NEW Wltoys WL917 Mini Jet boat RTR... as good as a SprintJet?

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

Nice run Saul, its fun little jet boat, especially for half the price of the sprint jet!mine had absolutely zero water in it as well 👍

[@rccrazy]

Thanks man👍 Yeah fun little boat and definitely at a awesome price. I had a few drops of water in mine but nothing to worry about👌

[@renercadventures]

Wow..... great jet boat Nice design my friend 👏🥰

[@rccrazy]

Yes it's a great design, steering needs a redesign though🤭 Thanks Rene🙂

[@guard_of_edan]

Made mine brushless put an scx24 servo in it and steering is exceptional steers as tight as sprintjet and handles good 👍

[@rccrazy]

Nice👍 Glad you got it working well

[@peteuncle2935]

Really liked the comparison. Really well done pointing out the differences. Only thing you could have pointed our was the lack of ability to do spins when turning. That's what makes the Sprint jet so fun, it's agility. You mentioned the bad steering set up, and i guess that's part of the reason it doesn't spin out when turning

[@rccrazy]

Yeah you are correct, maybe more power will allow it to spin more, or trim it all the way to one side it just won't have steering the other way😅 Cool little boat though. Thanks mate👍

[@peteuncle2935]

@@rccrazy yep, nice job on the vid. Interesting the small differences. Like you said I'm not a fan of that intake grate being more open. My son sucked up a very small pebble with his Sprint jet, and broke the blades of the plastic propeller so last thing you want is more open. Technically it might increase performance slightly with a more open grate, probably would not notice, , but even a small scratch on the prop blades from debris and you are way worse off. PS loved the little carry case it comes in 😁

[@rccrazy]

Yeah the case is cool😎 forgot to mention that aswell🥴 Absolutely correct mate, you don't want mark's or a damaged impeller, that will cause vibrations from being unbalanced and reduce performance, no shallow water skimming with this one😅 Hope you got a replacement impeller for your sons.

[@peteuncle2935]

@@rccrazy i did and it wasn't cheap! 30 bucks or something. He just came in to the edge of the dam to pick up the boat and it got the little rock in it, he put it back in and went full throttle and the damage was done. One blade totally gone 😂

[@rccrazy]

Oh wow yeah expensive😕 Yes full throttle with a stone lingering around the blade wouldn't ever end well I'd imagine.

[@antisocialvr6]

I just ordered one of these while I wait for the upgraded motor for my sprintboat

[@rccrazy]

Nice👍 Not a bad idea just because this is cheaper, the SprintJet is better for upgrading but both are fun👌

[@adrianau4246]

What motor

[@rccrazy]

100% stock

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

Have you ever used a 7.4 Lipo battery on the Wltoys 917? the jet boat comes with 7.4 Li-on. I looked but I didn't see anything saying yes or no!

[@rccrazy]

No I never tried lipo sorry. I would normally go ahead and say go for it but I have had some of these little esc receiver combo's blow just from changing to lipo from li-ion. Sorry I could give you a definite answer, good luck🤞

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

@@rccrazy yes it's my opinion! Thanks 👌

[@lowercentenary]

Would these fare well in ocean runs?

[@rccrazy]

As long as you run it in fresh water after a ocean run it should be fine

[@JusRc]

Awesome thanks!

[@rccrazy]

Thanks for watching👍

[@antsgotpetsagp8998]

Hope my comment reaches you in regards to making a nifty swift creek boat would you reccomend upgrading this one or the jet stream...trying to keep as low of a cost as possible but want to make a nice unit thats brushless thank you for your time great vid

[@rccrazy]

Hey mate, So I'm not sure what the jet stream is unless your talking about the Sprint Jet by ProBoat. I love the Sprint Jet much more than this one as it is easier to work on and has a normal steering setup compared to the strange ball thing the WLToys has. But the WLToys one is cheaper.

