Luke I recently ran an Octura M445 on my Proboat Impulse 31. It might work well on your Spartan and Blackjack. When I get time to try it on my Blackjack I'll let you know how it does. Just giving my Impulse one second bursts (short lake) it ran 40 mph on 6S and otherwise stock.
NICE BOAT!!! and nice video too, I wish I could do that flip you did...I got one last week and it is so much fun, its FAST!! as hell, I also got the new water jacket and some bigger plastic props (i hate balancing and sharpening metal props) and it is faster than with the stock prop, and is very stable haven't flip it yet, and I haven't had any heating issues with the ESC or motor, i fully recomend it...
Awesome! Glad to hear that man. You should get and Octura x645 prop from funrcboats.com. I just put mine in today and it works amazing. Super smooth acceleration and much higher top end with less rooster tail.
Hey Luke, just reading some old post on the Spartan... I have a New one in the box, for several years. Did you ever get a Octura Prop, if so which one and how did it perform ? I will be using 6S batteries.... any advise is appreciated. THANKS
What is the ebay page where u can buy the upgrade kit... ive heard so much about over heating the electronics. I am buying one and I don't want to over heat it, and squeeze every ounce of performance out of it. If you could give me some links of products that will make it go the 110 percent that would be great. keep up the great videos
I have a Traxxas Spartan I was just wondering if there should be a little brass tube inside the drive strut because my flex shaft broke and I got a traxxas one and the little brass tube does not go over it and there is play inside the drive strut because that little brass tube is not in it so I was just wondering if I need it in or not
I am looking for a Christmas gift for my self I am looking at this boat or a gaming console I like RC planes helis/multirotors and rc cars and boats.And I have been interested in this boat for a little while and the shockwave 26" from Proboat and i saw you recommended the Blackjack 29" to some one else what do you think about the three boats.
Andy Black I would stay away from the shockwave. The Spartan is much faster than the Blackjack out of the box but the blackjack is a better built boat. If I was only able to have one it would be the Blackjack simply because of the quality fiberglass construction and upgradeability.
What happens when it flips over? Does it have a feature where it will flip back? Im about to buy this boat, i just want to be sure. Also, is there any indicator when your battery is getting low?
Hey Luke! I’m wanting this boat and I want to do the dual water pickup and new cooling jacket for the motor on two 11.1v 3s 8400 mah 25C batteries. But I’ve heard a lot of bad things about This boat on 6s which makes me very hesitant to buy it. What are your thoughts on this?
As long as U have the dual rudder water lines mate you will have no regrets I have one I bought myn brand new new 4 yrs ago did the water cooling mods and prop mods does way over 100klms PHR as long as U have plenty of cooling you will not regret it they r cool fun and fast as fast
@@Shoeboxcat7 they are all hand built wood kits provided by Blazer Marine via laser cut wood sheets, the model is their Backlash, and powered by a modded 30cc Zenoah engine. One of my boats was clocked in a straight line time trial over 120+ mph average speed.
Theres better value boats on the market where you dont need a heap of hop ups to go fast or in the spartans case, to stop it from leaking or overheating!
Peter from England...very well done video...i have a bullet model,with every upgrade,LOVE IT.!!!.
Just got this today cant wait take it out over the weekend ❤
Killer Boat, I am thinking about getting one myself! I currently run a 24 inch Black Jack w/ a Hot Racing Balanced and sharpened prop!
Nice review... I wanted this last year.. and Im gonna go for it this spring.. or now if I find a deal. Thanks for the excellent review 👍👍
Luke I recently ran an Octura M445 on my Proboat Impulse 31. It might work well on your Spartan and Blackjack. When I get time to try it on my Blackjack I'll let you know how it does. Just giving my Impulse one second bursts (short lake) it ran 40 mph on 6S and otherwise stock.
Is that with the stock motor and ESC?
Long as U have the duel water pick ups it runs 6s very comfortable Bly no issues
NICE BOAT!!! and nice video too, I wish I could do that flip you did...I got one last week and it is so much fun, its FAST!! as hell, I also got the new water jacket and some bigger plastic props (i hate balancing and sharpening metal props) and it is faster than with the stock prop, and is very stable haven't flip it yet, and I haven't had any heating issues with the ESC or motor, i fully recomend it...
Awesome! Glad to hear that man. You should get and Octura x645 prop from funrcboats.com. I just put mine in today and it works amazing. Super smooth acceleration and much higher top end with less rooster tail.
The spartons are great boats I wouldn't recommend anything else theses things are just awesome
Hey, where did you get the Y connecters and tubing? thanks
Hey Luke, just reading some old post on the Spartan... I have a New one in the box, for several years. Did you ever get a Octura Prop, if so which one and how did it perform ? I will be using 6S batteries.... any advise is appreciated. THANKS
This is like mine,I painted it Micro-Flake with "Eat my Wake" as one of the stickers
GOOD VID! KEEP IT UP!!!
