Mean Machine Catamaran (Sport)

[FE Wannabe]

Mean Machine

Feigao 12XL on 6S lipo, Y537/3 prop, 48.6mph

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdN...eature=related

Reddy,
Lookin' Good, very stable and controllable....
Did you happen to get any temps after that run?
Do you think an 11XL would work on 6S in that hull, and if so where should I start with my prop sizes, Y536 or smaller? I am thinking about picking up one of Remy's flood specials and giving it a go.
Thanks,
Brad

[ace028]

That looks like one "mean machine" on the water, great job!!!!

[ReddyWatts]

Mean Machine

Feigao 12XL on 6S lipo, Y537/3 prop, 48.6mph

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVdNT76M0w&feature=related

[supafastsupra2]

no, I'm not new to them. i also have a 70+ mph mono gasser so i know what I'm getting myself into :]

[Eodman]

Are you new to R/C boats? I found a big difference in driving a 30MPH boat & one that's above 40! Takes some time learning to drive them fast!

At least it's taking time for me to learn .... but then I'm an old fart !

[supafastsupra2]

ok, thanks. i'll run it as is for now. but if i wanted to run around the mid 50's could i get away with say a neu 1515 on my current speed controller? thanks again,
SFS2

[Eodman]

If I were you I wouldn't change a thing for now! That boat is very quick as it is! Learn how it handles .... drive it awhile you may find that you like it as it is!

Lake front had this build posted and it went like stink!

[supafastsupra2]

Hey guys, new to the FE boats here. I just bought a MM from lakefrontlivin here, and was wondering what would be a good setup for what I've got. It has feigao 9xl, barracuda 125 esc, aeromarine hardware, .150 flex shaft, 440/3 prop, and two poly r/c 4cell 4900mah 25c packs. Is this a good setup as is, or should i change the motor/ prop etc. thanks,
SFS2

[obrien]

What CG are you running Fluid? I ran my MM today with a decent wind. Going with the wind the hull was way too tight, but into the wind it was carrying very nicely until I finally blew it over. I think the strut needs a bit of tuning, but I would like to know what a good starting point is for the CG.

[ReddyWatts]

Converted Mean Machine Video / nitro to electric

Mean Machine (Sport), Feigao 14XL, Y537/3 prop, 24 IB3600 cells, Jeti 77 amp HV controller.

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJEj7GP36sE

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[rcflyer55]

All the parts ordered, Hull sitting in my workshop. Still need to get Lipos. Will start building(installing) next week hopfully.

Thanks for all the help Fluid & ReddyWatts(and the build thread)

everyone has made a FE newbie feel welcome(and not so dumb).

I'll do my best to get through the rest on my own.

MM .18 Hull converted
Feigao 10XL
Hydra 120
Speedmaster Hardware
asst hardware all from ReddyWatts build
Batts undecided (probably TP ExtremeV2 4S2P 3850mA or 4500mA)

[ReddyWatts]

This is the setup I would recommend now for a fast sport Mean Machine build. It could be upgraded with lipo's to run in the 50's as txboatpilot states.

Neu 1515 1Y 2200 kv
12 NiMH cells IB3600
NiMH.150/Lipo .187 flex shaft
X640 prop 25903 rpm 76 amps 930 watts 48mph NiMH
X642 prop 24780 rpm 88amps 1000 watts 49 mph NiMH
atleast a 120 amp controller on NiMH's.
Use a 200 amp controller on lipo's and larger props.

[Flying Scotsman]

[QUOTE=SJFE;26293][B][I][COLOR="Navy"]Pay close attention here TX. Mr Fluid knows his cats.

No kidding Tom. Thanks Jay for your advise and also Reddy.

Douggie

[txboatpilot]

Pay close attention here TX. Mr Fluid knows his cats. I used this same advice and while my strut is not ajustable I did grab a hand full of speed from proper CG and flying my hull. I tucked my ruder under full to help with my corrnering. I wish I would have held on to my MM..It just happens to be the one Mr Watts has . If I ever attempt twins again the MM will be the hull.

I always listen too everything Jay has to offer! I have a M/M already that has Jay's set-up.. I run it with Nue 1515/1Y (2200KV) and MGM 16024-3s hydro.. on 4S2P 3700's 25C.. With a M445 this thing FLYS (50+ on the GPS)and is one of my fleet that I will not sell!!

The Skunkworks hull is just for FUN, I really like the dual props!!

[SJFE]

Pay close attention here TX. Mr Fluid knows his cats. I used this same advice and while my strut is not ajustable I did grab a hand full of speed from proper CG and flying my hull. I tucked my ruder under full to help with my corrnering. I wish I would have held on to my MM..It just happens to be the one Mr Watts has . If I ever attempt twins again the MM will be the hull.