propped up H&M getting some speed !

[properchopper]

After dialing it in with an X642, propped up to an M445. The previous owner[s] set the rudder so close to the prop that, while there wasn't any clearance issues with the X642, anything larger would hit the rudder :doh: Speed has gone up considerably {with more prop to go}. Am moving rudder now. Enjoy the straightline passes :thumbup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDGVm66dBgU

[Jesse J]

SWEEEET. is she gettin a little fluttery at the end of the straight stretches? real nice.

[Gary]

She runs real stable and straight !!! Nice boat!!!!!!

[properchopper]

Thanks, Jesse !The "flutters" are from chopping the throttle & the boat setting down. I'm moving the rudder now so I can go bigger yet on the prop; the
1515 1Y has spun an M447 on the DF33 on occasion. This boat doesn't run nearly as wet as the DF so there's way more prop to go :eek:

[properchopper]

She runs real stable and straight !!! Nice boat!!!!!!

Thanks, Gary. If I had your "stones" I'd try to catch up to you, but I'm-a chicken !!

[txboatpilot]

Tony,

Hydro looks really nice! We are running that 1515/1Y in our P-hydros with m545 and m645 for oval racing... In a SS21 we are seeing 56-60mph...

Keep up the great videos!! By the way, what camera?

[Raydee]

Tony my Whiplash Hydro runs nice on a 642 but my 1515 1Y comes alive with a X645 prop ;)

[properchopper]

I should have the rudder-moving project completed tomorrow. Will likely try an
M545 next, then ?? I like to take baby steps, propwise :o

The camera's a Kodak Zi6 ; comes with software to load directly to youtube. Check out Walrusmart, there's a newer model out as well.

[raptor347]

Tony,
I told you that the sponson mods were originally for SAWs. She'll go a LOT faster. Put a V942/3 on and see what she'll do.

[properchopper]

Tony,
I told you that the sponson mods were originally for SAWs. She'll go a LOT faster. Put a V942/3 on and see what she'll do.

Brian, I seem to remember that you said somewhere that you did the sponson mods to run 80mph or so. Lord have Mercy !! [ I'll see about acquiring the prop] :ohmy:

[properchopper]

Today's runs had to stop before the GPS was mounted. M445 ; rudder moved over to allow more prop, made a straighter turn fin & she settled down nicely. Next on the menu will be a M545, then ??:biggrin: Temps lukewarm BTW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiNdZ3rJjGo

[wolf IV]

very nice!!!

[teach]

Proper, I have a V937/3 that I am not using (it just looked cool so I bought it). You are welcome to play with it if you want. You seem the type to send it back if I ever want to play with it.

[properchopper]

Teach, I totally appreciate your kind offer, but I'm going to respectfully pass. I've used a 937/3 and a 942/3 on a smaller boat, and I experienced the usual cavitation on launch problems. The H&M is tank-like ; CG forward at the sponson tips, 2 heavy 5000 mah batt's, & 8 oz. of lead in the nose. ( The rather wide nose has lots of aero lift, & to minimize blowovers I have it set up that way.) The high pitch 3 bladers are great rigger props, but I'm afraid I'd have to throw-launch the H&M to get her going :eek:. Thanks again, my friend !