Mean Machine Catamaran (Sport)

[ReddyWatts]

Converted Mean Machine Video / nitro to electric

Mean Machine (Sport), Feigao 14XL, Y537/3 prop, 24 IB3600 cells, Jeti 77 amp HV controller.

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJEj7GP36sE

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[obrien]

What CG are you running Fluid? I ran my MM today with a decent wind. Going with the wind the hull was way too tight, but into the wind it was carrying very nicely until I finally blew it over. I think the strut needs a bit of tuning, but I would like to know what a good starting point is for the CG.

[supafastsupra2]

Hey guys, new to the FE boats here. I just bought a MM from lakefrontlivin here, and was wondering what would be a good setup for what I've got. It has feigao 9xl, barracuda 125 esc, aeromarine hardware, .150 flex shaft, 440/3 prop, and two poly r/c 4cell 4900mah 25c packs. Is this a good setup as is, or should i change the motor/ prop etc. thanks,
SFS2

[Eodman]

If I were you I wouldn't change a thing for now! That boat is very quick as it is! Learn how it handles .... drive it awhile you may find that you like it as it is!

Lake front had this build posted and it went like stink!

[supafastsupra2]

ok, thanks. i'll run it as is for now. but if i wanted to run around the mid 50's could i get away with say a neu 1515 on my current speed controller? thanks again,
SFS2

[Eodman]

Are you new to R/C boats? I found a big difference in driving a 30MPH boat & one that's above 40! Takes some time learning to drive them fast!

At least it's taking time for me to learn .... but then I'm an old fart !

[supafastsupra2]

no, I'm not new to them. i also have a 70+ mph mono gasser so i know what I'm getting myself into :]

[ReddyWatts]

Mean Machine

Feigao 12XL on 6S lipo, Y537/3 prop, 48.6mph

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdNT76M0w&feature=related

[ace028]

That looks like one "mean machine" on the water, great job!!!!

[FE Wannabe]

Mean Machine

Feigao 12XL on 6S lipo, Y537/3 prop, 48.6mph

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdN...eature=related

Reddy,
Lookin' Good, very stable and controllable....
Did you happen to get any temps after that run?
Do you think an 11XL would work on 6S in that hull, and if so where should I start with my prop sizes, Y536 or smaller? I am thinking about picking up one of Remy's flood specials and giving it a go.
Thanks,
Brad

[sewerpit]

just ordered an mm hull and hardware, the guy is great , hull and hardware for 95 bucs how can you beat that. fluid would love to see more pics from diffrent angles of your boat. also am a little confused, looks like mr watts uses an awful lot of batteries, are 2 25c 7.4 5100 mah lipos going to be enough if i install the neu1521 you are using, steer me in the right direction still kinda new to this so the 4s compaired to 2s thing is throwing me off, does this mean you are running 2 2s or what looks like two packs in your pic thanks hate to sound dumb but want to be sure

[ReddyWatts]

Mean Machine

Feigao 12XL on 6S lipo, Y537/3 prop, 48.6mph

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdN...eature=related

Guys this is not my boat. I added this setup to the thread as another option for anyone wanting to build a Mean Machine. It now shows setups for 4s, 6s and 8s in the MM. Take your pick.

[ReddyWatts]

Reddy,
Lookin' Good, very stable and controllable....
Did you happen to get any temps after that run?
Do you think an 11XL would work on 6S in that hull, and if so where should I start with my prop sizes, Y536 or smaller? I am thinking about picking up one of Remy's flood specials and giving it a go.

FeCalc estimates:
Feigao 11XL on 6S, Y537/3 prop
73 amps
1500 watts
30300 rpm
50 mph

Feigao 12XL on 6S, Y537/3 prop
59 amps
1250 watts
28150 rpm
47 mph

[ice329]

Quick question, is this hull/prop considered a SUBMERGED PROP or SURFACE PROP that would run on this hull.

[ReddyWatts]

surface prop