80+ mph 32" rivercat

[urbs00007]

I just realized, where I'm at on 6s is faster than I was on 7s a couple weeks ago. ....with 6s this past weekend I went 83.1mph. ...and my batteries were not fully charged plus I had run them down a tad before I was able to make a full pass. My previous 6s run with the castle motor was 82.5mph with the same controller. Not bad. I'll be backing power down soon....or should I say when I find the limits of this hull. I hope to get it in the 90's on 6s. As soon as I get a good prop on it I think it's doable. I'm still rocking the Ole sharpened and balanced m645. I'm pretty sure there's something better than that! Just gotta find it and tune it in. I'll be getting started on a little project soon. It's going to be a much better and easier way to adjust my strut. Stay tuned......we should be a little faster this weekend and I can't wait!

how does the m648 compare to the prather 230?

[kfxguy]

I just realized, where I'm at on 6s is faster than I was on 7s a couple weeks ago. ....with 6s this past weekend I went 83.1mph. ...and my batteries were not fully charged plus I had run them down a tad before I was able to make a full pass. My previous 6s run with the castle motor was 82.5mph with the same controller. Not bad. I'll be backing power down soon....or should I say when I find the limits of this hull. I hope to get it in the 90's on 6s. As soon as I get a good prop on it I think it's doable. I'm still rocking the Ole sharpened and balanced m645. I'm pretty sure there's something better than that! Just gotta find it and tune it in. I'll be getting started on a little project soon. It's going to be a much better and easier way to adjust my strut. Stay tuned......we should be a little faster this weekend and I can't wait!

[Spartanator]

Well it looks like you're on your way to 100, well done bro. I knew that thing had it in it, people don't realize how much batteries really matter.

I didn't really think that they were going to make that difference! But they sure did!

[kfxguy]

how many c and mah, and cells were the batteries?

Revolectrix 5500mah 70c on 7s.... two 3s packs and one 1s custom made pack. I tested on 6s....after I flipped it..took a while to bring it in...it went 83.2 on the second pass.

[urbs00007]

80

Time for an update. I ran the revolectrix batteries. ...they were impressive! I did put a shortened rudder (1/4" shorter) but I know most of it was from the batteries. I only charged them to 4.20v not 4.27 like they are designed to do. I went from 87.3mph to.....

how many c and mah, and cells were the batteries?

[flraptor07]

Well it looks like you're on your way to 100, well done bro. I knew that thing had it in it, people don't realize how much batteries really matter.

[Spartanator]

80+ mph 32" rivercat

I hear ya. I loved all my boats, but unfortunately here in ma the waters are rough a lot, and the 30" boats just aren't cutting it for me anymore. It gets frustrating trying to run them. I really just one 1 really nice one at this point. A big one that goes really fast mehehe


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I feel ya. Always windy where I am. Some times I had to wake up at 6 to run and even then the wind would be picking up! Lol

[Luck as a Constant]

I hear ya. I loved all my boats, but unfortunately here in ma the waters are rough a lot, and the 30" boats just aren't cutting it for me anymore. It gets frustrating trying to run them. I really just one 1 really nice one at this point. A big one that goes really fast mehehe


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[kfxguy]

I sold my last boat yesterday with all the lipos I had left and radio.
I kept my charger because I'm going to be building a kbb 45 over the winter.
Starting fresh I guess you could say. Time to go big or go home

Thanks for the offer tho


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No problem. ...I don't think I could go boatless after picking up this hobby. There's three boats I have that I think unless I was about to lose my house, I wouldn't sell (unless I had another hull to build just like it!) And that's my mini rivercat, rivercat and cheetah.

[Luck as a Constant]

80+ mph 32" rivercat

Why are you boatless? Got a complete rivercat package I could make you a deal on, I haven't started building it yet....I was gonna paint the hull today tho....just a thought

I sold my last boat yesterday with all the lipos I had left and radio.
I kept my charger because I'm going to be building a kbb 45 over the winter.
Starting fresh I guess you could say. Time to go big or go home

Thanks for the offer tho


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[kfxguy]

remember when hitting 80 was just the goal? lol.

congrats and nice job that boat rides great at that speed too

Lmao! Yea you right! Now I have another goal...right about 10mph higher than where I'm at now.

[kfxguy]

Man I spent 5 years just trying to hit 60 lol
Times have changed....
I am now boatless anyways

Nice work trav


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Why are you boatless? Got a complete rivercat package I could make you a deal on, I haven't started building it yet....I was gonna paint the hull today tho....just a thought

[Luck as a Constant]

Man I spent 5 years just trying to hit 60 lol
Times have changed....
I am now boatless anyways

Nice work trav


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[iridebikes247]

remember when hitting 80 was just the goal? lol.

congrats and nice job that boat rides great at that speed too

[rearwheelin]

Why did you delete your post?

Lol I just seen this . I thought I was watching your most current vid that day and thought you were wearing the same matching green tank top it turned out I was watching the old vid lol