Rumdog's Maritimo build

[DISAR]

Nice! How do you compare the twin Maritimo with the twin Sprintcat?

[Rumdog]

Thanks guys! I really like these drives. Super easy to adjust and the look good. Gonna polish em up a bit when I pull them off.
Disar, the 2 cats couldn't be more different. There is no comparison in handling to my Sprintcat. This hull will take more straight line speed however. Once the lakes open up I'll get a better idea of turning capability and try to hone it in. I'm assuming it will be mostly a SAW type runner. I should get well into the 80's with my CR detongued x447's.

Still undecided on paint..

[Rumdog]

Maritimo Fightercat

Paint is done, besides a few accents.

[Rumdog]

The color is very close to the Miss Geico. No gecko in a kini for me though!

[keithbradley]

Looks hot broseph! Looking forward to some vid!

[JPriami]

No gecko in a bathing suite for me either

[Rumdog]

Ran again yesterday with the detongued x447's. It Screams! Turns absolutely suck, but it handles straight line speed very well. Need to add a little more neg. to the drives. It was getting a little flighty and couldnt hold WOT. Had to order a new coupler as well. I had an old one in on the port side, and it isn't gripping well. Hopefully GPS and vid coming in the next few days once the coupler comes in.

[drwayne]

Ran again yesterday with the detongued x447's. It Screams! Turns absolutely suck, but it handles straight line speed very well. Need to add a little more neg. to the drives. It was getting a little flighty and couldnt hold WOT. Had to order a new coupler as well. I had an old one in on the port side, and it isn't gripping well. Hopefully GPS and vid coming in the next few days once the coupler comes in.

Gday.
Ive the same , with 1512/1800 on 6S
I initially set neg on stingers but still easy to blowover @ wot.
Reset at parallel to, with center line 1/4 above, the rideline, and added airdam between stinger mounts.. ~3/16" high x 1/4, full width the tunnel.
Flies level now.
Still corners like a shopping trolley :shock:

cheers
W

[Rumdog]

Thanks Wayne. So, an airdam in the rear, huh? Could you shoot a pic if you get a chance?

[drwayne]

Sure.
Give me 24 to get home for the w.e. and Ill snap a pic and post.
W

[bonewar]

Rummy......

The Timo doesn't like trying to turn at wot.
Trust me i know Ive flipped my Simrad cat a thousand times trying.

Trick is to hit the turn at 3/4 throttle then apply gas SLOWLY through the turn,
you should be able to come out of the corner at wot , I got real good at cornering fast with the Simrad , i can get her to slide out at the end of the corner. Try it , it sounds and looks awesome.

How much does she weigh ?

I like your paint color . What about some ghost flames , would look sick.


Drwanye....

Mate give us a look at your tunnel air dam setup.
How far down have you made it and does it make the boat more stable at
WOT.

Pictures please...........................

VERY INTERESTED.

Thanks Bonewar

[bonewar]

double post...........................

[bonewar]

triple post ............................what the #$*% just happened then...................................

[crrcboatz]

My old cat looks wonderful. Great job!!

Curt

[Rumdog]

Thanks for the tip bonewar, I'll try it out.
Shoot me a pic, Wayne. Preeeetty please!