Big Water Beat Down Upgraded 12s Proboat Blackjack 42, 8s SonicWake v2

[@georgebell-k5i]

Love your videos!! I’m building a proboat thundercat 31 and have no clue what I’m doing. Your videos are super super helpful. Side note There’s usually a setting on editing software to change the sound on slomo videos so they don’t have that pixelated sound.

[@MaxxedRChydro]

Looked like both hulls were tearing up that chop with ease👌even with the prop swap on the sonicwake🙌 awesome video Big B💯 boat gang let’s gooo!🔥

[@jaycevessier7554]

The 42 loves chop! Mine runs a few mph faster is a chop like that, less surface tension

[@Fantaman900]

It was surprisingly relaxing watching the boat with music not too loud.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thank you for your input very helpful!

[@fastkrt10]

Any day with the boat is better than any day without the boat lol

[@Mya-2022]

Yea i agree hearing the boat makes it better! Keep up the great work! Id like to send you a 3d printed boat for you to put together. Id love to see what you do with it.

[@IRONCLADRC]

That would be cool!

[@HolyCannolis]

Yes sir buddy! Yes sir buddy!! Weatherman on the drank 🍸⛅️ Am 100% into the background music. Good sound balance with the actual boat “tone”. Thanks for the sweet rips brother:)

[@IRONCLADRC]

I appreciate your input, very helpful. BG4L

[@nickkoepplinger9204]

I personally love hearing those boats scream bye, so please, no music during your high-speed runs- BGFL -

[@Wanted1069]

Agreed! Nothing in the RC game sounds as freakin cool!

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thank you

[@Mr.Blackhatt]

gawdayum! put a wing on that blackjack42 and it's gonna fly BigB! hahhaaah! the sonicwake is just a al time basher 4 sure! it's though as nails! Great vid again BigB love this vid of yours! Great fun! I'm happy!😁

[@Motorboatinsongun]

Amazing! hopes and dreams are the only thing holding them hulls together the black jack sounds like a bottle of bleach slapping on the water the boat gods are on your side

[@IRONCLADRC]

Don't forget the bubble gum and duck tape

[@Motorboatinsongun]

And flex seal

[@Motorboatinsongun]

@@IRONCLADRC I worry about running mine when it gets cold, the plastic will be even more brittle. I hope it doesn’t shatter I think it’s good anxiety keeps the blood pumping

[@robbomber984]

Its Friday, time to charge them up for funday run all weekend at oleander pk. Nice

[@Pauly_______]

I like the added music as long as it's not too loud. Sounds good to me

[@IRONCLADRC]

Roger that, thank you! Very helpful 👌 BG4L

[@Buellerwtfman]

Man it went from "hot to not" around here in the flip of a switch lmao.

[@holgerlafrenz2895]

Got the boats runnin nice!

[@wtfmimshag]

You make it look easy Big B. We know it aint. Sweet runs!

[@robbomber984]

With or without music? I like hearing the boat but it don't bother me like the gremlin when before you crash cracks me up. Peace great video as always best on youtube.

[@slickman1953]

I have a question, if you use a non-specktrum ESC in a Specktrum setup, what functions do you lose with the smart functions?

[@IRONCLADRC]

You'll loose all your telemetry if you use a non-spektrum esc.

[@ninthislandrc]

Other then breaking that 3-blade prop, the SW was running sweeeeeeeet. Eight now, the build-up of my second SW V1 is approx 70% complete...just waiting on some steering hardware I had forgotten, and four M4x22mm screws (for mounting the rudder & Mad Lizard Stinger adapter plate through the hull) I am curious about something - before running it on that 8S config, did you do the self-righting test (ie. placing the boat in the water upside-down, seeing if it still self-rights, and how long it takes)? Reason I'm asking is, when the SW was running straight, it looked as if it was leaning slightly to the starboard side. As I know you know, in order to self-right, it needs to lean to the port side. If you haven't tested, I'd suggest testing it before you send it back out...that way, if it's not self-righting, you'll discover this before it happens out on open water. And, if you did already test, how long did it take to flip right-side up?

[@IRONCLADRC]

It self-rights with heavier 4s packs (7600 150c hclhp smc) w/ the 160 firma in the stock position, it will not self-right with my lighter 5500 4s packs and if it does it takes a while. I have a recovery boat, so it doesn't really matter. Basically, it just takes a little nudge with the tug boat, and she'll flip right over.. Good luck with your build BG4L

[@madmaxximus1234]

Sick runs!!👍🤙

[@andreabotti99]

Hey man I just wanted to thank you for all the content you make, your videos made me want to get into rc boats, I don't know much about this world but I know composites and I've just completed my DIY carbon mono hull, although it bounces a lot, guess I need to check your trim tab/strut tuning video

[@IRONCLADRC]

Heck yea brother good luck with the build and thank you! BG4L

[@eduardonessim4499]

hi BB...great job on both boats !!! congrats !!! did you upgrade your flexshaft on your sonicwake to run it on 8S ? Also which motor are you using ?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks, I recommend upgrading the cable but I'm still running the stock cable, using smaller props to not stress the cae out. Stock motor swv2

[@eduardonessim4499]

@@IRONCLADRC does this stock.motor handle 8S with no heat issues ?

[@tysonbally8628]

Man that black jack ripps! I would love to turn mine into 12s what motor/esc does it take to run like that?

[@nickkoepplinger9204]

Are you running the stock motor in your swv2 ? I was thinking about just taking the bj42 motor and esc and putting them right in my SWv2 what are your thoughts is the stock higher kv motor a better option than the stock 1350kv in the bj42? Bigger motor Bigger prop though your thoughts?

