HFM marine Pilot boat power set

[floatmeboat2025Participant @floatmeboat2025]

I have recently acquired a HFM Pilot boat and have been enjoying sailing it. It is a very well made boat with some lovely scale details.

It is great to steer around the pond but at full throttle, it feels a little slow and I would like a little more speed.

Specs: 600mm long 70mm beam

weight 1.8kg/ 65oz including a 3s 2200 lipo

Current power set up is:

Mabuchi 380 12v brushed motor

Electronize type 43HX speed control (large and with a relay)

30mm 3 blade brass prop

3s 2200ma lipo (because I have several). After 30 mins of motor on time I still have 80% remaining.

What would you suggest would be the simplest solution to getting a bit more speed out of the set up?

Thanks,

Floaty

 

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