37" Fightercat Daytona Build

[keithbradley]

Nice. I like the orange!
180A doesn't surpise me. A s225 is a decent sized prop to spin at that speed. If you still have handling problems, try something a bit smaller in diameter. You can probably get it to run well with the s225 but you're running at the limits of that esc as it is in my opinion. I wouldn't be surprised if you picked up a couple MPH with a s220.

[dag-nabit]

It has a quite strong adhesive on one side, comes in black or white.

If you want to be sure, you can sand down the area a little bit, clean it and warm it up a little before applying, that should give it a nice strong grip when it cools down.

Exactly what I plan to do, whether I glue down a new set of battery trays, or go straight onto the hull. Hadn't thought of warming the surface first.

I have seen the wider, self adhesive velcro strips at Canadian Tire, they also have some "industrial" strength velcro, so I'll check that out as well. Not sure if it is supposed to hold better, or if it is just thicker material to be stronger.

Kevin

[dag-nabit]

Nice. I like the orange!
180A doesn't surpise me. A s225 is a decent sized prop to spin at that speed. If you still have handling problems, try something a bit smaller in diameter. You can probably get it to run well with the s225 but you're running at the limits of that esc as it is in my opinion. I wouldn't be surprised if you picked up a couple MPH with a s220.

Thanks Keith, I have a selection of props I can experiment with, including an S220.

It is always fun to go all out fast, but I generally like to target having a fast boat with good acceleration, that runs stable and reliable.

Wading 30 - 40 yds through waist deep water 2-3 times to flip a boat back over tires us old guys out pretty quick.

Kevin

[GP73]

Exactly what I plan to do, whether I glue down a new set of battery trays, or go straight onto the hull. Hadn't thought of warming the surface first.

I have seen the wider, self adhesive velcro strips at Canadian Tire, they also have some "industrial" strength velcro, so I'll check that out as well. Not sure if it is supposed to hold better, or if it is just thicker material to be stronger.

Kevin

The industrial velcro and the 3M Dual lock is what I was using before Doby showed me the Fabricland velcro, I wouldn't go back.

I still use the remaining "industrial" velcro for smaller stuff like rx, SBEC and so on.

[dag-nabit]

The industrial velcro and the 3M Dual lock is what I was using before Doby showed me the Fabricland velcro, I wouldn't go back.

I still use the remaining "industrial" velcro for smaller stuff like rx, SBEC and so on.

OK, I'll check it, not sure if we have a Fabricland in town, I know there is some sort of sewing shop out by Costco, but I've never given it a second glance to know what it is.

Kevin

[HYDROJERRY]

I ran mine today,, its not fast like yours but i just use the velcro staps around my regular battery mounts,, already broke one mount loose but i also think when they glue them in its fast and not concerned much how it is,, so i think after i glued them in they wont brake back off,,also did a nose dive when running and popped back up and ran again and the mounts where still good (on mine)!!!!

[dag-nabit]

I ran mine today,, its not fast like yours but i just use the velcro staps around my regular battery mounts,, already broke one mount loose but i also think when they glue them in its fast and not concerned much how it is,, so i think after i glued them in they wont brake back off,,also did a nose dive when running and popped back up and ran again and the mounts where still good (on mine)!!!!

My batt trays were made of wood. When they broke free only a couple of the pads/feet came loose from the adhesive. On the remainder the pads had split apart along the grain of the wood, one half stuck to the hull, the other half still stuck to the battery tray.

I have a plan formulating in this rusty old brain of mine to fabricate some trays out of 1/8" lexan. The pads will be wider, giving better surface contact for the adhesive, and the lexan won't split like wood does along the grain.

Or maybe I'll just go with velcro direct onto the hull, It's Sunday, not a good day for decision making.

Kevin

[FighterCat57]

My batt trays were made of wood. When they broke free only a couple of the pads/feet came loose from the adhesive. On the remainder the pads had split apart along the grain of the wood, one half stuck to the hull, the other half still stuck to the battery tray.

I have a plan formulating in this rusty old brain of mine to fabricate some trays out of 1/8" lexan. The pads will be wider, giving better surface contact for the adhesive, and the lexan won't split like wood does along the grain.

Or maybe I'll just go with velcro direct onto the hull, It's Sunday, not a good day for decision making.

Kevin

Hmmm. Should have sent you the CF battery trays instead. They sit in the sponsons and glue in on the sides. Not much worry about them coming loose or splitting apart like the wood.

[FighterCat57]

Forgot to mention;

The wood trays are to keep the batteries off the bottom in case of water. They really aren't structural pieces. They also work as a good velcro pad for keeping marks on where the batteries provide the best COG.

I typically cut to length the pipe insulation and stuff pieces of it above the batteries to prevent them from being able to move. This helps secure them in case of a flip or crash. This way the batteries won't have to rely on an anchor point.

See attached

[dag-nabit]

Forgot to mention;

The wood trays are to keep the batteries off the bottom in case of water. They really aren't structural pieces. They also work as a good velcro pad for keeping marks on where the batteries provide the best COG.

I typically cut to length the pipe insulation and stuff pieces of it above the batteries to prevent them from being able to move. This helps secure them in case of a flip or crash. This way the batteries won't have to rely on an anchor point.

See attached

Good to know.

Stuffing in some pool noodle or pipe insulation seems to be a popular soultion. Maybe that's the way to go.

Do you have the CF trays in stock?? Maybe I will pick a couple up. Although I don't really want to wait two weeks for them to get through customs.

Kevin

[FighterCat57]

Good to know.

Stuffing in some pool noodle or pipe insulation seems to be a popular soultion. Maybe that's the way to go.

Do you have the CF trays in stock?? Maybe I will pick a couple up. Although I don't really want to wait two weeks for them to get through customs.

Kevin

Yeah, the trays are in stock. I'd still say best bet is to secure with the pool noodle/pipe insulation though. I don't even use straps on my cats, just stuff them in place like above and have never had an issue. The extra flotation doesn't hurt either. =)

[dag-nabit]

Yeah, the trays are in stock. I'd still say best bet is to secure with the pool noodle/pipe insulation though. I don't even use straps on my cats, just stuff them in place like above and have never had an issue. The extra flotation doesn't hurt either. =)

I didn't see them on your site, but no matter, I think I'm just going to lay some Velcro directly onto the bottom of the sponson, and noodle pack the batteries.

Kevin

[FighterCat57]

I didn't see them on your site, but no matter, I think I'm just going to lay some Velcro directly onto the bottom of the sponson, and noodle pack the batteries.

Kevin

Sorry, they were unpublished, I just re-published them with an updated photo.