catamaran conversion

[hammertime]

im thinkin i might convert this too electric.... i have been trying to find myself a catamaran and i think this hull is beautiful...... everything is in place already too soo it would be a good first project boat for this rookie.... all i would have to do is mount the motor find the cg and place for bateries..... what do you guys think....

http://cgi.ebay.com/31-Catamaran-Tea...QQcmdZViewItem

[SJFE]

I have spoken to that guy. The hull is heavy and he won't part it out. She is a looker though hu.

[hammertime]

bummer.... i was just going to try and sell the motor.... i just got a job at my lhs....... but if its heavy its no good..... it really is a good lookin boat

[SJFE]

That don't mean it cant be done....You will just have to buy the right equipment for the job.

[lferguson]

Also it doesn't look like it has very sharp edges. Might make a good sport boat though.

[hammertime]

thats all i do is sport boating.... no clubs or events around here...... how much heavier is the hull compared to the blackjack.... i know there is 5 inches more to it.... right aquipment.... do you think the aquacraft system would be a good choice? if its just as fast as my sv27 ill be wayyyy more than happy..... or should i consider running lipo in this hull..... thanx for the opinions

drew

[saleens7]

considering how this hull has a reputation of being heavy, a 540XL running on lipo's is probably going to be the only way to keep it light and still have enough power to get it as fast as a SV.

[SJFE]

I wouldnt worry about having to use lipos. Believe it or not..The BlackJack Is a tank when loaded up with gear and 16 cells. The stern is only about an inch above water. Look how it moves out. I'd run a 12 to 14XL on 14 to 18 cells. You will make 30 no problem. It may be i'll handeling in the turns. You may have to baby it like I do the Jack. If I had the cash I'd do one.