Nice run down. It does 50mph+ fairly easily and handles great. Mine was a little wet out of the box too. This boat was supposed to come with the DX3 but the global chip shortage caused them to make a last min business decision to swap it out, for the SLT 3 so it could be released for Spring 2022. . Always good stuff from your channel.
Nay bud the original runs just great this is horizon just bs Hollywood trying to remake a old movie my original runs at 90mph and its just fine. Also after my video on the shit batt cradle they fixed it and I gave that info on how to fix it to there engineers. what a rip off they did from me. I should of patten that. Not going to buy!!
I just got an used SonicWakeV2 and was running with an Impulse 32 before. The Impulse seems to be wayy faster, yes the ESC is 160A instead of 120A but weird thing everything's getting alot hotter on the Sonic Wake. The motor, ESC and battery cables are much hotter. Moreover, on the Impulse I am unable to get to full speed yet, still too much waves on the lake I've ride. The Sonic rides alot smoother and takes waves way more easier than the Impulse. I am thinking about putting the 160A and motor (2000kV instead of 1900 if I remember correctly). I would see how it goes. BTW i am riding both boats with newer 2x 3S 100C 5000mAh spektrum packs.
Great Video Mate! I have a question.. when the lipo batteries are running low is there any warning signal in the transmitter? Lipo batteries run down suddenly, Or do you understand that there is a loss of power and can you get back in?
I love my Sonicwake, and would love to upgrade, but could it be any uglier? Why not put the blue stickers on the black hull, and the red on the white hull? It would be so much better. I just can't buy one of these....
Sick boat!! Question at min #3:51, I lost my 2 little white washers that do go on before the prop. do you know what size those are or where I can find a set for my Miss Geico?
I can see in your video, the plastic Stuffing Tube liner is all the way up and visible at the Collet is that going to be an issue? Please let me know. before I purchase this V2
Hey Greg please help just got my v2 and took out for first run and water cooling is not working. Nothing clogged in there. no holes in the tubes what else is there
Had the first model nothing but problems with the electronics and heat need 3 water pickups and still popped batteries. Im interested in v2 seems like proboat worked out the issues
@Out In the woods Traxxas Blast is sooooo slow, especially for the cost. I have lots of boats, and the $50 blue one on Amazon is way more fun than my (not really a) Blast.
Impulse 31 Pastor that bought that you had that you have there and the motor is different but it has on the back a stabilizer that makes it even better Thomas Lake Wales Florida
Great review. My girlfriend and I plan on buying a couple of these next month. I'm just curious. Does it have to be a 100+C battery? We have a bunch of 50C packs and I'd rather not have to spend any more than we already are.
Hey RCDriver I really think either your batteries or transmitter settings were messed up because everybody else is getting over 50 MPH out of the box ?????
The battery plate area has more structure to it than the previous version and now foam pads come pre-installed from the factory so the packs do not slide around.
Im getting worn out from all the V2 models being released from Horizon Hobbies, but this boat isnt a bother. Has some features the V1 needed. I have been planning on getting the black and green V1 for a long time, about 2 years now, but ive been knocking out some other RC wants first. I definitely like the dual pickup and inner rib reinforcement. Im not a fan of the decal art but it isnt enough to deture me from getting it. I also like the price didnt jump up like everything else. Everything was increasing like 120$ or more like the DBXL for instance. The V1 DBXL K&N was on my list for as long as i wanted the Sonicwake, but has been on backorder for the same amount of time. I will DEFINITELY need to put the K&N body on the V2 DBXL as well as taking the silly wing off when i get it. Im very happy to see the price for the Sonicwake jump up only $20. That is a huge positive as a lot of the time that $120 increase has stopped me from buying other models without seeing the value in the increase. The Sonicwake easily shows the $20 value increase in the dual pickup rudder alone, then there is the reinforcement, trim tab changes, etc tjat makes it a bargain for sure.
