60+ mph

[bea5017]

i was hoping that someone would be able to give me some advice on the most inexspensive way to build a 60+ mph boat. I currently have a rigger with a fiego xl running on 4s but i want to make a faster one for the least amount of money i can. I was thinking either a nother rigger or a catameran. any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[egneg]

Buy as much as you can used from the swap shop. I have an H&M XS2 that came with the hardware/servo/wire drive installed - $100, Turnigy100 amp esc water cooling added - $30, Feigao 8XL w/ cooling jacket - $55, and for new stuff $40 - $45 for prop, water tubing, thrust bearing, motor mount, and connectors. Batteries and RX not included because they can be used in more than 1 boat. Total cost $230 and it does over 60 MPH.

Edit: it is the boat in my avatar,

Edit # 2: I didn't mean to confuse anyone but the boat is not for sale - I just used it as an example.

[Simon.O.]

i was hoping that someone would be able to give me some advice on the most inexspensive way to build a 60+ mph boat. I currently have a rigger with a fiego xl running on 4s but i want to make a faster one for the least amount of money i can. I was thinking either a nother rigger or a catameran. any advice will be greatly appreciated.

What rigger do you have, picks are very cool here
How fast does it go at present ?
Which XL motor do you have ?
What is your prop ?
What is your ESC ?
What pack(s) are you running ??

Show us your existing hull and answer all of the above questions and I am sure that we can help you hit 60+

I have a hand built wooden rigger that runs a Turnigy 6XL with a Mystery 200A (uncooled) from a Rhino 4S 4900 to a worked 642 prop.
This thing is flirting with and blowing kisses at 70mph.

[Ub Hauled]

an 8XL on 4s2p and a Hydra 240 will get your Cat there... I have seen it, right Tony?!
Tony?, Tony, you there? Damn, he's not answering... but he did it. I believe it was 61 or 62mph

[Simon.O.]

an 8XL on 4s2p and a Hydra 240 will get your Cat there... I have seen it, right Tony?!
Tony?, Tony, you there? Damn, he's not answering... but he did it. I believe it was 61 or 62mph

Jan, that is just teasing us all.
What hull and what prop ??
Tony is a wicked builder and driver too, so that will make a difference.

[Ub Hauled]

it was the Small Drifter and a 442 I believe... if not something around that.
You should have seen it, it was soooo stable and winding up like crazy.

[properchopper]

My Drifter S with an 8XL on 4S2P with an X642 did a smidge over 60. I'm soon to offer it up for sale on the cheap. Get a Seaking 180 for $115; some Turnigy batt's for @ $130 for 2 & you'll be there. PM me if interested.

[properchopper]

here's a pix.