pursuit mono build

[steveo]

the strut from hor racing was 4mm i drilled it for a 3/16 bearing- i had that 2 piece system one time on an appration cat and it striped the square end again i drilled it out to fir a 3/16 bearing

[Superdave]

I saw somewhere that this boat needs further reinforcing, anyone have experience with this?

[Superdave]

I bought one of those too and ordered extra parts like you did. So far I'M sticking with the two piece shaft, other than it being difficult to service I kinda like it. I'm running 4s2p and a x447, temps good and it hauls the mail. Hope you like yours as much as I do.

I think it will be a blast! I am picking the boat up literally on my way to camping. Any tips on things to bring? Tools, what fasteners are used with this boat?

[ray schrauwen]

I saw somewhere that this boat needs further reinforcing, anyone have experience with this?

I have one here. It is strong enough for 1P & stock motor, i.e. PB motors, AQ motors on 4s1p.

If you plan to run 2P you should re-inforce it.

Empty hull is 925 grams.

[Superdave]

Well I do plan on running 4s2p. Where does it have to be re inforced and where? I assume you would just add more layers of fiberglass?

[steveo]

mainly the bottom of the hull, i bought it with rails hoping it would stiffen up but not enough for me. i used 1/8 plywood and epoxy and its strong now no flex. at the speeds the boats are going and all the weight with 2p setups its just a good idea to have extra support

[steveo]

got it wet to day ran 44mph with 4s2p older cells an x442 detongued now it needs turn fins but would like to dial it in without trimtabs it had a hop somtimes the cg set at 31.5%and the strut at 1/4" above keel temps above ambiet temp with batts a little warmer but i did drive it for a while

[steveo]

best run do far 47.3 with m445 4s2p 5000 40 flight max just need alittle more time on the water to adjust trim tabs temps were good, 125 batts, 135 motor, 140 esc.

[Basstronics]

Thats awesome.

I started my build officially today. It all started with a piece of Carbon Fiber cloth and finishing resin. Cloth 11" across and 18" long. She is currently drying while the hardware should be out in the mail tomorrow.

[Make-a-Wake]

best run do far 47.3 with m445 4s2p 5000 40 flight max just need alittle more time on the water to adjust trim tabs temps were good, 125 batts, 135 motor, 140 esc.

Hi Steve, pardon me if i didnt see your setup but are you running the "upgrade" 4074 version?? EDIT: Duh, just saw it in the first post again.......I'm asking cuz you are running very similar speeds and temps as mine.......i'm using an x442 though, thus my 45mph top end. I had it stock at first(3660) and on 4s with an x440 it ran in the mid thirties.

Mine has quite a few spider cracks that i have simply been usning CA on as they show up, its my basher, i had a good side by side 'knockfest' with one of my buddies today down the straightaway in a three man race.........we all have the smae setup and its a blast........big crowd of joggers/bikers gathered up for it.

[ron1950]

how long of a run did u do to get the moderate temps?

[steveo]

well at the 3 minute mark temps were a little cooler but i put it back out to finish it off i think i had 4 or 4.5 minute run total,

[steveo]

hey are your transoms seem a little flimsy?

[ron1950]

just looked at mine and not really on the flimsy ....seems alot thicker then the bottom of the boat...did u get yours from kentec?

[steveo]

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