Dirt Cheap Cooling Mod Sonicwake v2 - Rc Boat Watercooling

[@SteveLane61]

Nice one Big B. I have to admit the RC truck pulling the V2 on a trailer really made me laff! It was like "Get outta the way y'all, Big B is coming to the pond!" 😂 Love your upgrade of the cooling system 👍 I too am a big fan of using 'Y' connectors to get as much of that cooling juice to all the electrics. And your dead right... tuning your cooling is so important. One simple thing to bear in mind when doing this is that water (even under pressure) will always follow the path of least resistance - which is pretty obvious I guess! Having equal resistance from a single inlet source can be controlled in a number of ways... equal tubing lengths (in and out), equal tubing ID (bore) and equal bore on the metal parts of the system, including ESC/motor inlet/outlet nipples and outlet hardware. Many potential variables, but the easiest thing to control is the length and bore (ID) of the tubing coming from the 'Y' to the inlets, and then from the component to the outlets. 😉

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks brother. I was intending on including you build in the this video but it got rather long with the test run and cooling tuning.. should be in tomorrow's vid. Finally got all the photos downloaded and into my video editor

[@georgeraposo2917]

keep up the good work brother I got my v2 running great because of what you do I did the cooling upgrade and did some testing myself and found if you deburr both ends of the ecs water ports it works better but still all thanks to you 👌🍻

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yea man it opens up the flow

[@Wazza722]

Doesn’t matter what you do you won’t get your esc temps down by changing hoses or adding the y connection unless you drill out your rudder holes to increase the flow.

[@IRONCLADRC]

It's the esc nipples the bore needs to be drilled out

[@ralphhondaman]

What i did with my sonicwake and other boats i run a water pump. And the Hot Racing M41 dual pickup rudder. Works awesome and they dont get hot. Then you dont always have to have the boat moving to get water through it. I have mine on a remote switch so it doesn't run dry.

[@UDRC85]

Great info brother. I’m enjoying my V2 a lot. Appreciate the work you do. 👊🏾

[@IRONCLADRC]

I you did a great job on your vids 👊

[@UDRC85]

@@IRONCLADRC appreciate that brother. I’m taking my mini dom and Sonicwake V2 out today. I figured if I’m going to get 5 minutes or so of run times I might as well run two boats.

[@IRONCLADRC]

I usually take a few boats out At one time I'm always testing new mods and for my big boats I bring 2 or 3 sets of packs. If I had to recommend 1 thing for the swv2 is larger battery's the 5200 mah are great battery's, I'd go with 7000-8000 mah. I gonna test the run time on the new 7000 100c 6s Sp today's ill let u know how it goes. 110 for 2 packs you can prop down a little bit and get longer run times as well

[@UDRC85]

@@IRONCLADRC yeah my 5200 don’t last long. I thought it was my batteries. After reading the manual it says 3-4 minutes of full throttle.

[@petergoodwin2465]

Thanks mate , we have the V1 sonic wake and they say it runs too hot . Rc boat blitz has a few upgrades for it but it's always good to learn from you. Thanks Bigby.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Glad I could help

[@mavicmaltarc]

Great Vid, what size drill bit did you use for the larger tubing for a perfect fit?

[@nicksbfc69]

I seem to recall a video of you drilling the holes in the esc water fittings bigger, but can't find it. I have a SW36V2 and am getting a lot of restriction through the esc water jacket. I'm planning on doing a 3rd water pickup similar to how you did one on your SW36V1, pipe that to the motor, and run both rudder lines to the ESC. Am I wrong, though? Did you not drill open the fittings?

[@IRONCLADRC]

I did drill the fittings, just don't drill them to big because you'll weaken the nipple. 2 maybe 3 hole sizes larger

[@wheeliegriff777]

love the boat trailer and you should make a boat ramp for the pond!!

[@urbanarborist1160]

Thank you for ALL of your content sir. Has been extremely helpful to me as I'm just getting into boats. With regards to cooling the V2... I'm having super HIGH temp issues with this boat. Box stock I can't run through 2/3 of my battery packs and it's literally smoking hot! I thought maybe it needed a couple runs to loosen up the motor and break in?? The ESC was by far the highest temp. Anyways, I have rerouted both rudder water pickups through the ESC and out the two stock water outlets. I ordered a separate water pickup from Amazon and plan to use that for motor only. Hopefully that setup will work to keep it cool?? Love this boat but why so hot?????

