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Is this 41" cat any good? - 11/20/2009 8:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey guys, I have an RCMK s254 evo waiting for a home, and was wondering if anyone has seen / used one of these hulls? Any advise appreciated.
Cheers, Chris

http://cgi.ebay.com/41-fibre-glass-catamaran-hull-for-23-26cc-gas-engine_W0QQitemZ300368001109QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item45ef53f855



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RE: Is this 41 - 11/20/2009 8:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		looks like a clone of the 41 stryker....if you make sure there is no hook in the hull and you set it up like a stryker or sprint cat then i dont see any reason it wouldnt be any good.  There might be quality issues with the hull and i didn't see any brand name.  ask the seller what the brand is, maybe they know...
looks nice tho and is plenty cheap!!


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RE: Is this 41 - 11/20/2009 10:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		I had one, "spider" from ebay. It had a bad hook in the hull, heavy, compared to others, you can only run a wrap to centre header, transom very weak, sponson where very thin up the front.

Other than that, mine was more of a headache than a pleasure. Save up and buy a well known brand!!!!!!( I did )

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/20/2009 11:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		cool, thanks fella's. I wasn't sure if it was the same hull as the "dreaded" spider from ebay. I'll steer clear and leave it alone. So i'm thinking this instead, not a huge fan of the look but from what I've read they seem to be an alright hull?? http://www.hobbydepot.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=430


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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 3:47 AM   
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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 3:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Good advice from Scoot m8,, save up and buy a good hull.

http://www.viperhulls.com

http://sonicracingaustralia.com



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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 4:36 AM   
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Good advice from Scoot m8,, save up and buy a good hull.

http://www.viperhulls.com

http://sonicracingaustralia.com





two great guys there

tony from viper

danny from sonic

both very helpful

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 6:16 AM   
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cool, thanks fella's. I wasn't sure if it was the same hull as the ''dreaded'' spider from ebay. I'll steer clear and leave it alone. So i'm thinking this instead, not a huge fan of the look but from what I've read they seem to be an alright hull?? http://www.hobbydepot.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=430



That hull from George (Hobby Depot) is also a good runner & reasonably priced. It's similar to the F41 Striker too. He only does them in White now though. I was looking at getting one until I ran out of cash. Maybe next year.

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 6:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've got a Falcon 41 along with quite a few of the gas Cat guys in here. There's a few threads on them here also. Mine's been a blast so far. Mine is red but when I was looking at new hulls I was more torn between the yellow, magenta or lime green.
I bought mine used but was never finished and just a week ago dropped an RCMK Evo in it to replace the S-254. Now I have to wait until spring to see how fast it will be.

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 7:50 AM   
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cool, thanks fella's. I wasn't sure if it was the same hull as the ''dreaded'' spider from ebay. I'll steer clear and leave it alone. So i'm thinking this instead, not a huge fan of the look but from what I've read they seem to be an alright hull?? http://www.hobbydepot.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=430



That hull from George (Hobby Depot) is also a good runner & reasonably priced. It's similar to the F41 Striker too. He only does them in White now though. I was looking at getting one until I ran out of cash. Maybe next year.


Hobby Depot it might just be me, but every time i order some thing from there, the items are no instock the first order i did from there with some voodoo props i got a phone call over a week later to say they where not insotck and a couple of orders since in the order comments i just say if its not in stock cancel the orders, so far no order have been processed or sent to me......


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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 9:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		After having bought a couple of junk hulls from ebay, i Bought the same falcon from hobby depot and had no worries at all. It was delivered to my door within 4-5 days. I have all but praise for HD, but then again ive only had to deal with them the once!!!!
George also adds some extra timbers in the hull to give it a bit more strength. Since getting my falcon, ive had nothing but fun with it and no probs at all...She good for 55mph+.
I mainly deal with Tony from melbourne for every thing else, The type of bloke who will bend backwards to help you out for any thing.

http://www.hobbysupplies.com.au/


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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 9:25 AM   
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I mainly deal with Tony from melbourne for every thing else, The type of bloke who will bend backwards to help you out for anything.


http://www.hobbysupplies.com.au/

Totally agree, Comes to boats Tony is the Best..



