36" twin scratch cat hits the water

[Jesse J]

This was the actual maiden voyage and then a reprise later in the day. I was expecting a little higher speeds, but recon that is part of the fun.

As for the hull, I am pretty happy with how she came out, design seems reasonable.

I hope to get more speeds - she is destined for 60s. I have work to do that's for sure, but at least she is in the water

Here is video.

I left muzak out so other countries don't ban the video like others I have posted.

[rc2266]

I loved the almost launch with the boat stand on
Did you loose the rudder?

[Jesse J]

yep lost rudder. I think the set screw came loose cause there was no damage to the mount. Lucky I had a spare and was not held up.

Anyone have tips on how to reduce/eliminate spin outs like in the first clip?

[Jesse J]

here is video with bigger rudder, stronger servo and no boat stand. still working on speeds........ even w/o boat stand she ain't as fast as I want.

[Rumdog]

Cool Jesse! Those motors are
Begging for some 6s action!

[Jesse J]

Thanks Rummy, that is what I am itchin to do, but Mr. Gugler keeps telling me to get speeds up on 4S then go 6S. He says I should be in mid 30s on 4S. I did throw 5S in today (not filmed) and she started to move, then the unloctited setscrew in the drivedog ended the session. Plus the snow flurries put a chill on the mood as well.

[ron1950]

jesse that hull is running way too wet..where is the balance point? guess that was not taken in houston waters lol love those mountains lol

[Jesse J]

Aight, now this is how I was hoping to see her run on 4S.

check out vid on 6S - still 45mph, but riding nice. I hope you like BB, cause this video deserved em.

I have since reprogrammed the Swordfishes, hoping they were not at high timing.

[RCKong]

JJ, Great job on the boat ! If you could, you might try a pair of UL-1 motors instead of the proboat motors and you could probably get the speed out of it on 4s that yur looking for. Ul-1 motors work great in my HOTR cat on 4s.

[Jesse J]

thanks for the tip; I think Imma gonna stick with these for now - not afraid to go 6S if need be. everything is below 80F at the moment, so up with the voltage!

[scoota]

Aight, now this is how I was hoping to see her run on 4S.

check out vid on 6S - still 45mph, but riding nice. I hope you like BB, cause this video deserved em.

I have since reprogrammed the Swordfishes, hoping they were not at high timing.

cool video Jesse

[Jacked1]

cool video Jesse

And nice song choice!

[dasboata]

Just a observation 1 roostertail is higher then the other or look different you might want to check your strut heights !!! I love the slow mo !!!

[Jesse J]

thanks guys, that was fun to film and to mix up. Das, I didn't notice, I will pay attention to the video again. I have since retightened the struts so they shouldn't move around. Thanks for pointing that out.

[chummer]

JJ, Great job on the boat ! If you could, you might try a pair of UL-1 motors instead of the proboat motors and you could probably get the speed out of it on 4s that yur looking for. Ul-1 motors work great in my HOTR cat on 4s.

I have been wondering how they would work in a twin cat. What's your prop choice? What kind of speed and run times?