SW V2 for all-around, anywhere worry free fun, speed and performance. Blackjack is awesome, but I tend to only take it out when I’m on my buddies pontoon boat.
So, maybe a silly question but I'll ask it anyway: any thoughts on the SonicWake v2 vs the current Traxxas Spartan? I like the self righting feature of the sonic wake - not planning to invest in a canoe to save the boat - but I also have a fair number of traxxas batteries/chargers for the RC cars/trucks… 🤔
I could also get the SonicWake and use traxxas batteries… but they're 25C instead of the 50/100C that seem to be recommended for the SonicWake's electronics.
Being a single prop, does it have much for torque twist? I had a brushless traxxas blast and the twist giving or releasing throttle was crazy 😜. She would plane on too great tho
@@stevezack6077 I have a older proboat impulse, I upgraded the flex drive added a 180 amp esc and a large leopard hobby motor. I am running it on 6S, it is stupid fast now and handles great. Proboat makes good products. I never tried a Traxxas boat but they look more entry level to me.
@@stevezack6077 that’s fantastic good for you kiddo! Fortunately some of us people out there are capable and able to take care and modify stuff to make it reliable/good.
I have the v1 I love it I have upgraded it and have I custom decal on it to,I run 1 6s 4500mah battery in it,I have never had any problems with it,I won't be getting the v2 as I am not alone of spectrum electrics,horizon hobbies seems to be trying to flood the market with their electrics,if I did get this which I won't the 1st thing to go will be the electrics
I have both colors of version 1 and upgraded the rudder, speed controller and the remote with receiver so I can watch my battery consumption. Can’t believe they didn’t upgrade the transmitter on version 2 🤔🍺
Impulse 31 is a lot faster than Apple your got there now it has stuff on the metal stuff on the back to keep it from flipping over Thomas from Winter Haven Florida
I’ve got a black boat and although it’s small it’s quick and fits in my backpack. However I would never buy a black boat ever again. The brighter the better.
Everything i made to the V1 now ready to sell! This is going to be an epic sales boat! FOR SURE! Bigger motor, dual cooling, adjustable trim tabs, longer turn fins...yeahh... Did a run with mine last week...ua-cam.com/video/-68otdbRlxs/v-deo.html
It would be nice to be able to purchase this RC and not need to burn $10+ in my car to get to the nearest body of water that will allow RC boats. Let's Go Brandon!
The video has the paid promotion label (although I don’t get paid) There is a notification in the video description and there is a notification in the channel about page. All visible, clear as day.
Nice run down. It does 50mph+ fairly easily and handles great. Mine was a little wet out of the box too. This boat was supposed to come with the DX3 but the global chip shortage caused them to make a last min business decision to swap it out, for the SLT 3 so it could be released for Spring 2022. . Always good stuff from your channel.
I watched your run. Boat looked so good! I’m looking forward to getting out there with it a bunch this spring and summer!
@@rcdriver Thanks! If you didn't notice the Firma 160 esc out of your BJ 42 is a direct bolt in as well. Nice hidden feature most don't know.
Nay bud the original runs just great this is horizon just bs Hollywood trying to remake a old movie my original runs at 90mph and its just fine. Also after my video on the shit batt cradle they fixed it and I gave that info on how to fix it to there engineers. what a rip off they did from me. I should of patten that. Not going to buy!!
@@MrMad2424 is the 160 worth it if I’m going to stick with 6s power? If I did my math right that moto pulls 153 amps at full power
I am going to buy,this sonicwave v2 .love it so much.mvh Rene' Pedersen. Danmark.😊.
I just bought the original version in November. I wish I'd known this was coming out, I would have waited.
Your notifications are spot on
Super cool boat! Looks like a blast to drive!
Just bought the V2 and I'm super excited. I got a jet jam and got addicted right away
Always a pleasure watching you're videos!
Dang Greg’s been busy knocking it out of the park on these reviews!
