AquaCraft Wildcat Off-Shore Catamaran Brushless 2.4GHz

[tlandauer]

I wanted to point out regarding the seams a while back but as I mentioned earlier I didn't want to get in the way. I got excited about the DF Mini Sniper, couldn't help myself. Apologies again, and with sincerity. On the bright side I am in the Bozo Brigade...well, one step higher than "Senior Member" I guess. I am also very much a non-expert, here to learn...
I wanted to say that on my Proboat Mini-V and Mini-cat (similat plastic hull) the two halves did have some seperation, I put CA around it and problem gone. I am sure this was not over looked. Love to hear from you when you are done with your boat regarding performance, etc.

[roadrashracing]

Thinking about maybe getting one of these, need to know if a 8000 mah pack will fit?

[roadrashracing]

I stopped by and looked and answered my own question, a small pack is need, not sure if any 1/10 3s pack will fit, needs almost a mini pack, so there goes my idea.

[roadrashracing]

just did not look like a lot of room in there.

[tlandauer]

Bruce, Looks good! I really hope everything is sorted out on this one, let us know how she runs! On a different note, I am sure you saw the new AQ Revolt 30, the motor mount reminds me of your Rio EP modified motor mount! I actually read your whole post with great interest before you deleted it, anyway, I ordered the same mount but it looks easier on your picture, lol, I don't know when I will have time to mod it and to remove the plastic hump in the hull.
p.s. I know I am talking something other than your original topic, it is a bad habit of mine, apologize before hand!

[tlandauer]

Very glad that the WC is water tight, hopefully with the cooling up grade/mod the temp on the motor would go down.
Regarding the Rio EP: I really like your idea with the Cen Racing mount ( hope I am correct on this one) : ordered mine but after it arrived I realized unless you use the stock battery mount position , it is too wide for me to place two batteries on both sides of the motor. I am using a Proboat FasTech motor, which is only 1500KV and 4s. These are things I don't have to buy for the mod. I am using the stock motor mount ring to "collar" the front of the motor and moved the cooling jacket as far back as possible---really Micky Mouse kind of mod., but will work for me now, infact I want to test the setup later today. Because the motor is pushed back, I had to use another flex cable which is longer. I found an old/damaged one for a Venom P1 which I shortened to fit the Rio.

[gfm1135]

I had a accident (user error) with my wildcat. The hull is badly damaged but motor and electronics are fine. I don't believe a replacement bare hull can be purchased. Any suggestions on a different hull that I could utilize the existing hardware or do I have a pile of useless parts?

[St3alth_Frenzy]

Does anybody know the largest 3cell pack that you could put in this boat without mods? as im looking at this one: http://www.greathobbies.com/producti...d=TGHC33003C30

[Feisti]

Hey Guys,

Picked up one of these boats because it was 150 bucks shipped off ebay, which seemed like a great deal for the components. Currently running these batteries: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dProduct=16693. Which fit perfectly in the boat. Any longer and you'd be smashing the wires against the hull.

To be honest my first impressions of the boat were not that great. Construction seems cheap, not sure why theres plastic pieces glued to the steps in the hull. Motor mount is what it is....

After running it, i will stay its very stable, turns on a dime, and is pretty quick for first time boaters. When you use good tape very little water gets in, and my running temperatures arent crazy, motor was very hot to touch, forget exact temps. Esc was around 150 degrees F. Battery was around 115 degrees F.

A little background about me, ive always been into cars and trucks, and messed around with the micro 3D helis, this is my first brushless boat. I worked in a hobbyshop for 8 years part time, throughout highschool/college.

Anyways im already bored with it and would like to get some more top end out of the boat. Also is there anyway to fix how much the boat pulls to the side on power?

I would like to keep running the batteries that I have, AKA dont want a 4s setup. What would be the best solution to more speed? More KV, smaller prop? New esc as well? Definitely could benefit from a new motor mount. I know my runtimes will suffer, thats not a big deal.

If this boat is going 25-30mph stock.....how can I bump that to 35-40?

[msmail715]

I have a wildcat ep was not fast enough. I run it on my pond. I put it on 4s the temps went to 186 then I put an rc car cooling fan right behind the motor fabricated mount and shroud out of balsa weighs very little ultra high speed for $11 in tower catalog. The temps went from 186 to 122 the speed went from 22 to 37mph. I could not notice any loss in run time

[msmail715]

I forgot to mention I have a swordfish 120 esc made a new batt tray the battery was to tall new esc mount and 1.5 oz lead behind radio box

[Feisti]

Wow thats a huge improvement! Damn, guess these 3s lipos will have to go. How much was that esc?

[msmail715]

I bought that from offshore electrics 3yrs ago cant recall idont think you need 120amp I would get a 90 amp and save money and wieght

[msmail715]

like you said there is a problem the boat pulls hard right. I am going to try it today, last night I detounged the prop and lowered the prop 3/32in I hope it helps not sure? I like to experiment stock props are cheep.
To lower prop I had to slot the strut bracket did not like that. I used to run gas boats, this is new to me. I have 3yrs ago but a short period.