# DIY Tow Boogie build

**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/diy-tow-boogie-build/20834
**Category:** Builds
**Tags:** tow, boogie, vesc
**Created:** [May 30, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-tow-boogie-build/20834 "2024-05-30T01:10:50Z")
**Posts on this page:** 2
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### Author: ![Nalu](https://foil.zone/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/49beb7/32.png) [@Nalu](https://foil.zone/u/Nalu)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-tow-boogie-build/20834/1 "2024-05-30T01:10:50Z")

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Aloha everyone,

I’m attempting an E-Tow/Tow boogie build from scratch after taking notes on [Valhalla’s](https://foil.zone/t/valhalla-s-tow-boogie-ebuild/11059), [Jatem’s](https://foil.zone/t/jatems-tow-boogie/13006) and [JDubs](https://foil.zone/t/jdubs-dual-motor-tow-boogie/19048) builds as blueprints.

I have a Prusa MK4 3D printer, old boogie board and ordered a Flipsky 65161 motor. I am looking for some input about which VESC and batteries to use, Flipsky has water cooling enclosures and alunimum case enclosures - is it necessary to use the water cooling enclosure? As far as a power source, I’m a little lost - after reading Jatems post I’m very hesitant to build a Li-ion battery, are there any good options for aftermarket batteries I could buy to power the setup?

The other question I have is about the torque required for an in-water tow start. I saw @Jesserosco video and his dual motor seemed to have no issue pulling him out of the water, however most of the single motor tow-boogie videos are using large winging boards for knee starts - any feedback on the feasibility of in-water starts using a single motor tow-boogie?

Thanks guys,

Jordan

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### Author: ![ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/user_avatar/foil.zone/ludwig_bre/32/24870_2.png) [@ludwig\_bre](https://foil.zone/u/ludwig_bre)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/diy-tow-boogie-build/20834/2 "2024-05-30T09:16:31Z")

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I know people with either one big (65161) or two small motors, both no problem pulling them out the water. The benefit with two motors: You can steer the boogie left and right without the need for a servo+rudder construction. Con: You need 2 speed controllers.

Regarding battery:  
You can watch my 2-part video on the topic, maybe you will get the courage to build one  
[Part1](https://youtu.be/sgQdSsx1Pwk)  
[Part2](https://youtu.be/R1BiXBjgxn8)