ML Boatworks- XCat Catamaran design started. Looking for opinions!

[cybercrxt]

Hey everyone. Well, I have had a lot of requests for a Catamaran kit, and I was really liking the XCat style catamaran, so I started working on one. Presently I am looking at doing this around 40" long so twin outboards will work, or a large single inboard setup could work. Check out the pics and let me know what you think! I will say this, the boat will be a 3 piece build. You will build the center section, and the sponsons separately, and there will be dowel rods to support the structure. The top decks would go on last once the bottom and sides are built. Should make for a nice square build! Thanks, Mike

[T.S.Davis]

Yes please.

[T.S.Davis]

Wait, do I have to out outboards on it?

[Tamelesstgr]

OH MY GOD, I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Please tell me it will be powered by outboards!!

[cybercrxt]

It can be powered by twin outboards, or a single inboard setup, so it fits both needs!

[Heath M]

Looks gr8, how about a 32" single inrunner version as well :)

[cybercrxt]

OH MY GOD, I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Please tell me it will be powered by outboards!!

Looks like you like this hull. It is based off the boat in your avatar actually, haha

[Tamelesstgr]

I have been thinking about ways to make one for a year now. I've seen people convert a lucas oil with dual outboards, but it doesn't have the same lines or canopy as the X-cats. One 45" custom build with twin ProBoat outboards that was done pretty well.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/speed-electric-109/11588719-45-inch-xcat.html

[cybercrxt]

Oh wow, that guy did a really nice job, He did the same thing I am trying to do with this one! Glad there is some interest.

[Tamelesstgr]

I guess I am going to have to re-arrange my Christmas wish list now

[cybercrxt]

lol

[Tamelesstgr]

That 45" example was rather heavy, I think he was using 4082's in the ProBoat outboards. The hull was 18lbs i believe, I wonder if 3660's would be suitable?

[Tamelesstgr]

"I am lite on my motors. here is my setup. 3660-2050kv aquastar, 120amp turnigy esc, 7200amh 40-80c lipos. hull with everything is 12 pounds. two pro boat outboards."

[cybercrxt]

Yeah, 18lbs for a hull that size seems very heavy. I think with the 40" length, it will handle a normal size outboard like the proboat. I am going to have to work on an Alien cowling to fit the proboat lower possibly. I have lots of Amps outboards so I may mount a couple on my personal hull, but the proboat outboard I would think is a good fit for this project. Not sure if 36mm cans would be enough. It is hard to tell until I complete the kit design, and build one. Lots going on right now as it is, so this is more of a fun project as I get the time to build.

[T.S.Davis]

There are some incredible Youtube video with Xcat footage. These guys are insane. Bordering on needing an intervention.

The real boats are tough as nails. They have the best lines.

There probably is a market for both P and Q if you find something that works. Nobody loves what's out there right now.