inflatable catamaran

[Phoenixfirewalker]

have you seen the inflatable catamarans?
famous on australia, afrika, UK , new zealand, etc...
how come they are not famous in US?

go to www.britishkat.com <- this is a brand
go to www.thundercatsracing.com <-this is a racing circuit

anyone heard of these before?
these are like the coolest things i've ever seen!!!!

coments?

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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Yep, I have been racing them for the last 5 years, it is definitely the coolest boat ever .....

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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where are you from djc?
where are you racing?

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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mine should arrive tomorow
am wondering what is there about thundercats or inflatable tunnel hull catamarans in USA? anyone know?
racing circuit ?
parts? extras? helmets? etc?

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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I am from South Africa, where the sport first started .... we race here, inland and offshore .... it was the World champs a couple of months ago .... we compete agains UK, Sweden, NZ & Aus ..... SA always no 1 hehehe There are a few guys in USA that have the t-cats ... not sure if there is any racing going on .. maybe private but def not on national level, if you wanto meet more USA guys visit the t-cat site forum .... http://www.thundercatinflatable.com.au/forum/index.php

mine should arrive tomorow
am wondering what is there about thundercats or inflatable tunnel hull catamarans in USA? anyone know?
racing circuit ?
parts? extras? helmets? etc?

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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super.
my boat just arrived will be installing the motor this week
still shopping around
it is 430 cm and max motor is 50 hp
how do they travel?

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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they go very well, best would be to either get a 50hp yamaha 2-stroke or tohatsu 50hp 2-stroke ....

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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why this suggestion?

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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Because these are the motors that we race with, it is the only 2 motors you can get the most performance out of, they are the lightest and last the longest .... I recommend you get a yamaha though as the tohatsu needs to get the engine mounts replaced, where the yamaha's is strong enough as is ...

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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dude
i got a 430 cm but because I didnt know I got it without the wash thru transom
and it quickly fills up with water.

only has 2 regular drain holes with checkvalve

and wooden transom, how do I corrrect?

also between the motor and the transom, I have water gushing in through that gap.

and the spray from the front is a lot (but I expected that) besides that the handling is awsem. I love how it planes and turns. I tested it in flat waters. Im still getting used to how drastic the manouvers are in that type boat.

maybe tomorow I go to the surf! what do you think ? tips?!

what should I do with what i tell you here?????

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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Hahahaha, yeah i can see how it is a problem if you do not have the wash through transom like I do ... I would suggest just buying a proper one like I have hahaha ..... Tips when doing surf, always go head on into the wave, never take them on at an angle, that includes going over them from the back .......

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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I will try and get it changed I work for british kat which is the same brand
will see if the boss hooks me up. although i was told i have the wrong propelar. which ill change and fix the prob

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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Get yourself a 15p mercury vengeance prop ......

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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15 p ? 15 pitch?
for a 430 with a 40 hp?

what is machining the prop for no cavitation?

what is steering aid?

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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15 pitch yes .... the prop will always cavitation on pullaway because the boat jumps so quick on plain, it is the initial top end setup you need to worry about .... steering aid? you mean a steering dampener?

15 p ? 15 pitch?
for a 430 with a 40 hp?

what is machining the prop for no cavitation?

what is steering aid?

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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yes, steering damper

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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see the attached pics of my steering dampeners, it is basically the steering dampener off a mercedes 100 truck ..... . . .

 

[deejaycee_2000]

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[Phoenixfirewalker]

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Thanks man
these are super
anything else I should worry about , change or do?\I really appeceate your help

 

[Phoenixfirewalker]

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what size, model and combination is your boat?