SK-I Cat build..

[txboatpilot]

I am starting on one of the Skunkworks Cats I got here at the swapshop.... This one will be set-up with single motor and inline hardware.. The second one will be SK-II and will be a twin set-up!! Here are a few pict's of the start of SK-I.....

[Skunk Works]

Looking real sharp Rich!

First time I have seen the inline hardware on the hull, looks killer. Nice reinforcement job on the motor mount with the cloth covering the base of the mount...great idea.

Look forward to seeing more and especially the twin setup.

Happy Building :beerchug:

Scotty "Skunk Works"

[txboatpilot]

Did you notice my "CUSTOM" water pick-up built into the right rear sponsoon?? I have been wanting to try it for a while, hopefully it will be enough cooling! I will start on the twin next week, waiting on some parts..

[Doby]

I Like It:D

[lonewolf]

Nice hardware... About the water p/u. Did you run the tube stright thru from top to bottem or is it angled as it goes thru. Im thinking the water will pass right over the pick up if it is straight thru. Angled will draw more water into vrs passing over. Water entering at an angle will have less resistance than trying to change directions 90 degrees to go stright up... Just my thoughts...

[Avanti]

TXboatpilot --- you will want a small v channel in front of that pick up that rolls right in to the hole you will get plenty of water if you do it right. that is how we did the race boats at Spectre. I have been planning on the same style of pick up for my boats, I just have not gotten that far yet. looks good

[lonewolf]

Ya what he said about the v, it will help alot

[txboatpilot]

The pictures dont show it, but there is a channel or V cut before the entrance.. The tube is angled where it meets the hull, it should "grab" the water and shoot it up the tube with good force!!!

[crazzy maxx]

what type of power are you putting in this???

[txboatpilot]

what type of power are you putting in this???

I will try my Neu 1515/1Y and Cuda 125 to start.:w00t: .. After some testing, I will put a nice sport set-up in it... Most likely a 10XL with a Cuda 80 or 125.:biggrin: ... I want a Neu 1512/2.5D or 1512/3D for some testing..:wink:
I am setting this up for all FUN, it will see a few different motor & esc combos...

[crazzy maxx]

:buttrock: HOLY ----

[txboatpilot]

Well I ran the SK-I for the first time over the weekend, she hit 35.5 mph.. Boat is very stable, turns very well, and sits up on plane very nice.. I used a CC Bar80 esc and BJ26 motor (1500kv) on 4S2P 3700mAh 25C lipos in parallel, with a CF48 prop.... I ran for about 2 min. and the esc came in at 86deg. and the motor was 83deg.... Lipos came in at 89 deg... Overall, I am pleased with the BJ26 motor, it runs cool and has plenty of tourqe for this hull....

Next I will test this same motor and esc set-up on 5S lipo... I will use a 2S pack on the left and a 3S pack on the right for a total of 5S..... They will be 4000mAh 25C lipos......

I have a Neu 1512/3D (1700KV) on the way! I cant wait to try it....

[txboatpilot]

Here are some pictures of the SK-I ready to go!!!

[txboatpilot]

I went to the pond today!! Ran Skunky-I and she did great.. I ran the same BJ26 motor, went with 5S ( 1/ 2S pack and 1/ 3S pack)... Ran the same CF48 prop, she hit 39.2mph on the gps..

Next, I am changing out the motor to a Neu 1512/3D... I will run it on 4S first to see how she runs...

I could see water shooting out the side exit, very well!! I am pleased with the water pickup I mounted in the bottom right rear sponson..

I will switch to M445, when I install the Neu... I will try to make some more runs tomarrow!!

Here is a pict from today..

[domwilson]

How well did it handle?

[txboatpilot]

How well did it handle?


It did very well for a sport boat, it turns great. It gets up on plane very quick, and is a BLAST to drive!! I need to put the M445 or M645 on with the Neu.. I think it will run well on 4S with that combo...

[domwilson]

I'd like to see some video of that run. I like mine as well. It's a very good hull for the price.

[rcmaster1029]

That is a beautiful boat.