Actually there was supposed to be more, but with being sick and forgetting to order a few key items I’m a bit off the game. Good things to come!
I love seeing boats on the channel, great review.
Its on rails !! Nice.
very very nice because of you, i am getting the boat!!!!!
Living in Utah with no water I have never seen an rc boat.
That thing rips! Would be fun to drag race them.
Very nice video. Love the variety of RC your channel brings.
I just got an used SonicWakeV2 and was running with an Impulse 32 before. The Impulse seems to be wayy faster, yes the ESC is 160A instead of 120A but weird thing everything's getting alot hotter on the Sonic Wake. The motor, ESC and battery cables are much hotter. Moreover, on the Impulse I am unable to get to full speed yet, still too much waves on the lake I've ride. The Sonic rides alot smoother and takes waves way more easier than the Impulse.
I am thinking about putting the 160A and motor (2000kV instead of 1900 if I remember correctly). I would see how it goes.
BTW i am riding both boats with newer 2x 3S 100C 5000mAh spektrum packs.
Seems really sweet & nice job on the review!
Maybe this gonna be my 2nd boat😍. I love self writing features because I don’t know how to swim ☹️
Writing lol
Great Video Mate!
I have a question..
when the lipo batteries are running low is there any warning signal in the transmitter?
Lipo batteries run down suddenly,
Or do you understand that there is a loss of power and can you get back in?
Yes, it has a low voltage mode that causes the engine to cut in and out giving you enough power to bring the boat back in.
Never had an rc boat. Looks cool.
Very nice review! And This looks a lot better build then my traxxas m41
That thing looks sweet
awesome boat and cool run,great review
Excellent video as always Can it run 120C battery?
I just picked up the Traxxas 35 Hot rod in red. Looked awesome when you reviewed it.
Great review! I want one.
Sonicwake is the most fun rc boat to play with on the water!
I love my Sonicwake, and would love to upgrade, but could it be any uglier? Why not put the blue stickers on the black hull, and the red on the white hull? It would be so much better. I just can't buy one of these....
Quick question... Any sort of low battery warning notification?
Don't want it to get stuck out in the water lol.
I have a proboat impulse with a 180 amp esc and a leopard hobby motor. The boat is stupid fast now, lots of fun.
We’re going to Test That!
Sick boat!! Question at min #3:51, I lost my 2 little white washers that do go on before the prop. do you know what size those are or where I can find a set for my Miss Geico?
you can use weed wacker line
I can see in your video, the plastic Stuffing Tube liner is all the way up and visible at the Collet is that going to be an issue? Please let me know. before I purchase this V2
Hallo i have a question do you have some experiencevwith oracover to put on the boat is it strong enough for the boat thank yuo
Can't wait till summer! Here in Canada it's still cold out.
Spectrum does offer a metal gear replacement set for that servo.
10:49 rainbow
What batteries do you run in this? Im about to order the boat this week. I dont want to order batteries that are to big to fit.
Tuning or a little rougher conditions maybe.
Now the discount i seen a few weeks ago on the sonicwake makes sense.
Does it let you know when you battery bout to die so u don’t get stuck in middle of lake ?
So cool would love to have one
For how long could you run it on those batteries? I had a V1 which would run only 3 minutes.
It looked like the holes in the top of the boat for the self righting we're rough cut instead of being smooth
I need to buy one now
seems like a cool boat
Hey Greg please help just got my v2 and took out for first run and water cooling is not working. Nothing clogged in there. no holes in the tubes what else is there
I have two of the v1s but now you’re making me want a v2 lol 😂
hi, i have a question about the sonicwake. why is there a 120a esc in it while there is a 140a motor in it?
Cos that's all it needs unless you want to spend a lot of $$ on high end LiPos.
Can you tell me please is it faster than traxxas Spartan?Thank you
It should be, you can tune it if you really want to. My V1 hit 56mph right out of the box. Self righting makes this way better than Spartan.
