Rough water medium mono hull?

[keithbradley]

Match the brand, mah, c rating, condition, etc. Series connecting different cell counts makes no difference. The cells don't know where the shrink wrap is. You can series connect a 6s and a 2s if you want, as long as they are the same cells.

[Fluid]

As my post pointed out, the Titan 40 (that is the manufacturer's name for the boat with rails) is in the 33"-34" range. It's a great race boat on 4S and a better sport boat on 6S. Put the motor in the back and the packs between the rails.

[kevinpratt823]

Match the brand, mah, c rating, condition, etc. Series connecting different cell counts makes no difference. The cells don't know where the shrink wrap is. You can series connect a 6s and a 2s if you want, as long as they are the same cells.

Thanks, I figured you'd say that, just curious.

[kevinpratt823]

As my post pointed out, the Titan 40 (that is the manufacturer's name for the boat with rails) is in the 33"-34" range. It's a great race boat on 4S and a better sport boat on 6S. Put the motor in the back and the packs between the rails.

Ah, I see. I thought you were referring to a 40" version, didn't realize that was the model. From your experience, Jay, would you lead me more toward the Titan or DF Cyber Storm?

[lenny]

From what I hear,
The DF Cyber Storm hull is not built as good as the DF Pirate 35.
And the Titan 40 is very good in choppy water, Not sure on how well the hull is built.

[properchopper]

Since my name came up here, I think I ought to jump in and offer a few thoughts/observations. In regards to my choice of the Cyberstorm over the DF33, I stand by my choice for a Cyber over the DF 33 based on the DF33's low to the water nose (or low freeboard/deadrise). The Cyber has less propensity to stuff, most definitely in my personal experience. BUT know this : at the time I was being, shall we say, "mildly sponsored" by Delta Force Racing and kept my choice of a more survivable hull in the Delta Force family for that reason. If it was not for that, (and then getting a full hull sponsorship from Insane Boats) I'd have gone with the 33" Titan40. The Titan40 is a way larger hull with considerably more freeboard than either Delta, never seen one stuff, has more "V" for better rough water survivability and handles like a dream. As for testimoneals, David Newland, NAMBA National FE Chairman has been racing the same Titan40 for seven years and routinely smokes us all with his. And Jay's teammates race their Titan40's in water rough enough to keep us L.A. racers huddled around the donut table in the pits. The only thing I see which you brought up that might be a point to think about is that the Titan40 full tilt heading into a strong wind can get flighty due to its width which does create some aerodynamic lift. Now if you're not confused enough, enter the Insane34. 34", battleship strong, and does well in the rough. Decisions, decisions !!

[kevinpratt823]

Since my name came up here, I think I ought to jump in and offer a few thoughts/observations. In regards to my choice of the Cyberstorm over the DF33, I stand by my choice for a Cyber over the DF 33 based on the DF33's low to the water nose (or low freeboard/deadrise). The Cyber has less propensity to stuff, most definitely in my personal experience. BUT know this : at the time I was being, shall we say, "mildly sponsored" by Delta Force Racing and kept my choice of a more survivable hull in the Delta Force family for that reason. If it was not for that, (and then getting a full hull sponsorship from Insane Boats) I'd have gone with the 33" Titan40. The Titan40 is a way larger hull with considerably more freeboard than either Delta, never seen one stuff, has more "V" for better rough water survivability and handles like a dream. As for testimoneals, David Newland, NAMBA National FE Chairman has been racing the same Titan40 for seven years and routinely smokes us all with his. And Jay's teammates race their Titan40's in water rough enough to keep us L.A. racers huddled around the donut table in the pits. The only thing I see which you brought up that might be a point to think about is that the Titan40 full tilt heading into a strong wind can get flighty due to its width which does create some aerodynamic lift. Now if you're not confused enough, enter the Insane34. 34", battleship strong, and does well in the rough. Decisions, decisions !!

Thanks for the candid input, Tony.