offset rudder install

[SWOOP10]

So i just got version 2 offset rudder in the mail from Kintec racing, no directions came with it, has anyone installed this, can you post a pic, thanks

[wppracing]

I removed some material from the bracket because the servo rod rubbed on it.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff79/wppracing/BRACKET20MOD201.jpg

[Boomer]

Here is Kintec 2nd Generation installed. Dirt simple. Have you read the tons of posts on this change? I ask as it has been determined that in most cases, it is not necessary. The problem can be corrected by prop shaft adjustments and refined further with battery movements.

Note: When you install the off-set it changes the geometry is changed, so you will need to change the switch so that the boat will go left when you turn it left, if you don't change it, the control is backwards.

Also, you should consider using plastic "break away" bolts to hold the bracket in place, so that if the rudder hits a solid object the bolt break instead of the hull. Steve at OFE can sell them to you. I got them after I took this picture.

Suggest those posts that report on this are worth reading. Lots of good stuff.

Just an FYI -
Boomer

[SWOOP10]

Thanks got it installed last night and it helped the boat out a lot, huge diffrence! I ran 55 mph on gps and it was smooth as butter! Im happy with it.

[MgMystic]

I should have my offset rudder too an a day how do you change it on the remote?

[ron1950]

just look on top of the tx and push the steering servo switch to the oppisite side...all it does is reverse the servo travel....

[ron1950]

swoop10 what motor are u running to get 55?

[SWOOP10]

I am running the UL1 motor, 125amp ESC, 6S Venom lipo's, it ran 55.2 on my GPS in very rough conditions, i had to keep letting out of the throttle. The offset rudder helped out a lot, i know i can get more out of her with a little more dialing in.

[ron1950]

be carefull at those speeds they break easly....... sounds good to me though

[Rumdog]

ul-1 motor on 6s? Bad idea.

[SWOOP10]

I enlarged all my water lines and installed an intercooler, motor is not even hot after a few hot laps, im watching it closely. The intercooler works really well.

[ron1950]

you are much more creative then i am lol

[TheShaughnessy]

ul-1 motor on 6s? Bad idea.

:iagree:

[MikeDeadly]

I am really new to the RC boating world, so bear with me here.

I know most races go clockwise, but I would like to be able to turn equally well both right and left. Does off-setting the rudder affect the turning capabilities of the boat?

[d.a.v.e]

Also, you should consider using plastic "break away" bolts to hold the bracket in place, so that if the rudder hits a solid object the bolt break instead of the hull. Steve at OFE can sell them to you. I got them after I took this picture.

Boomer

Do you use one or two break away bolts? I was thinking of just putting one in the bottom thinking it would kick the rudder up and I would not loose it?

[Skholar]

I saw it posted somewhere that one breakaway on the bottom should suffice.