Spraguepsycho1
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Converting a Northwind 40 to FE. Planning to use either a 4074 or 4082 2200kv Leopard, Seaaking 180amp esc, and 5000mah 50C (minimum) 4S batteries for fun running, with 6S for shorter duration max speed runs. Currently have a Castle Mamba Max esc rated to run their 4042 2350kv motor at 4S in Monster truck applications, so will be limited to 4S until I can afford the new esc. Not sure which motor I really need. I know the 4082 would have more torque and be able to spin a more agressive prop, but if the 4074 would be able to turn say a m645 safely using less amps than the 4082, I'd rather stick with the lower amp drawing motor if possible. I also see that a 4082 vmay not be working as hard, therefore not need as many amps to do the same work as the 4074 might need, so what would those of you with experience running heavier boats recommend. The M645 prop mentioned was just an example thrown out, I plan on starting tiwh a m440 3 blade, and 640 2 blade props for the first run or so and work my way up while keeping an eye on temps (Castle esc should thermal out before melting hopefully lol,) Look forward to some advise from the FE veterans here. Have another boat to put together once this one is running right.
John
John
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