MaxCat 61 My Build.
07-09-2009, 09:34 PM
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MaxCat 61 My Build.
Ever since I came onto this forum and saw the MaxCat I knew I had to build one, After getting the wood building bug from building 3 Zippkits boats I thought I would like to start one from scratch, So here I go. First of all its going to be 61 inch long 17 5/8 wide 8 inch high = 1550x450x200..
Im not going for speed so just putting in one stock motor as Im more into scale speed which I think at this size boat with a stock motor I should get around 35mph/60kph if I did my homework out it should be pretty much on the money for scale speed.
will see. Thank you Max for providing us with the plans of the Cat..
In the pics I had a lots of fun using my JigSaw.. Yeah right ??????? what a crap job... lol. but was worth it in the end.lol.
Not going to rush this build as Im still working on getting my other boats up to speed as well. Will update as I go.
Im not going for speed so just putting in one stock motor as Im more into scale speed which I think at this size boat with a stock motor I should get around 35mph/60kph if I did my homework out it should be pretty much on the money for scale speed.
will see. Thank you Max for providing us with the plans of the Cat.. In the pics I had a lots of fun using my JigSaw.. Yeah right ??????? what a crap job... lol. but was worth it in the end.lol.Not going to rush this build as Im still working on getting my other boats up to speed as well. Will update as I go.
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
what percentage did you scale up,,
Sorry m8 can't remember now as I printed these sheets a while ago now,, will let you know.
07-10-2009, 06:35 AM
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
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Sorry m8 can't remember now as I printed these sheets a while ago now,, will let you know.
what percentage did you scale up,,
Sorry m8 can't remember now as I printed these sheets a while ago now,, will let you know.
.....school's out now, withdraw from my classes I suppose.Oh yeah, LOVE these Maxcat builds, will be following closely.
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I'll be watching
I'll be watching
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07-10-2009, 04:32 PM
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
or send the bits my way
Mart after spending half a day on the jig-saw these bits are like gold. Then again I can send you the jig-saw if you want.
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Mart after spending half a day on the jig-saw these bits are like gold. Then again I can send you the jig-saw if you want.
or send the bits my way
Mart after spending half a day on the jig-saw these bits are like gold. Then again I can send you the jig-saw if you want.
Cheers, Chris
07-11-2009, 04:30 AM
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
I have a lot of patients Chris as im in no hurry, Have my other boats that im still working on also, so always something to do. Good luck with your build m8 but really if you want to borrow my jig-saw give us a yell..
Oh yeah just make sure you got lots of bricks as well.
I think theres a bit of boat under here somewhere.
Oh yeah just make sure you got lots of bricks as well.
I think theres a bit of boat under here somewhere.
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
I'll be watching this build also, as I usually watch all MaxCat builds that I know off
Some off the changes you guys make on these cats give me ideas for a V3 cat.
@Nooh, keep in mind that a Cat needs speed to run right, If you go to slow it won't run right, so you might want to make a bit larger ridepads on it so it will lift out of the water more....
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Some off the changes you guys make on these cats give me ideas for a V3 cat.
@Nooh, keep in mind that a Cat needs speed to run right, If you go to slow it won't run right, so you might want to make a bit larger ridepads on it so it will lift out of the water more....
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07-11-2009, 04:11 PM
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@Nooh, keep in mind that a Cat needs speed to run right, If you go to slow it won't run right, so you might want to make a bit larger ridepads on it so it will lift out of the water more....
Take care m8...... Henry.
07-11-2009, 11:08 PM
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
hay dose ennyone have enny pics of these hulls. would like to try building one one day . at about this size also.....
i would like to see some finnished hulls or where can i see more . from what i see thay look great....
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keep up the good work with your build there mate
,,cheers , from the other side of this big island
07-12-2009, 05:57 PM
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keep up the good work with your build there mate ,,
Over the week-end epoxyed the stingers together so now need to build a sort of jig so can keep everything straight.
