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  • hammertime
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 513

    #1

    catamaran conversion

    im thinkin i might convert this too electric.... i have been trying to find myself a catamaran and i think this hull is beautiful...... everything is in place already too soo it would be a good first project boat for this rookie.... all i would have to do is mount the motor find the cg and place for bateries..... what do you guys think....

    60% of the time... it works every time!
  • SJFE
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 4735

    #2
    I have spoken to that guy. The hull is heavy and he won't part it out. She is a looker though hu.

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    • hammertime
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2007
      • 513

      #3
      bummer.... i was just going to try and sell the motor.... i just got a job at my lhs....... but if its heavy its no good..... it really is a good lookin boat
      60% of the time... it works every time!

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      • SJFE
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Apr 2007
        • 4735

        #4
        That don't mean it cant be done....You will just have to buy the right equipment for the job.

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        • lferguson
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2007
          • 202

          #5
          Also it doesn't look like it has very sharp edges. Might make a good sport boat though.

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          • hammertime
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2007
            • 513

            #6
            thats all i do is sport boating.... no clubs or events around here...... how much heavier is the hull compared to the blackjack.... i know there is 5 inches more to it.... right aquipment.... do you think the aquacraft system would be a good choice? if its just as fast as my sv27 ill be wayyyy more than happy..... or should i consider running lipo in this hull..... thanx for the opinions

            drew
            60% of the time... it works every time!

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            • saleens7
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2007
              • 1108

              #7
              considering how this hull has a reputation of being heavy, a 540XL running on lipo's is probably going to be the only way to keep it light and still have enough power to get it as fast as a SV.
              saleens7, the wookie of rc boating

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              • SJFE
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Apr 2007
                • 4735

                #8
                I wouldnt worry about having to use lipos. Believe it or not..The BlackJack Is a tank when loaded up with gear and 16 cells. The stern is only about an inch above water. Look how it moves out. I'd run a 12 to 14XL on 14 to 18 cells. You will make 30 no problem. It may be i'll handeling in the turns. You may have to baby it like I do the Jack. If I had the cash I'd do one.

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