Considering another build and wanted your opinion on a hull...

[Linewbie]

Definitly going with another cat with a carbon fiber hull, and am trying to decide between the Zonda and the Fighter Cat. The FC I'm looking at is 34 inches, and the Zondas come in 39 & 41 inch sizes or so it seems. Boats purpose will be sport running, nothing organized, and speed runs. I'm just curious which hull is more durable? I wouldn't shy away from making structural improvements before a build up. Although this project is a ways down the road, I am interested in your thoughts please. I also keep an eye on the classifieds so would like to be informed in the event anything comes along. Thanks to all.

PS:edited to add I'm not really interested in one of the more exotic hull manufacturers as cost is always a consideration.

[srislash]

I would go with the 39” Zonda from DYmotorshop. Layup is good and strong.

And have have a FighterCat Fantasm (Zonda) at 41” and I got it up over 100 easily

[kfxguy]

There’s not many choices out there, is there?

[Linewbie]

Thanks sirslash, one vote for the Zonda. No kfxguy, there aren't, at least not in my price range.

[srislash]

There are a lot of nice hulls in the 40”+ range. Wish I could talk my pal Andy into cranking a few of his smaller sized hulls out.

[kfxguy]

I like the zonda too. Just depends on if your wanting a twin or a single and how much turning you want to do.

[Linewbie]

Ive got 2 cats now that are both single as well as a mono single. Perhaps twins is in order?

[srislash]

This is the same hull as Fantasm just a tad shorter. A friend just got one and said it had a good layup with decent meat in transom areas: http://www.dymotorshop.com/index.php...roducts_id=369

I think they had free shipping too, don’t quote me on that tho.

[Linewbie]

Thanks srislash, these guys have the same hull for 350.00 http://www.tobsd.com/ViewDetails.aspx?ProductID=983
Or so it seems. Both shipping from China as well.

[fweasel]

FWIW, people here on OSE have ordered from Dymotorshop and received the hulls relatively quickly. I have never heard of TOBSD.

[Mxkid261]

I bought my rigger hull from TOBSD. It took about a month to arrive but came packaged well with no damage. The guy was a little late with answering emails but overall I was pleased. I will say the layup was pretty thin but it was easily stiffened up with some cloth. Can't speak for the cat hulls.

[Linewbie]

Thanks guys. I'm in no rush, and am honestly hoping something comes across in the Classifieds. I just want to know if the Zonda is a sturdier piece than the FC. Im open for other suggestions as well. Thank you.

[Newboater]

Go with the TFL carbon Fiber genesis hull that OSE sells. You can ask Steve when they will be back in stock. I have seen that hull in fiberglass run in the high 80's on single power.

[Linewbie]

I remember Big Fords Genesis and that it was very tight in the hull, sort of a pita to get his hands into. I realize narrow is good for speed, but I like a little more beam.

[srislash]

Thanks guys. I'm in no rush, and am honestly hoping something comes across in the Classifieds. I just want to know if the Zonda is a sturdier piece than the FC. Im open for other suggestions as well. Thank you.

I doubt you’ll find a FighterCat anything, not new anyway. Unfortunately they are gone. It was TFL product though so same thing is still out there.
The Zonda seems to be fine strength wise. I have been working with a fella in Belize for awhile now and his is getting near the century mark for speed. It is holding out well.
So you are thinking bare hull or ARTR?
I could give you a couple small easy structural recommendations if you decide on one. This depends on the demands you will put on it tho. You may not need anything.