IMPBA SAW: N-Cat (2s) New World Record 71.157 MPH at 21" Long!

[Meniscus]

Last week, we didn't have the best weather with the wind. However, I was able to make some good passes with my very small cat that only measures 21"!

A special thanks goes out to Kentley Porter (Course Director) and Ron Shaw (Assistant Course Director) who always host a great event!

Also, a special thanks goes out to Jeff Wholt of rcraceboat.com who makes the best wire drives and specialized struts! Despite some fairly aggressive bends in several applications, I've yet to break any of his wire drives which is a true testament to his quality control and attention to detail.

Unofficial Results: Avg for 2 passes 3.162 seconds = 71.157 MPH

• Hull: Highly-modified one-off. I am engaging with a manufacturer who may make production models available in the future.
• Length: 21"!!!
• ESC: MGM Compro
• Motor: Gugler-Modified
• Cells: 2s2p Giant Power - Max Performance
• Prop: ABC
• Radio: Futaba

Video Link: Note that these were not the record passes, but the speed seen on this video is within a few thousandths. After some more adjustments, I also made a pass the next day in 10-12 MPH cross-wind at 2.943 secs = 76.975 MPH. In the interest of not wrecking this small model, I decided it would be best to wait until another day/event with smoother water. Be sure to view in high quality since the boat is so small. Enjoy the video!

[Chilli]

Awesome Job Ben. Congratulations!!

Will hopefully see you in the fall if they do 2 Lap Oval Trials.

Better yet, drop by the D12 race in Smithfield at the end of August!!

[kfxguy]

That little thing is scooting! Good job!

[kfxguy]

I'd like to see some pics of this little boat.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Amazing and thanks for trusting in my products! Big congrats!!!

[egneg]

Congrtaz Ben.

[Meniscus]

I deeply appreciate the kind comments. I'm looking forward to our future events!

I'll try to post a picture when I have time and am not on travel.

[Darin Jordan]

That's awesome! Way to go!!

I think you need to travel to Legg Lake in November! We need to do BATTLE!

[Meniscus]

Darin, I deeply appreciate it. You of all folks know what it takes to do these speeds with such a small model on a low cell count. Unfortunately, I travel too much for work anyway and can't justify a special trip with the Commander and Chief (wife)! I have been considering making a trip in 2016 though.

Maybe in lieu of coming that way, you can come our way in the Fall. That way, you can have the experience of a whole lot less slippage at our pond. While normally this is good, it is absolutely brutal load on 2s setups as you know.
Then again, perhaps you are just interested in seeing the steps and the underside of my hull! Ha, if you come, you have to bring yours so I can see it as well! I am really looking forward to pushing this record significantly higher. It should be a lot of fun!

All kidding aside, we have a great time at our events and I believe you would really enjoy running here. Since the E-City location is a park that allows fishing, boating, etc., we often have kids right on the shoreline on non-event days. Needless to say, we don't test on this pond at all which makes things even more interesting for the SAW events.

[RaceMechaniX]

Nice job Ben! That little cat runs great.

[Meniscus]

Thanks Tyler! It looks just as stable at higher speeds. The next event should be even more interesting.