Caterpillar UL-1 2.0

[Brushless55]

Just had to post this for some who like my version 1 :tt2:
this is a white version 2.0
I did the battery mod to inside the sponsons and made an air dam out of pool noodle :biggrin:
BLACK n WHITE baby!

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/filmmaker2009/001-17.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/filmmaker2009/005-11.jpg

[Diesel6401]

Looking good. The batteries splayed in the sponsons seemed to help reduce the chine walk on my ul1...

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[Brushless55]

Did it make it race worthy?

[Diesel6401]

Did it make it race worthy?

I never raced.
Onething I did do was taped a few oz of lead weight (same we use on our planes, I'd imagine you have some laying around) to one of my batteries and I used that battery on the same side as the turn fin. The curved lower portion of the turn fin is what provides lift for the front, when it gets unsettled is when it starts loading & unloading the hull and the chine walk occurs. The goal is still allow the turn fin to lift the hull, but add a little bit of weight so its not as easily disrupted. That was my goal at least. Seemed to help. Detox did a thread on changing the AoA of the ride pads on a ul1. I think that was a good route to go. Also try a straight turn fin. In race water as she is she might dance a tad to much.

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[Brushless55]

ok...
I may sell this one..... :spy:
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/filmmaker2009/012-10.jpg

[Make-a-Wake]

Thats a looker there Todd!! The simple, clean Black and white is a winner! Gonna finish it out?

[Brushless55]

Thats a looker there Todd!! The simple, clean Black and white is a winner! Gonna finish it out?

Yeah, it's ready to go bro!

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/filmmaker2009/005-10.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/filmmaker2009/021-3.jpg

[Shooter]

Looks like you got the decals safe and sound. I was travelling at the time and dropped them in the mailbox on my way up north! Hope you like them. Both of your boats look great by the way!!!

[Make-a-Wake]

You ever get your big Rio up and running? I'd sure like to see some vids of that!

[lenny]

:iagree: :popcorn2:


You ever get your big Rio up and running? I'd sure like to see some vids of that!

[dereckg]

Both ul's look great !! Not to change the thread topic, but im looking for some set up tips ! Went from the stock plastic prop to a l40x57 metal and she slowed way down like by 2 3rds !! Goes like a pontoon boat for a sunday drive !! Dont know what i did wrong !!

[Brushless55]

What's your strut set at? Should be about 15/16

[Shooter]

Both ul's look great !! Not to change the thread topic, but im looking for some set up tips ! Went from the stock plastic prop to a l40x57 metal and she slowed way down like by 2 3rds !! Goes like a pontoon boat for a sunday drive !! Dont know what i did wrong !!

That prop needs to be thinned out quite a bit and sharpened to get it to 'hook-up'. Even then, it will cavitate for a little before it goes (i.e. Sunday pontoon drive). But once you get it hooked, she'll fly. You may have to feather the throttle in at first. One of my favorite props of all time. Wish they made a slightly larger one.

[Make-a-Wake]

You ever get your big Rio up and running? I'd sure like to see some vids of that!

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[Brushless55]

You ever get your big Rio up and running? I'd sure like to see some vids of that!


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LOL
I thought I answered that.... :biggrin:

No not yet, I've been busy with work and getting my PMono, PSpec, and PS295 up and running for the races...
oh and this boat to.. :thumbup1:

[dereckg]

Thanx guys !! I will try the sharpening and balance prop ! Also where and how do I get the 15/16 measurement is there some type of chart i could look at ! Hope im not being to much of a bother !!:unsure:

[Prop-a-Gator]

Yeah, it's ready to go bro!

http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/filmmaker2009/005-10.jpg
http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww39/filmmaker2009/021-3.jpg

Those need to be sitting on my desk at work. ;):thumbup:

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[Brushless55]

I have one up for sale here :biggrin:

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?37986-Caterpillar-ul-1&highlight=

[calcagno45]

Hmm, I wonder if I could convince our Marketing dept I need this to help sell some engines...

That pair looks great!!

[Brushless55]

Hmm, I wonder if I could convince our Marketing dept I need this to help sell some engines...

That pair looks great!!

thank you!