30" Cat

[Frank]

What hardware should I use for this?

[Doraemon]

That is one sexy boat Frank ! Really like those blended lifting strakes on the twin hulls too

For suitable hardware, take a look at the Offshore Electrics site. They have an assembled 3/16 flex shaft kit with strut and offset rudder made by Octura for US$75... or a very bling bling drive kit by Solinger for US$105. Tough Racing is another vendor of top quality hardware.

Both will ship the goods to you within 2 weeks by air for around (or less than) US$10.

Keep us updated on your build BTW, what motor and esc are you planning to use?

[Frank]

Thanks Doreamon

What is a blended lifting strakes?
I was looking at the hardware from offshore also.
Do you think I should get an inline rudder or offset rudder?
Do you have the link for Tough Racing?

I'll be using a Hacker B50-13L and 70amps Himodel esc from my current volvo.

Still a beginner in boats
Need advise from all you experts

[Adrianli]

Nice boat!!!

I need somethings from Offshore electrics too. If u wana order let me know. I need turn fins, grease, conformer, etc......


Keep ur Volvo lah, get a feigao for it. A XL will do.

[Doraemon]

Frank, this website has some useful photos of drive set-ups for cat hulls. The site is sponsored by Offshore Electrics

http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=585

The front-on view of your cat shows outer edges that curve downwards (I believe this feature runs the full length of the hull). These "strakes" will lift your hull out of the water quickly and get you on plane. The ones on yours are nicely blended in a continuous contour... so "blended strakes"

Both in-line or offset rudder will work well, but in-line will probably allow your cat to turn both left and right with equal authority. An off-set rudder (usually mounted on the right) will allow good tight right hand turns but things may get a little nervous when turning left. Racers ususally dun mind because the regulation race courses run in a clockwise direction.

The web site for TR is http://toughracing.com

Take your time when looking for a suitable drive setup because it will make a big difference on how your cat will ride and turn

Also look for Mad Armour as he has already setup and running a few fast electrics

[dirtdynamics]

yeah MA is pretty nicely setup on EP boats.

However if you decide to go gas, please letthe rest of us know

[Adrianli]

Frank,

I suggest tis set from http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hydrodrives.htm

[Frank]

Frank, this website has some useful photos of drive set-ups for cat hulls. The site is sponsored by Offshore Electrics

http://www.rcflix.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=585

The front-on view of your cat shows outer edges that curve downwards (I believe this feature runs the full length of the hull). These "strakes" will lift your hull out of the water quickly and get you on plane. The ones on yours are nicely blended in a continuous contour... so "blended strakes"

Both in-line or offset rudder will work well, but in-line will probably allow your cat to turn both left and right with equal authority. An off-set rudder (usually mounted on the right) will allow good tight right hand turns but things may get a little nervous when turning left. Racers ususally dun mind because the regulation race courses run in a clockwise direction.

The web site for TR is http://toughracing.com

Take your time when looking for a suitable drive setup because it will make a big difference on how your cat will ride and turn

Also look for Mad Armour as he has already setup and running a few fast electrics

Thanks
I'm not into racing so will probably go with an in-line setup.

[Frank]

yeah MA is pretty nicely setup on EP boats.

However if you decide to go gas, please letthe rest of us know

Great
Lets see what he has to share when he sees this thread

[Frank]

Frank,

I suggest tis set from http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hydrodrives.htm

Adrian this set not "pro" enough

[skyblueblue]

looks like a toy leh..... think its the color

[dirtdynamics]

http://www.finedesignrc.com/boats/h2oufo/h2oufotransom.jpg

pro enough ??

[Adrianli]

Understooded!!! U want bling bling rite???

I guess u will like the one from Offshore electrics.




Am I rite???

[Frank]

http://www.finedesignrc.com/boats/h2...ufotransom.jpg

pro enough ??

Thought of using that
But I prefer this

[Frank]

Understooded!!! U want bling bling rite???

I guess u will like the one from Offshore electrics.




Am I rite???

Thats Ok but the prop will be too close to the transom
See above for my preferred choice