I followed Dave's advice on rebuilding the boat to the letter and I really recommend his mods. I've been using it for the past 12 months and it has been really reliable. Thanks very much Dave :)

Nice video series👍 I finished part 1 already, and looking forward to the build.

Great video. Looking forward to part 2.

Nice looking forward to part 2

Fantastic video looking forward to part 2 brilliant

Top draw Dave. Looking to mod mine Mk1 and parts 1-4 are great inspiration. Much of the electronics is a bit over my head, but nothing I won't get as I look into it. Great info - very much appreciated.

Mate this is awesome. Just the video I've been looking for

awesome just what i've been looking for :)

Well done, i have a mk3 which i stripped down and put sp board in, although in the end i sent it to Dave Ravenhill Raves Waves and he finished it, he put in 2x 12v kincarp lipo batteries, not cheap, but boy they lasted the week running 4 rods out twice a day 120yrds plus. Brilliant video best I've seen 👍

I look forward to the next part of the video

Fantastic video can't wait for the next episode, I bought a mk1 off ebay a couple of months ago and look forward to seeing why I can't get it working.

Excellent video Dave, very clear instructions and video. I've got a Microcat and looking at cleaning the jets out, any advise or video would be greatly appreciated..

Brilliant mods mate FairPlay I've picked up a microcat boat myself second hand and I think what you have done is genious, where did you get the servo holders from please and all the bolts from that episode Thanks Stefan

@DaveMattock

3 ай бұрын

Hi Stefan, all the parts should be listed in the video description 👍🏼

Hi Dave ,these videos are realy goid and informative. My microcat mk3 lights have stopped working and i think its down to water getting in. Gonna open it up to see whats going on , can i ask were i can get the spare lights from if needed.?

Wish you'd do a procat 1

Always been my favourite boat but they do need a massive electronics update

Hi Dave I really have enjoyed watching your upgrades on the microcat have you a video on the motors as I have a problem with what i think is a weak motor which is really affecting the trim and think it might be time to replace them. Cheers

@DaveMattock

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks. I don’t have a video on the motors but if you’re looking to buy replacements, they’re fitted with Rule 1100 GPH bilge pumps

Hi Dave great video how much would all that cost to fit replace if someone wanted it done cheers

Super kan niet wachten op part 2

Wicked video, been trying desperately to find assistance with my build. Any idea when part 2 is being released?

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Danny Collins, should be in about 2 - 3 weeks I would say 👍🏼

Looking forward to part 2 will you use toslon autopilot and fishfinder?

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, it’ll be a controller that’s configured via a GUI. It’s a lot cheaper than using the Toslon autopilot.

Ime upgrading a broken mk1 microcat with built in fish finder what power does the finder take to make it work also how do you get original hopper system to work with 2.4 receiver system I’ve done a few boats before but that was 15 years ago just playing it by ear now need help done most of the wiring just finishing touches😊

Just seen your modifications for mk1 microcat on KZread. Is there a way I can have instructions for me to do myself or do I try and follow the video's

Be interesting to see how you do the escs and programming for them. I enjoy mucking around with my m-cat

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

Keep watching Paul, it’s easy 😎

@paulmebay

2 жыл бұрын

@Dave Mattock done a few procats which is real easy! Cant get my head around the 4escs or 2 escs and split the signal. 1st vid is a nice clear and easy one though 👌

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmebay honestly, it’s easy, it’ll be just 2 esc’s for the 4 pumps. It’s the question I get asked the most and pretty much the reason why I decided to put this series together.

@paulmebay

2 жыл бұрын

@Dave Mattock thought it might but didnt know if it would reduce the power. Looking forward to seeing how you make the top removable. Its a real pain. I've just had to split the whole thing to literally push the bind button

Hello Dave, top quality vids mate, so helpful!! I’m going to try and do the self prime mod on a microcat mk 1 and was after any info on the bleed nipples that I need to buy….size / type ect as I know nothing about them also are the other end on the back of the boat 1 way valves? Thanks for your time mate, Andy

@DaveMattock

Жыл бұрын

Hi, here’s an answer to this question I’ve done previously: Hi, are you talking about the self prime mod? I didn’t do this myself as it was already done to the boat when I got it but I would go with 5mm silicone tubing and use 5mm water cooling nipples. Have a look on eBay, there are loads of them, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm. Search for water cooling nipples.

@southcoastspoolspinner9917

Жыл бұрын

@@DaveMattock thanks mate, your a legend!! I’ll have a look on eBay👍🏼

Hi I was just wondering what sealant you use to re seal it if you wernt doing the lid upgrade ?

@DaveMattock

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I use black Dowsil 791. I believe it’s the same stuff Angling Technics use to reseal their boats.

Does anyone no where you can source new jets as one of mine is running slower and hardly turns left when in water

Do you have to take the sealant out the centre of the boat, around the bait trays?

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had the remove the sealant from everywhere. Just forgot to film that part when doing the episode.

Do you have the controller receiver and speed controller you have taken off the boat for sale Dave

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

I did have but have already sold them

Hi Dave, I’ve just got back into my fishing again and just purchased a microcat mk1, is the self priming pump upgrade fairly easy to do? Can’t find anything anywhere showing how to do it

@gielgeurts9709

9 ай бұрын

Yes I also cant find a video about the self priming pump mod.

@gielgeurts9709

9 ай бұрын

Somebody knows how to do it?

@gielgeurts9709

8 ай бұрын

Oeps i see now in de comments that you can use 5mm watercooling niples and 5mm silicone tubing🤭👍

Hi dave to complecated for me I have a HD would you be able to mod it for me?

Hi Dave I have taken apart my mk3 microcat and it has a angling technics reciever and its lost its binding have you any idea how they bind it's a spectrum dx5e but there are no plug sockets or wires to join on the reciever Thanks Brian

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, I think the receiver would be inside the black box sealed to the underside of the lid, you would need to open this up and use a bind plug (a lead that connects two pins on the bind port of the receiver) to re-bind it. Never done this on a microcat but did used to use Spektrum radios.

@brianking9197

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave Thanks real strange one I opened up the box and it's got an angling technics reciever with no place for a bind plug or wires to join I have a mate who is up on radio controlled cars and planes and he was baffled if you have an email address I'll ping you a couple of photos for some reason I cant send on here Any info would be great happy to pay for your time Brian

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianking9197 if there’s no obviously place to fit a bind plug, I doubt I’ll be able to help. Probably best to give Angling Technics a call to see if they can advise how they bind their boats.

Hi I was just wondering are these bleed screws? If so what size are they and diameter size of tube used 🤔

@DaveMattock

Жыл бұрын

Hi, are you talking about the self prime mod? I didn’t do this myself as it was already done to the boat when I got it but I would go with 5mm silicone tubing and use 5mm water cooling nipples. Have a look on eBay, there are loads of them, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm. Search for water cooling nipples.

@kieronhillsdon1225

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I'll have a look👍🏻

What size bleed nipples are used in the motors and in the back of the boat to make it a non prime. Thanks

@DaveMattock

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t actually do the set priming mod myself but you would just need to get yourself 4 M5 bleed nipples, some silicone tubing and an M5 tap to tap holes to the pumps where the white plastic meets the red plastic. Screw the bleed nipples into the tapped holes, seal them up and attach the silicone hose to those. Same at the stern of the boat. Do the exact same thing there and that’s it.

How much would this boat cost of you was to.sell it

Hi my hopper also isn’t working what is the wire called so I could order some cheers

@DaveMattock

2 жыл бұрын

Flexinol

@edclark8533

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate, also found the bit that is soldered to the top of the bolt has snapped off which will need re soldering on thanks again