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Old 09-04-2022 | 08:08 AM
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My local track put in a boat racing pond, so we’re running Proboat Blackjack 24’s as a spec class. The radio tray is fairly open, and we’re getting some glitching due to water & corrosion on the pins. The Rx’s came coated, and I’ve added another coat of conformal coating, but I’m still having issues. The latest round I tried coating/filling the connections with silicone grease, but still had a few problems. I suspect I may need to install new plugs on the servo & ESC…. Questions for the boat experts:

1. What grease is recommended for Rx & terminal coating?
2. Are there any corrosion resistant connectors or terminals I should get? I have a crimper for shortening servo leads.
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Old 10-18-2022 | 01:12 AM
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I use the traxxas waterproof rx boxes that come with the truck there are 4 different kinds of them but they hold out water to my rx also before running I use corrosion x an dip my rxs in it an let sit also I use waterproof servos from savox
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Old 10-18-2022 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Cromulent
My local track put in a boat racing pond, so we’re running Proboat Blackjack 24’s as a spec class. The radio tray is fairly open, and we’re getting some glitching due to water & corrosion on the pins. The Rx’s came coated, and I’ve added another coat of conformal coating, but I’m still having issues. The latest round I tried coating/filling the connections with silicone grease, but still had a few problems. I suspect I may need to install new plugs on the servo & ESC…. Questions for the boat experts:

1. What grease is recommended for Rx & terminal coating?
2. Are there any corrosion resistant connectors or terminals I should get? I have a crimper for shortening servo leads.
I would suggest looking at waterproof radio boxes for rc boats. They come in different sizes to fit different boats. Or make your own radio proof box. I have seen people use small food storage containers to make a box with lid.
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Old 11-01-2022 | 04:38 AM
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i spray Corro X HD to all my electrical stuff
even not waterproof stuff gets waterproof.

A must have if you drive at salty or wet areas.
Boats, Crawlers/Cars

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CorrosionX HD
Blue/green spraycan
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CorrosionX yes a very good product
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Old 04-12-2024 | 06:28 AM
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When I raced electric boats years ago, I would pack the receiver, and esc full of dielectric grease with no issues. That was during the time of brushed motors, Nimh batteries, and 75 mhz radios.
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