Is the Venom Segad worth getting ?

[Diesel6401]

You just confused the hell outta me. Read what u wrote. One paragraph you don't like to run 100%, next paragraph no one said anything about running 100%. Slowing down in the turns in normal and not an issue you said you go wide open the whole time. Indicating less the wide open throttle more then just in the turns. Not sure what u mean or how u drvie, I'm just saying less then wide open throttle for expended periods of the run slowing down in the turns isn't an issue or letting off at the signs of a blow over its the putting around that's kills an esc.Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk 2

Very simply, I do not run wide open throttle the whole time, I slow down when I turn the boat...

From what you have typed I gather you like to run 100% throttle the whole time, meaning in turns as well.
Did not mean to confuse anyone, but that is what "I" do... I slow down when turning, so I do not run wide open the whole time.

You might only need a radio controlled on/off switch, instead of the ESC.. could save you cash too... :)..Just joking! :)

I don't know how you came to that assumption.




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[Hoverdown3k]

I think both the smaller FE version and the larger converted gas versions of the Segad & King of Shaves are beautiful.

I agree, it is the best looking cat I have seen, I just got done upgrading to the new clutch system. can't wait to try this out. You must get some video if you race the Segad

I hope this week the weather is nice enough to test it out..

[JIM MARCUM]

I agree, it is the best looking cat I have seen, I just got done upgrading to the new clutch system. can't wait to try this out. You must get some video if you race the Segad

I hope this week the weather is nice enough to test it out..

The Segad is beautiful and is great in a straight line (if you use an offset rudder), on corners not so much. Here's what happens if you use the original in-line rudder. JIM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPZGtssIXyQ

[Hoverdown3k]

The Segad is beautiful and is great in a straight line (if you use an offset rudder), on corners not so much. Here's what happens if you use the original in-line rudder. JIM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPZGtssIXyQ

Wow Jim, that is a fast Segad... Looks like you are pushing it well beyond what most do, I can see why a offset rudder would be needed at those speeds. That Segad is FAST!!!

Great video! thanks for sharing.

[JIM MARCUM]

Thanks Steve. It ran over 72 MPH at one of the SAWs last year with a single Leopard 5692 1040KV motor, a stock Octura prop, & inline strudder. Smoked my ESC when I put in a 1340KV. With an offset SAW rudder & the right prop It could match the current records - but these guys keep pushing the records up every year. Pretty sure Boyd will hit at least 95 MPH in S Offshore & break his current 82.698 MPH.in October. And Kevin will be looking to raise his 105.932 record.

I plan on having the Segad ready for the Oct. SAWs with two Leopard 5692 1040KV on 10S2P for Offshort T class, & a couple of 1340KVs on 8S2P for S Offshore. Target is 95+ MPH in S class & 110 MPH T class. The boat & setup can do it - It really depends on the props. JIM

[Hoverdown3k]

Jim, those are insane speeds, I never thought this hull was that capable, alot of setup and tuning is needed to achieve those speeds, well beyond a normal user.

I am amazed at your results. Please post some new video!!!!



What type of RC boat racing is done at those speeds?

[mrproc1]

OK..... Thumbs up,,,, Or thumbs down on the stock Segad C1 34in Brushless Boat???

[tlandauer]

The above disscussion mainly involves the gas version which is converted into FE. You are looking at the C1 34' twin drive cat which in my opinion looks beautiful.
So if I may give you my thoughts on this:
For looks---particularly scale looks= thumbs up
Thumbs down--- that depends your criteria: if you want speed and good performance with the stock components, then the thumb goes down.
If you just want to run the boat with 3s, the later version will do the job. I have the first version which alot of people had trouble because they ran with 4s, and even with 3s there was trouble I believe, I took caution and ran mine just stock and had zero problem. Since I knew what to expect ( or in this case what NOT to expect), I am very happy with this boat if only for her looks.

[dana]

The last guy who posted a thread asking yes or no on this boat, bought one in a rush and found out its a slug. He sold it a week later. Cool looking boat, but not worth the money IMO.

[mrproc1]

I have something in the foe for sale fourm, but maily would like to trade for another boat or boats parts. He offer the Segad for an even trade, but hearing and reading alot of bad things about her........ HMMMMM

[Rumdog]

Answer to the question in the thread title is simply, NO.
For the $$ you have to put into it to get it to run proper, plus the headache for a newbie boater, there are far better choices.

[lenny]

Hi,
That is why he is probably selling it,
What do you have to trade or sell ?

I have something in the foe for sale fourm, but maily would like to trade for another boat or boats parts. He offer the Segad for an even trade, but hearing and reading alot of bad things about her........ HMMMMM

[mrproc1]

I have a brand new in the box TRAXXAS rc funny car,, Im looking for a boat or boat parts