Newly Redesigned Proboat Blackjack 24 4s RTR Catamaran Indepth Review & Test

[@IRONCLADRC]

Get Boat Here www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=953aec29-878e-4306-b620-2df85883455e&website_id=70256520-69d3-496b-a06d-cfbf9af7a81d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fblackjack-24-v2-catamaran-brushless-rtr-heat-wave-visual%2FPRB08049T1.html

[@Dr_Jet]

That is surprisingly well thought out. ProBoat has really upped its game.

[@Mya-2022]

I just had 6S in my blackjack24!! It ran amazing!! I upgraded the esc to a flycolor 150 and the stock motor and it ran amazing!! An animal!!

[@Mya-2022]

They listened to everyones issues and fixed them!! Im definitely getting one!!

[@MetalHeadRCGarage]

Great vid Big B.🤘🏻The new BJ24 looks killer! Can’t wait to get one out on the water!

[@stevesocransky6341]

Morning big B! Impressive speed on the new 24! Smart design changes and 50!Wow…coulda made it a 26” hull My reissue wishlist includes the alpha PBR, Vietnam patrol boat,love the twin jetpump and a NEW DESIGN veles/geico in the 33” range… I’m surprised by the performance you have gotten out of the first BJ24 and 42”…I have a proboat veles, impulse and tug, they all have their issues but likable boats for those who can TTT big B style:) Like the graphics and improvements but wish it was a touch longer… like 27”. Glad to see you are getting boats to review, you earned it.

[@Tubemasterspek]

Very Nice. Hope more new boats will follow.

[@Bentley.Carlson]

I think I’m going to have to pick one of these up real soon!

[@chadbiermann3380]

That looks like a fun boat!! Nice overview Big B!! I like the bright Heatwave livery.👍🤙💯

[@MetzRc84]

I’m very impressed with these upgrades! It seems perfect right out of the box! I’m definitely ordering one

[@IRONCLADRC]

I agree, and the price point is on par.

[@Jonn1969]

I like it!! Definitely will get one!

[@JasonRenard-pz7it]

Just bought 1 through your channel!! Thanks for the videos

[@IRONCLADRC]

I appreciate the support! Good luck with your maiden voyage

[@frederickgrassie3383]

First PB ive seen in a few years that i just might buy. Have, SW V2, UL19, and cat boat.

[@karflexgamingfr]

The boat we didn't want but needed

[@boatwerks]

How long do you think it will last before you carbon fiber inlay the bost and how far out is the bottom from being flat. Lots of good upgrades. Thanks for the review

[@IRONCLADRC]

Probably leave everything stock except the esc

[@mildtowildrc7343]

Just add a better Spektrum radio👍

[@waynesbutler7834]

If Proboat is going to reissue the Blackjack 24 i surely hope they reissue the UL19 although a polycarbonate hull is alot easier and cheaper for a company to mass produce then a fiberglass hull i would imagine . Good job as usual BigB

[@blake_0007]

💯 bring back the UL-19!

[@waynesbutler7834]

@@blake_0007 The UL 19 is the best looking and performing Hydro Proboat has made and if they do reissue it i hope they dont change too much except maybe an extra lay up on the hull but that would come at a cost .

[@HarborProps]

seemed like the market was high on UL19S when they went discontinued but now they are coming down. Saw a deal at a local RC swapmeet for a basically new UL19 with 2 5200 mah 2s lipos for $400. Really wanted to pull the trigger but already spent a bunch on other stuff at the swap meet lol

[@waynesbutler7834]

@@HarborProps I was late to the game when i discovered the UL19 and could of gotten one from the bottom of the globe in Australia but i took too long to think about it and was gone in an hour . I ended up buying a Zonda which is a fast boat and all that but my heart still is on a UL19 , i just like Hydros and OSE was out of their carbon hydros at the time i bought the Zonda . You could , and once i was going to do this , is buy the UL19 hull and canopy and build your own

[@SkyrayModels]

Good looking boat, some great upgrade work gone into it by the looks of it.👍

[@IRONCLADRC]

It sure is. Thanks for Watching

[@petersnedeker3942]

Awesome they sent you a boat.