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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 9:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		I deal with both of them as they each stock different things I use. I have never had any problems with either, I always call to place my order, that way I know if they have what I need.

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/21/2009 3:33 PM   
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ill guess ill call first



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RE: Is this 41 - 11/23/2009 8:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the reply's guys. I'd love to buy a sprint cat but funds won't allow it. I am going to order the Falcon 41 in white. I am thinking of selling the S-254 EVO to my brother in law (he wants to order 1 anyway) and buying an RZ-254 EVO (rear exhaust) so I can keep the cowl in 1 piece, what do you think? Thanks again.
Cheers, Chris

Just looked at Scooter's pic and a 105* header looks like it will exit the rear on a side exh. engine?

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/23/2009 11:57 PM   
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Thanks for the reply's guys. I'd love to buy a sprint cat but funds won't allow it. I am going to order the Falcon 41 in white. I am thinking of selling the S-254 EVO to my brother in law (he wants to order 1 anyway) and buying an RZ-254 EVO (rear exhaust) so I can keep the cowl in 1 piece, what do you think? Thanks again.
Cheers, Chris

Just looked at Scooter's pic and a 105* header looks like it will exit the rear on a side exh. engine?
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RE: Is this 41 - 11/24/2009 6:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		wow great info guys thanks i have been looking for a cheap gas boat hull.

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/24/2009 6:01 PM   
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RE: Is this 41 - 11/24/2009 8:19 PM   
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would a rear exhaust on a 41 inch cat be way to long


I didn't think of that

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/24/2009 9:25 PM   
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After having bought a couple of junk hulls from ebay, i Bought the same falcon from hobby depot and had no worries at all. It was delivered to my door within 4-5 days. I have all but praise for HD, but then again ive only had to deal with them the once!!!!
George also adds some extra timbers in the hull to give it a bit more strength. Since getting my falcon, ive had nothing but fun with it and no probs at all...She good for 55mph+.


Hi Guys George here from HD

First of all thanks for the support good to see the comments (good or bad) helps us with our customer relations.

Now as for my style of JAG CAT we have them made in the same factory but with an additional layer of 220 matt glass and they also come with Bulk heads and above all the engine rails are much thicker and stronger we do this because the standard Falcon was lacking these requirements, these extras adds cost but I can say we have sold over 60 hulls and not one customer has complained about the performance or cost, all of our boats come with a serial number and our HD logo this insures you are buying my style and not the Falcon

We are always looking to expand our product and as of recent have included Speedmaster Hardware and Blazer Marine whiplash Kits, unlike all my other competitors we run a legitimate Company that caters not only for the Racing world but for the everyday person who wants to get out and have some fun.

We carry 99% of what is shown on our web site but you all must understand that we also have our store that has over 20 customers walk in everyday who purchase parts or other hobby items we carry and sometimes we don’t have the resource to update the web site and yes we get caught out. If something is not in stock we DO contact the customer ASAP and advise and I apologies if that’s not good enough.


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RE: Is this 41 - 11/24/2009 11:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		Good enough for me. I'll be placing an order for the Jag Cat next wednesday, If you have them instock I might even take a drive to the big smoke to pick it up

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RE: Is this 41 - 11/24/2009 11:21 PM   
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Good enough for me. I'll be placing an order for the Jag Cat next wednesday, If you have them instock I might even take a drive to the big smoke to pick it up



in stock and ready to go, call the shop before you come down so i can make sure im in to meet you. 02 95337877



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RE: Is this 41 - 11/24/2009 11:34 PM   
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Good enough for me. I'll be placing an order for the Jag Cat next wednesday, If you have them instock I might even take a drive to the big smoke to pick it up



in stock and ready to go, call the shop before you come down so i can make sure im in to meet you. 02 95337877




Thanks will do. Thankyou for the info on the hull as well, made my mind up for me.
Cheers, Chris

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