Yes, it's very noticeable running them back to back. It has very little resistance, and it literally took me years to set it up like this. I don't touch the setup anymore, and it's a solid performer!
That's right! A lot of fun, and I personally liked to time the laps afterwards, too. It gives some interesting insights! Even though the laps are not very accurate, you could see the hydro lap time decreasing as the lipo was draining. The next goal is sub 7 seconds with the net rigger build! 😎
That hydromite runs awesome!!! I am aloso looling to tune mine better with a metal prop that is the right size instead of the 42mm traxxas plastic prop. Hopefully it wil also run on rails!! Awesome boats
Thanks, Mylan! It took me a lot of experimenting to find the proper setup. I will send you a photo of te turn fin. That is the most important part, in my opinion. ✌️
Have been watching your channel for some time now. Beautiful boats but no rigger ? How about a new build would love to see it. Thanks for all the information and tips brilliant 👍
The Hydro is not my own design, so I don't want to sharebthe drawingfrom another designer, without his permission. That being said, you can probably find it online. It is the Hydromite by Doug Forrester. Good luck 😎
Hi Jan,now you've said what I've been noticing ever since you put that mono in the water. That boat has enormous drag. I've already started mine, but there's still time to correct any technical flaws in the design. One of the things I've noticed from the start, even with other propellers, is the effort it makes to glide through the water, and this is noticeable in the sound of the engine. What could it be? Could adding some longitudinal shafts to the hull help? Or perhaps opt for a flatter keel? What's your suggestion? Tks
I think you're right, it could be improved still! First of all, the 3000mAh lipo is quite large. It would run already lighter with a 2200mAh lipo as I heard from others. Lifting strakes might help, especially in the corners. Maybe I should give the stinger some more positive angle to try. And finally, the prop makes a big difference, too. That being said, it does run fast with 76km/h. If you put both boats on a speed calculation sheet, the difference on efficiency is not even that big. The hydro is about 82% efficient, and the Mono is about 78%. I will definitely try to further improve it 😎
The discussion about the strakes is indeed very interesting! But, except for triangular balsa strips (which I don't really like) I cannot think of any other method of building nice symmetrical and straight strakes!
Yes, balsa would be the most suitable. And indeed.. they're difficult to make! But... I have a project running in the background, making a 3D printed mold for the Mini Mono, including strakes!
My guess would be a cat(style) boat always runs faster. More lift, less drag, etc. Probably same reason why most real and/or fastest offshore powerboats are cats too...
Yes, you're right! It' can all be explained by physics. The hydro runs on a cushen of air, lifting it out of the water. The mono has a V-shape, more like cutting the water and pushing it to the side.
Becomes a whole lot less clear cut when you give a mono a pad though, you can have it chop through rough water better, turn faster and tighter and reach speeds close to what a cat would
Speeds close to what a car would? What do you mean by that? This Mini Mono got to 53mph on 4S and a 2600kV motor. Not too bad, but I will go for 62mph with the carbon version I'm now finishing. ✌️
Wow, that Hydromite is absolutely flying! Love the little thing.
@@jansvasta2146 Thanks! It took me a long time to fine-tune it, but it runs good now 😎
Wow, that hydro is impressive and on a whole other level! It's crazy how big a difference in performance there is given the specs
Yes, it's very noticeable running them back to back. It has very little resistance, and it literally took me years to set it up like this. I don't touch the setup anymore, and it's a solid performer!
@@CozyRC Amazing work, my friend!
Love the video, that hydromite is awesome! I'd love to see the same comparison on slightly choppy water!
Thanks, Alex! Choppy water would be a different story, and the Mono would probably be faster, if the hydro stays on the water after all 😅
nice, two boats at the same time on the lake, lots of fun and concentration, different types of driving👏
That's right! A lot of fun, and I personally liked to time the laps afterwards, too. It gives some interesting insights! Even though the laps are not very accurate, you could see the hydro lap time decreasing as the lipo was draining.
The next goal is sub 7 seconds with the net rigger build! 😎
That hydromite runs awesome!!! I am aloso looling to tune mine better with a metal prop that is the right size instead of the 42mm traxxas plastic prop. Hopefully it wil also run on rails!!
Awesome boats
Thanks, Mylan! It took me a lot of experimenting to find the proper setup. I will send you a photo of te turn fin. That is the most important part, in my opinion. ✌️
everything you build becomes a rocket 🚀 🎉😮😊
@@kkkkkkkkkk421 it's clear I like speed 😎 Next build will be a rigger!
They are both awesome! 😎👍🏼
Thanks, I agree! They're boat a lot of fun to run ✌️
Have been watching your channel for some time now. Beautiful boats but no rigger ? How about a new build would love to see it. Thanks for all the information and tips brilliant 👍
Guess what.. my next project will be building 3 of the same riggers at the same time! 1 for myself, and 2 for the 3k subs giveaway 😎
Mini Hydro more friction but more balanced.
Actually, the hydro has less friction I think 😉 Bottom line, they both are great fun!
Hi DJ! Does it possible to get plan for mini hydro? Its seems interesting to build it too, thank you
The Hydro is not my own design, so I don't want to sharebthe drawingfrom another designer, without his permission. That being said, you can probably find it online. It is the Hydromite by Doug Forrester. Good luck 😎
@@CozyRC thank you!
Hi Jan,now you've said what I've been noticing ever since you put that mono in the water. That boat has enormous drag. I've already started mine, but there's still time to correct any technical flaws in the design. One of the things I've noticed from the start, even with other propellers, is the effort it makes to glide through the water, and this is noticeable in the sound of the engine. What could it be? Could adding some longitudinal shafts to the hull help? Or perhaps opt for a flatter keel? What's your suggestion?
Tks
I think you're right, it could be improved still! First of all, the 3000mAh lipo is quite large. It would run already lighter with a 2200mAh lipo as I heard from others.
Lifting strakes might help, especially in the corners. Maybe I should give the stinger some more positive angle to try. And finally, the prop makes a big difference, too.
That being said, it does run fast with 76km/h. If you put both boats on a speed calculation sheet, the difference on efficiency is not even that big. The hydro is about 82% efficient, and the Mono is about 78%.
I will definitely try to further improve it 😎
Adding strakes and a reverse chine could help, also adding a pad though that could prove rather finicky on a rc hull
The discussion about the strakes is indeed very interesting! But, except for triangular balsa strips (which I don't really like) I cannot think of any other method of building nice symmetrical and straight strakes!
Yes, balsa would be the most suitable. And indeed.. they're difficult to make!
But... I have a project running in the background, making a 3D printed mold for the Mini Mono, including strakes!
🤩 that would be awesome!
My guess would be a cat(style) boat always runs faster. More lift, less drag, etc. Probably same reason why most real and/or fastest offshore powerboats are cats too...
Yes, you're right! It' can all be explained by physics. The hydro runs on a cushen of air, lifting it out of the water. The mono has a V-shape, more like cutting the water and pushing it to the side.
Becomes a whole lot less clear cut when you give a mono a pad though, you can have it chop through rough water better, turn faster and tighter and reach speeds close to what a cat would
Speeds close to what a car would? What do you mean by that? This Mini Mono got to 53mph on 4S and a 2600kV motor. Not too bad, but I will go for 62mph with the carbon version I'm now finishing. ✌️
@@CozyRC sorry I meant to say cat, the t and r are next to each other and someone doesn’t check their writing