02-21-2010, 08:34 PM
[quote stealthbassin]flygoddess, thanks for replying.
You've had quite a few kickboats. [shocked] And you definitely like rocking the yellow with blue frame look. I'm not a fan of red, especially with a blue frame, so if I get either the X5 or Skykomish H2 it will most likely be blue or yellow, though I'm leaning toward blue.
One thing I don't like about the CC is that the diamond plate platform directly behind the seat is too small for a tm battery and smaller battery for my sonar. It can fit a tm battery, but there are no edges to catch it if it slides. I also felt that the frame had too much flex and movement, especially the rear section where a tm is mounted.
That is why I put a whole deck on mine although the frame flex was a good thing to me. I put outside carpeting on the deck for reflective purpose, plus by putting a small piece of velcro on the bottom of say a battery box, it wasn't going anywhere
OK. I apologize in advance for the questions bombardment. [
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How well does the X5 track using a trolling motor (referred to tm from now on) if going forward with the pointed ends forward? Is it as fast as the CC if using the same lb thrust tm? What lb thrust tm are you using?
Is the X5 as easy to pivot or spin using fins as the CC?
I think on both these they are equal, but I don't go forward very often. To me, they are not meant to be pushed, but rather pulled. No keel or rudder.
I thought that the rear connected section of the X5 might result in waves hitting it and coming over the top. If a wave hits you from behind does the X5 still roll over it well? The CC was very good at this.
It cuts through just fine, but you will feel the water hit, just like you feel a side wave hit your CC. A slight/quick jolt. Nothing major, but different from the CC
Ultimately, which one do you like better, the CC or X5? I know the X5 is easier to assemble and align, but once assembled I never disassemble my kickboat. I transport it on top of a roof rack and leave it assembled at home. I'm more interested in the on the water performance.
I Was disassembling on trips as we had a camping trailer a our Silverado has a short bed. We would put one on the Yakima roof rack though. But then we got a receiver put on the trailer and pull a flat bed with both Outlaws on it. I do have the suitcase for them, pretty nice way to store
Anything else you can think of will help.
Oh, one more thing. Is the tube diameter (measured at the midpoint) 15" or 16"? The NFO site lists it as 16", but the online store site lists it at 15".[/quote]
I am going to say 16". Not sure HOW they measure. Maybe half, cause they have the CC at 12". I have the now discontinued Maxxum 40 by Minn Kota. It is really nice. I tried the hubbys 30 with a short shaft and it was at it's limit. The platform for the motor is quite a bit higher. Which do I like better? At first I was sorry I sold my CC because it had everything, but by third trip (plus to the point we were not breaking down pontoons every trip) I started realizing how superior the Outlaw is in every way
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You've had quite a few kickboats. [shocked] And you definitely like rocking the yellow with blue frame look. I'm not a fan of red, especially with a blue frame, so if I get either the X5 or Skykomish H2 it will most likely be blue or yellow, though I'm leaning toward blue.
One thing I don't like about the CC is that the diamond plate platform directly behind the seat is too small for a tm battery and smaller battery for my sonar. It can fit a tm battery, but there are no edges to catch it if it slides. I also felt that the frame had too much flex and movement, especially the rear section where a tm is mounted.
That is why I put a whole deck on mine although the frame flex was a good thing to me. I put outside carpeting on the deck for reflective purpose, plus by putting a small piece of velcro on the bottom of say a battery box, it wasn't going anywhere
OK. I apologize in advance for the questions bombardment. [
] How well does the X5 track using a trolling motor (referred to tm from now on) if going forward with the pointed ends forward? Is it as fast as the CC if using the same lb thrust tm? What lb thrust tm are you using?
Is the X5 as easy to pivot or spin using fins as the CC?
I think on both these they are equal, but I don't go forward very often. To me, they are not meant to be pushed, but rather pulled. No keel or rudder.
I thought that the rear connected section of the X5 might result in waves hitting it and coming over the top. If a wave hits you from behind does the X5 still roll over it well? The CC was very good at this.
It cuts through just fine, but you will feel the water hit, just like you feel a side wave hit your CC. A slight/quick jolt. Nothing major, but different from the CC
Ultimately, which one do you like better, the CC or X5? I know the X5 is easier to assemble and align, but once assembled I never disassemble my kickboat. I transport it on top of a roof rack and leave it assembled at home. I'm more interested in the on the water performance.
I Was disassembling on trips as we had a camping trailer a our Silverado has a short bed. We would put one on the Yakima roof rack though. But then we got a receiver put on the trailer and pull a flat bed with both Outlaws on it. I do have the suitcase for them, pretty nice way to store
Anything else you can think of will help.
Oh, one more thing. Is the tube diameter (measured at the midpoint) 15" or 16"? The NFO site lists it as 16", but the online store site lists it at 15".[/quote]
I am going to say 16". Not sure HOW they measure. Maybe half, cause they have the CC at 12". I have the now discontinued Maxxum 40 by Minn Kota. It is really nice. I tried the hubbys 30 with a short shaft and it was at it's limit. The platform for the motor is quite a bit higher. Which do I like better? At first I was sorry I sold my CC because it had everything, but by third trip (plus to the point we were not breaking down pontoons every trip) I started realizing how superior the Outlaw is in every way
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