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes sir I think your on the right track

[@jeffwest5080]

HRB and CNHL are my go to packs! I pull upwards of 300a out of them and they take it and keep oncoming!

[@IRONCLADRC]

I've only owned 1 set of cnhl 450mah 70c2s little packs surprised the heck outa me

[@jeffwest5080]

@@IRONCLADRC I am not nice to my batteries at all in my speed planes I pull upwards of 300 A the CNHL take it! No puffing no nothing I fly to 2% 3% every flight and a couple of them are a year old with over 50 cycles on them and still get is the day they were now

[@frederickgrassie3383]

Hay Big B. I use spektrum 100c 6s 5000mah, what CNHL 6s could you recommend to me, most are only 90c and more or less mah, is there a big difference? Will more mah give more heat and or longer run times? Thank you, keep those videos coming.

[@robbomber984]

More surf n turf videos, also love the trailer builds about to go next level and get a truck to tow n bash.peace

[@lornefrancis9231]

I ran two fin prop on my zelous 48 over the stock 3 fin made hudge difference way better not sure on top end no speed meter but but for bashing around awsome

[@IRONCLADRC]

I've herd 2 blade props are more effective than 3 blade and a single 1 blade prop in theory a 1 blade would be the best but you couldn't balance a single blade prop. Think about it 🤔 anyway. Thanks for watching

[@lornefrancis9231]

@@IRONCLADRC thanks for replying i appreciate it

[@FishHardGetLucky]

What size cooling lines? Do you have a link? On Offshore Electrics it gives standard sizes. Not metric and i want to order the tubing from the same company i get the y fittings from

[@IRONCLADRC]

8mm od xl silicone cooling line www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=mo-color-tub

[@FishHardGetLucky]

Should i do all this or should i just upgrade the esc and keep the cooling system as it is? I just want a fast/reliable boat thats not going to overheat bad when i run different props. I want to keep it 6s. Any other upgrades you recommend. Id like to have a couple different props on hand. Some speed run ones that wont melt down the electronics. I don’t mind spending some money. Just not overboard Thanks

[@IRONCLADRC]

This cooling setup worked great with the stock esc, the esc out water flow needs to be fine-tuned so you get even water flow out your y fitting.. esc upgrade is always a good idea, I'll leave that up to you

[@FishHardGetLucky]

@@IRONCLADRC how did you fine tune it? New to RC boating. What ESC and Props do you recommend? Just want a nice reliable esc. And a couple props that do different things. More top end. A good bashing prop

[@3Dmodelheli]

Any tips or tricks for fixing worn flexi shaft, were it gets tightened into the motor coupler and is starting to slip when fully tightened?

[@IRONCLADRC]

In this video I have a coupler/collet modification if I remember right it's like half way through the video Around 6:45 - 8min in video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaLHZIt-gM2Ua8k Once it starts slipping your probably gonna have to replace it here is an upgraded one. Ettie makes good collets www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=etti-a034

[@3Dmodelheli]

Thanks bro for all the help, much appreciated. 👍

[@kenny1725]

Hey Brother I love your videos gives me a lot of knowledge what's going on on boats I've been RC bound with Nitro so I bought this boat for the first time I'm just curious where you got that cooling system from who I can get that from that was a cool segment thank you bro!😀

[@IRONCLADRC]

Offshore electrics ( Offshoreelectrics.com ) Large cooling lines & LARGE Y splitter.

[@t5king850r]

I've been very curious 🤔 to see how the V2's dual rudder system flows compared to other dual rudders?? Maybe it's great vs others or maybe it isn't 🤔! Only 1 way to find out honestly I would love to know..

[@edwincordero8]

Still, that stock esc will keep getting overheating. Stock electronics run super hot .

[@IRONCLADRC]

She's gotten 180 degrees with a m447 on it lol. The esc took it.

[@Buellerwtfman]

IMO, the restriction on the one line would still make it unbalanced. You would need to match water volume so the heat dissipates evenly. I would put a measuring cut under each outlet and compare amounts over time to balance.

