Skeg or No Skeg on a Micro Cat?

[10gauge]

Can't decide on this one - I am trying to determine if I should run a strut with a skeg or without a skeg for a 6.5x15.5" custom micro ScatCat?
Set up is 0.125" Flex Micro HW, Ammo 28-3600kv motor, 8x1400mAh 2/3 NiMH, x427 or x430 prop.

I'd appreciate any advice. Hey, winter's too long here in New England, so I'll have all the time to build this thing...

Thanks!

[miles]

I just got a micro scat cat as well. Building it now. let me know how your build goes. I just got the stock hardware with it. Castle 45 Pheonix, AON T2815-3000kv,and 2 x TP evo 25 1800mah 3s1p, airtronics m8 w/2.4ghz. My first build.

[miles]

A question of my own. Does the skeg protect the prop or help with tracking or is it purely for bling factor.

[Diegoboy]

from experience, the boat (at least my Renegade rigger) runs faster and more stable without the skeg. I have to assume that it will be the same in a cat application.
The skeg will protect the prop from damage, but like everything, you have to give something to get another.

[Avanti]

I'm running the skeg on my hydromite and it seems ok, but I have no basis for comparison

[Eyekandyboats]

you don't need a skeg on the micro scat cat
i had one and ran it very fast with out a skeg.
no need.

Please do post pictures of you boat

[10gauge]

Thanks guys! The skeg is 2mm thick and looks like it'll be a drag on such a small boat. I'll just cut off the skeg and round off the strut since there is no major advantage. I'll keep you guys posted of the build.