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I'm sure this is a loaded question with a ton of variables but I want to build a carbon fiber cat with a two motor/esc set up. Wanting high speeds 70+ so all input will help unless it's negative... You can keep that. Thanks
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Ditch both of those ideas and build a KBB/Radtek 45". Not pure carbon but a nice sturdy boat. -
I'll play. What makes you throw those out?Comment
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2ndDo It Like You Mean It .....or Don't BotherComment
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Last edited by kfxguy; 08-07-2014, 10:51 PM.32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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Depends on what you're gonna do with it, do you want a boat that will turn and go fast or a boat that you just buzz back and forth in a strait line? IMO If you want a good all around twin that corners and hauls butt, the Cheetah is the way to go.Comment
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Kfxguy, I have seen your videos and checked out your build threads many times and I'm glad you put your. 02c out there especially with a nice picture comparison haha. I would like an all around fun boat that halls butt when I want it to and corners at the same time. I think the only thing that is drawing me away from the Rivercat is the size (I know it's a silly reason). If it was the same length as the Daytona then it would already be on the truck over to my house
Flraptor07, I think I want a nice all around boat but one that will fly when I want it to.
This will be my first build from a bare hull so I'm sure I'm going to make mistakes when building but the last thing I want to do is make a mistake like buying the wrong hull haha.
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NevermindLast edited by kfxguy; 08-07-2014, 10:50 PM.32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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Torque roll is not as much an issue with twins.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-Daytona-98mph"There's nothing else I really want to do other than get up and build boats." - Mike FioreComment
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I have the 25" mystic that radtek builds it has nice gelcoat and a clean carbon interior. It handled awesome until I put it into a dock cause my rx was wired wrong and went full tilt cause of having 2 bec's connected to my mr3000. I am building a rivercat with the components but that will go to my kids. Overall I really just like the quality put into radtek boats better. I plan on purchasing the 45" hull myself-hopefully within a week or two.
Either way good luck with your build and remember KBB website is having a build contest this year.Comment
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I know....I went back and corrected that statement in another paragraph. I'm actually deleting my posts because after thinking about it, I'm trying to talk him into a single when he wants twins....who am I to try and make up his mind for him lol. That's his choice.....humbly backing away lolTorque roll is not as much an issue with twins.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-Daytona-98mph32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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Zach, If you want a boat the can turn, the ones mentioned above just ain't gonna do it. They look cool and can go fast in a straight line but just don't have the beam to make a good turning boat.
There really isn't a hull out there that can do it all. But if I want a hull that could do 70 straight line in good water, turn and is pleasing to the eye, I would take a serious look at the Aeromarine Avenger 36. It's a great handling hull with plenty of interior room and can take a variety of hardware configurations. Even sissy twins.
It's also just a better build boat with a heavier layup. Personally I wouldn't run any of the Fightercat hulls (even the CF ones) without reinforcement.
What part of VA are you in??Last edited by Chilli; 08-08-2014, 02:12 AM.Mike Chirillo
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Im currently in Quantico Va but about to relocate to Southern California. I assume your in VA as well.Zach, If you want a boat the can turn, the ones mentioned above just ain't gonna do it. They look cool and can go fast in a straight line but just don't have the beam to make a good turning boat.
There really isn't a hull out there that can do it all. But if I want a hull that could do 70 straight line in good water, turn and is pleasing to the eye, I would take a serious look at the Aeromarine Avenger 36. It's a great handling hull with plenty of interior room and can take a variety of hardware configurations. Even sissy twins. It's also just a better build boat with a heavier layup. Personally I wouldn't run any of the Fightercat hulls (even the CF ones) without reinforcement.
What part of VA are you in??Comment
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Here's a video of my Cheetah it's got twin 4060 TPs 1450kv on 6s with Swordfish 200 Pro plus ESCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWlCxsirqQYComment
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Chris she runs nice, any gps on it?32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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