[@IRONCLADRC]

1350 in the SonicWake won't work I tried to fit it in my old SonicWakes the motor is to big

[@carlgosling4440]

Hello I love watching your videos great stuff I’ve got a sonic wave 36 v2 with 160 esc how have you set the esc programming don’t really no how to now what program to go for to max my speed on 8s

[@IRONCLADRC]

hobbywing blue marine program box

[@dommer2162]

Big B, been thinking, why the hell aren't they putting ball bearings in these shafts instead of bushings and lining tubes. My blackjack 42's flex just doesn't feel free. Wouldn't bearings work better. Thanks brotha.

[@IRONCLADRC]

There's several ball bearing options available, I like the speed master styler bushing/bearing. The mini dom has a full ball bearing drive line.

[@nickkoepplinger9204]

Do you think the stock 1350kv in the bj42 can handle 12s? I really want to try it I just got a 12s esc just for a few speed runs just got smc SRD v3 6200mah 250c 6s packs w/qs8's and I got props what prop should I start with? Maybe I should start with 10s idk.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Stock motor will not handle 12s

[@poseidonam]

Would love to see a race!!!!

[@Joercgarage]

Was that the stock motor on the sonic wake on 8s and just an esc change?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes, sir stock motor 160 firma

[@jamescollins9716]

Always fantastic content sir, by chance would you mind going over your V2 setup? granted I know youve swapped out the ESC but yours picks up soo much faster then mine out of the hole

[@carlgosling4440]

Hello mate in your sonic wake 36 v2 is that a stock 1900kv motor or is it the same motor as blackjack 42

[@IRONCLADRC]

Stock 1900kv motpr

[@carlgosling4440]

Thank you mate you do the best videos 👍

[@maximus7714]

nice thinking of upgrading my sonicwake to 8s to . so mhow fast you get with it . and are the temps ok ?

[@IRONCLADRC]

I've gotten 70mph in that small park pond, I haven't done a legitimate speed run with it yet! Temps are good if your using the right prop and short burst of full trigger

[@maximus7714]

What prop you recommend for 6s and 8s cool temps rather have something snappy with torque than high speed . Would 40mm be good ?

[@slickman1953]

I just noticed, you run a separate battery for the receiver on the blackjack, or am I see things?

[@IRONCLADRC]

I went over my whole BJ42 setup couple videos back. Yes it's a nimh 2000mah 5cell receiver battey

[@slickman1953]

Is it something we all should consider?

[@IRONCLADRC]

No, the esc I'm running does not have a BEC (battery elenmintor circuit) it's opto, meaning it needs an external BEC or battery to power the receiver & servo

[@slickman1953]

OH, that makes sense... Thanks man

[@Motorboatinsongun]

Will a EC 5 connector be OK in the sonic with the hydra X8S do you have a link to get one?

[@IRONCLADRC]

You'd be pushing it with an ec5, it would work, but you may see hot battery wires and potentially melt solder. I recommend 8mm... qs8, ec8, etc

[@Motorboatinsongun]

10-4

[@Motorboatinsongun]

@@IRONCLADRC the spectrum 160 seems like the easiest way to run 8S I just don’t have a good track record with spectrum. I burned out everyone I ever owned. Forget about smoke. I had a 120 go on fire that foam is very flammable. Castle never let me down Will the stock sonic wake motor be OK with the hydra

[@Motorboatinsongun]

What is a good 8S capable ESC besides that spectrum 160 for the sonic

[@IRONCLADRC]

Theses only a hand full of 8s marine speed controls. Ztw g2 200. Castle creations X8s. Flier 250a 8s. All three should be great choices

[@Motorboatinsongun]

What is the Bec 9. Or 20 amp

[@Motorboatinsongun]

I looked it up. I guess I could get away with the lower amp. It’s also cheaper. Thank you.

[@carlgosling4440]

Can you tell me how you have set up your 160 esc can’t get it right what you got on each program be really big help please 🙏

[@IRONCLADRC]

Running my timing at 3.75° degrees, you can go higher but you'll need to watch temps. Use the spektrum program card or the Blue hobbywing card (Marine card)

[@carlgosling4440]

What do you have on lvc voltage on ? Thank you for getting back to me with your help much appreciated thank you 🙂

[@carlgosling4440]

Lvc cutoff voltage I mean

[@carlgosling4440]

Iv got lvc cutoff on default is that right I’m new to this so have no clue what to do

[@carlgosling4440]

My sonic wave 36 v2 cut out lvc cutoff is on stock setting 8s I’m running it on why’s it cut out

[@paintendaveextremecollisio8057]

👍

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Anyone else hate the sound of a 3 blade prop? Sounds so weird lol B, ever driven an impulse 32? I traded mine for a SW v2 and I kinda regret it. Impulse drives WAY better than a sonic ever could

[@Mya-2022]

Hey have you ever used li-ion batteries? Im interested in using them, let me know what you think.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Only use lipos on my high performance boats. Only boat I use lion on is the jetjams

[@salemalketbi1082]

can you link as tube silicon from where ?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Offshoreelectrics.com or oxideanmarine.com zippkits.com also carries 8mm xl silicone cooling line

[@salemalketbi1082]

thx bro we are fans from dubai 😍@@IRONCLADRC

[@noeeligius4484]

hello can I buy your SonicWake v2

[@robbomber984]

I owe I owe off to work I go.

[@noeeligius4484]

or win

[@marshallday538]

I’m not into music in the background sorry. I prefer to to here the sound of the set up myself. This is why we watch for the full experience. Bit like watching something in a foreign language with subtitles otherwise, not quite the same . Just my opinion mind.. Each to there own 🫡

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks for the input, this is why I asked. BG4L