one of the 800 motors you sell got a link. and would i have to modify the motor mount to make the 800 fit. also can the 800 be driven with an Astro Flight 36cell hydro universal speedo. any help would be appreciated. thanks a bunch.

[K.R.Joye]

Thanks for the nice comments on my JS.

I sell the 800 GRX motors ($75.00)on my site they work well with the Astro 207 escs.

http://www.mmeu.com/Members/joye/joye.htm

These wouldn't be a bolt in mod. You could probably modify the mount or adapt the mounting plates i sell.The 800 GRX has a 6mm shaft and requires a special coupler for .130 flex cable or 1/8 shafts that i also sell.
I also offer PAY Pal. This month theres FREE SHIPPING on 800GRX motors. Don't wait to long.

[TXTRCR]

where do i mount my water pickup so that it will actually pick up water with out creating drag. i put a johnson 700 drill motor on the boat and it works well it give good speed, but with a full charged pack it, im not sure what you call it the prop spins really fast but it doesnt go anywhere. i can hear the motor rev and i can see some currents behind the boat it just stops moving forward then all of the sudden i catches traction i guess and takes off like a rocket. what is doing this. i put the prop that comes with a dumas sport 40 hydro plane kit on the boat cause its brass and more durable than the stock plastic one.

[TXTRCR]

i am running the motor on 12, 3300mah cells and a astro flight 36 cell universal hydro speed control. and its still got the stock gear drive unit.

[zach54880]

I just got my Kyosho Wavemaster. Building shall commence shortly. Anyone know of any hopups for it besides an ESC?:D

[TXTRCR]

if you really want to turn that wave master into a wave monster check out the mods they did on rum runner http://www.rumrunnerracing.com/articles/wavemaster.htm

[zach54880]

Well, it's finished.

Took it out today and ran a couple packs through it. It looked so pretty sittin in the lake, bobbin' on the waves. So, I hit the trigger and off it went. Gawd, this is fun stuff. Too choppy to have any fun, so I packed up and went to a swimming area I know about. Nobody there, so into the water for more pics.

Question: How do I get the last bit of water out of the sponsons, I think they're called?? I can hear the water sloshin' around.

This thing needs an esc...bigger motor...:D

[BTE214]

New Hot Tip!
For kyosho boats with a rudder (like my viper r) use silicone grease on the moving parts especially plastic to plastic contacts. It makes rudder action so much smoother. I just realized this and had to share.

[BTE214]

Well I took my boat out today. The water opened up around here but it was really windy. I was too anxious to wait for calmer weather so I slapped in a pack and installed my 17t double. It went fine for the first few passes and the it happened. I took a turn too quick and it flipped. Luckily my pond where I run at is only around 2 ft. deep, but it was around 30 degrees outside! And if it wasn't bad enouogh it happened again when I was going strait into the wind. So, is there anything special to do to waterproof if the boat flips?

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Post your action shots!!

[zach54880]

Wow! I forgot all about this thread!!

Winter has finally begun to release us from her chilly grasp. Unfortunately, the pond I run in hasn't quite thawed yet( still ice covered over 95% :( )

The boat's gotten an ESC, I haven't finished the wiring yet, however. Just gotta find a killer motor to throw in. I can't wait.

I also managed to score a DPI hydroplane off ebay...waitin for that one to get here too. I'm gonna need a bigger truck to haul all this crap around :D

Zach

p.s. Anyone got any ideas for a kewl boat name? I'm stuck.

[Red Rocket]

I just ordered a nib Vintage Kyosho Florida electric outboard. Ill post pics when I finish building it!

[Customizer]

I want to put two epic 3000mah batterys in my bladerunner and was wondering how to do that and which kind of esc and motor would get me the most speed, longest run times on a budget.

[AirbrushFanatik]

Does anyone still operate the original Kyosho Viper EP? I have one which a friend gave to me and have found very few others on the internet?

[Dongskie Pinoy]

does anyone know if a 7 cell will fit in the viper it says it needs a 6 cell but says nothing about seven

Hi BTE214!

Wouldn't it be great to run 7-cells ain't it?

There would definitely be space to fit a 7-cell pack, it's just a matter of cell configuration.. It is better that you assemble a new pack in the 3300mah range and configure them prior to assembly to fit into the battery bay of your Viper..

