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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: F1 madness on December 23, 2012, 08:56:39 pm

Title: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on December 23, 2012, 08:56:39 pm

After designing and building the 38" Xcat for either nitro or eleccy and proving to run and handle with solid performance i thought id build a bigger brother to it for gasThis is the original 38" version
 (http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/Xseries%20Twin%20Outboard%20Cat/DSC02224.jpg)
Hopefully this will perform the same and prove to be a fast,stable design,iv smoothed out some of the lines for more sleak look,just starting on the hatch hoping to have it finished soon ;)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02472.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02471.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02469.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02468.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02470.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02473.jpg)
Pic of rough setup,will be powered by Se engine and enough room for exhaust and fuel bag in the sponson
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02447.jpg)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: scoop on December 23, 2012, 09:52:28 pm

Well Daz if that new X cat of yours isn't a contender for our new Class 1 & 2 racing in BMPRS next season I dunno what is !!!!!  :-))   Nice one mate  :-))
 
Scoop

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on December 23, 2012, 10:02:13 pm

LOL thats the plan, cheers scoop just hope it performs well  :} 

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on December 29, 2012, 10:36:35 pm

Started on the hatch,still some shaping up to do and add the roof duct,also going to design the air ducts on the rear to allow air to escape aswell just not sure yet which design ill go with


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02492.jpg)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02493.jpg)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02495.jpg)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02496.jpg)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02494.jpg)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: scoop on December 30, 2012, 12:17:35 am

An artist at work  :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on December 30, 2012, 12:37:29 am

Cheers scoop :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: tmbc on December 30, 2012, 10:23:59 am

daz that looks really good m8 ! cant wait to see it go

mark

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on December 30, 2012, 11:08:17 am

Cheers mark
neither can i bud  should be really interesting to see how if performs,if its anything like the smaller 1 should be awesome and heaps of fun :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on January 04, 2013, 07:41:46 pm

Thanks to sponsorship of Millpond models,engine,exhaust maniflold,mounts etc arrived today for the X cat,fitted it up to check clearances,once in FG will have more room round the exhaust but everything fits nicely so far
Also made the hatch opening 2" wider for better access and cleanrance :-))
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02510.jpg)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02506.jpg)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02508.jpg)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02507.jpg)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: tmbc on January 04, 2013, 08:53:43 pm

looking good come on stop playing get it moulded !

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on January 04, 2013, 08:59:58 pm

Quote from: tmbc on January 04, 2013, 08:53:43 pm

looking good come on stop playing get it moulded !

Its getting there now,should have most if not all the wood work done this weekend,will just leave me to sort the strakes out  :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on January 29, 2013, 07:33:52 pm

Just an updatefinally finished all the construction now next job is too sand,abit of filling and get it ready for spraycoat(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02529.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02531.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02532.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02534.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02536.jpg)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC02537.jpg)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on October 22, 2013, 10:28:36 am

Finally managed to back on this build.

 All construction now finished,filling and shaping and now sealed,needs light rub down ready for patterncoat


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0106_zpsa1ec08dd.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0106_zpsa1ec08dd.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0109_zpsedfb8bd3.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0109_zpsedfb8bd3.jpg.html)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0110_zps523c783f.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0110_zps523c783f.jpg.html)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0111_zpsadfc721f.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0111_zpsadfc721f.jpg.html)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0112_zps6b803e89.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0112_zps6b803e89.jpg.html)(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0113_zpsc7d0aabc.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0113_zpsc7d0aabc.jpg.html)




Can you put spaces between your pictures please as it makes them easier to appreciate.
Ken

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: black magic racing on October 22, 2013, 10:32:41 am

that really is looking good mate.looking forward to seeing it done mate O0 O0 O0 O0 O0

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on October 22, 2013, 11:45:40 am

Cheers Kurt
getting there now and hopefully have it finished up real soon  :-))




@ Sorry Ken
i post the links to pics (from my photobucket account) on seperate lines but the pics end up like they are now,dont have any issues on other forums and post them the same way
And cant edit post now either

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: gazncaz on October 22, 2013, 12:33:14 pm

Very nicely built looking good  :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: Stavros on October 22, 2013, 05:17:56 pm

F1 Madness top tip after putting your 1st pic link on the forum double click the return key and then next pic and so forth it will then leave a space between pics
 
