Wizards Pickle build

[Diesel6401]

Looks good buddy...

[venom*one]

Good lookin boat and nice vid... what type of paint did you use??? Thanks Tj

[wizard122]

I used Krylon Fusion and Fusion Clear Coat

[Shooter]

I think it did a "wheely" at around 7 seconds! Nice!

[wizard122]

Got some video

ran the boat on Monday with my new Turnigy 4000 40C packs still need to find the right for them pretty close thou I may add 2 deg neg on strut any way got a little loose at he end of run this time with a X440 prop may go back to the X438 not sure I still have other props to try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAiXVKWRxM0

[Rumdog]

sweet! Try
a 440/3

[wizard122]

Thanks I have a Grim 40X52/3 I was going to try I think that's close to a X440/3 right?

[wizard122]

CG Location

Please help me. Not sure what is proper location for CG Thanks

[longballlumber]

Thanks I have a Grim 40X52/3 I was going to try I think that's close to a X440/3 right?

Yes, that is a correct statment. They are very close, but not the same.

Later
Mike

[Doug Smock]

Please help me. Not sure what is proper location for CG Thanks

It should be approx 1/4" back from the bottom arrow in your pic. If you run it any farther forward you risk stuffing it in rough water.

Doug

PS Try a x442 with that setup.

[Shooter]

Wow. My CG is quite a bit more towards the rear. Maybe that is why it does cartwheels at high speeds!

One thing I've noticed is that the pickle traps a LOT of air. It's fine at lower speeds (under 45mph). As soon as I get it above 45, it wants to fly! The air just can't escape fast enough. Has anyone considered putting tunnel vents? Just small recessed areas on each side of the tunnel to vent some of the air. I might try this with my green boat (she's getting a little rough anyway....time for a new one).

[Shooter]

BTW - I finally hit 50mph w/UL-1 motor and controller. The grim 40x57/3 blade adds a good 3-5mph! It cavitates for about 5 feet or so and then catches. Had to sharpen it A LOT to get it to catch though.

[6S HYDRO]

airdam

[wizard122]

Thanks guys I tried a L38/55 the other day didn't like it at all wouldn't turn right and flipped. I like so far X438 X440 grim 40/52X3 next I will try a X446 and X642 also tried a M440 but it was way slower in the turns. I had the cg to far forward will see what happens next week I've got it up to 48 mph so far but like you said it wants to fly at those speeds. Has any one run a deep strut I have it set at 13/16 to bottom of strut with about 2 deg neg

Does any one have a photo with the air dam installed?

[Doug Smock]

I'll try to post a pic of a air dam tomorrow. Nothing fancy, just tape.
In windy conditions I'll add some weight (approx 6oz) under the ESC which should be just in front of the motor.

Don't discount a X442!!!!!