Post pics if you may, we can post suggestions too.

Good luck!

[rdrangr87]

hey dongskie pinoy i have the blue streak 800 i am running the 12t dw motor the atom smasher from kyosho with a jeti navy esc from hobby lobby and 7 cell 1900 battery. it goes pretty good now just trying different props the 38mm and the 42 mm even the 50mm but i think the 50 is too big for the low turn motor. next i want to get an enforcer super sport from warehouse hobbies.is your jet stream stock or did you make changes if so what did you do ? i also use the 25 tooth gear. do you know if you can convert these to direct drive?

[TXTRCR]

yes you can but its kind of difficult. hit these websites for parts and ideas on how to do so by looking at setups of other boats. www.finedesignrc.com www.offshoreelectrics.com www.rumrunnerracing.com www.rumrunnerhobbies.com www.rc-hydros.com and there is another that i cant remember the name of just do a search on google for Fullers Fast Electrics hope this helps

[guver]

I just got a kyosho 800 twinstorm. Can't wait to try it out in the river.
Will it out do my (hammer on 8 cells) ?

[guver]

Anyone using more than 14 cells with the perfex esc?

[FrostyBeers]

I'm looking for parts for my Viper.... I need the motor, prop, and the shaft...

I have no clue what sizes of the stuff I'm looking for .

Aug. 2, 2005

[FrostyBeers]

Here's a pic of the inside of the boat...

I can't post any other images as it tells me I posted other images
in another thread called Viper hop-ups
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=122881

[JoeP123]

Are you looking to get the same motors?

I have 2 LeMans 360ST's from my Hurricane kit. They are 10 years old but only have about 3 hours of run time on them. Didnt use the boat at all for about 6 years and I put in 2 Jaguar 17's past winter. Let me know. They still run like the day I got them.

[FrostyBeers]

Hi Joe, I guess so, I really don't know much about motors....
I know there are brushed and brushless, but this is an old boat and
anything that turns the prop I guess is a good thing :p

Lucky you having 2 of those, what you selling 'em for ?


Are you looking to get the same motors?

I have 2 LeMans 360ST's from my Hurricane kit. They are 10 years old but only have about 3 hours of run time on them. Didnt use the boat at all for about 6 years and I put in 2 Jaguar 17's past winter. Let me know. They still run like the day I got them.

[FrostyBeers]

A 7cell pack gives it an exhilirating speed!! (notice the wake it produces..)


where can I see this wave runner and or buy it ? ... I love it ! :-)

( I saw a tiny RC wave runner on the first page of this thread )

[FrostyBeers]

Hey Joe, did ya move out of the country ? ;)

It's over a week now and I haven't heard from ya :rolleyes:

[JoeP123]

Lol, no I didn't move out of the country, just been working like crazy. I wasn't thinking when I made that original post, but I don't think it would be worth buying them from me because electric motors in that size are only worth maybe $20. I bought 2 Jaguar 17 and only paid $27 each, and they are about double what the LeMans are. Unless you live real close to me, the cost of buying the ones I have and then paying for shipping it is not worth it, in my opinion anyways. Just go to your local hobby shop and see what they have, you might even be able to still order the 360st's from Kyosho or go with the motor that is being used in the boats now that are in the same class.

[FrostyBeers]

Morning Joe hehe, nice to hear from ya.

Well ok I'll look around. I thought a fair price for them including shipping would have been about $125.00 but I'll look around, thanks for the info, I'll post if I find anything.

Wish me luck :-)

[MikDee]

Hey Frosty, someone gave me a Kyosho Lemans 360 motor, I was curious, so I tested it out, and found the Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem was better, faster, & more powerful. So just recently put the Mag May in my boat, a Kyosho Jet Arrow, from experience I know I can use 7 cells, and it's pretty fast, this combo with the stock red 42mm prop takes it from about 12mph stock to about 20mph, with matched batts.

