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 gas or maybe big HV setup
This is the original 38" version

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






Pic of rough setup,will be powered by Se engine and enough room for exhaust and fuel bag in the sponson

Sweet design, & as usual, beautiful workmanship.
Love the recessed 'X' on the fore deck.
I'm sure she'll be a great performer.
Cheers.
Paul.

Hi Paul
Thanks bud,the recessed X will have the part of them removed for running gas and allow the air in but more so wanted to do something different in the design

About time you found your way back in here Daz. Haven't heard from you in a while. Looking good as always.

LOL Thanks Bill
started new job now so not so much time now to do the builds etc but still keep plodding on

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

Can you e-mail me the plans to the 38"?? Im new into the boat deal and really want to build a cat. Also any tips would be great! What kind of wood did you use?

Originally Posted by Ratlander

Can you e-mail me the plans to the 38"?? Im new into the boat deal and really want to build a cat. Also any tips would be great! What kind of wood did you use?

Welcome
Sorry bud there are no plans for any of my boats,i do a simple drawing ( pen to paper)
then build them,i use birch ply from frameworks and the skin in aero lite ply
Id be happy to help advise you once you start a build though

What glue is it there next to the boat?.. PVA? If so does it make strong joints and how about water resistancy?

So far i've worked with epoxies only but yeah they cost way more and i hate the fumes

Dont use PVA
i use Aliphatic Resin,strong,waterpoof,easy to sand and clean off the excess

Hello strangers

Howdy Rusty
you doing bud ??
Hope your all well

Would Titebond III glue be allright to use? I know its strong and waterproof just worried about sanding it down...

Originally Posted by Rusty Old Fart

Hello strangers

Hi Rusty. Been a while.

Originally Posted by bill34207

Hi Rusty. Been a while.

Certainly has bill. Things are much better over here, getting life back in order, plenty of painting, surfing, fishing and just getting back to normality