[@Potoczak1]

Must be super new. Dont see it listed on pro boats website or Horizons website.

[@Lifted420haze]

Tower Hobbies $299

[@IRONCLADRC]

www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=953aec29-878e-4306-b620-2df85883455e&website_id=70256520-69d3-496b-a06d-cfbf9af7a81d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fblackjack-24-v2-catamaran-brushless-rtr-heat-wave-visual%2FPRB08049T1.htmlhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2F

[@KamachoMan09]

its already on Horizon

[@Bentley.Carlson]

If you actually go on the website it’s there for 299$

[@600bubba]

It's on there lol pre ordered both themes lol

[@minochercowasjee]

Big B , you just made my day . Thanks Wondering that you did not mention how to ironclad this boat . Is it possible to buy a carbon Kevlar layer on the hull bottom as it’s ABS ? Cannot decide between this and the sonicwake which is just $50 more , it’s on Father’s Day sale !!

[@scaleworksRC]

That's a sick boat, and the Heatwave thing is really strange timing. They just released this, and I just made my own custom Heatwave livery for my little WL915 😆 Literally just put the stickers on last night. This will be my first Blackjack, though 💯 Love it! The 80s race boat vibe all day!🚤💨

[@BrianCarguy-po9hw]

I am sold will they be available for Father’s Day 2024 ?

[@User3eighty4]

I’ll admit I’m not a fan but if it helps others get into the hobby I’m all for it.

[@TheAWallace1212]

Great review big B! Any idea when it will be available? Thanks

[@IRONCLADRC]

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[@mr.lakelyf]

just curious, what camera/mic setup are you using to film, including the POV when you are driving. It always comes out awesome. great channel. I've learned tons from you about my BJ42 and Veles 29... Keep it coming

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thank you for all the support, I'm not using anything fancy as far as video equipment, been creating content for 4 years now and only use my phone started with a Samsung s22 ultra, currently using s23 ultra UHHD 60

[@mr.lakelyf]

@@IRONCLADRC That’s awesome. I have a BJ 42. Been watching all your videos. Can’t get it to break out of the 50mph mark. And my Veles is solid at about 54-56 Need to keep playing. I’ll be stoked if I can break 60 on both. Pretty sure the Veles will with a little CG adjust. But the BJ is killing me. Have the RCboat bits trim tabs and prop from them. So I think that’s CG also. But your videos got me in a great direction.

[@600bubba]

That yellows popping hell yeah bg4l

[@dennismatovich8411]

shes a ripper for sure!

[@austintrueb7169]

Do i need 2 2s batterys or can i run it on 1 3s?

[@IRONCLADRC]

You can use a single 3s lipo, best to run 2x2s packs due to balance but a single 3s works just fine

[@garrypalmer7809]

Hello, very good review to see all inside the boat. Just one request. Could you please give dimensions in mm of the battery tray, then I can get some 2s batteries before boat arrives. Thanks

[@IRONCLADRC]

I pulled 47mm on the width of the battery tray. 48mm lipo may fit

[@garrypalmer7809]

@@IRONCLADRC Thank you

[@fpvraver]

If it's ever lock tight in like that, you can use your soldering iron with the fine tip on it stick it right in to the grub screws. It will break the Loctite. Or if it's a larger metal piece, you can use the flat tip heat the object with your soldering iron. It's a little safer on your boat than using a lighter.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Oh yeah, I've had to use a soldering iron before thanks for the tip! BG4L

[@fpvraver]

@@IRONCLADRC works very well it's a lot safer than a lighter in there.

[@wootwootjr]

This thing is epic!

[@mcsbikelife3829]

Yup getting one

[@garrettkifer8332]

Hmm.. it looks damn good. I might consider a small Proboat.. never thought I'd say that, lol.

[@nicknadeau5538]

Going to do a maintenance vid on this model?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Yes

[@jimstone5339]

It seemed to have a soft start. Does it and can you program it for a punch start. Super fast.

