RC Boat Pre Run Maintenance Tips - Proboat Blackjack 42 & Blackjack 24

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

I just picked one of these up and this video saved the day. Thanks for all the fantastic information!

[@petergoodwin2465]

Yes so true , just made the wife's boat Iron clad. Did the flat spot trick to get a 4mm gap to. Was getting red hot , thanks mate ,more money saved.

[@IRONCLADRC]

It definitely helps, i use red lock-tite on mine to ensure the drive dog stays put while tightening the prop down.. thanks for watching

[@TheFrenchPug]

Thank you. I just got the Blackjack 24 inch and blown away by the speed and control it has. I'm sure I'll have to go bigger as in all this RC Hobby stuff makes you do :) But if you add to the 24inch and go up to a 6S please post what you do if you can.

[@mildtowildrc7343]

Got mine today finally and already upgraded the cooling and man it’s big❤️👍

[@paulnapoli9161]

Quality videos man.

[@adamjones9775]

Should I be using loctite on my drive dog grub screw? I also grabbed a tapered dog just for the looks.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes shoot I use red on mine

[@benjieschannel]

thanks for sharing. what is the size of the prop. the boat is flying

[@raydelfa1125]

Trim tabs will help the 42 run smoothly

[@rodneyrasmussen1199]

Thanks for the info, if I can ever afford one. You da Man BIG B!!!!!!!

[@99ville]

Oxidean Marine just put out trim tabs for the blackjack 42, will u have a installation video?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Maybe

[@wincrasher2007]

why do you leave a gap on the shaft on the 24, but don't on the 42? the instructions say to leave a gap of 1-2 mm.

[@IRONCLADRC]

The bj 42 has a heavier flex cable that shouldn't have as much flex as the 4mm bj 24. The 42 has like a 1mm between drive dog and Strut.. the 24 flex cable needs room to flex when throttled up

[@wincrasher2007]

@@IRONCLADRC since the flat spot on the shaft for securing the drive dog is fairly long, I assume that was done to give you some adjustment for the nut. since people are reporting breaking shafts left and right, I'm just guessing this must be the reason.

[@FrenzyFinancial]

Do you know where I can find a replace drain plug for the blackjack 24

[@IRONCLADRC]

I used a rubber grommet and a corresponding screw that fits tight.

[@Truckinitup26]

So is this pretty much majority of the maintenance or are there other things that need maintenanced on the 24?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Basically, really just make sure the cable is greased throughly before each run and dry boat after each run.

[@antianti9957]

the drive dog should not be up against your strut. it needs little less that 1/8th space. the flex will tighten at high rpms

[@rccrawlerextreme]

Awesome infos bro Thks for sharing

[@johnlowden5871]

Hi b what is your recommendation on trying a three blade prop on the my blay jack 42? have you ever tried it?

[@IRONCLADRC]

No sir never run a y 3 blad props on the 42. Whis I could help. Abc makes some sweet 3blade props with plenty of rake

[@ericjaramillo4608]

Hey buddy had a thought after watching ur vid. Is it possible to get a original 42 prop n put it on the 24 as an upgrade? Happy Thanksgiving btw...

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes sir. I tried it. It's a big prop and has alot of lift, torqued the boat over very time I bipped the trigger.lol. heated up the electronics as well

[@ericjaramillo4608]

@@IRONCLADRC cool man ty...

[@dshow1658]

Why not a bearing? Just asking

[@IRONCLADRC]

I actually replaced the stock strut with a speedmaster upgrade strut

[@worldtv2227]

I need help My flex shaft it’s stuck I’m not being able to pull it out I try everything and nothing is brand new I bought it like 2 weeks ago I have the 24” blackjack catamaran

[@IRONCLADRC]

Loosen the collet. Take prop off then put prop nut on the shaft. Grab the shaft with pliers just in front of the nut tap the pliers with a small hammer very lightly till it comes out

[@worldtv2227]

@@IRONCLADRC thank you I’m going to try it

[@FPVQuadModz]

I want to take my shaft out and grease it every time 😂😂.

[@FLSharkdiver]

Thanks for the video mate, I was finally able to get mine out and grease her up after watching this video...Also, do you have a part number for the extra drive dog? Cheers from Sunny FL.

[@IRONCLADRC]

No.PRB282091this is flex cable number I have not seen stock drive dog part number yet.

[@raydelfa1125]

I do not pull my strut off to take my cable out. You don't have to

[@johnlowden5871]

I agree big b I always grease my drive shaft everytime I use it I don't believe in watching it and see how much it uses until I grease it it takes no time at all to do it and it's a lot cheaper buying grease than it is to replace the shaft.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Couldn't of said it better. Thanks for watching IRONCLAD RC

[@MycoAlan]

😁👍🏻 maybe the wife’s giving you a hint lol 😂 lol 😂

[@pcooper985]

Your drive dog should be between an 1/8" to 1/4" away from the bushing. You're asking for trouble eventually.

[@IRONCLADRC]

On this Boat you can only get maybe 2-4mm tops. So I had to file down flatspot so I could slide it back more.

[@Plankton-racing]

2mm

[@kevinkeller4723]

20 Bucks for a prop, I am in Canada and my hobby shop wants $100 plus tax for one, I run a Traxxas Spartan, wear should I be shopping Please

[@IRONCLADRC]

offshoreelectrics.com

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yea he carrys SOME "ose" brass and aluminum props that are legit at half the price of say abc props

[@kennethhall9928]

and your not supposed to heat up that strut

[@motoman4782]

Hey Big B. I have a brand new blackjack 42 black hull they are sending me, ( hull only) wanted to see if you know anyone who wants to trade for a white/ red hull?

[@kennethhall9928]

call horizon and they will tell you that

[@kennethhall9928]

your not doing it right that bushing is not supposed to come out and you have to have some space betwween the dod and the bushing

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks the next video cleared it up. 👍