@@RussRain Thank you 🙏
Great video do you get a lipo battery with the boat?
Batteries and charger are separate
Had the first model nothing but problems with the electronics and heat need 3 water pickups and still popped batteries. Im interested in v2 seems like proboat worked out the issues
Would this boat be suitable for a small pond or should I get a Traxxas boat
This will do 50, might be too quick for a small pond.
Ok, so a Traxxas blast would be the way to go
@Out In the woods Traxxas Blast is sooooo slow, especially for the cost. I have lots of boats, and the $50 blue one on Amazon is way more fun than my (not really a) Blast.
Cool
are there build kits for RC boats?
Curious what the race-run time would be on the 2 3s batteries?
I have 5 minutes on 2 x 3S 6200s - with 25% remaining. So could probably do 6 before the LVC kicks in.
Impulse 31 Pastor that bought that you had that you have there and the motor is different but it has on the back a stabilizer that makes it even better Thomas Lake Wales Florida
If I’m correct I saw additional mounting holes For a larger Esc? Can anyone confirm this?
Dose it alert you when it’s on low power?
Yes, LVC circuit gives you lower pulsed power to bring the boat back.
Hmm why aren't RC deep V hulls stepped like modern offshore powerboats?
Seems like an oversight to me.
Just pick up this RC! What are the best practices for running in salt water?
Hello, Return auto ?
Great review. My girlfriend and I plan on buying a couple of these next month. I'm just curious. Does it have to be a 100+C battery? We have a bunch of 50C packs and I'd rather not have to spend any more than we already are.
All the recommendations are 100C. But I’ve been running it with 50C packs as well without issue.
Hey RCDriver I really think either your batteries or transmitter settings were messed up because everybody else is getting over 50 MPH out of the box ?????
Yep, 50mph out of the box and 56 with an Octura prop.
Anyone have a suggestion on a battery and/or brand?
Did they fix the battery tray issues where the batteries would come loose and affect self-righting?
The battery plate area has more structure to it than the previous version and now foam pads come pre-installed from the factory so the packs do not slide around.
@@rcdriver Good to know. Thank you!
Im getting worn out from all the V2 models being released from Horizon Hobbies, but this boat isnt a bother. Has some features the V1 needed. I have been planning on getting the black and green V1 for a long time, about 2 years now, but ive been knocking out some other RC wants first. I definitely like the dual pickup and inner rib reinforcement. Im not a fan of the decal art but it isnt enough to deture me from getting it. I also like the price didnt jump up like everything else. Everything was increasing like 120$ or more like the DBXL for instance. The V1 DBXL K&N was on my list for as long as i wanted the Sonicwake, but has been on backorder for the same amount of time. I will DEFINITELY need to put the K&N body on the V2 DBXL as well as taking the silly wing off when i get it. Im very happy to see the price for the Sonicwake jump up only $20. That is a huge positive as a lot of the time that $120 increase has stopped me from buying other models without seeing the value in the increase. The Sonicwake easily shows the $20 value increase in the dual pickup rudder alone, then there is the reinforcement, trim tab changes, etc tjat makes it a bargain for sure.
Is there a way to add that telemetry stuff to it
Yes, DX3 + BT2000 - the ESC is "Smart"
Fast boat
which boat do you prefer the BlackJack,OR the V2?
SW V2 for all-around, anywhere worry free fun, speed and performance. Blackjack is awesome, but I tend to only take it out when I’m on my buddies pontoon boat.
@@rcdriver ok hey thanks man!!
When is the release date?
Ever thought about reviewing anything from Oxidean Marine?
I did a review of the Mini Dom. Love that boat! Bill knows his stuff!
So, maybe a silly question but I'll ask it anyway: any thoughts on the SonicWake v2 vs the current Traxxas Spartan? I like the self righting feature of the sonic wake - not planning to invest in a canoe to save the boat - but I also have a fair number of traxxas batteries/chargers for the RC cars/trucks… 🤔
I could also get the SonicWake and use traxxas batteries… but they're 25C instead of the 50/100C that seem to be recommended for the SonicWake's electronics.