[n.h.schmidt]

Hi Frosty I have a replacement motor for your boat. The Lemans 360. It has been rebuilt and is as goood or better than new.Maybe yours can be fixed up too.Can you make it run at all? I can rebuild it.I will sell mine to you if you want it.The prop shaft is 4mm ,also 5/32" is very close and will work also. The shaft can be threaded to 4mm and Graupner Carbon fiber props will work out fine . They are low cost and easy to get.
n.h.schmidt

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Hi Guys!
Glad to see that this thread keeps on going... It's been a while for since I ran my last boat... I've moved on to 1/10th on-road cars lately (since there is no visible water to run an RC boat within a 100+ kilometers) and I've been enjoying it..

Well reading this thread makes me feel like doing things all over again...

Great work guys!! It's just a matter of time before you all convince me to touch an rc boat again... :)

Good luck to you all!

[egneg]

I have a Kyosho Hurricane and still run it. I am in the process of repainting it but here is a pic of what it looked like.

[egneg]

I still have more to do to it. I am going to add ripps and a dragon and some japanese symbols.

[JoeP123]

looks good. I have the same kit and custom painted it too, but not to that extent. What kind of hardware are you running in it? I upgraded all my stuff except the steering servo and I think I may have seriously overpowered it :rolleyes:

[egneg]

I am using the twin stock 360 motors but went to a Novak dually ESC and a prather SS235 prop that has been polished and balanced. I have also gone to a better steering servo and 2 battery packs in parallel. I have been thinking of putting in different motors also.

[tgwells3]

Old Jetstream fitted with graupner 700bb octura prop 12 cells

[tgwells3]

Rear shot

[egneg]

Still not finished - had some other things to do first.

[pedeman]

Egneg-I am currently restoring one of the hurricanes-my question is, where can i find a prop?

[egneg]

Pedeman - I use a prather 235 ss prop balanced and polished. You will need to add a sleeve to acount for the difference in bore.

[egneg]

Still have more to do but here it is so far.

[pedeman]

Could I by any chance get a link to the prop? Is there a prop I can just bolt on?

[egneg]

Here is the link - You will need a sleeve as theses are bigger than the originals.
http://www.aeromarinerc.com/prather.htm

[pedeman]

I found some original props at my hobby shop. They have about 3 packs of the stock plastic ones, and I picked two props up (2 to a pack) for $7.95...

[egneg]

This is all the farther I have gotten so far - let me know what you think.

[pedeman]

Very nice paint job! I like it.

[pedeman]

Anyone have a suggestion where to find a head for the guys on my Hurricane?

[egneg]

You might want to check with the guys on the rc car part of the forum. There is a guy called mr. rc that might be able to help you. Here is a link to a car he built and the heads look very similar - not sure of the size though.
http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=2004911#post2004911

[pedeman]

Hmmm I am going to just cut all the "interior" stuff out and smooth it all so its nice and clean looking.

egneg- can you post a pic for me on how you have your servo/ESC/battery setup? Thanks!

[egneg]

Right now it's all in a box while I paint the boat. Inside the boat should be a black tray. In the corner towards the back is the reciever (same side as the antenna). In the center back is the steering servo. In the right back corner is the ESC. Originally the batteries were mounted to brackets in front of the motors and gear box. I moved them back and to the sides for a better CG. I hope this helps and if you are missing the tray I have an extra one and I am sure we can work out a deal.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Hi everyone!

It's been a long time since I've visited this thread and i am very impressed on how this has stayed on for the longest time.

I am getting back to RC Boats and still working to get my Jetstream back from the guy who bought it.

I am planning to upgrade to a JET Propulsion system.. quite expensive but looks very interesting :)

Great to be back!!

[Dongskie Pinoy]

TGWells3: that's a very nice looking Jetstream... im getting back my old one and will restore it...:)

[pedeman]

hey egneg I dont have any of the boxes your talking about... I just finished mine, and if you want to check it out I posted a thread- http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=222568

Let me know what you think!

[egneg]

Your boat turned out great the colors are primo. I still don't have mine put back together yet. The local paint shop wanted $100 to clear coat. So I am learning how so I can do it myself.

[pedeman]

I didnt get to clearcoat mine... I wish I knew how!

[tgwells3]

Thanks took it out on the water recently tho and seemed pretty slow
may need a new prop and more cells

[Fluid]

I didnt get to clearcoat mine... I wish I knew how!It is too easy - just get a can of compatible (important!) clear spray paint and spray it on!

