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  • kevinpratt823
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Aug 2012
    • 1361
    #16
    I have different styles of boats kind of for this reason. I usually bring 4 boats, and they each have their strengths and weakness'. I've only broken into low-mid 70's with these boats, but that's all about to change with the KBB45" I'm building.
    There is definitely a different type of excitement to being able to carve turns at speed, and 60-70 mph seems slow on calm water, but when I have run some of these boats, like the Sprintcat or the big Sniper, in rough water, it does get pretty exciting.
    My private off road rc track
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC3H...yaNZNA&index=8

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      • kfxguy
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Oct 2013
        • 8746
        #17
        I think I struck a nerve with my above comment about 70mph....so let me show you what I mean getting boring....

        To go from this...
        32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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          • kfxguy
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Oct 2013
            • 8746
            #18
            And then work my way up over time to this....gets boring at the above speed with the same boat....
            32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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              • siberianhusky
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Dec 2009
                • 2187
                #19
                Didn't do much of anything RC this summer, life got in the way. But believe it or not the most fun the bunch I run with have is when we get 5 or 6 box stock SV 27s on the water. We all have much faster and more interesting boats to run but the SV's always have us laughing. We don't even really race them, it's catch the guy in front of you, when the timer goes off bring them in.....Never really been one for straight line speed in anything, I'm into turning laps against people, be it in a Kart or turning laps at Mosport for either bike or car open track days etc.
                That's what is great about RC in general, something for everybody to play at!
                Blows me away some of the speeds you guys are getting, I do love the videos people post of the speed runs.
                50-70 mph around the markers with a bunch of other boats has a very different pucker factor!
                If my boats upside down then who owns the one I thought I was driving the last two laps?

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                  • kevinpratt823
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 1361
                    #20
                    Originally posted by kfxguy
                    It's enjoyable to me, yes. My life, no. Do I live, eat, sleep rc boats? No, I dont. I could see if that's all your into, then yea. But to the degree I'm into it, it's not that important for me to travel that far to run my boat.

                    I know it's more to it than that, the meeting people, hanging out and having a good time is part of it too. ........ but at this point in my life I don't have to time to do it. I have three young kids and a wife, and we live very busy lives and work full time jobs, and just don't have the time to commit to it. I really wish I could come down there and hang out with you guys.....the ones that seem to have a little "issue" with me and what I'm doing would change their perception of me......
                    No nerve struck here, I know what you mean. I haven't even broken 80 and 70 is getting boring LOL. I'm sure it would be a lot different if I actually had people to run with, but I make the most of what I have with what I am willing to put into it, and for me there is also a certain value to the alone time and solitude I get when I go run boats by myself. I am also heavily invested in off road RC racing, so boats play a different role to supplement my amusement.
                    My private off road rc track
                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC3H...yaNZNA&index=8

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                      • kfxguy
                        Fast Electric Addict!
                        • Oct 2013
                        • 8746
                        #21
                        Originally posted by kevinpratt823
                        No nerve struck here, I know what you mean. I haven't even broken 80 and 70 is getting boring LOL. I'm sure it would be a lot different if I actually had people to run with, but I make the most of what I have with what I am willing to put into it, and for me there is also a certain value to the alone time and solitude I get when I go run boats by myself. I am also heavily invested in off road RC racing, so boats play a different role to supplement my amusement.
                        Nah, it wasn't you I was referring to you. He knows who I'm talking about. I guess Some people just don't like what I'm doing and putting out there for everyone to see. I even had some clown pm me yesterday and tell me that I put a gps in my car and go ride around with it and then put it in my boat and take a pic of it. If that were the case, I would have broke 100mph a long time ago. Lmfao!
                        32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                          • Peter A
                            Fast Electric Addict!
                            • Sep 2012
                            • 1486
                            #22
                            Don't worry too much about the naysayers Trav. I'm inspired, the saw record for open electric tunnel in NZ is only around the 70mph mark. You make that look easy to beat! Some more time and money and......woohoo!
                            NZMPBA 2013, 2016 Open Electric Champion. NZMPBA 2016 P Offshore Champion.
                            2016 SUHA Q Sport Hydro Hi Points Champion.
                            BOPMPBC Open Mono, Open Electric Champion.