[@IRONCLADRC]

I've got it cooling like a top now the zip tie works fairly well. Thanks for the information & input I appreciate it

[@robbryan3044]

I don't think it would be "unbalanced" at all. Yes, the amount of water flowing through each 'side' of the ESC's water cooling block would be cut in half...but, the amount of water flowing through each side should be identical (as long the tubing leading into, and out of, each side has the same ID). At the same time...and, the whole purpose of such a mod...there is the advantage of cold water flowing through each side, cooling the ESC much better than the stock configuration. With the stock configuration, water entering the cooling block from the rudder is cold...but, it's warmer by the time it exits, and goes into the other side of the cooling block. Ask of that having been said, here's an even better cooling mod. First, run each coming line from the rudder into each side of the ESC's cooling block, exiting the stock exit locations. Next, install a separate water pickup to the left of, or behind, the prop. Then, drill a new hole (also on left side) for a tube running from the new pickup at into the motor cooling jacket to and then from the cooling jacket to the "antenna tube" hole. With this configuration, each 'cooling' section (motor, left side of ESC cooling block, & right side of ESC cooling block) has its own coming line, to from pickup to exit.

[@russsmith9042]

What's up Big B? What do you think about the auto bailer on the mono hulls? I usually dont get much in mine in but just curious about your thoughts?4

[@IRONCLADRC]

I've installed them on some of my older boats they worked great 👍

[@brandonlent5993]

Any know why my sonic wake will not power on with full charged batteries just red lights come on? TIA

[@IRONCLADRC]

May have gotten to hot on your Last outing 🤔 do you have servo/rudder movement? solid red light? It may be DONE! Check receiver (rx/tx) before pulling the esc,

[@brandonlent5993]

@@IRONCLADRC Thanks for getting back so soon new to sport hella excited with it! went to local hobby had 4s batteries in it was only issue! rookie move as i bought those batteries for running in my BJ42

[@brandonlent5993]

@@IRONCLADRC What batteries do you recommend for all around performance/value THANKS

[@brandonlent5993]

V2 SW...

[@IRONCLADRC]

@@brandonlent5993 personally I like SMC HCL-hp Series 6s 7600mah 150c

[@TargetingXmod_RC]

What prop are you using on this video? 43mm prop? TFL 443? And stock prop on V2 is the same as the V1, or is something else? If something else, part number! :) Thanks!

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes sir bothe v1 & v2 props are the same. Yep it was the 443 tfl prop Temps were a little warm with that prop but I was running her hard

[@johnlowden5871]

Hi big B where did you by the water cooling Y adapter ?

[@IRONCLADRC]

www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ose-80145

[@johnlowden5871]

Thank you very much buddy I appreciate it I want to add another cooling line to my Veles I like to always put two separate lines in my boats, don't have any problems with heat just like the idea of separate cooling. than one your the best thanks once again . your the best 👍

[@georgem.6136]

3 blades are great in “rough” water! Been looking for some new packs, maybe I will try those out, hmmmm

[@IRONCLADRC]

They did good yesterday when I tested them decent run time and way more power thank I expected.

[@05_caoquangbach21]

Why do the 2 flow in each lines has to be equal ?

[@IRONCLADRC]

If the preasure isn't equal you'll only get flow through one side.

[@05_caoquangbach21]

@@IRONCLADRCthanks

[@TC-cq3dd]

I heard you mention using 8mm cooling line. What cooling line do you use or recommend? Learned a lot from you. Thanks for sharing the wisdom.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Offshoreelectrics.com has xl silicone cooling lines in assorted color 👌

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

How many inches of tubing do we need to order?

[@IRONCLADRC]

If I'm not mistaken I used a little over 3 feet

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@IRONCLADRC damn that's alot lol

[@maximus7714]

So i seen you upgraded to flycolor . Did this solve esc heating isue

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes sir, with the upgraded esc you can run larger props with out heat issues

[@Southmia_rc_community]

Hello ironclad I need help with the cooling system on my sonic wake it’s not throwing water though the sides any advice, I also dm you on TikTok to show you if you can please answer thank you! Anyone pls if you know about rc boats let me know!

[@robbomber984]

Love the surf and turf viids

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks, yes sir I was trying something different.

[@slickman1953]

Your Y connector is hose at the output is crimping the hose.

[@nwirc]

Looking forward to the run video on this tuned cooling system.. What prop balancer would you recommend..?

[@IRONCLADRC]

I've tried most of them I personally like the dubro balancer the best. Magnetic Balancers are a pain in the as%

[@nwirc]

@@IRONCLADRC Perfect.. Thank you

[@IRONCLADRC]

I'd also recommend going up on the trim tabs a couple turns it will raise the boat in the water less drag & a little longer run time. Not as much load on the battery's

[@jaymeparker27]

Awsome! What size tubing did you use? I bought some 4mmx8mm and it's just to big for the through hull

[@IRONCLADRC]

Just drill the hole a little larger I had to for my tube. I believe it's 8mm if I'm not mistaken?

