Hi guys/girls,
I'm new here, the names Matt, and what better way to start off a first post then with an introduction to a build! This will be my first hobby grade boat, or an attempt at it. Been in the hobby for quite some time! But some time off has made me itching for a project...
I have a cottage and the idea of a rc boat has always been a great idea for me... When I was a kid, I would shape styro-foam into a dual hull air powered boat to run around the shore, which was quite fun. I've been looking at boats online, and have been considering either a V hull or a Cat. I have also been playing around with the idea of building my own Cat.
I found the plans online for it and built it in paper, although I need to upscale it 288% its original (to achieve the 30” span) I will make a mock up tomorrow in card board to see if it’s do-able.
In terms of power plants, I like the idea of dual brushless, or jet drives, although I don’t want to be spending 300+ per system, so if I go dual it will be a 6s esc with a lower kv system, although those details will be worked out when the hull is completed/bought.
I have 2 5s 5000mah 25c packs I use on my Truggy as well as 2 4s 4000/5000 30c/25c respectably.
Some hulls I have taken interest in;
Found a nice looking one at nitrorcx...
As well as an off brand on eBay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/32-3-EP-Fibregla...#ht_4353wt_905
How hard would it be to make something like this achieve 50+ mph? Or something like this? 50+ mph on water, is it difficult?
It’s just a hull, so brand should really matter right? RIGHT? My lake is really big and calm in the morning and at night, like glass (perfect for wakeboarding ) and I have a boat so I can retrieve it, if necessary. I’m up there almost every weekend (this summer at least) and like the idea of being on the water AND doing rc at the same time (both great love's of mine)
Again, I have 4 and 5s packs, so hull that can run that would be perfect, basically, I’m just wondering what would be good for me as I have no idea on rc boats. They don’t have any gears or reduction so prop size, motor kV and voltage are probably the only factors to consider for speed"?? (Minus water drag, and weight... ECT)
I’m only running this guy during the summer, and late spring early fall months so not looking to break the bank on this, kits would be better as I do have some brushless equipment here and radios so not really looking for the RTR electronics. Also, should I consider other hull types and other brands, like going to Wal-Mart and finding a nice sized plastic model and reinforcing it? Fibreglass is preferred but I don’t really see myself hitting anything so durability isn’t really an issue on water, but I’m a complete newbie when it comes to boats, so if I’m wrong let me know!
I'm new here, the names Matt, and what better way to start off a first post then with an introduction to a build! This will be my first hobby grade boat, or an attempt at it. Been in the hobby for quite some time! But some time off has made me itching for a project...
I have a cottage and the idea of a rc boat has always been a great idea for me... When I was a kid, I would shape styro-foam into a dual hull air powered boat to run around the shore, which was quite fun. I've been looking at boats online, and have been considering either a V hull or a Cat. I have also been playing around with the idea of building my own Cat.
I found the plans online for it and built it in paper, although I need to upscale it 288% its original (to achieve the 30” span) I will make a mock up tomorrow in card board to see if it’s do-able.
In terms of power plants, I like the idea of dual brushless, or jet drives, although I don’t want to be spending 300+ per system, so if I go dual it will be a 6s esc with a lower kv system, although those details will be worked out when the hull is completed/bought.
I have 2 5s 5000mah 25c packs I use on my Truggy as well as 2 4s 4000/5000 30c/25c respectably.
Some hulls I have taken interest in;
Found a nice looking one at nitrorcx...
As well as an off brand on eBay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/32-3-EP-Fibregla...#ht_4353wt_905
How hard would it be to make something like this achieve 50+ mph? Or something like this? 50+ mph on water, is it difficult?
It’s just a hull, so brand should really matter right? RIGHT? My lake is really big and calm in the morning and at night, like glass (perfect for wakeboarding ) and I have a boat so I can retrieve it, if necessary. I’m up there almost every weekend (this summer at least) and like the idea of being on the water AND doing rc at the same time (both great love's of mine)
Again, I have 4 and 5s packs, so hull that can run that would be perfect, basically, I’m just wondering what would be good for me as I have no idea on rc boats. They don’t have any gears or reduction so prop size, motor kV and voltage are probably the only factors to consider for speed"?? (Minus water drag, and weight... ECT)
I’m only running this guy during the summer, and late spring early fall months so not looking to break the bank on this, kits would be better as I do have some brushless equipment here and radios so not really looking for the RTR electronics. Also, should I consider other hull types and other brands, like going to Wal-Mart and finding a nice sized plastic model and reinforcing it? Fibreglass is preferred but I don’t really see myself hitting anything so durability isn’t really an issue on water, but I’m a complete newbie when it comes to boats, so if I’m wrong let me know!
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