What is the best battery for a rc boat?

Joe C.
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Shopper conversation with Joe C. on August 11, 2016

Joe C.
Hello! How may I assist your shopping experience? Did you have a question about the boats we offer?
oredered the Voracity boat. would like a recomendation on best battery.. prop set up
Joe C.
for high speed you can use a 6s setup
(2 3 cell packs)
did you see those?

Reaction 11.1V 5000mAh 3S 50C LiPo Battery: Hardcase, EC5

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Reaction 11.1V 5000mAh 3S 50C LiPo Battery: Hardcase, EC5

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im hunting
Joe C.
I've added these items to your "ideas" to the right. Do you see them? (can you click them to see details?)
3s or 6s ?
Joe C.
two 3s packs together in series-- 6s total
the boat comes with a y harness for that
ohh i understand now
Joe C.
ok
charger for them?
Joe C.
how fast do you want to charge?
you can go up to 20 mins but you will need a 200 W charger for them
lteme show you a couple options

Reaction 11.1V 5000mAh 3S 50C LiPo Battery: Hardcase, EC5

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Passport Ultra Force 220W Touch Battery Charger

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KX80 80W ACDC Charger

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I've added these items to your "ideas" to the right. Do you see them? (can you click them to see details?)

Charge Adapter: Banana to EC5 Device

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do they both charge the battery the same peak charge? just longer to charge?
Joe C.
you will need the charge wire too for the EC5 connector
yes the higher power one is needed for faster charge but both will do a full charge eventually

KX80 80W ACDC Charger

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