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hi i am looking to build a brushless cat. which is the better boat, the mean machine cat or one of the ebay chinese knockoff boats? i am not looking to spend a million dollars, but am looking to spend around $500. i am looking for 50-60mph out of this. please advise. thanks
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if you can pull off a 50-60mph boat for $500 , i'll take two ! Good Luckreturning to boats after a big break
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I'd go with the Mean Machine regardless. Its a more stable boat and made for the speed.
Here's a quick breakdown of the expenses you could be looking at for a fast and reliable boat:
Hull $150
Hardware $100
Feigao XL w/ cooling jacket $85
Hydra 120 $180 or HiModel 200a $60
4s Lipo at least $150 plus charger
Tx/Rx, servo $90
Total $755 plus LiPo chargerMy prop hasn't been wet in a while.
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The mean machine would be good, also if you can get hold of one is the Skunkworks Cat. Great hull and will easily handle 50mph..
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thanks for the advice. i will try to find a mean machine hull. i meant i am looking to spend around 500$ for just the boat. i wasn't including the batteries. thanks again.Comment
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I have ran both,,, Get the MEAN MACHINE!!!
Mabey these videos will help...
This last one is on 6s2p lipos and very windy!!! Still ran very stable.... M/Machine hands down is the better boat...
Nothing like keeping you lipos warm and your prop wet!!
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Man on 6s it rocks.I have ran both,,, Get the MEAN MACHINE!!!
Mabey these videos will help...
This last one is on 6s2p lipos and very windy!!! Still ran very stable.... M/Machine hands down is the better boat...
http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/g...t=DSCN0334.flvSteven Vaccaro
Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!Comment
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Rich,
I think you set off the car alarm running the 6s! What a screaming mm.
The 32 cat from ebay is much slimmer and my thoughts are that the mount sits too high. Heard some feedback out there that the hull twists.
My 30 cat is very good and value minded. The handling is awesome. Working to update the hull with a better hatch to keep the water out. A work in progress...continual improvement.Stay in front and don't get sprayed!Comment
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Another advantage of the MM comparing to the e-bay cat is the inside space. The MM has lots more space to put things in.
First I bought the Chinese cat but when I run the MM I sold the ChineseTwin Cat 135, Sprintcat40 (single-twin), DF 35", Maritimo, Mean Machine, SV 27
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ok the ebay boat is definitely out then. does anybody know if aeromarine still has the water damaged boats for $60? skunkworks..do you have a link to your boats? thanks for the help.Comment
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MM for 60 is the hull only, 120 plus shipping for hull and hardware. I have not heard if they have anymore or not. G/LComment
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yes if you call troy...they have many of them
$60 for the hull
$90 for hull with harware installed
and about $10 or $15SPRINT CAT 40.........BOOGIMAN 25" MONO 8xl
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tx what was the configuration of motor,esc,prop on the 6s run?.......that thing scootsI have ran both,,, Get the MEAN MACHINE!!!
Mabey these videos will help...
This last one is on 6s2p lipos and very windy!!! Still ran very stable.... M/Machine hands down is the better boat...
http://s246.photobucket.com/albums/g...t=DSCN0334.flvSPRINT CAT 40.........BOOGIMAN 25" MONO 8xl
EX President of the Offshore FE Vultures SocietyComment
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