ProBoat's new 29" Mystic Brushless catamaran

[Darin Jordan]

Hey Guys... I ran my Miss Geico today in Offshore at our club race... left the Impulse 31 at home this time to get some cat time!

Put an 1800KV ProBoat motor and 60A ESC in it, to get a feel for what the Mystic is going to run like. I have to say, she's FUN!

Ran a straight up 440/3, and it was pretty impressive. NOT a top speed, GPS busting package, but a rock-solid, jump off the corners and scream to the next one package. I'm certain there is much more there, I was just working on getting used to it, but thus far, I like it.

Of all the boats I've worked on, this one is the most fun to drive! They MG and the Mystic are a couple of very cool boats! I really hope you guys like them as well!

[26missgeico]

you know what pro boat should make... a mini mystic and miss geico that would be cool

[ecoovert]

Nope.........bone stock. We all have Pursuits sets up the same as well(4074's 4s in them), that way we can compete closely. However, with the Mystic i will have a slightly higher kv motor(1800) than their Geico's(1500).............props are the only part where we can use anything we want...........they can spin a slightly larger one if they choose with their lower kv motors. They have offset rudders already installed on their Geico's as well.

One part of the setup that folks tend to skimp on a bit is the batts...............we all use 5000 40c batts and you would be suprised at the
performance you can get out of stock setups with good batts. Not sure what prop i'll run yet..........maybe an x445...............or 642...........

Lipos are about the only thing left for me to upgrade on my Miss Geico. I'm only using 30c on 6s and with my 4082 2200kv motor I may need to step up the lipos a bit.

[desmobob]

Hello gentlemen,

I'm a long-time RC flyer and started doing some float flying this summer. Flying off the water could only lead one to RC boating, right? It did, and I picked a ProBoat Mystic 29 as my first model. (An RC flying buddy at the lake is ordering one today. Looks like we'll be having some fun this fall.) Searching the 'net on the subject led me to the forums here. Looks like a nice place to hang out and learn.

I'm waiting for my 2s1p 5000mah 40C batteries to arrive, and while I'm waiting, I'm interested in learning about some simple mods. I've been instructed to replace the Dean's connectors on the ESC with 5.5mm bullets. Sound good?

From my experience with real boats, I know a simple prop change can buy some quick and easy performance improvement. Can someone recommend a few props I might consider for my stock Mystic?

I read about using nylon bolts/screws in the rudder assembly of RC boats to prevent hull damage in the event of a UFO strike. The Mystic doesn't seem to be set up for this kind of option. Is it something I should be concerned about?

Sorry to bombard you with all the questions right off the get-go, but I'm feeling like a kid with a new toy. You know how it is....

Thanks in advance for any advice,
desmobob

[26missgeico]

i got a pro boat miss geico and out of the box it would do 35 then i put octura x645 prop and it went around 40 with the lipo's

[Make-a-Wake]

Hi desmobob...........welcome to RC boat addicts anonymous! I have just ordered a Mystic myself, should be here in a few days. The Geico is a bit different as its motor is a 1500kv versus the 1800kv in yours so prop selection should be based on the higher kv motor and not on what works with the Geico. I plan to try out an x640, x642 and an x445 for starting prop upgrades. A good rule of thumb in any prop trial is to run it for 45 seconds full throttle, bring it in and check temps. If they are below 120* or so you can go up a bit, I stop at 135*, thats always my top end target. Make sure to check all your bolts/nuts and make sure your motor is aligned properly with the shaft to eliminate burning the tube or driveline. Proper marine grease is needed for your flexshaft as well. Glad you are here!

[desmobob]

Make-a-Wake,

Thanks for the welcome and the tips... I appreciate it.

I'm anxious to hear how you like your Mystic. I'll be tuned in to the forums while I'm impatiently waiting for my batteries to show up (via USPS parcel post from the West Coast... I knew I should have upgraded to two-day shipping!).

Thanks again,
desmobob

[sailr]

welcome to your new addiction! follly regarding prop selections. follow the forums carefully regarding prop selections. you can quickly cook your motor, esc, and batteries if you over-prop.cog

Run your boat for a while with the stock prop to get the boat setup and driving. once your setup gives the right riding attitude, turning, etc. then step up ONE prop size. Go slowly in small steps and take the temps after a short run to be sure it's not overheating.

Have fun.

[stadiumyamaha]

I know its probably posted here somewhere but does anyone know what the delivery date on the mystic.

[rjwalker]

I just bought one this morning on ebay for $319.00 plus free shipping it is the model with out radio. I think they had 2 left

[Make-a-Wake]

Got mine here..................no Radio/rx.

http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Proboat-Mystic-29-Catamaran-BL-PNP-Boat-p/prb4075.htm

[Make-a-Wake]

Well, she got here in three days................not bad for free shipping.

I'm officially a member of the Cat club. Never really had a hankerin' for a Cat but after several years of watchin' 'em and learning about these 'odd' boats to me, i added one to my Marina. Now i can run in the races with my two boating buddies here with the same hull. We run the exact same Pursuit setups and this gives us another class. They have Geico's with offset rudders installed and run x642's for some good speed..........i'll probably go with an x445 or x640.........we'll see.

Nice boat up close and seems to be well made. Probably get to run her tomorrow or Friday..........needs the usual inspection, bolt tightening, motor alignment check and grease

Got some beefy 2s 5000 40c's for Mojo.............

[desmobob]

Probably get to run her tomorrow or Friday..........needs the usual inspection, bolt tightening, motor alignment check and grease

On your advice, I did all that to mine last night. My motor was pretty much out of line and a few of the nuts/screws were looser than I would have left them, but all appeared to have had some kind of threadlock applied (but I put LocTite blue on everything anyway). The drive shaft looked pretty well greased up but I added a little just to be safe. :-)

I just got home to find that my batteries arrived at the Post Office this morning. I'll be ready for a first run tomorrow but the forecast is for rain. :-(

We'll see....

Take it easy,
desmobob

[Make-a-Wake]

My motor needed just a bit of adjustment to get it lined up real good with the flexshaft. All the bolts were real tight when checking them. The deans connectors have gone bye-bye too..............5mm bullets are now on. The prop looks like a Prather 215, in fact it may be, cant read the writing on the end of the hub..........kinda scratched up from the nut.

[26missgeico]

love the graphic's