What is the ebay page where u can buy the upgrade kit... ive heard so much about over heating the electronics. I am buying one and I don't want to over heat it, and squeeze every ounce of performance out of it. If you could give me some links of products that will make it go the 110 percent that would be great. keep up the great videos
Did you ever get the kit I've not had heating issues with mine but kit does interest me
It's called Traxxas Spartan upgrades from rc boat bitz look it up on ebay.boat looks awesome when done.👍🏼
Just do the water cooling mods mate and U will be fine
Super Awesome! May have to look into this one.
so awesome!!!!
Very nice boat thing about buying one I have the Ft009 fast boat
great boat i love mine but..... when my esc went out is was 160 WAY too much for a traxxas esc
Hello :)
Should i tape the boat when i drive?
Cool video bro, grats, ;)
I have a Traxxas Spartan I was just wondering if there should be a little brass tube inside the drive strut because my flex shaft broke and I got a traxxas one and the little brass tube does not go over it and there is play inside the drive strut because that little brass tube is not in it so I was just wondering if I need it in or not
Major Bart Yes you definately need that tube. Its what keeps the water out and holds grease in to lube the cable.
What Octura prop did you buy for your Spartan? Do you have to upgrade the shaft cable? Thanks!
Nice boat bro :)
I'm planning on using floureon 3s lipos in mine, how does the cooling system you made work?
Works real well, way better than factory!
I am looking for a Christmas gift for my self I am looking at this boat or a gaming console I like RC planes helis/multirotors and rc cars and boats.And I have been interested in this boat for a little while and the shockwave 26" from Proboat and i saw you recommended the Blackjack 29" to some one else what do you think about the three boats.
Andy Black I would stay away from the shockwave. The Spartan is much faster than the Blackjack out of the box but the blackjack is a better built boat. If I was only able to have one it would be the Blackjack simply because of the quality fiberglass construction and upgradeability.
+Luke Fosburg (RC M.D.) The best way is to remove the teflon liner completely.
Can you please put a video of the blackjack up
I don't like the t off for the water cooling system I think it's better with the twin hose rudder hose to each and I have a water pump in myn
What happens when it flips over? Does it have a feature where it will flip back? Im about to buy this boat, i just want to be sure. Also, is there any indicator when your battery is getting low?
Nope you get to go swimming! haha
Could you use in Salt water?
Yes
why no float in the lid from the factory?
Mine cost me $1350 out the door at Soars????charger& 4 batteries
Hey Luke what the motor/esc in the boat.Video keeps frezzing.A guy here in NZ is selling one for $600 NZD
Laurence Maud 600 is a little steep unless its built up pretty good. I ran the factory motor for a while then switched to leopard 4084.
Hey Luke! I’m wanting this boat and I want to do the dual water pickup and new cooling jacket for the motor on two 11.1v 3s 8400 mah 25C batteries. But I’ve heard a lot of bad things about This boat on 6s which makes me very hesitant to buy it. What are your thoughts on this?
As long as U have the dual rudder water lines mate you will have no regrets I have one I bought myn brand new new 4 yrs ago did the water cooling mods and prop mods does way over 100klms PHR as long as U have plenty of cooling you will not regret it they r cool fun and fast as fast
It's probably one of the best boats on the market James
Lots of people say stuff about them but I own it my buddy's own them we know there good boats
Don't listen to the rubbish people tell U about this boat mate it's a fantastic boat and I think it's the best RC on the market
what is the runtime on this?
Very flexible depending on throttle, 8-15 min usually
Well... the boat sounded interesting till you said it only goes about 50... my boats go about 80-100mph
What are your boat models and setups?
@@Shoeboxcat7 they are all hand built wood kits provided by Blazer Marine via laser cut wood sheets, the model is their Backlash, and powered by a modded 30cc Zenoah engine. One of my boats was clocked in a straight line time trial over 120+ mph average speed.
Im buying a spartan soon. Which color boat stands out better on the water.. Your opinion.
+robert shea I think Red stands out a little more but the blue is beautiful! You will love it!
+Luke Fosburg (RC M.D.) would you recommend this boat for my first boat?
Red
is it possible to put a Zenoah g26 in a Spartan ? I know its the motor in the new rockstar 48.
frank denoff I would say no way. It is too heavy plus that motor is actually pretty slow for what it is.
What is the music in the background from the sixth minute?
TheWebana Just a little homemade dubstep created in garage band.
Can you tell me with 2 5000 traxxas lipo 25c, how long of a run time taking it at medium speed? Thanks, Craig
15 mins
Probably 20
Whats a better buy the spartan or the blackjack?
bigalhtfu The blackjack for sure. Better all around boat.
Spartan by far
how is the battery life?
15 mins
Can this auto flip self rescue ?
Nope your going for a swim!
Theres better value boats on the market where you dont need a heap of hop ups to go fast or in the spartans case, to stop it from leaking or overheating!
Really the Traxxas Spartan is one of the best boats on the market today I have one and it's had heaps of mods etc it runs on 8s
Far from maintenance free
Disagree
Pro boats shit if your gonna buy a boat get a Traxxas m41 or Spartan there better boats might be made of different materials but it's really durable