Trying to find the perfect settings for the M41 traxxas boat

Finally i understand what all these settings do.
So let's see how it works and what the best setting are with these hot racing parts.

[@chriscargill8140]

Very good video I appreciate that sir I really listen to you so I'm trying to figure out what I want probably a happy medium

[@HappyDude1]

Thank you and Well i found the perfect setting its in another video 😁

[@chriscargill8140]

What degree of setting would be a happy medium???? Between stability and speed?????

[@HappyDude1]

@@chriscargill8140 The is called i found the perfect setting for m41

[@jamieplourde3782]

Very informative bro! I have been working on my M41 and today is test day. Just got a bunch of upgrades from OSE. The boat now has a 3/16 shaft and strut a dual pickup rudder and cnc prop.

[@HappyDude1]

Thank you good sir! I have done a lot of testing the last days and there a lot of possibilities ...... And i am the only one on youtube that makes these videos so i have to figger everthing out for myself :P a bigger shaft and cnc prop will make it a bit slower i think.

[@jamieplourde3782]

@@HappyDude1 It's a tough job but somebody has to do it! My telemetry and steering were wacky today. My boat went right into a bunch of lily pads which caused my motor to reach max temp and smoke NOT GREAT!!!

[@HappyDude1]

@@jamieplourde3782 Haha 😆 and Ow no Best to go forward and backwords when its stuck

[@jamieplourde3782]

@@HappyDude1 My M41 insisted on doing a few donuts in the lily pads before coming ashore lol.

[@1968usaf]

Do you mess around with the stability control at all? My M41 is more stable with the control set at zero. When I increase the setting, the boat begins chine walking so bad it almost flips. Also, this was on calm water with no wind. You'd think it would be the other way around.

[@HappyDude1]

It needs to be zero yes 😀 If you are learning to drive it can help when its at 50 But never do 100 😆

[@mereprince4980]

What is the stl file for the battery holders?

[@HappyDude1]

I made it with styrene plates

[@chriscargill8140]

I'd like to see you get the traxxas spartan and work on it, not the SR

[@HappyDude1]

I don't really like traxxas products anymore, very bad electronics and batteries i'm switching to proboat

[@chriscargill8140]

@@HappyDude1 Unfortunately that's sad to hear that , I bought 2 used m41's and I've had really good luck with them and I bought a brand new Spartan and I've had nothing but fun.......

[@HappyDude1]

@chriscargill8140 I had great fun too, But it was very expensive to fix their electronics that they broke with an update. And in 6 months, 3 batteries died. And their support is absolutely the worst

[@Shinobi117]

Hey happydude hope shes still running great. Just wanted to point out to you that Lowering the strut brings the nose down resulting is more stability at the cost of drag (running wet) Raising brings the nose high providing more speed at the cost of stability and cavitation. If interested click on my channel and see my m41 custom painted with a hard top

[@HappyDude1]

i know i have a video with the perfect settings :) and she is doing her wintersleep :)

[@Shinobi117]

@@HappyDude1 ahh yess the winter. Any snow rc? 😁🤙

[@HappyDude1]

@@Shinobi117 I have a ford bronco yes but no snow :( i was hoping for it to make a video

[@Shinobi117]

@@HappyDude1 well we all enjoy your videos of the m41. Keepem comin

[@HappyDude1]

@@Shinobi117 and you dont my other videos ? 😢

[@boardasf699]

are you monetized?

[@HappyDude1]

I believe so yes why ?? 😁

[@coolsly64]

Balance the prop and sharpen and polish it with emery cloth and then it will be better with a prop balancer and u will get rid of your issues with the slowness of your metal prop

[@HappyDude1]

the balance was perfect it checked it its in this video or another

[@coolsly64]

@@HappyDude1 ok then I would suggest upgrading ur motor to like a leopard 3674 or SSS 3674 and a ose 150a ESC that will get you up there for speed for sure or if u think the stock electcronics are able to do more get a dasboata prop or a oxidean marine prop

[@HappyDude1]

@@coolsly64 Im happy with the performance its more then fast enough. And now its a bit slower but super stable Wich is more important

[@marknickells6097]

Keeping the batteries in the rear trays actually helps with the balance and CG. I use 5200 80 C discharge batteries , and the boat with prop "Neutral and the trim tabs, parallel to the run pads " . I've have experimented with props, and found the CNC 442 was a good match. An m445 gave me a few additional mph, at the cost of hotter electronics . So, realistically , it wasn't worth it. GPS, was was reading 45-48 MPH, depending on water conditions. THE setup was using the Castle stock motor, (1800KV), and the boat runs on a rail. I was was getting 44MPH on Saturday, upp against a 20 mph wind, and choppy water. THE boat stayed glued to the water.