Traxxas spartan new version esc issues?

[Norcalnoob]

Anybody purchase any of the newer generation boats? Curious if the esc issue still exists or if they got it figured out? I purchased an older spartan used and esc burnt out after 20 minutes run time. Was rhinking of buying a new boast but if im gonna have to spend a few hundred to upgrade a new version anyways i might as well put that into my current one.
Or thought about getting a pro boat zelos the 36" catamaran one. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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[LukeKang77]

I really can’t speak for the Traxxas esc issue, I’ve never own a spartan. I’ve owned plenty of Traxxas rigs, never like there esc configuration. Traxxas warranty dept is awesome though.

I have own a few pro boats in my days. I never had any issue with my Proboat impulse stock electronics and I ran 6s all the time, but my pro boat Zelos 36 however had an esc take a dump on me.

If you want my 2 cent on 36 Zelos is, stick with v-hull, Traxxas or pro boat, the catamaran didn’t like any wind or choppy water, many of times I watch mine flying threw the air triple back flip style. My pro boat V Hull was tank, it was hard to flip , it didn’t mind the choppy water or wind.

Unless you have lots of open water space and tons of flat water with no wind, then I would steer clear of the Zelos 36. I personally like the new pro boat sonic wake 36. If you crash it, it flips back over for you. Hated retrieving my flipped boats.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/pro-boa...8032t2/p798549

[Norcalnoob]

Originally Posted by LukeKang77

I really can’t speak for the Traxxas esc issue, I’ve never own a spartan. I’ve owned plenty of Traxxas rigs, never like there esc configuration. Traxxas warranty dept is awesome though.



I have own a few pro boats in my days. I never had any issue with my Proboat impulse stock electronics and I ran 6s all the time, but my pro boat Zelos 36 however had an esc take a dump on me.



If you want my 2 cent on 36 Zelos is, stick with v-hull, Traxxas or pro boat, the catamaran didn’t like any wind or choppy water, many of times I watch mine flying threw the air triple back flip style. My pro boat V Hull was tank, it was hard to flip , it didn’t mind the choppy water or wind.



Unless you have lots of open water space and tons of flat water with no wind, then I would steer clear of the Zelos 36. I personally like the new pro boat sonic wake 36. If you crash it, it flips back over for you. Hated retrieving my flipped boats.



https://www.amainhobbies.com/pro-boa...8032t2/p798549

Awesome. Thanks for the info. Ive only messed around with the spartan. I do have a pretty good sized pond across the street but it does get choppy so the catamaran flipping is a strong possibility.
Haha yea i had to swim out and retrieve it when the esc fried in the middle of the pond.


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