 
Dave

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on October 22, 2013, 06:47:44 pm

Cheers stavros ill try and remember for next time  ok2


Cheers gaz  :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on December 14, 2013, 01:12:56 pm

Getting there now [/size]Just needs final pattern coat
 (http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0235_zps92d4f96d.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0235_zps92d4f96d.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0237_zps0b885e31.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0237_zps0b885e31.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0238_zpsb2f95176.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0238_zpsb2f95176.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0239_zps7662a8dc.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0239_zps7662a8dc.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0234_zpsd280db3d.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0234_zpsd280db3d.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0241_zpsb7a38059.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0241_zpsb7a38059.jpg.html)[/color]

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on January 05, 2014, 03:17:29 pm

Gloss coated,wetsanded and poilshed up the top and sides of 48" X-Cat
just gotta do the bottom now and make the parting board ready for moulding


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0409_zps7df4997c.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0409_zps7df4997c.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0407_zpsd127e4c8.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0407_zpsd127e4c8.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0406_zps00d4a3a8.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0406_zps00d4a3a8.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0405_zps93bb451b.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0405_zps93bb451b.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0404_zps8467754a.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/DSC_0404_zps8467754a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on January 15, 2014, 03:42:37 pm

Started work on the flange board for hatch and parting board should have it completed in the next week or ready to start moulding

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1517921_10200406275958580_957058095_n_zps8e65002e.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1517921_10200406275958580_957058095_n_zps8e65002e.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1525070_10200406273758525_1033748180_n_zps89ed677c.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1525070_10200406273758525_1033748180_n_zps89ed677c.jpg.html)
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1504122_10200373713224532_1866713469_n_zps3baf587b.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1504122_10200373713224532_1866713469_n_zps3baf587b.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1546041_10200373705264333_1030535980_n_zps3ff5d4ab.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1546041_10200373705264333_1030535980_n_zps3ff5d4ab.jpg.html)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1493529_10200373714464563_93293158_o_zps5cef7ae7.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1493529_10200373714464563_93293158_o_zps5cef7ae7.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: craig dickson on February 17, 2014, 06:44:11 pm

Hi Daz

I have been quietly enjoying your threads and the exciting photos. How are things progressing mate?

I am especially looking forward to seeing the hull all fitted out, decaled up and ready for its first run!

Craig :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on February 17, 2014, 10:28:54 pm

Hi craig
Finally started making progress
Hatch has now been moulded just letting it cure for a few days
Main hull is been waxed up reay to start moulding the top deck later this week  :-))
its getting slowly  :}


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1620870_10200557138610052_383495731_n_zps12c32742.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1620870_10200557138610052_383495731_n_zps12c32742.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1781188_10200541445697739_1162948326_o_zpse285a7b9.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1781188_10200541445697739_1162948326_o_zpse285a7b9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on February 20, 2014, 05:32:00 pm

Trimmed and released the mould from plug,light wetsand and polished up
Gonna mould the main hull topdeck in the next couple of days  :-))


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1601025_10200580145665214_1330834565_n_zpscc095600.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1601025_10200580145665214_1330834565_n_zpscc095600.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1047916_10200580145625213_1796379822_o_zps1b226f0a.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1047916_10200580145625213_1796379822_o_zps1b226f0a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: craig dickson on February 20, 2014, 06:55:13 pm

That looks wicked!

Thanks for sharing the photos......

Keep them coming!

Craig :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on February 27, 2014, 03:26:37 pm

Well finally getting there
Topdeck is now moulded just needs trimming and will add some wood to back it up ,just gotta leave it now for a week or so to fully cure before splitting and prep the bottom for moulding  :-))


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1888555_10200615822797120_535435426_n_zps9f002173.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1888555_10200615822797120_535435426_n_zps9f002173.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1900023_10200615823197130_496703084_n_zps9a7e4f13.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1900023_10200615823197130_496703084_n_zps9a7e4f13.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: gwa84the2nd on March 01, 2014, 05:30:39 pm

top notch  :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on March 18, 2014, 08:01:47 am

Made 1st hatch for this build,only thin layup to break in the mould but also 1st time test fit and check clearances round the engine ,fits nice and clearance is not an an issue so pretty happy ;)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1240390_10200654240437537_2032787766_n_zps3ae6b607.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1240390_10200654240437537_2032787766_n_zps3ae6b607.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1912552_10200654240957550_726034062_n_zps51679bb5.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1912552_10200654240957550_726034062_n_zps51679bb5.jpg.html)


