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Eodman
11-12-2007, 09:13 PM
As i read everyone's comments, likes, dislikes & rebuilds I have to say I'm glad I cancelled my order!
Right or wrong I was expecting a Cat that was going to be fast(it is) but also a great handling boat...from what alot have said it doesn't!
I also want a boat that will run full tilt bogey & handle like its on rails! I think I would rather put my money into a build(with you guys helping out) that will do that for me!
Just some ramblings of a crazy guy!
"Now don't annoy the crazy guy!
FE_Chris
11-12-2007, 09:21 PM
I here ya man, but for 299$ what do you expect?
Fluid
11-12-2007, 10:03 PM
The biggest issue is that steerable outdrives do not belong on fast R/C boats! This is a shame since this fact has been known for decades, why the makers did it is a mystery. Well, not really. The outdrives allow better slow speed handling and they are cheap to make and assemble. Other than using lots of turn fins on the transom - which only help a little - your best bet is to change over to traditional flex cable/separate rudder hardware. Just get a deep enough rudder or your handling will go away.
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FE_Chris
11-12-2007, 11:15 PM
The biggest issue is that steerable outdrives do not belong on fast R/C boats! This is a shame since this fact has been known for decades, why the makers did it is a mystery. Well, not really. The outdrives allow better slow speed handling and they are cheap to make and assemble. Other than using lots of turn fins on the transom - which only help a little - your best bet is to change over to traditional flex cable/separate rudder hardware. Just get a deep enough rudder or your handling will go away.
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:iagree: I have my new hardware on, but I have yet to test it. .
Eodman
11-13-2007, 10:16 PM
Well for 299 I ordered the H&M Maritimo Hull & decal set! Now I just have to wait for them to arrive stateside!!!
Just trying to keep up with you SJ when we get together to run!!!!
Nice move man. Bring her on down. If you get hung up on the build...hell shoot on down the GSP we can knock that cat out in a couple nights :wink:
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