Is a metal prop better ? M41 Traxxas boat

Let's test the original plastic propeller against a metal propeller from Hot Racing and see wich one is better.
hot racing links for the M41 boat
bullet and dog
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FTT...
metal prop
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EIL...

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Would be interesting to test stock prop with the lighter dog thing and original nut for maximum weight savings. Wonder if the extra few grams saved on the spinning centrifugal force makes a difference. Does look good with the bullet nut tho :)

[@HappyDude1]

I did test it to see and the speed was about the same i believe, But i went for the looks 😋 Also the plastic prop gets dammaged very fast and you will loose the extra speed very quickly

[@hubcityrcworx7266]

It really depends on which prop you use. The aluminum cnc props are terrific. It also depends on the pitch. I run a cnc 45mm 1.4 pitch and it dramatically increased performance. The octura x445 is also a good choice. Cheers from Texas!

[@HappyDude1]

The plastic prop performs a little bit better. I just went for the cool look 😀 and oouuugh texas i want to live there 😗 Grtz from belgium

[@bryceyoung3418]

@@HappyDude1 what makes the plastic prop better curious

[@bryceyoung3418]

Where are you getting your aftermarket props from? We just got an M 41 cat and a blackjack 41.

[@hubcityrcworx7266]

Most of mine I have purchased from Offshore Electric. I do have a couple from Dasboata. Chris Hoffman is the prop master at Dasboata and his are outstanding!! I have a set for my TFL zonda, and sonicwake. The sonic 2 prop for the sonicwake gave me huge gains in speed. Cheers from Texas!!

[@hubcityrcworx7266]

​@@HappyDude1The hot racing props have a lot of extra weight to them, Go with a true CNC from OSE or Dasboata it will out perform hands down.

[@alainbellemare2168]

Are you having fun with your boat

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Few suggestions to keep water out. Put some foam, usually a mm or two thick with a sticky side from local hardware store around the hatch area to seal it and the stock rubber motor cooling jacket leaks like crazy, the hot racing one seals well and with both of these, should have minimal (few drops) to no water in hull after runs

[@HappyDude1]

All right thx 😁 I will add it to the list

[@HappyDude1]

Ahaah! and now i know were all that water is comming from 😀

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Just make sure u get the hot racing m41 cooling jacket. It has flat spots on the sides to fit in the m41 motor mount. The spartan one is too wide and requires dremmeling of motor mount to fit. (Don’t ask me how I know on buying the wrong one lol)

[@HappyDude1]

@@VetteWay2Fast Haha 😝 Well i actually have it laying around here somewhere But i was pretty happy with cooling of the traxxas jacket And i tought that the hot racing one would leak more since it only has 2 seals. The jacket is really tight around the engine.

[@VetteWay2Fast]

It is tight but flex’s when it fills with water and breaks the seal I’m guessing. The metal hot racing is a really snug fit and doesn’t flex at all due to being metal and does not leak at all.

[@chriscargill8140]

Hey Bud I was just curious on that aluminum prop, you didn't sharpen or Polish it?????

[@HappyDude1]

It already is

[@1968usaf]

I went with an aluminum prop, same diameter and pitch. Had no choice, I was breaking the plastic ones almost every run.

[@HappyDude1]

Yeah the plastic ones are weak

[@jamieplourde3782]

Hot racing brass prop $50usd slowed my M41 with 6s to 10mph. It was so so so heavy. Aluminum is allegedly better but also another $20usd. I bought every traxxas plastic prop in stock from the hobby stores on east coast USA last year so I had to try upgrades which failed.

[@HappyDude1]

I knew that brass is way to heavy

[@norcalrc]

Yes , yes it is

[@alainbellemare2168]

I tried a carbon fiber and ceramic one

[@hardsweatyworker]

Is the hot racing prop any good

[@HappyDude1]

Eum its in the video ? 😅

[@KenLovesLynn2003]

What’s the part number on that prop? Thanks 👍

[@HappyDude1]

Link is under the video

[@michaelthibault557]

nice m41 and just curious you still have this exact same boat ? Im getting the same one as yours but the green version

[@HappyDude1]

Thank you and yes Still i have it 😁 Going out for a drive today 😀

[@chriscargill8140]

Really good videos and since I'm new to boats, lots of helpful tips, TY😊😊😊

[@HappyDude1]

Thank you And i also made a fun adventure video with this boat and my bronco

[@paokang1242]

I have traxxas Spartan and M41 too. So Need to put The full boat has to be in the water right and run it . and water go to cooling esc and come out. Can u tell me please and make videos please I want see it

[@HappyDude1]

I dont understand what you want ?

[@paokang1242]

@@HappyDude1 when I put the boat on the water and I run it 1 minute . and I not see the water go in the ESC.

[@HappyDude1]

@@paokang1242 Its only doing that while you drive If you can not touch the esc or motor then something is blocking the wather flow. To solve this blow into the tubes

[@paokang1242]

@@HappyDude1 oh so I need to play on the lake full water right

[@scm9944]

Both Boats have the exact motor and esc. Hmmm

[@HappyDude1]

There is only 1 boat ?

[@55555Umbro55555]

A link to the metal prop? Thx

[@HappyDude1]

What is a lonk ?

[@55555Umbro55555]

@@HappyDude1 sorry. Link to the tunning parts. My plastic prop is broken. 🥴

[@HappyDude1]

Ow ok Don't now were you live but If you search M41 prop hot racing you should find it on amazon Link is in the discription

[@MegaBADBOY83]

@@HappyDude1 Hallo Happydude volgen mij praat je nederlands hij bedoeld de site waar je het heb gekocht de link Mvg

[@HappyDude1]

@@MegaBADBOY83 die taal kan ik ook ja 😛 En Ja weet ik 😄 de link sta onder de video maar tis al uitverkocht dus als hij zoekt me die woorden vind hij het misschien

[@thearesblade4092]

Hi bro

[@HappyDude1]

Hello 😁

[@lorenzorivas5670]

First👍

[@HappyDude1]

Good things happen for those who are first 😛