Also now moulded the bottom of this build,fingers crossed releases ok in a week or so ,then wont be long before laying up and pulling the 1st hull ;)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1904139_10200719138379945_1871504902_n_zps732afc0c.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1904139_10200719138379945_1871504902_n_zps732afc0c.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1897896_10200719139139964_181121143_n_zps2915ec6f.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1897896_10200719139139964_181121143_n_zps2915ec6f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on March 27, 2014, 05:35:51 pm

Having really good day today and very happy
Released the 48" X-cat moulds even the plug/hull came out on 1 piece lol
Ill spend a couple days now wet sanding and polish them all up


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1000660_10200745291233750_844203424_n_zps148b858f.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1000660_10200745291233750_844203424_n_zps148b858f.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1382914_10200745292073771_83662864_n_zps1892455b.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1382914_10200745292073771_83662864_n_zps1892455b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on March 27, 2014, 05:37:48 pm

Got them all wetsanded and polished up ready to start waxing
Hopefully layup 1st hull next week ;)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1394784_10200762201496496_1266699069_n_zps269d5bc5.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1394784_10200762201496496_1266699069_n_zps269d5bc5.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1978909_10200762200496471_1695441466_n_zps4bae90c3.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1978909_10200762200496471_1695441466_n_zps4bae90c3.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1965006_10200762202936532_1352228359_n_zps10e5c1e9.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1965006_10200762202936532_1352228359_n_zps10e5c1e9.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1596944_10200762202696526_1864755811_o_zpsc5961171.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1596944_10200762202696526_1864755811_o_zpsc5961171.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 03, 2014, 12:36:47 pm

 :-)) :-)) :-))
Layed up 1st hull and joined just leave it few days now to cure,hopefully will release ok and ill start building it up ready for testing ;)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/10009277_10200787431527231_1977606445_n_zpsd07af7d0.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/10009277_10200787431527231_1977606445_n_zpsd07af7d0.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/10157272_10200787431127221_1207719287_n_zps76bc4e23.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/10157272_10200787431127221_1207719287_n_zps76bc4e23.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/1621840_10200787431287225_1384218938_n_zps1d916f33.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/1621840_10200787431287225_1384218938_n_zps1d916f33.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/10156066_10200787431847239_1234326866_n_zpsf6873dd9.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/10156066_10200787431847239_1234326866_n_zpsf6873dd9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 03, 2014, 12:39:50 pm

Joined

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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 03, 2014, 12:42:05 pm

Just placed engine and exhaust in hull while still in moulds so while letting it cure I can make a start on the stringers and transom plate and check clearances ;)


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Modified the exhaust to get a better tune length


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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 04, 2014, 01:18:57 pm

Moulded new hatch Monday and released today and started trimming it up using original build,fits nice so pretty happy so far :-))


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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 05, 2014, 09:46:58 pm

The cats out the bag :} {-) 


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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 06, 2014, 11:06:41 pm

Started fitting hardware,finished the stringers & transom plate and setting out for correct CG placement

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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 06, 2014, 11:09:47 pm

Stringers & transom plate now fibreglassed in and sorted radiobox so thats ready to fit in


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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 07, 2014, 05:08:20 pm

Coming along nicely, all cutting and drilling is now done
Final trimmed hatch opening Cut and fitted stainless scoops, 1 short but on order haha
Grab handles,exhaust and water outlets fitted, holes drilled for cooling pipes
Front hatch hold down tab done


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Start installing everything now :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 07, 2014, 06:52:07 pm

Starting to install everything now Fuel secured and pipe work sorted,installed rudder and cooling pipe,made a piece to hold cooling and filler side of fuel pipes tidy and away from exhaust & engine rails in


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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 07, 2014, 07:20:39 pm

Engine and exhaust installed,fuel & cooling pipes plumbed in[/size]Also changed the carb to 1048 see how it runs with this on to start with


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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 07, 2014, 09:12:24 pm

Nearly there now
Driveline in and radiobox ,couple bit n pieces to finish off and ready for bench test

