Fightercat Shocker ride along

[srislash]

This is my FC Shocker with TP 1820kv 4082's on 5s with 5018/3blades.The speed is real as taken from my ET GPS logger.

[Tbauer]

What speed did you get, I missed it somehow?

[srislash]

I think on that vid was 65. I know it stated it on the vid. I bested 85 on that boat before she went down. The Fantasm
Build on KBB Is the replacement. Thanks to Jason for a smokin' deal on it.
Ben had given me the motors and speed control to 'up the anty' on the Shocker that are now in the Fantasm Travis.

[Tbauer]

How did you like the Shocker?

[srislash]

I miss it. That puppy sliced through the air like no business. I would and will have another at some point. Bit shaky on a chop but on glass was awesome. Took a bit to get her to corner too.

[Tbauer]

Sounds like the Genesis, thx for the response

[srislash]

it has quite wide flat pads that start to "slap" the waves making it toss around a bit. I would like to try modify'ing the pads a bit. Perhaps I will come across a FG one cheap one day.

[Tbauer]

Hey bro, finally finished my Shocker........ Had to make some mods to get the drives to fit, but it turned out pretty nice. I am also playing around with running one esc w 2 1600kv's just to see what happens. Surprisingly so far no issuesIMG_20140315_143541.jpgIMG_20140315_143554.jpgIMG_20140315_143607.jpgIMG_20140315_143620.jpgIMG_20140315_143925.jpg

[srislash]

I know it has been done. I think there is or can be a little startup issue but I never did hear a follow up on the longevity. Feels good eh Travis. Job well done. I am just waiting for the rain to stop to take the Fantasm out for maiden.

[Tbauer]

Fantasm Maiden? Oh man, you will LOVE THE FANTASM........THAT THING CAN HANDLE !!!!!! One of my fav's forsure.......... A real die hard would be running it in the rain, some of the best water conditions are in the rain......LMAO j/k

I want to crack a 100 real bad, so I am going to do some crazy, some would say dumb stuff, with this set-up. I am waiting for this crazy wind to die down, then it's run time!!!! I''ll keep you posted, you do the same, let me know how you like her

[kfxguy]

Why did it go down?

[srislash]

Why did it go down?

I flipped it in a corner. No biggie but I tried the rescue boat and the back half took on water, still no biggie as the front should have an air pocket to hold it up,, right? Well the week before I tagged a marker buoy but good right between the sponsons. All looked fine but I must assume I got a hairline crack in the nose and the air let out. I was filling the dingy with air and when I looked back up, SHE WAS GONE. 40ft right there but I have a diver that likes finding things for people. And yes I had foam in it but I guess not enough. They are very streamlined hulls. Not much room.

[Tbauer]

Do you remember what your COG was? I am at about 30%, seems to be running wet