One "CRANKIN" Fast Sniper

[ksm2001]

Here is Peter's Sniper from our runs yesterday. 102 kmph
This boat is amazing how it takes the turns.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCM4pzSUJfU

[Punisher 67]

Thanks for filming and posting that Ken ,

[bwells]

my in head formula say half the kmph and add 20% which puts this boat at around 60 mph

[Punisher 67]

Sorry Brian the Apache stuff has been moved to the Apache thread and yes 60mph is probably pretty close

[nate]

OMG that thing is Sweet! I can't wait to get my Mono build going!

Im hoping for 70's on mine.

Nice Video!

[teach]

That really does turn nice.

[Punisher 67]

Thanks guys................

The full length video from a different perspective and a friendly message to our anal nitro club here in town at 0.35.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UJ-fZfbtKQ

[tylerm]

60MPH= 96km/h so this is well over 60mph.
Just googled its 63.37mph!

Well done Peter.

Ty.

P.S. peter did you ever try do those trim tabs i was talkin to you about?

[Paul Pachmayer]

Hi Peter,

Nice, the ride attitude is perfect! Good prop choice also, that's what I picked for heat racing. If I really wanted to make a statement a 462 with a bit of cup was the way to go.

My only suggestion would be to take a bit of steering out of it otherwise excellent job.

Paul.

[Punisher 67]

Thanks for the input Paul....yes the steering is a bit to sensitive , actually your red Killawatt Sniper was my inspiration to build this one............ when you originally posted on RRR

Tyler no sorry I have not but I do believe I still have the pictures somewhere on my hard drive , It is near impossible to get any real spare time lately between work , machining requests and just the general model thing . one day I still would like a crack at them

[Flying Scotsman]

Well done you crazy Canuck. That is a nice pond also, no lookie loos
Douggie

[crabstick]

lol classic about the nitro racers

[bwells]

Peter, re. post #4, Thanks for the heads up on that new Thread

[Punisher 67]

no lookie loos
Douggie

Not yet but there coming...................... Ya crazy Scotsman.......

Not a problem Brian and welcome to this forum , by far the funnest out there.........................

[Doug Smock]

Very well done sir, as usual!!

[ksm2001]

Here are the nitro lookie loos

Ken

[Brod]

Great video,very fast very stable and VERY nice.
Can i ask you Peter,what was your final cofg % on the boat?.
Did you offset the stinger too?
thanks.
Brod..

[Punisher 67]

Hello Brod

thanks for the comments , Stringer and tabs are all at neutral or zero and the CG I am not a 100% sure I think at 30%

I will later today throw everything in and measure that for you so check back in a few hours , kind of curious myself now...........

[Flying Scotsman]

Here are the nitro lookie loos

Ken

Ken, I may have to take a trip to you know where and meet up with your wonderful creators of great boats and a sense of humour.

Douggie

[Punisher 67]

Oh my god ken my old cheerleaders when will they be there......

Brod the CG is at 31.5% , it balances at 14.5 inches from the rear and total boat length is 44.5 inches

[Brod]

Thanks very much Peter.
Quite surprised at no offset on the stinger,i have the 47" version,(allbeit a copy) and mine needs at least 6mm offset to stop torque roll.
I also have the 33" and the 29" version which needs none.
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Promis..._fsubZ14959099
My 47 also runs very flighty at less than 34% but the 33 and the 29 runs happy at 30%.
All stingers/struts flat.
My son runs this 45" version and cofg is happy at 29%.with no stinger offset.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/45-Fiber-glass...3A1%7C294%3A30
I suppose theres no prediction with these hull setups, its a suck it and see thing.
thanks again..
Brod..

[sailr]

Where are the Sniper hulls available. I've googled and lost! haha

[ksm2001]

Steve has them here, http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=df-sniper

Ken