[@IRONCLADRC]

No sir no soft start

[@skunkworks9635]

When is it released . Getting one

[@IRONCLADRC]

www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=953aec29-878e-4306-b620-2df85883455e&website_id=70256520-69d3-496b-a06d-cfbf9af7a81d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fblackjack-24-v2-catamaran-brushless-rtr-heat-wave-visual%2FPRB08049T1.html

[@scottdearmond5532]

Nice 👍🏻 new boat, it will be interesting to see how it actually operates and if there’s enough adjustment on the depth of the stuffing tube, and NO 👎🏻 grease cup, that’s bs times 10, and battery trays do not allow for tune ability 👎🏻 theoretically the BJ24 should have the same balance point of the BJ42, oh well we will see if you can get it dialed in. Does this boat run on two 2s batteries run in series, or two 4s batteries running parallel ? Because I ain’t got no 2s batteries !

[@IRONCLADRC]

Runs on 2x 2s Battery's in series

[@scottdearmond5532]

@@IRONCLADRC Thank you, I’ve already seen multiple videos this morning of this cool 😎 boat, I wonder 💭 if the motor is capable of 6s ? That would be awesome !

[@IRONCLADRC]

@scottdearmond5532 2200kv Yes, I would think so, short runs with quick burst of 6s power. Should be a rocket ship on 6s

[@kevinlcromedy8174]

How can I order I do not see the link.

[@IRONCLADRC]

www.horizonhobby.com/product/blackjack-24-v2-catamaran-brushless-rtr-heat-wave-visual/PRB08049T1.html

[@kevinlcromedy8174]

Thank you my rc bro

[@KamachoMan09]

Do you prefer single rotor or double?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Either is fine with me

[@SEASTALLION366]

HEATWAVE❤

[@TerrySieman]

I just got this boat a couple of weeks ago and got the recommended spectrum lipo 5000mh c100 2s 7.4v batteries and got a top speed of 39mph, which battery do you recommend to get it going 50.

[@TerrySieman]

Also what is the height setting for the prop I didn't mess with the prop height at first but it does a lot of hopping so I tried it all the way down but I lost speed and I noticed in your video it looks like it is a little less than half.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Run the strut flat that's about where I run mine. Smc racing has ahcl-hp 150c series which should put you at around 50+ www.smc-racing.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=766

[@nickkoepplinger9204]

I just picked one of these bj24v2 now i need to order some props. I really want to wake her up I plan on putting my sonicwake v2 esc in cause why not but I was hoping you could give me some ideas on what props this boat likes really appreciate it big B

[@IRONCLADRC]

Running 6s id go with Abc or proboat 17x16 17/45, Oxidean 42highrake, cnc 4216 (3) I've yet to run 6s, these are props I'd try first. A good 4s Prop abc 1816 17/45

[@PEDROMONTEIRO-be6oe]

Stock Prop : Pitch and Diameter ? Thanks !

[@IRONCLADRC]

4316 stock prop

[@PEDROMONTEIRO-be6oe]

@@IRONCLADRC thanks ! Happy boating !

[@Robcadams1974]

Is it possible to put the motor and esc from impulse 32 into this bost?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Possibly, it will be extremely tight, and the weight may be the issue, I just hit 79mph with a simple spektrun 120, on 6s upgrade.

[@Robcadams1974]

@@IRONCLADRC did you make a video about that?

[@IRONCLADRC]

@Robcadams1974 yes sir, I'm editing the video now uploading tomorrow morning 7am

[@jimstone5339]

I tried to get it through your channel but it says oops there's been a mistake. I did manage to get one though.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Try this one? www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=953aec29-878e-4306-b620-2df85883455e&website_id=70256520-69d3-496b-a06d-cfbf9af7a81d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fblackjack-24-v2-catamaran-brushless-rtr-heat-wave-visual%2FPRB08049T1.html

[@IRONCLADRC]

Thanks for letting me know the link wasn't working

[@jamesatkinson7517]

Nice

[@skunkworks9635]

What size Smc you running ? Run time?

