RE: Inboard starting belt options (who makes one that can handle power)
Go to a local automotive store and get a Gates 2L series..several different lengths and will probably have to order but I got mine from Oreillys and work great on my .45 and my CMB .90
Posted on: 9/9/2012 7:00 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222635

RE: Thundercat 31 new motor prop size?
I have a Axe/Rossi .45 in mine..a Prather 230 puts me at bout 45...I am running a self modded 245 now puttn me at 55-57...a 240 might work well..if it loads up a lil might try a small barr cut..have a x455 modded I haven't tried yet..because of the filler they use where the stuffing tube comes out of the bottom it limits you on strut height...I cut mine out and reglassecd to give me a lil more..here's a vid with the 245 on it..a lil windy that day and sucks with out a camera man[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUH7wGuoXk&feature=relmfu [/youtube]
Posted on: 9/9/2012 6:57 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222634

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Well..no gps today but last reading was 51.8...todays run was great!! Will hopefully get a good speed at our shootout this weekend!! youtu.be/4sT6gpQ7ObU
Posted on: 8/13/2012 6:31 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11192342

RE: Thunder Cat 31
short run with wipeout..gonna have to retire hull this year as it's taken alot of abuse!!youtu.be/RpQ7GrTScyE
Posted on: 7/29/2012 5:05 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11173796

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Thats my issue..filed out bolt slot to raise strut a lil more but at that point where I just cant get enough flexibility.Gonna redo that this winter.Need to get a lil higher for this Rossi to turn my blade well so for now gonna have to drop a size.Got a fun run next Sat and hopefull get the 55 mph I'm lookin for.Plenty of ppl gonna be there so should get some good vids.
Posted on: 7/7/2012 6:14 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11146312

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Did get a decent run...50.2 mph...got another prop in yesterday..was using a 230 now gonna try a 240 but have a feeling I might drop to a 235.Will try to get video,it's really hard to do by yourself.Am happy with 50 but always want a lil more..as always.
Posted on: 6/17/2012 10:25 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11121272

RE: Thunder Cat 31
http://youtu.be/WVUH7wGuoXk
Posted on: 6/6/2012 7:12 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11108552

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Action shot.....
Posted on: 6/6/2012 5:38 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11108432

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Had a good run with the fellas yesterday..my leopard TC was hitting 48 by radar..didn't have my gps..skull boat got creamed by someone so gotta find another hull now.
Posted on: 6/3/2012 1:23 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11104925

RE: Thunder Cat 31

Posted on: 6/1/2012 9:19 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11102518

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Still gotta get all the guts back in..hopefully I'll get some time and good weather soon,plus workn on a paint job on otherTC and a tunnel.That was actually my first airbrush job.Next one with skull oughta look awesome.
Posted on: 3/24/2012 9:10 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11013772

RE: Thunder Cat 31
I don't run that far out to have to worry bout that and with the gold candy it really brightens up in the sunlight.
Posted on: 3/23/2012 5:15 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011663

RE: Thunder Cat 31
All done except for buffing,,,what ya think??
Posted on: 3/22/2012 7:16 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011342

RE: Thunder Cat 31
work in progress...
Posted on: 3/16/2012 8:40 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11002646

RE: The Unofficial 7.5cc Tunnel Thread
What I have is all the paperwork that originally came with a boat I purchased,already assembled but do have all paperwork...building instructions,set up,tuning prop balancing and price sheets...ALL ORIGINAL if any helps...let me know
Posted on: 11/2/2011 5:57 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10794177

RE: The Unofficial 7.5cc Tunnel Thread
Damn...lost me?????I do have the original paper work that came with mine if that helps.
Posted on: 11/2/2011 5:47 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10794152

RE: The Unofficial 7.5cc Tunnel Thread
What exactly is it you are lookin for??
Posted on: 11/2/2011 5:17 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10794099

RE: The Unofficial 7.5cc Tunnel Thread
Thanks Ryan,Picked up a LapCat rather cheap and hoping to get it test run Sat.Then I can start preparing for winter rebuild.
Posted on: 11/1/2011 5:26 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10791763

RE: The Unofficial 7.5cc Tunnel Thread
This may seem dumb to some,but I'm putn together my first outboard....does it matter if the carb is rotated 180 degrees???Older model and wanting to put return spring on it????
Posted on: 10/31/2011 7:38 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10791430

RE: Thunder Cat 31
youtu.be/IfpHBzzfc40 There it is....more tweaking to do and just startng to get broke in...now to get rid of the bugs and get a couple more props and and another pipe and tune it up!!
Posted on: 10/4/2011 4:44 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10748860

RE: Thunder Cat 31
All I gotta say is.....WOW!!!!!!!!!! Not even close to full throttle and that baby flies!!!!!!Still got the small prop on and that Rossi.45 zings!!!!Few more adjustments and a couple more tanks of gas and I'll put a gps on it and try to get video.
Posted on: 9/25/2011 7:17 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10733999

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Did get the bottom scuffed up a little,all the flotation I could crammed into every hole possible and glued some on canopy,lines zip-tied,pulled everything out and put back with loc-tite,made new gasket for box..jus goin through all the chit.Should have my fail safe today,then pretune(with constant cool water from well running through head)then head for the water to do a few test runs.Center of prop level with lowest part of the boat to start out with.
Posted on: 9/15/2011 7:16 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10717611

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Cool...thanks for the info...hopefully weather will hold out so I can run Sat..if not week or so will have to do.
Posted on: 9/14/2011 1:41 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10716634

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Did shorten pipe some as I also thought was a bit long.Installed pressure nipple at the"fat"of the pipe,installed fuel filter and filter on pressure line to prevent crap in the tank.Did fire it(with water running through the head,SOUNDS GREAT!!! This .45 has some gump!!! Gonna try a quick run Sat...next ?????? Should I tilt the strut down a tad since the pipe sits so high to balance getting on plane,keepin the nose down a bit??
Posted on: 9/14/2011 9:08 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10716220

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Need some input...ok.. bought a TC that had been customized,never been in water,inside has been epoxy reinforced...45 Axe/Rossi marine..air inlets cut out,air outlets cut out..rudder trimmed down as was the strut,gonna run 20%nitro for break in since I already have some.My question is props...it came with a Prather 215 which I feel is a bit small..I would like to get 2-3 more before I go run so I can experiment..so which 2-3 do you all think would be in the best range??
Posted on: 9/10/2011 6:33 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10709883

RE: Thunder Cat 31
This was boat project started by a fellow who died shortly after he sent it to the shop to customize.This fall will just be a breakin period for the motor then work it over this winter to have it ready for some good running in the spring.Hopefully the .45 will really push it.
Posted on: 9/8/2011 10:38 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10707324

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Got my boat,now hopefully can start the break-in this weekend!!
Posted on: 9/8/2011 10:14 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10707289

RE: Thunder Cat 31

Posted on: 9/8/2011 9:48 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10707188

RE: Thunder Cat 31
Just purchased a TC with a Axe/Rossi .45 marine built by Race Prep in Cali....hopefully I'll get a chance to get it broke in before it turns off cold.Been thinkn bout getn one for awhile and decided what the hell..had boats before but work interfered last couple years and really anxious to run again.Plan on custom paint job this winter.Lets see some pics of your paint schemes!!
Posted on: 9/2/2011 7:43 AM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10698246

RE: Rigger Question
Thanks..Actually I was looking at other to compare distances..Thank for everyones help!!
Posted on: 1/28/2011 3:58 PM by Author "catman_grrrrr" in the forum "Speed - RC Nitro Boats"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10296352