[txboatpilot]

That is a beautiful boat.


Thanks, I really like the way it came out also!! I will try it today with the Neu 1512/3D and 4S with m645 prop... See what happens.... I will try to get a little video!!

[domwilson]

TX,
Have you run it with the NEU yet?

[txboatpilot]

TX,
Have you run it with the NEU yet?

Not yet, I went and ran the Mean Machine today.. Also took the Drifter L out..
I will try to get some video of the SK-I this week, with the Neu..

Here is a video of the (Mean Machine & My Hound Dog) from today..

http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/txboatpilot/?action=view&current=MeanMachine.flv

[rcmaster1029]

Looks pretty nice, seems to handle pretty well. How are you liking it?

[domwilson]

Looking really good. They both plane nicely. What's in the mean machine?

[txboatpilot]

Looking really good. They both plane nicely. What's in the mean machine?

Thanks..

In the video, the M/Machine had 8XL, Hydra 120, M440 prop and 4s lipo...:banana:

[Doby]

Nice vid and a great running boat. I like you cheering section/ pit crew as well:bounce:

[txboatpilot]

Nice vid and a great running boat. I like you cheering section/ pit crew as well:bounce:

Ya, nothing like having your "BEST FRIEND" cheer you on from start to finish!! :rofl:

[Skunk Works]

Nice running MM Rich! I think your hound was quite pleased as well....that's a good boy!

Let me know when your package arrives, should have it or be there anytime now.

Have a good one. Scott

[txboatpilot]

I got the Neu 1512/3D in the SK-I....:spy:
Mabey, I will get time to run it today!!:smile: I will put in the GPS before I go..:rockon2:

[txboatpilot]

Here is a picture.....

[domwilson]

I sure would like to see this one run. I know alot of people have this hull or something similar. It's sort of like dating Janet Reno, they just don't want to talk about it. :zip-up:

[txboatpilot]

I sure would like to see this one run. I know alot of people have this hull or something similar. It's sort of like dating Janet Reno, they just don't want to talk about it. :zip-up:


Whats up with that?? I have many boats from different manufactures and I can say these Skunkworks Hulls are great boats!! Not the best race hull, compared to the M/Machine.. But all in all, it is a lot of fun and very stable!

I will get some video as soon as I can!

[Skunk Works]

The first Neu that I know of in the hull!! Awesome Rich! Anxiously awaiting a bit of video on this setup......the anticipaiton is killing me.

There are copies of this type of hull out there, you need to be careful. My goal with this product was to bring a good sport hull to the market. I will say that I have not received one bad review of the hull and its a blast to run.

[txboatpilot]

The first Neu that I know of in the hull!! Awesome Rich! Anxiously awaiting a bit of video on this setup......the anticipaiton is killing me.

There are copies of this type of hull out there, you need to be careful. My goal with this product was to bring a good sport hull to the market. I will say that I have not received one bad review of the hull and its a blast to run.


:iagree: 110% Blast to run!!! Video coming soon!

[Eyekandyboats]

careful with the D winds. they like the amps

[txboatpilot]

Video is here!!

Temps were 113deg. motor, 98deg. esc, 96deg. lipos!! That is with NO COOLING on the Neu 1512/3D!!

Boat is very Fun to drive!!


BIG Thanks to Scott at SkunkWorks!!!!!

http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/gg107/txboatpilot/?action=view&current=d2e8d7eb.pbr

[domwilson]

Looks Good! What speeds do you think you were running?

[txboatpilot]

I did not GPS it, but I would say 38-40mph..... I will gps it tomarrow if I get a chance...

[kin]

she runs sweet , gd speed too

[txboatpilot]

Big THANKS to LoneWolf!! He is the one that made the hardware for me!!

It looks and works great!!

[Skunk Works]

SWEET! She is running super smooth. I like the handling in the corners.

[txboatpilot]

SWEET! She is running super smooth. I like the handling in the corners.

I had the lipos pretty far back... I will move them forward just a bit, then it should be able to go "Full Wood" in the corners!!! Lots of Fun!!!

I will put the GPS in next time out...