[@antsgotpetsagp8998]

@@rccrazy greatly appreciate the response I did mean the sprint jet haha. Was about midnight I wrote that cheers and happy holidays

[@rccrazy]

That's funny it's midnight here in Melbourne right now😅 Your welcome mate

[@antsgotpetsagp8998]

@@rccrazy decided on your input and videos to order the sprint jet by proboat today! Was curious if you had a list of all your upgrades that are in your boat...also is there any brushless systems that would still be capable of self righting my creeks rapids can spit boats like bubble gum. Thank you again for the time to reply cheers

[@rccrazy]

Yes I think that was a good decision👌 The esc I'm using is no longer available and I'm not really familiar with other options, any 25a to 35a boat esc would work though. Motors are all basically the same so as long as you get a 2435 size motor and around 4000kv it will work the same. And I'm not aware of how to keep the self righting, not sure what system you would need sorry.

[@timallen6035]

Good video. Seems to be a decent little boat. I agree that the steering slop is pretty bad. Sure doesn't seem to look like there is much extra space inside it.

[@rccrazy]

Thanks Tim👍 Yes a good little boat but the steering definitely needs modding, shouldn't be too hard. But no not much room to work with😅

[@hedsy]

I paid $60cad + another $60cad for motor and esc combo upgrades and Im still under the $200+ the want for a sprint jet here in Canada.

[@rccrazy]

If by cad you mean Canadian then that is very expensive either way. $200 for a SprintJet? WHAT🤯 But yes if your happy with the wltoys one then sweet, enjoy👍

[@scj1957]

Great review, thanks. Notwithstanding the steering issues, do you think this would be controllable in a 3 mtr x 7 mtr pool? I'm looking for something to have some fun with my grandkids and given the price compared to the Sprint Jet, was thinking I'd give the WL917 a try.

[@rccrazy]

Thanks mate👍 These would be perfect for that size pool I'd say and yes the price tag is excellent compared to the SprintJet. I think it's a great option for you and your grandkids🙂

[@scj1957]

@@rccrazy thanks. Reviewing some of your other vids and on the basis that the Sprintjet does wonderfully tight turns and is easily upgradeable, think I'll actually grab one of those. 😀

[@rccrazy]

😄 don't blame you at all, I love the SprintJet even for the extra $$$😁

[@ariclarbrough944]

what one would you reccomend

[@rccrazy]

If you mean between this one and the ProBoat SprintJet then the SprintJet. Why? Because in my opinion the SprintJet is better setup and it's not just another copy like this Wltoys version, companies should design their own models not just steel a already existing design🤦

[@RC-gj7kq]

Really nice tiny boat. Enjoy. Are u upgrate soon??

[@rccrazy]

It is a nice boat👍 I might upgrade but not sure yet, got no motors or esc for it. I'll put a community post up if I do👌

[@gillian9178]

Can i ask a question about your HPI Trophy Truggy which i know you like, as i have been considering possibly getting the Truggy & or the Buggy versions. Are you better looking towards more modern designs & more expensive cars then the good ole Trophy's, stay safe man.

[@rccrazy]

Sorry I don't quite understand the question, do you mean would I rather get newer HPI cars or stick with the older HPIs?

[@gillian9178]

@@rccrazy No i was thinking of getting either the Trophy Truggy or Buggy myself, but didnt know if they are a bit of a dated design/build. Or better off going with more up to date cars, hope im clearer now lol.

[@rccrazy]

Ah ok, well HPI is good in that sense because most of the old parts are interchangeable with the new cars and vice versa. My Vorsa S and the Trophy truggy are basically the same car, almost all the parts fit either cars but some of the Vorza parts are stronger, newer materials and/or manufacturing process.

[@rccrawlerextreme]

Awesome jet boat. Can this boat reverse mode

[@rccrazy]

They are cool little boats yes👌 They have got reverse but it doesn't do much on jet boats, reversing buckets are normally needed. A scoop or bucket attached to a servo that moves in front of the outlet causing the water to flow under the boat in the opposite direction.

[@rafaellozanosolis1338]

I had the same problem with the steering. How did you fix it?

[@rccrazy]

I have not changed it, not really any easy fix I can see, would have to completely change the setup of the servo and everything. Sorry I couldn't help.

[@rafaellozanosolis1338]

Thank you. The problem is just that it has less steering to the left. I think you said something about the trim.

[@rccrazy]

Oh yes sorry, that will help get a little more steering to the left👍

[@rafaellozanosolis1338]

@@rccrazy Thank you but what did you do?

[@rccrazy]

What did I do? It's steering trim, turn the trim dial on the controller until you get more even steering both ways.

