bigboatguy

Hi, everyone. I was given a 51" Apache fiberglass hull and I wanted to set it up as an electric. I am 100% completely new to electric boats, although I have 2 gas boats, and a few electrichelicopters (but have only used stock components and batteries). So... I was hoping you guys might be able to give me a "shopping list" of items to put in this thing. Specifically, motor, ESC, batteries, prop. I already have a couple of radios and receivers from my other boats I can use. I'm not looking for speed. Probably 20-30mph will be fine. I'd like it to be a marine wave jumper more than anything. Is it possible to stay under $150? I obviously need to do some body work on it as well. Feel free to educate me on theory as well. I've uploaded pictures to perhaps allow you to bettermach the components with expectedbuoyancy andhandling characteristics. Other important info is listed below... Thanks so much guys.

Hull: Apache
Material: Fiberglass
Length: 51"
Width: 10.25"
Weight: 5.2lbs

Deathwish

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You could use some 540 motor's or bigger. You can find these on like old powerwheel's or larger toy's. I got a bunch laying around. for the ESC you can do a manual one or make one out of switches you can buy from radio shack to keep cost down. Am not the best at the paint program but here's what i did for a electric wench for my homemade boat. btw this gives you one speed and both direction's