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                              • Luck as a Constant
                                Make Total Destroy
                                • Mar 2014
                                • 1952
                                #23
                                Originally posted by kfxguy
                                Are you in my head? Lol.....I've been looking around for a mono. I was actually looking at getting a revolt or a carbon pursuit. Not saying I'll hit 90, but I just want to go fast. I have to finish what I started with my rivercat. Having motor issues set me back a couple weeks. My custom rotor was made Friday and should be on the way to me. This weekend I'll see where I'm at, hoping for a little higher than I was. I'm not counting on it, but I've got my fingers crossed. Then once I do hit my goal, I have some other boats to tinker with (after my builds get done for my customers)
                                The delta force monos are a good choice. Probably more suitable than a revolt would be for you.


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                                  • Doug Smock
                                    Moderator
                                    • Apr 2007
                                    • 5272
                                    #24
                                    Originally posted by kfxguy
                                    Nah, it wasn't you I was referring to you. He knows who I'm talking about. I guess Some people just don't like what I'm doing and putting out there for everyone to see. I even had some clown pm me yesterday and tell me that I put a gps in my car and go ride around with it and then put it in my boat and take a pic of it. If that were the case, I would have broke 100mph a long time ago. Lmfao!
                                    It's all at the end of the day. Enjoy the hobby and the time with your son. If you ever get his boat finished.
                                    MODEL BOAT RACER
                                    IMPBA President
                                    District 13 Director 2011- present
                                    IMPBA National Records Director 2009-2019
                                    IMPBA 19887L CD
                                    NAMBA 1169

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                                      • Doug Smock
                                        Moderator
                                        • Apr 2007
                                        • 5272
                                        #25
                                        Originally posted by Doug Smock
                                        It's all at the end of the day. Enjoy the hobby and the time with your son. If you ever get his boat finished.
                                        Hang tight on the mono if you can. There is a good one on the horizon.
                                        MODEL BOAT RACER
                                        IMPBA President
                                        District 13 Director 2011- present
                                        IMPBA National Records Director 2009-2019
                                        IMPBA 19887L CD
                                        NAMBA 1169

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                                          • Spartanator
                                            Fast Electric Addict!
                                            • Oct 2013
                                            • 1060
                                            #26
                                            Well, once I get situated I kind of want a Aero-Marine 43" Challenger or a 48" Challenger Pro... The RiverCat you built me was great, but just not for where I live... "Ferrari on a rocky road".. I'm near a spot that has rough waters (Wake Zone Violators...lol).... But yes, Different boats for different things. I believe you told me that...lol

                                            Now The Smock is going to make me wait to see what mono comes out next...
                                            Why are you bothering me? I want to see your boat!
                                            32" CF Rivercat--- built by "kfxguy" (SOLD)

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                                              • kfxguy
                                                Fast Electric Addict!
                                                • Oct 2013
                                                • 8746
                                                #27
                                                Originally posted by Doug Smock
                                                It's all at the end of the day. Enjoy the hobby and the time with your son. If you ever get his boat finished.
                                                Ok ok...I'll finish it this weekend! I get sidetracked easily! Lol. I gotta finish this one guys boat this weekend tho...he wants to run it before it gets too cold.
                                                32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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                                                  • Luck as a Constant
                                                    Make Total Destroy
                                                    • Mar 2014
                                                    • 1952
                                                    #28
                                                    Different boats for different places....

                                                    Originally posted by Doug Smock
                                                    Hang tight on the mono if you can. There is a good one on the horizon.
                                                    Dunno if you're trying to hint at something particular, but horizon sells proboat.... Hmmmm


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                                                      • Spartanator
                                                        Fast Electric Addict!
                                                        • Oct 2013
                                                        • 1060
                                                        #29
                                                        Look here: http://www.deltaforce-hk.com/index.html

                                                        Now look at the bottom left of the page... Under New Products... Maybe? Not sure...?
                                                        Why are you bothering me? I want to see your boat!
                                                        32" CF Rivercat--- built by "kfxguy" (SOLD)

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                                                          • kfxguy
                                                            Fast Electric Addict!
                                                            • Oct 2013
                                                            • 8746
                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by Luck as a Constant
                                                            Dunno if you're trying to hint at something particular, but horizon sells proboat.... Hmmmm


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                                                            Well there is a new boat coming from horizon. ..the shockwave 26. ...
                                                            32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) was

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