Scratch cat 36"

[Jesse J]

thanks man, but I am not seeing it, could you maybe add a sketch? not sure what kind of plumbing fitting you are using, and how it works.

thanks again for sharing. Oh, and I don't see many boats photographed in bed...

[shockerman80]

here hope this helps. i believe i used a 1/8 npt allen pipe plug and a 1/8 Straight NPT Brass Lock Nut to make it. I believe that what it was its been a long time since ive done it just make sure that the pipe plug tightens into the nut. The allen pipe plug shouldnt just thread all the way through. Just cut the hole in the bottom of the boat for the diameter of the lock nut hole. epoxy the nut to the top instant adjustment hole.

[Jesse J]

ok, re-evaluate. hardware will be as follows:

If I can figure out how the Shockerman has the struts adjustable, twin Speedmasters (maybe painted black) and an $18 rudder from OFE store:



for the cost of just the rudder I was looking at, I can get all the hardware... until I get a real job and make some real money and get a real hull.

[shockerman80]

if you want to adjust it just remove the pipe plug and insert the allen key into the top of the speedmaster hardware.

[Jesse J]

So all the NPT stuff is just to seal off the hull, I think I am seeing it now! removing the pipe plug will allow a hole through the hull and into the un-altered speedmaster hardware... thanks dude, I think I can handle that. Especially since I have still to sheet the top of the hull, can make this allowance. Cool, done deal. I will show pics for your approval once installed.

[shockerman80]

i actually made my fit inside the hatch area on my boat so that you dont see it when the boats running. The mti has a slightly longer hatch.

[Jesse J]

ya, that got me thinking to make the hatch on mine large enough or to have another small hatch just for that. Once you get the attitude right, you typically don't mess with it much. thanks again, now to the hardware store.

[Jesse J]

After a little more thought and even less free cash, I am thinking of making up my own ... need to replicate as close as possible the scale ones. Here is what I am gonna make:

[Jesse J]

struts

Here is my idea.. any thoughts? Any good ways to make the strut brace adjustable?

[Jesse J]

foamed up and ready for decking

Had some fun with the two part foam - my first time. Did the cat and Cyklon simultaneously. Here are some shots of the updates. CF ed the back half of the tunnel, finished the base and sides of the hull and gooped her up with 4lb foam. She is solid as a brick chit house.

Worked on the rear some, got her tapered and ready for the mounts for the struts.

Gonna do the Proboat motor/esc on each side for now, leaving tons of room in the tunnel and rear sponsons for battery placement. She's gettin heavy... probably gonna tip 10+ lbs with a pair of 6S batts.

[LarrysDrifter]

Looking good.Oughta be solid as a brick.

[Jesse J]

updates

Anybody recognize these struts? I give you a hint: Steve just got em in stock and they are less than $25.

I just flipped em around and viaola, I have my scale struts at nonscale costs. Still working on the support bracket.... The new rudders are awesome, I love em.

Goin with wire drives - how do you like the motor mount idea?

[blackcat26]

Ha sv stingers! Very creative between those and the motor mounts!

[ls1fst98]

looking good! like the turned around sv struts, very creative thinking there! id love to get plans for something in the 35-38" range and run twin t600 outrunners and capable of some rougher waters., an idea for the vertical brackets, maybe find some square tube to fit over the strut and notch it so you can raise or lower the strut

[Jesse J]

Square tube... I like! I can send you a copy of these - scaled to 36" in PDF or if you have Canvas drafting program, I can send you the raw files and you can play with them. Actually, the PDF file is openable in many different vector drafting programs...