[pedeman]

I did that and it didnt do a very good job...

[egneg]

To get a good clear you need to use a 2 or 3 part automotive clear. I am using HOK UC35.

[egneg]

here is the latest paint pictures still need to clear coat it yet.

[pedeman]

sweet job!

[BTE214]

So i decided to mod my viper r, and also decided i tould make my own cooling system. The problem is it's not working it seems like it should it just doesn't though. I'll admit it's nowhere near factory but i would have thought it would work. Here is my main Q though. Is it possible that the stock motor is too sloow to force water in the system? I'll try to get pics up later.

Edit:May have figured it out but have to wait till tomorrow.

[BTE214]

Idk who I'm saying this to because this thread is dead but, it worked. Right now it's functioning so next im going to make it look like a factory job. Pics to come hopefully.

[Blackmanba]

Congratulations. Good feeling, isn't it?

[BTE214]

Well here it is. Total cost was less than 5 bucks. I made the intake and coil with 3/16" OD aluminum. I think I'm going to make the finished product out of 1/8" OD copper. And yes it is a good feeling.

Intake.

[BTE214]

Exit

[BTE214]

Cooling coil

[Blackmanba]

Hi, nice work. :) May be it's too late but it would be easier to see whether your system is working or not if you position end tube to point more upwords. Spit water in to the sky. Cheers.

[RS4rally1124]

can u still getr the kyosho jet ski????

i really want a fun boat for out in the lake with the waves.. do i have to go withthe cen one now???

JT

[Blackmanba]

Hi, Kyosyo Jet Ski is still in thier web page. http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/products/boats_yacht/bike_surfer/bike_surfer/wavechopper/wavechopper-e.html You should find it at hobbie shops. ;)

[RS4rally1124]

i tried but my hobby shop sux real bad with boat stuff unfortunatally

JT

[Blackmanba]

Hi, I live down under so I know nothing of hobbie shops in America. I guess there are many on-line shops which carry Kyosho Wavechoppers. They are some of those shops from Google serch. I don't know them at all though. Good luck

http://www.etamiya.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=335&products_id=7086&osCsid=f4d1141df6e8badb2340b792ff08b996 http://www.djhobby.com/cgi-bin/indexpage.pl?http://www.djhobby.com/catalog/rc-boats/KYOSHO.html http://www.kingrc.com/boats.htm#kyo

[marwankw]

Hi,

I have an old Kyosho Casablanca boat and recently scanned its manual, if anyone needs it, message me.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Hi let's keep this thread going and have our boats running again!

I got this brand new in box Kyosho Jetstream 800 EP again.. but still planning on the electric setup :)

Planning on lipos but afraid of changing all the chargers and stuff again...

I'll keep you posted!

[pedeman]

alright... heres my Kyosho Hurricane, completed....

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL940/3744123/11591054/222419849.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL940/3744123/11591054/222419831.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL940/3744123/11591054/215844918.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL940/3744123/11591054/168173428.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL940/3744123/11591054/168164926.jpg

sadly, she's for sale. i'm afraid to sell it to anyone though, because of all the time and history with the boat. I just dont want some kid to buy it and drive it into a pile of rocks... oh well I guess?

I'm running twin Titan's, EVX, and a traxxas 3ch remote setup.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

That's a good looking boat Pedeman! the Aquaholic graphics is reflectorized...

How fast does it do?

Still contemplating on my setup :)

[pedeman]

Yeah, luckily one of my friends has a vinyl cutting business and they are really big into offshore fishing... I'm not sure how fast it goes, but with my last motor/esc/batt combination it passed their 38 ft boat and we were cruising at 26 knots...

I've only had it out once since I rebuilt it, so I dont know how fast it really is, honestly...

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Here is my New-In-Box Kyosho Jet Stream 800. :)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a384/Dongskie/Miscellaneous/0621_007.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a384/Dongskie/Miscellaneous/0621_008.jpg

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Keep 'em coming!

[tgwells3]

Anyone have any ideas for a brushless motor thatd be ok in my jetstream

[Dongskie Pinoy]

Anyone have any ideas for a brushless motor thatd be ok in my jetstream

Any 540 or higher equivalent Brushless motor will be a good replacement.