KEP's T2-45 testing

Here's a short video of me driving the KEP's T2-45 (still prototype) during some testing in preparation for the upcoming Naviga World Championships in Görlitz Germany. Note, the boat is not intended or optimized for this type of smooth water run by yourself type of "racing" - it's made for heatracing with other boats. In the clip I do about 10.9-11.5 second laps but I guess if I would have gone flat out it would do low 10's I think (Naviga course).

The prop is a Sholund 1657 (need to check the specs, but its heavily cut-down in area), pipe is a Cooper 45 with add-on "Naviga" muffler (its a Wella hairspray can). Fuel is 60% nitro with 8% Klotz Benol (recin) and 8% Klotz Original Techniplate oil (same fuel-mix I use in 3.5).

KEP's T3-21 prototype testing #2

In comparison with the #1 clip, this second clip is with a slightly different version of the pre-production Hipex pipe (still @ 196 mm length) but it still does around 12.5 to 13s lap times wich is quite ok and a good set-up to start with.

The testing was done in Oxelösund as preparation for the upcoming Naviga World Championships in Görlitz Germany. Testing new "T3" sponsons with new turn fin and new rear ski design. Im also continuing to test the very nice V.S. SPEED 2101 marine engine that feels better and better. Also new is a new upcoming "parabolic" pipe and 180 deg manifold from Hipex that feels very smooth and race friendly (@ 196 mm length).

In this clip its a bit too smooth water as this is not a run by yourself type of boat - its a heatracing boat that really comes alive in race water with other boats.

The prop used was a Sholund H6 that Ive not used as a race prop the last couple of years (saving the race props to the worlds). It has a 2.9 COB pitch and 3.33 cup. The dia is just over 45 mm (I think). The carb used is the first generation Zoom 21. Fuel is 60% nitro with 8% Klotz Benol (recin) and 8% Klotz Original Techniplate oil.

KEP's T3-21 prototype testing #1

Recent 3.5 testing in Oxelösund as preparation for the upcoming Naviga World Championships in Görlitz Germany. Testing new "T3" sponsons with new turn fin and new rear ski design. Im also continuing to test the very nice V.S. SPEED 2101 marine engine that feel better and better. Also new is a new upcoming "parabolic" pipe and 180 deg manifold from Hipex that feels very smooth and race friendly (@ 196 mm length).

In this clip its a bit too smooth water as this is not a run by yourself type of boat - its a heatracing boat that really comes alive in race water with other boats. But it still does around 12.2 to 12.7 lap times wich is quite ok and a good set-up to start with.

The prop used was a Sholund H6 that Ive not used as a race prop the last couple of years (saving the race props to the worlds). It has a 2.9 COB pitch and 3.33 cup. The dia is just over 45 mm (I think). The carb used is the first generation Zoom 21. Fuel is 60% nitro with 8% Klotz Benol (recin) and 8% Klotz Original Techniplate oil.

New VS PTO .21 Powerhead Engine

The new and exclusive VS Powerhead .21 marine engine is based on the very powerful O.S. Speed 21ZX-R on-road racing engine and is an extraction of the world famous O.S. Max precision and technology together with an additional 'Rody' touch and development.

Features:

• Reliable O.S. SPEED quality, power and spare parts availability.
• A specific 'Rody' shaped crankshaft with left threaded thread so the flywheel will not unscrew itself.
• PTO Air cooled cooling-head for easier setting of the carburetor and more stable temperatures.
• A specific 'Rody' 7-Port liner with MES exhaust system.
• Combustion chamber for conical (turbo) glow plugs.
• A carburetor is NOT included so you are free to choose the carburetor of your liking, as long as it has a neck diameter of 15 mm.

• We suggest to use with this engine maximum 25% nitro fuel.
• Use it on the O.S. Lower Unit. 

Specifications:

• Type: VS POWER HEAD ENGINE 21
• Size: .21 (3.5cc)
• Bore: 16.27 mm
• Stroke: 16.80 mm
• Crankshaft: 14 mm CWR
• Cylinder: 7T ABC
• Ports Intake: 7
• Ports Exhaust: 3
• Carburetor: Not Included (15 mm neck dia)
• Cooling-Head: 49 mm / 7-fins
• Glow plug: Turbo / Conical (not included)

We have obtained great performances with this VS PTO .21 Powerhead engine in combination with our self developed exhaust system (Part #HIP2034-OBL), together with the O.S. Max 21D carburetor (Part #23882000).

LINK to the Webshop.

A Very Windy H3.5 Heat

A very windy H3.5 heat from our latest Swedish Hydro Nats. It's me in the purple KEP's T3-21 (proto) with VS Speed M2101 engine and new prototype Hipex exhaust and Mattias Bengtsson in the pink KEP's T2-21 that survives the heat. :)

A Very Windy H7.5 Heat

A very windy H7.5 heat from our latest Swedish Nats. Im the only one surviving. :)

KEP's T2-45 prototype with NR45 power.