@@aaybes don't buy Traxxas batteries they puff when used on their own vehicles
Being a single prop, does it have much for torque twist? I had a brushless traxxas blast and the twist giving or releasing throttle was crazy 😜. She would plane on too great tho
I had a traxxas blast their junk not even comparable to proboat.
@@stevezack6077 I have a older proboat impulse, I upgraded the flex drive added a 180 amp esc and a large leopard hobby motor. I am running it on 6S, it is stupid fast now and handles great. Proboat makes good products. I never tried a Traxxas boat but they look more entry level to me.
@@stevezack6077 that’s fantastic good for you kiddo! Fortunately some of us people out there are capable and able to take care and modify stuff to make it reliable/good.
@@davidbrennan5 definitely when the blast came out years ago they were pretty basic. Close to entry level stuff surely.
Try the zenda it's fast supposed to 110 on 6s batterys
I want one Greg.
Get some locktite on the rudder nuts they fall out the rudder in water if straight out the box amd looses steering! Plus it does sink so be warned lol
I have the v1 I love it I have upgraded it and have I custom decal on it to,I run 1 6s 4500mah battery in it,I have never had any problems with it,I won't be getting the v2 as I am not alone of spectrum electrics,horizon hobbies seems to be trying to flood the market with their electrics,if I did get this which I won't the 1st thing to go will be the electrics
I have both colors of version 1 and upgraded the rudder, speed controller and the remote with receiver so I can watch my battery consumption. Can’t believe they didn’t upgrade the transmitter on version 2 🤔🍺
How much does it cost
Can I run 50c it’s what I have
How to bay this boat?
Links in video description
That seems a hell of alot better then my spartan and cheaper
Impulse 31 is a lot faster than Apple your got there now it has stuff on the metal stuff on the back to keep it from flipping over Thomas from Winter Haven Florida
I love it when you buy something then see a video about a second version. 🙄
419.00 $ plus 2 lipos and a charger. Hmmm very interesting. I will look into this thnx
I’ve got a black boat and although it’s small it’s quick and fits in my backpack. However I would never buy a black boat ever again. The brighter the better.
I wish they would sell these things without the radio. It's a little silly to have a different radio for every car boat plane etc.
40 mph instead of 50 is a big difference
MrMad2424 hit over 50 with his straight out of the box. I’m going back out for a few runs to figure my boat out.
If you break your rudder shear screw/bolt, a couple 4 inch zip ties will get you running again ……and break when necessary😎
Zip ties fix everything! 😂
I never had a rc boat. I only drove one at six flags.
Time to step up lol
@@rcdriver yes this make me want to try one.
TheV2 has a polycarbonate body stronger than the V1
Candlewood lake .
Everything i made to the V1 now ready to sell! This is going to be an epic sales boat! FOR SURE! Bigger motor, dual cooling, adjustable trim tabs, longer turn fins...yeahh... Did a run with mine last week...ua-cam.com/video/-68otdbRlxs/v-deo.html
I have the impulse 31 it's faster than that want to go 30 or 50 miles an hour
Lol boat 11/10 transmitter 5/10
The original was 8s
Nope
I liked the boat at first until I discovered just how ridiculous the poor left turn capabilities. $500 boat should turn not just to the right.😢
It would be nice to be able to purchase this RC and not need to burn $10+ in my car to get to the nearest body of water that will allow RC boats. Let's Go Brandon!
FJB
Sad my 3s 17" is faster
Disappointingly slow
its ugly
RCDriver_Online: please disclose your relationship with the companies whose products you 'review'. It's the ethical thing to do.
The video has the paid promotion label (although I don’t get paid) There is a notification in the video description and there is a notification in the channel about page. All visible, clear as day.
Literally comes up with paid promotion at the start of the video 🤦😂