1st boat build, 57" Thundercat Expresscraft Catamaran. Need help & suggestions.

[aqwut]

I there, I bought this Hull http://s261.photobucket.com/user/aqw...esize.jpg.html
a long time ago, and was trying to sell it and I only wanted to keep one boat. Now, since I sold all my boats, this was the only one I have left. What Hardware should I use?
SPEED: I am looking for ~50-60 mph
MOTOR: one or two Leopard 5692? I have a Huge 180 KV outrunner, but would the RPMs on 12S be too slow?
RPM: I am not sure which KV motor to use to use
HARDWARE: I have no idea, Single flex drive or dual?
PROP: I haven't the slightest clue.
ESC?: What do you guys recommend
BAT: 6S, 8S or 12S to achieve this speed.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. I am usually a land lover, but since my brother bought a house on the lake. I am starting to like the Water.
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[iridebikes247]

I never run gas boat hardware but, I think expresscraft has stingers on their site you can use?

Its really a pretty simple formula to get something like that moving. x457 octura prop for starting, leopard 5692 730kv OR, tp power 5850 750kv motors. The tp power is much better imo and I have run both. Esc a swordfish 240 would be great. Swordfish 300 would be good too so either one.

[Doby]

Got a budget in mind?

[aqwut]

Got a budget in mind?

I would like to keep it under $1000, if possible. I would also like it to be reilable and fully serviceable. Or should I just rid of this and buy someone's setup.

[aqwut]

I never run gas boat hardware but, I think expresscraft has stingers on their site you can use?

Its really a pretty simple formula to get something like that moving. x457 octura prop for starting, leopard 5692 730kv OR, tp power 5850 750kv motors. The tp power is much better imo and I have run both. Esc a swordfish 240 would be great. Swordfish 300 would be good too so either one.

Ok. I would go with the swordfish 300. Does anyone know the capable speeds of this hull?

[lenny]

Hear some info for you to look in to,
With trying to keep in a low budget but still have fun with it.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hlight=FASTVEE

[Fluid]

I cannot understand why people (most of whom have never built a 10S boat) feel the need to recommend a 300 amp controller. Big boats rely on voltage for power, not amps. A 200 to 240 amp controller is plenty for 50-60 mph. My 10S boats average 130-150 amps in 60-65 mph set ups. While headroom is always nice, the Schulze 160 amp controller has been the gold standard for years, and the Castle 200 has worked great for club members.



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[aqwut]

I cannot understand why people (most of whom have never built a 10S boat) feel the need to recommend a 300 amp controller. Big boats rely on voltage for power, not amps. A 200 to 240 amp controller is plenty for 50-60 mph. My 10S boats average 130-150 amps in 60-65 mph set ups. While headroom is always nice, the Schulze 160 amp controller has been the gold standard for years, and the Castle 200 has worked great for club members.



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You're right. But what if some pond scum plug up the cooling tube? The extra head room would save the esc. ;-)

[aqwut]

Hear some info for you to look in to,
With trying to keep in a low budget but still have fun with it.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...hlight=FASTVEE

Perfect! Thanks....

[lenny]

If your motor is not a amp hog and you are not building it on the edge for saw passes and over propping it,
And also it is trimmed out right.
Then the setup will do it's job with out pulling high amps with also using right cells to.