Project: Ugly Cat

[srislash]

Not quite sure what to call this at this time, I recently snatched this hull and hatch that he just happened to have around:


I have one of these already but would like to do a different take on one.

[srislash]

I am going to use some spare accumulated parts here on this one. Twin(of course) TP 4050 950kv oldies, Etti 120HV's. Speedmaster hardware on the back. As I said I have one of these hulls already running so I have my targets all set and will run 10s2p.



I am going with motors on the tunnel and therefore the struts centrally located and rudder between. As opposed to BlownAway which takes a very wide stance



This hull has no rails so a custom HRC mount shall be in order. This hull should be substantially lighter than BlownAway as well.

[meangenesracing]

Not quite sure what to call this at this time, I recently snatched this hull and hatch that he just happened to have around:


I have one of these already but would like to do a different take on one.

Shawn, call it Genos cat I'll take it when your done. LOL

[srislash]

Shawn, call it Genos cat I'll take it when your done. LOL

I’m aiming for good runtime and a basher boat here pal. Something to run at that lake nearby with the waterski course on it. I keep building pretty boats and then fear the marker buoys.

But you never know what else I come up with.

[Prodrvr]

Nice pile of parts!!

[fweasel]

Looks like a good start

[TRUCKPULL]

Shawn
I do hope that you are at least going to paint that hatch?
A lower hatch may be in order.

How big is that hull (10S-2P)?

Larry

[Fluid]

The AC Boats R-42 is a great hull, especially for rough water. My 42” 10S version placed third among ~40 gas cats at the 2013 World's race in Houston. The hatch supplies a surprising amount of downforce, I would not change it out.


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[srislash]

Shawn
I do hope that you are at least going to paint that hatch?
A lower hatch may be in order.

How big is that hull (10S-2P)?

Larry

I run 6s4p in BlownAway Larry. Granted generally 42-4400mah packs. And you wouldn’t believe the pull it has toward me painting it. And y’know I prolly will.

[srislash]

The AC Boats R-42 is a great hull, especially for rough water. My 42” 10S version placed third among ~40 gas cats at the 2013 World's race in Houston. The hatch supplies a surprising amount of downforce, I would not change it out.


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Jay, my friend took a shot at taking the hooking tendency out of the hull. He ground some of the leading edge of the runner in hopes that when the nose dropped in the corner that it wouldn’t carve inward. Just one side though for experiment sake

[Fluid]

That’s odd, mine didn't hook at all, neither in rough race water nor in tight turns. Haven't heard of this tendency from others either. All were single drives, perhaps twins exhibit hooking.


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[srislash]

That’s odd, mine didn't hook at all, neither in rough race water nor in tight turns. Haven't heard of this tendency from others either. All were single drives, perhaps twins exhibit hooking.


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Yeah BlownAway exhibits none of the hooking either but I recall someone(Howard?) in that thread mentioning it. I think it was there, I’ll have to re- read it

[srislash]

I managed to get reinforcements done. I still need to clean them up but it is strong and still light.

[Prodrvr]

Cool

[srislash]

Cool

Surprising how much that stiffened it up out front. The hull itself is plenty strong but the upper deck was able to flex some. This I discovered on BlownAway from the only blow over I had. The clear coat got spiderwebbed from the experience. OUCH!! And since I am not sure where this hulls service duty will stop(SAW?), an ounce of prevention....