[@Qodarkholeq]

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[@rccrazy]

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[@208_waterfowl]

What brushless motor do I get for it

[@rccrazy]

Well it depends on how fast you want to go, what esc you want to use and maximum volts you want to use. I would recommend a 2435 4800kv motor and a 30a esc with maximum 3s lipos, that's what I have in my ProBoat SprintJet and it's ABSOLUTELY fast enough. Higher kv means higher RPM therefore higher top end speed, but you will get more heat on the same voltage.

[@ka4172]

Stock way more power than the sprint jet.

[@rccrazy]

Maybe but the SprintJet is MUCH better stock!

[@ka4172]

@@rccrazy My stock Sprintjet cant compete with my WL917 against the rapids on the brooks in my area.

[@rccrazy]

Again yes very possible, can't argue with you on that as I've not got any "rapids" I can test jet boats out in. But if all your talking about is power, and keeping in mind these tiny boat's are not really made for "rapids" then I much rather have the normal better steering of the SprintJet and spend basically nothing on a lower turn brushed motor or go straight to brushless like I already have and you got a stupidly fast but GOOD steering micro jet. I cant stand the steering on the 917, it's horrible!

[@ka4172]

@@rccrazy Look my vids i even crawl up over rocks with the WL Toys "horribel" turning radius doesent matter there ha ha! My Sprintjet go brushless on 2S now its a blast even jump brook rapids and turn on a dime! Tiny Jet Boats made for "fun fun fun"! Its nothing more to get fun with a tiny Jet Boat, there not made for racing! And thats are the most fun for the money you can get on these boats i think. I have tons of fun with my boats!

[@69jonhill]

Just ordered one of these to take to Spain on holiday. We'll be using it in a pool, but when we get home, there's loads of places with rapids (mini) round here. Cheers for the great vid.

[@rccrazy]

Perfect little ripper for pool's but yes great for anywhere you have. Sounds like a AWESOME holiday😁 You are welcome and thank you very much👍

[@lowerstandards1740]

interestingly enough, i got the 917 & my buddy got the sprint jet & we concluded the 917 was superior. he payed $90 & i payed $50. 917 is faster (nearly double), longer run time (850mah), water cooled, & has lights. steering is half as tight & very inconsistent. Sprintjet is slower, shorter run time (600ish-mah), no cooling, doesn't have lights, but handles better & consistent. sprintjet parts are double the price for 98% identical parts to WLtoys. for example, 917 hull is $13. put the stock $13 pushrod & stock $14 nozzle from sprintjet onto 917 & the 917 now outperforms the sprintjet. all i had to do was drill a hole for the rod, move the servo, & change the nozzle. (20min job) 917 also has 2 options ($50 - 1x 850mah lithium ion) ($75 - 3x 1200mah lipo) i suggest the 3x. spend $100 on sprintjet, you get a slower boat with no water cooling & no lights. better controller. $100 on the 917, you get faster boat with water cooling & lights. but no power or steering adjustability. basically every advantage/disadvantage they have on eachother cancells out once modded. too much weight they sub like no other. self right no good. squeeze the sides together to split the hull apart. get them in a nice flowing creek with rocks, thats where they shine! micro jets are sick.

[@rccrazy]

Wow for someone with a name like Lower Standards you sure go to a lot of effort to compare products😅 Opinions and preferences sometimes trump results but you mentioned one thing that is normally a major selling point for myself and I would imagine a lot of other people, control! The SprintJet in my eyes is superior simply because it handles so well. Yes you can mod the 917 to be better but I'd much rather spend a bit more on a SLIGHTLY slower model with amazing control over a weird acting vehicle. Anything can be changed to go faster and for that reason I honestly like the SprintJet over the 917.

[@adamwolfy4826]

Looks like a decent boat for a kid, maybe in a pool or something but from what ive seen with your sprint jet, id go for the sprint jet 😁

[@rccrazy]

Yeah that was my thinking after the first run anyway, perfect to leave stock and use in pools, streams and some little rapids if your lucky enough to have rapids close by👌 But yes the SprintJet is just a little better in basically all aspects and if the plan is to upgrade then personally I'd pay the extra $$ for the SprintJet😁