Skeg or No Skeg on a Micro Cat?

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  • 10gauge
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 281
    #1

    Skeg or No Skeg on a Micro Cat?

    Can't decide on this one - I am trying to determine if I should run a strut with a skeg or without a skeg for a 6.5x15.5" custom micro ScatCat?
    Set up is 0.125" Flex Micro HW, Ammo 28-3600kv motor, 8x1400mAh 2/3 NiMH, x427 or x430 prop.

    I'd appreciate any advice. Hey, winter's too long here in New England, so I'll have all the time to build this thing...

    Thanks!
    Mean Machine Cat: 9XL, 4S2P, CC120, M545 (50mph) -- DF22 Hydro: 8L, 3S1P/4500, CC120, x637 (49mph) -- M-1 SuperCat: 1521/1Y, 6S2P, CC240, x447 (61mph) -- SV27 Mono: stock setup, 14-cell/4200, x642 (42mph) -- Micro Scat Cat: 28-3600, 3S1P/2100, Turnigy 60, x430 (41mph)
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    • miles
      Junior Member
      • Jan 2008
      • 18
      #2
      I just got a micro scat cat as well. Building it now. let me know how your build goes. I just got the stock hardware with it. Castle 45 Pheonix, AON T2815-3000kv,and 2 x TP evo 25 1800mah 3s1p, airtronics m8 w/2.4ghz. My first build.

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        • miles
          Junior Member
          • Jan 2008
          • 18
          #3
          A question of my own. Does the skeg protect the prop or help with tracking or is it purely for bling factor.

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            • Diegoboy
              Administrator
              • Mar 2007
              • 7244
              #4
              from experience, the boat (at least my Renegade rigger) runs faster and more stable without the skeg. I have to assume that it will be the same in a cat application.
              The skeg will protect the prop from damage, but like everything, you have to give something to get another.
              "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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                • Avanti
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Nov 2007
                  • 1280
                  #5
                  I'm running the skeg on my hydromite and it seems ok, but I have no basis for comparison
                  The Manx has been sitting dormant, but I think I finally have my motivation back. I hope to see it float soon.

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                    • Eyekandyboats
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 1921
                      #6
                      you don't need a skeg on the micro scat cat
                      i had one and ran it very fast with out a skeg.
                      no need.

                      Please do post pictures of you boat
                      EYEKANDYGRAPHICS

                      www.rclipos.com

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                        • 10gauge
                          Senior Member
                          • Aug 2007
                          • 281
                          #7
                          Thanks guys! The skeg is 2mm thick and looks like it'll be a drag on such a small boat. I'll just cut off the skeg and round off the strut since there is no major advantage. I'll keep you guys posted of the build.
                          Mean Machine Cat: 9XL, 4S2P, CC120, M545 (50mph) -- DF22 Hydro: 8L, 3S1P/4500, CC120, x637 (49mph) -- M-1 SuperCat: 1521/1Y, 6S2P, CC240, x447 (61mph) -- SV27 Mono: stock setup, 14-cell/4200, x642 (42mph) -- Micro Scat Cat: 28-3600, 3S1P/2100, Turnigy 60, x430 (41mph)

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