Your MG that started off as a hull

[tagasagwan]

Well, I never did hit those 8 footer kayak retrievers but, I did hit something smaller! MY BAD! I think it's just 45"! that's why you don't see my orange boat in action on any of those photos. I was busy fixing it on shore! hehehe!

[HYDROJERRY]

trust me when i say if theres something out in the water i seam to always find it and atleast rub it as i go buy,,, i think i get tunnel vision or something!!Macdon wheres that 32'' MG im still waiting to see that one!!!

[macdon]

Well, I never did hit those 8 footer kayak retrievers but, I did hit something smaller! MY BAD! I think it's just 45"! that's why you don't see my orange boat in action on any of those photos. I was busy fixing it on shore! hehehe!

45" you say?
Lets investigate that - below is a close-up pic of the damage on my Geico Gasser. As you can see, it has orange paint chips meaning an orange boat is the culprit! What color is your Lazer again?


Yeah, those retrievers are a great help to us boaters over here! I couldnt imagine boating without 'em!

[macdon]

trust me when i say if theres something out in the water i seam to always find it and atleast rub it as i go buy,,, i think i get tunnel vision or something!!Macdon wheres that 32'' MG im still waiting to see that one!!!

Its 37" Jerry - but yeah, that would be forthcoming - I promise!

[srislash]

Jerry it is going to be 37" and Mac,you are making me miss racing.I may have to try to get clearance to go south.It'll take some time to build a club/group.Three years last time.
And don't worry about the time it takes to finish anything hobby related,we get busy sometimes and they are the easiest to things to put down.No harm done.

[srislash]

Haha,looks like two of us are on at the same time.My typing sucks.

[HYDROJERRY]

OK,OK, my bad 37'' MG,,haha, look foreword to seeing it!! PS my typing sucks also im lucky i can just work this dang computer....

[macdon]

Rudder to Transom Distance

Hey guys - in my R-42 gas boat, the distance from transom to leading edge of the rudder is only 1-5/8". After its successful maiden last Sunday, it got me thinking if this concept of having a rudder close to the transom applies to most cats in general (gas or electric) or specific to a few cat hull designs only.

I am thinking if this would also apply to the MG. Removing the offset standoffs and bolting the rudder bracket straight to the secondary transom?
Maybe trying it out with the MG will help in building the 37" Cat?

[tagasagwan]

45" you say?
Lets investigate that - below is a close-up pic of the damage on my Geico Gasser. As you can see, it has orange paint chips meaning an orange boat is the culprit! What color is your Lazer again?

My laser? I'm guessing it's RED? Geesz! Is it my eyes? LOL

[srislash]

Hey guys - in my R-42 gas boat, the distance from transom to leading edge of the rudder is only 1-5/8". After its successful maiden last Sunday, it got me thinking if this concept of having a rudder close to the transom applies to most cats in general (gas or electric) or specific to a few cat hull designs only.

I am thinking if this would also apply to the MG. Removing the offset standoffs and bolting the rudder bracket straight to the secondary transom?
Maybe trying it out with the MG will help in building the 37" Cat?

I have a longer standoff in the mail from Brian at Rocket City for my Carbon twin.I have a 1 5/8" on it and ordered a 3" so let's find out.Mac you do the single and I'll try the twin.I am hoping it holds the boat in the water better and smooths out the corners.The Shocker still likes to spin out a little,and land on its roof.

[jasoncyclone]

Hey Shawn, my twin genesis had the same issues that your twin shocker has and I just lowered my steering EPA both left and right and it made the boat ALOT easier to drive!!! My genesis would kinda hook in corners and flip it..

[tagasagwan]

Hey Jason! Sent you a PM Bud!

[macdon]

I know we discussed this before here - but do you guys really think that long cat hulls that are narrow while perfect at SAWs ............ leave something to be desired when it comes to turning?
So in effect, the MG turns better since its wider?

Gas Cat hulls seems to have a wide width - typically 16"-18" wide for a 42"-44" long hull.

[HYDROJERRY]

I can say my Genesis with the leopard motor dosent turn for crap!!! just to narrow but looks sweet running straights..

[macdon]

I can say my Genesis with the leopard motor dosent turn for crap!!! just to narrow but looks sweet running straights..

Could it possibly improve a little with a shorter rudder bracket? Perhaps?