80+ mph 32" rivercat

[kfxguy]

I wanted to add....I know I have another thread I posted the video in...I'm not sure if I should continue to update both or ditch one. If it annoys you that very similar posts are made in both threads, I apologize.

[kfxguy]

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.....

[kfxguy]

Got my revo batteries in today. Ordered them like last Thursday and they actually showed up yesterday but I wasn't home to sign for them. Couple things I noticed. ..they are longer but thinner. Fairly light. Here's a comparison. ..I know not apples for apples but at least it'll give you an idea of weight.

All are 3s packs of course
Venom 5000 50c 404.5g
Spc 6500 65c. 447.1g
Revo 5500 70c 436.4g
And holy moly...Maxx amp 5450 120c 382.3g!







Ant they ready to go!

[kfxguy]

I plan on it! I have a Millport (Bridgeport copy) vertical mill and a Atlas lathe. So I will model it. You know "Cut and try". However, I don't have a tig welder so I could modify existing parts. Has anyone tried the alum brazing rods available on ebay and elsewhere? Do they work as advertised?

I haven't tried the brazing rods. I have a tig tho.
I have a lathe and mill also....if you want to pm me, we can collaborate on ideas. Or I can weld up whatever you need welding.

[flraptor07]

Thanks buddy! I'll send you some extra money with the motor money!

I ain't worried about that, I had 3 of them. I'll keep 1 and send you 2, I'd never use them.

[78MaicoRider]

If you come up with something....and you don't mind sharing...I'm interested!

I plan on it! I have a Millport (Bridgeport copy) vertical mill and a Atlas lathe. So I will model it. You know "Cut and try". However, I don't have a tig welder so I could modify existing parts. Has anyone tried the alum brazing rods available on ebay and elsewhere? Do they work as advertised?

[78MaicoRider]

Just a suggestion: Why not put a series of lines with a number scribed, milled or printed on the strut and record your setting. It might differ front to back if you are angling the drive, but you could always record 2 numbers if needed. If you put the boat flat on the table with the strut also touching the table as 0 you could share the results on multiple boats if they have the same system

This is basically what I meant when I stated cal marks on the strut and it's bracket.

[kfxguy]

Just a suggestion: Why not put a series of lines with a number scribed, milled or printed on the strut and record your setting. It might differ front to back if you are angling the drive, but you could always record 2 numbers if needed. If you put the boat flat on the table with the strut also touching the table as 0 you could share the results on multiple boats if they have the same system

Not a bad idea!

[kfxguy]

Ohkeydohkey, headed to ya.

Thanks buddy! I'll send you some extra money with the motor money!

[flraptor07]

yes sir, id like them. i was considering cutting one sharter than the hole is now and redrilling......i think what i have is just too long......for what im doing....

Ohkeydohkey, headed to ya.

[Chrissharp]

Just a suggestion: Why not put a series of lines with a number scribed, milled or printed on the strut and record your setting. It might differ front to back if you are angling the drive, but you could always record 2 numbers if needed. If you put the boat flat on the table with the strut also touching the table as 0 you could share the results on multiple boats if they have the same system

[kfxguy]

Bahahaha! You bad!

[revoltrunner]

.....i think what i have is just too long......for what im doing....

[kfxguy]

I've got a couple of those single pickup rudders if you want them. You can redrill the water pickup hole in those too.

yes sir, id like them. i was considering cutting one sharter than the hole is now and redrilling......i think what i have is just too long......for what im doing....

[flraptor07]

I've got a couple of those single pickup rudders if you want them. You can redrill the water pickup hole in those too.