[@jaymeparker27]

Thanks my dude. I appreciate you

[@dazspurs9899]

Great upgrade if horizon done there product development right at the factory this shouldn’t be needed

[@IRONCLADRC]

It's the only thing this boat needs literally the only thing

[@hoodatdare7039]

I have my boat all done. Just got the raidio fly sky fs-gt3b to bind to the recever fly sky fs-gr3e, had to reverce the servo She seems like a little screamer. Now the dam lake is still frozen. I will email you a vidio. eh!

[@hoodatdare7039]

@@vinniebuiltRC i"m not yelling, i"m just lazy ...... and old. SORRY ABOOT THAT EH! LOL

[@IRONCLADRC]

Can't wait to see it in action brother please do

[@boblazarrss]

I have a small water pump and a buck converter in my M41 it works well

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yea man that's a good idea. Thanks for sharing

[@BrennanFrederick]

Nice video bro. Where did u get the trailer?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Custom built, I have a build video in my library. (Old video)

[@BrennanFrederick]

@@IRONCLADRCo ok cool I’ll check it out I been looking for one like that

[@johnny47ful]

Great vid, what size is the upgraded hose ? thanks

[@IRONCLADRC]

4mm id 8mm od

[@johnny47ful]

Thank you sir

[@ReDeYeSPHX]

Where can i get the boat trailer from?

[@IRONCLADRC]

It's home built but I've seen some on ebay

[@lornefrancis9231]

I have a vector 70 and an atomic cat both had out runners 1800 kv i want to upgrade what would u recommend i toasted stock escs but they were pretty much garbage lol

[@IRONCLADRC]

Wish I could help it takes me weeks to pick electronics for my self I'd hate to steer u in the wrong direction

[@lornefrancis9231]

Awesome video like always my friend where u get your trailer

[@IRONCLADRC]

I built it from scratch

[@lornefrancis9231]

@@IRONCLADRC awsome job on the trailer maybe i might have a go at making one myself thanks again for reply

[@IRONCLADRC]

It was easier than expected very cheap. I've got a trailer build video on my channel

[@lornefrancis9231]

@@IRONCLADRC i will look it up my friend thanks

[@johnny47ful]

where did you get the 3 way splitter ?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Offshore electric Offshoreelectrics.com

[@bryce_fa5si]

@@IRONCLADRC would you happen to know the actual name I’m looking for it and I can’t find it

[@jesusisking7874]

What size of hose is that?

[@IRONCLADRC]

4mm id 8mm od xl ose silicone line. Ose zipkits, Oxidean Marine all carry it

[@jesusisking7874]

@@IRONCLADRC Thank you boss

[@frederickgrassie3383]

I did the mod after this video, sw all stock x642 prop Temps run 125 esc and 125 motor.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Glad it worked out for you. It definitely cooled my Temps down dramatically, even with big props

[@CARMELOGUARRASI]

Good job my friend 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@joeyfesta2042]

Silicone the tubing to the inside wall of the boat. This way there’s no chance of that tubing interfering with your servo

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks for the tip.

[@911dott]

It needs even hose length after the splitte/ even hoes length after the ESC to the exit. Then you will have even flow. Water will always take the easiest route....

[@IRONCLADRC]

Roger that

[@maximus7714]

Where did you get that boat trailer and how much i need one !!

[@IRONCLADRC]

I built it home made

[@maximus7714]

@@IRONCLADRC how much lol

[@maximus7714]

I seen vid on that might try it out this winter

[@petertebo914]

great video a lot of great info

[@danielscott5004]

Can you run 2 6s on the ESC?

[@IRONCLADRC]

2x6s lipos Parallel, that doubles runtime.. you can only run them Parallel NOT SERIES. you'll need a Parallel adapter.. PARALLEL ONLY

[@danielscott5004]

Thank you appreciate nice for u to reply back i burnt out the on and off switch lol

[@danielscott5004]

I fly edf jet 3d printed 36 inch boat miss geico

[@chriskopecky995]

Nice Vid !! what tubing did you use or were to buy ty

[@IRONCLADRC]

www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=mo-color-tub-XL&PARTNER=ironclad

[@chriskopecky995]

@@IRONCLADRC Thank you !!!

[@robertperkins2339]

Hey bud, I have the Lucas Oil Catamaran and can not for the life of me find the wire shaft that fits it, is there an alternative part? Thanks, love the videos and how you show in detail as well.

[@simonjandrell5897]

i do RC also on the Cheap best way..