[@IRONCLADRC]

OLDER SMC 5200 135c 2s DV EXTREME

[@600bubba]

Jeeblus holy cow I need one now

[@kevinlcromedy8174]

I need it

[@JasonRenard-pz7it]

My new bj 42 came today. I can’t get the flex shaft out to grease it? Any help would be appreciated. Don’t want to tear it up.

[@IRONCLADRC]

Loosen the collet and tap on the end of the prop shaft with a small hammer that should loosen the flex cable up in the coupler

[@dogdronesearchdd3782]

Hey why do they bounce so much is that normal. I just got mine today!

[@IRONCLADRC]

Seems to be normal, prop choice helps the bouncing

[@b_hunna]

Is it wider?

[@IRONCLADRC]

Same width as the stock blackjack 24, it's actually an inch and a half shorter than the previous 24 (old 25½", new 24")

[@sawyerheslep8493]

What song is that in the intro?

[@IRONCLADRC]

NEFEX what you gonna be

[@sawyerheslep8493]

@IRONCLADRC cause dude that intro was 🔥 straight hot!

[@Dustin_510]

What battery? Is that

[@IRONCLADRC]

An old 5200 135c smc dv extreme, unfortunately they don't make this series anymore the replacement is the hclhc lineup

[@jimstone5339]

WOW!!!

[@scottlarson9348]

Just ran mine with my son ..... it was on 50% starting kid said it's slow.... hit it 100% he retracted his previous statement.... about 3 corners later I flipped it upside down... he threw on the life vest and had to swim out to it... I paid him 100$... hahahaha. Yea it's our first boat and possibly gut it to build dad's Miss unlimited.. but that's almost a crime...

[@KamachoMan09]

hell yah!

[@chadbobby]

It comes with dual cooling and the bj 42 does not….. WTF?? Haha

[@User3eighty4]

They gotta save something to add to the v2 42 to justify the inevitable price increase. $699 sounds right.

[@andy-bearv]

after my blackjack 42 i don’t think ill ever buy another proboat. the cost of replacement parts are 2-3 times more expensive then parts for my gas boats. probably better off not trying to use proboat parts

[@IRONCLADRC]

I agree on the parts price, definitely outrageous. You can find aftermarket parts that fit, if you have the patience, measuring bolt patterns, setback, lengths, widths etc.

[@OTWRC]

👀👀👀👍

[@h2omechanic]

First!

[@PatriotBrad]

that esc isnt going to last. undersized just like the sonic wake setup. Otherwise looks okay. Def not a full hobby grade in my opinion. Also kinda on that they put a rubber grommet on one of the thru hull water lines but not the other. Nothing like saving 20 cents!

[@IRONCLADRC]

Both cooling line thruhulls are the same, looks like there's a grommet but it's the drain plug lanyard First upgrade will be the esc, gonna go 6s 😆

[@blake_0007]

Who wants to guess the price?

[@waynesbutler7834]

299.99 to be exact .

[@jimstone5339]

$349.99

[@waynesbutler7834]

@@jimstone5339 I was just on Proboat website where the preorder is up and it showed a 299.99 price tag , now that is USD , will be different for different countries . I posted a link but the algorithm doesnt like it .

[@blake_0007]

@@whocares228 your about two weeks late to reply. The question was asked before it was released.

[@jj78rcclub]

That is not a heavy duty boat stand bro! It's just a freaking piece of plastic. 😅😅😅

[@IRONCLADRC]

It's thicker than the blackjack 42 stand that's for sure

[@jj78rcclub]

​@@IRONCLADRCI like the wooden stands back in the days better.

[@mandismith89]

no self right and designed mainly so you can only use trash spektrum batteries with no option to run a single 4s...hard pass

[@IRONCLADRC]

You can run a single 4s battery, I recommend 3000-4000mah so it fits, I run 2 smc hcl-hp, hcl-hc, zee 2s twins

[@mandismith89]

@@IRONCLADRC where would you place the single 4 though which wouldnt affect weight balance?

[@IRONCLADRC]

@mandismith89 if you use a lower mah 4s battery it shouldn't offset the weight to awful much.

[@LiezelRenon]

You are doing great and method for unre q na din po aq skanya boss is out there that night duty well ❤️‍🩹 you po sa admin 😂