07-13-2009, 04:05 AM
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Looks great! I just found out my mate has a CNC router cutting machine thingy at his work, he is doing 3 sets for me, 1 set for myself, 1 for Kyle and a spare for when I break something, so I hope to start very soon. I will be watching yours very closely
Cheers, Chris
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07-13-2009, 05:29 AM
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Hey nooh, looking good mate. When I got to this stage with mine, I got into the rails with the die grinder with a small flapper wheel and sanded all the holes to the bigest size possible and angled all the blank holes, to take a bit of weight out of it.
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
Looking for a working link to the latest plans for the MAXCAT. I found one, but it is not in English. I have access to a CAD printer, and this is looking like a nice project for the near future.
Thanks
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Thanks
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07-13-2009, 02:18 PM
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RE: MaxCat 61 My Build.
As I am not english the few words of text on the plans are in dutch, but it should be simple enough
The only link I maintain is : [link=http://wfbseq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pCF-gYO2hL3vao6aMZES-p3As1pYhjhqpbq2i8DvkP0Ar1Wckgs-HxpmlsiJoHk1uZlv8cTLa00mOvZONgx8x7Q/MaxCatV1-L.zip?download]MaxCatV1.zip[/link]
The only link I maintain is : [link=http://wfbseq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pCF-gYO2hL3vao6aMZES-p3As1pYhjhqpbq2i8DvkP0Ar1Wckgs-HxpmlsiJoHk1uZlv8cTLa00mOvZONgx8x7Q/MaxCatV1-L.zip?download]MaxCatV1.zip[/link]
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Works for me.....THANKS!! I think I can work through the translation if I have to. I've been watching these builds and I may just have to try one myself in the 60-72 inch range. Those are some sweet boats.
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Thanks for the tip Steve maybe will do the same, Had to rearrange the shed yesterday so I can work around the build mmmm, maybe need a bigger shed. And mart wished I had access to a cnc machine, My hands still sore from using the jig-saw
And mart wished I had access to a cnc machine, My hands still sore from using the jig-saw
07-13-2009, 06:24 PM
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Well I built the 55" version and I have a few things to point out about this size boat. First it won't fit in the back seat of my Lincoln Continental.... It is pretty heavy to carry and launch by yourself... It isn't the fastest boat I own... But it is really cool running it on the lake......I hope you have a pick up truck to haul it in....
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Well I built the 55'' version and I have a few things to point out about this size boat. First it won't fit in the back seat of my Lincoln Continental.... It is pretty heavy to carry and launch by yourself... It isn't the fastest boat I own... But it is really cool running it on the lake......I hope you have a pick up truck to haul it in....
Well I built the 55'' version and I have a few things to point out about this size boat. First it won't fit in the back seat of my Lincoln Continental.... It is pretty heavy to carry and launch by yourself... It isn't the fastest boat I own... But it is really cool running it on the lake......I hope you have a pick up truck to haul it in....
Henry..
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Slider, what kind of small car you have then?? I move it in a Fiat Stilo...MW. fits perfectly.
It isn't a light cat but not heavier then the PPB skater used here a lot, in fact it's about 1-1,5Kg lighter, at least mine is...
open up the window in the rear and if the lid/canopy is strong enough, you can carry the hull by yourself and launch it.
That is the way I do it when running alone.
Marcel
It isn't a light cat but not heavier then the PPB skater used here a lot, in fact it's about 1-1,5Kg lighter, at least mine is...
open up the window in the rear and if the lid/canopy is strong enough, you can carry the hull by yourself and launch it.
That is the way I do it when running alone.
Marcel
07-14-2009, 04:02 AM
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Hi Marcel.. A Fiat hey. best car in the world as the mechanic at work keeps telling me, Today made a sort of gig, added a big block at the back to hold the boat down a bit and really just started from the bow and went on glueing 1,2,3, bulkheads in place, will do more in the next few days.. Am thinking of using 2.7mill ply for the hull and deck about as thin as I get here in oz. Hopefully will be ok.
Today made a sort of gig, added a big block at the back to hold the boat down a bit and really just started from the bow and went on glueing 1,2,3, bulkheads in place, will do more in the next few days.. Am thinking of using 2.7mill ply for the hull and deck about as thin as I get here in oz. Hopefully will be ok.
