32" Wild Thing build thread

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Here's the next update. I glassed the hatch with 2 layers of 50 gr/m2 glass weave:

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I added the connectors to the motor and esc. 5mm bullets on the motor wires and a XT90 for the lipo:

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I made my own turn fins from aluminium and carbon fiber:

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Next up is making the hatch fastening and adding the trim tabs.
 
The second time out with this boat I reached 64mph with a 443 prop. I gained 6mph just by using a better lipo.
This boat absolutely screams 😎

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Before the run, I replaced the rudder blade with a 2mm carbon fiber DIY rudder blade. The aluminum one got bent the first time.

Here's today's video, I hope you guys like it:

 
Thank you Dave. I sure enjoy this boat. It's my first fast FE mono as well, so I'm learning on how to setup these hulls.

Here's a video with a recap on the first few runs, durability and future plans with this hull:

 
Thanks John. The wooden rudder bracket is an experiment to see if it holds up. It does have a few layers of glass to reinforce it. So far so good, it survived a few crashes already.
Im interested in your setup; did you run trim tabs? How about strakes? I experience some instability, mainly due to torque roll. I don't use trim tabs and strakes yet, but I'm now in the process of making strakes.
 
Today I tried a 44mm 1.6 pitch 2 blade prop. The Wild Thing ran a bit loose due to the prop lift. But also fast! A got a new speed record of 71mph or 114km/h.
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This pond is definitely getting too small for speed running 😅. Here's a video of todays' run:

 
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