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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: tmbc on April 07, 2014, 09:23:12 pm

cant wait to see it go ! looks the dog danglies !  {-) {-) O0 O0 :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 07, 2014, 09:44:25 pm

 :-)) :-))
Neither can i bud ,will be a steady run start with while breaking in engine and start setting it up  :}

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: derekwarner on April 07, 2014, 10:16:51 pm

F1...the outer edge/length/diameter of the exhaust tune pipe would appear to be in close proximity to the hull side wall

We see a small amount of 'fire sleeve' on the exhaust manifold [is it only protecting the water cooling tubing?]....but will the hull get any additional heat protection?..............Derek

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 07, 2014, 10:21:58 pm

Hi derek
Theres plenty of room round it bud theres about 2.5" between the exhaust and side of the hull aswell ,just pics dont show it clearly ;)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 08, 2014, 05:01:58 pm

Started the engine for 1st time ,2nd pull it fired straight up so well pleased ,no major issues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X408mVNA6Ac&feature=share&list=UUaL9d4jUpBXPgaKCz3ASTow


Also decided to make slight mod and allow more exhaust heat out ;)

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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 08, 2014, 07:15:37 pm

ALL DONE
Apart from vinyl and getting it on the water and setting it up shes ready to race  :-)) :}
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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: Danny on April 08, 2014, 10:39:30 pm

Another beautiful boat Daz - and a masterclass in tidy building!
Wish you every success with it.
Cheers
Danny

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 09, 2014, 08:21:15 am

Thanks Danny  :-))
Will get an idea of how shes runs on sunday but breaking in new engine so will be steady racing
Boyd also racing the 38" V2 cat aswell so will be fun day setting up and sorting out  {-)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 09, 2014, 05:02:13 pm

Little project for today


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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 10, 2014, 06:09:38 pm

All finished and ready,added rest of vinyl and had ago at vinyl wrapping the sponson tips which hasnt worked out to bad ;)

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Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: Newbie boater on April 20, 2014, 10:08:11 pm

Very nice looking boat  :-)) are you going to be building any hulls to sell ? Seems to be a lot of people that sell them but the quality isn't that great but this looks awesome  :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 21, 2014, 11:52:13 am

Thanks Nb
I will be looking at selling some for sure ,but not till its fully tested and happy with the way it runs and performs  :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: Newbie boater on April 21, 2014, 12:21:24 pm

Good keep posted for when you do I'm very interested :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on April 21, 2014, 12:44:31 pm

 :-)) :-))  No probs ,ill get and post some vids next time on water  :-)) :-))

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: Newbie boater on April 21, 2014, 01:05:12 pm

Cheers, what prices are you looking at selling them for ?

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on May 18, 2014, 07:49:30 am

1st run she how it runs and feels  :-))
http://youtu.be/tkrRzee_T2A

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on May 19, 2014, 07:04:00 pm

1st heat from yesterdays race at telford
http://youtu.be/_AXJq3gEM0Q

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on June 01, 2014, 09:14:14 pm

Hi all another from todays running started leaning out and pushing it abit more ,wow this thing is awesome to drive and so much fun with still more to come from it and abit more setting up[/size]Sorry about vid quality


http://youtu.be/CPEqr0S8zSA

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on September 25, 2014, 06:08:12 pm

friend off mine sent me short video of his 48" X-cat running and some pics ;)
Video http://youtu.be/yVQW2QxzRKI


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/10687323_10203605955601842_8669600702636770679_o_zps82e0be3f.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/10687323_10203605955601842_8669600702636770679_o_zps82e0be3f.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/10629458_10203605943761546_7732519208739174087_o_zps786872a9.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/10629458_10203605943761546_7732519208739174087_o_zps786872a9.jpg.html)


(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss219/retic79/48%20X%20cat/10697215_10203605946681619_8446836583564959929_o_zps06ede326.jpg) (http://s577.photobucket.com/user/retic79/media/48%20X%20cat/10697215_10203605946681619_8446836583564959929_o_zps06ede326.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: astroscouse on October 22, 2014, 02:16:53 pm

That really is a superb bit of work.

Astroscouse

Title: Re: 48" X cat design and build
Post by: F1 madness on October 29, 2014, 03:51:06 pm

Quote from: astroscouse on October 22, 2014, 02:16:53 pm

That really is a superb bit of work.

Astroscouse

thanks bud  :-)) :-))