FE 30 Rigged for P-Sport Hydro

[FE Wannabe]

Hey Tony,

You should be running solidly in the sixties with that setup.
Hopefully you will get some video, since I could not be there today.

I am interested in how well the new GT3B radio works as well.

Have a good one bud.

[properchopper]

First wet : Without benefit of Jeff's setup board ( He's at a race in AZ) , or Mark's learned input, I just set the strut & fin same as my Spec FE 30 . Single Turnigy
45C 5000 Nano. A little hop, need to de-lift the prop some, but HOLY COW EXHAUST !!!! I'm still shaking :

( This was also using the new GT3B Radio. Very happy with it.)

68.2 mph !!

The run in vid was on 4S2P Turnigy 45C 4000 nanos. No gps , but smokin !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V60YYYo1aDY

[HOTWATER]

WHOO-HOO!! I like it...great job!!

[properchopper]

WHOO-HOO!! I like it...great job!!

Thanks, Bro ! Anyone know how to get rid of an adrenaline hangover ?

[marko500]

The fittings in my T-180 came out no problem. Must have been my lucky day (for a change). Been looking at getting another set of batteries for my PT Stealth. I think I just decided on a set of the Nanos!
Nothing like a run where you have to wait for the "knee shake" to stop before you can bend down to get the boat out of the water.
Boat looks fantastic,great job!

Mark

[rearwheelin]

The fittings in my T-180 came out no rpoblem. Must have been my lucky day (for a change). Been looking at getting another set of batteries for my PT Stealth. I think I just decided on a set of the Nanos!
Nothing like a run where you have to wait for the "knee shake" to stop before you can bend down to get the boat out of the water.
Boat looks fantastic,great job!

Mark

Hi Mark, noticed on you PT vid and a few others (I think hydro's in general) the rudder is on the left side ...wonder why this one is on the right.....? ........ I have never owned a hydro but I am getting the itch for one...

[marko500]

Hi Mark, noticed on you PT vid and a few others (I think hydro's in general) the rudder is on the left side ...wonder why this one is on the right.....? ........ I have never owned a hydro but I am getting the itch for one...

I put my rudder on the left side as Phil Thomas recommends in the build sheet. I honestly don't know why some are on the right.I"ve seen the reason explained on here before. One of the reasons for it being on the left if I recall correct is when turning right the servo pulls on the rudder so there is no flexing of the rudder linkage. But I am new to hydros and hopefully some of the more experienced hydro guys can answer better.
I've had cats and vee hulls but after watching the guys I run with run their Whiplashes I was bitten by the hydro bug. I decided to get in on the fun and picked up the Stealth. I sure am glad I did, hydros are a thrill to drive!

Mark

[rearwheelin]

I put my rudder on the left side as Phil Thomas recommends in the build sheet. I honestly don't know why some are on the right.I"ve seen the reason explained on here before. One of the reasons for it being on the left if I recall correct is when turning right the servo pulls on the rudder so there is no flexing of the rudder linkage. But I am new to hydros and hopefully some of the more experienced hydro guys can answer better.
I've had cats and vee hulls but after watching the guys I run with run their Whiplashes I was bitten by the hydro bug. I decided to get in on the fun and picked up the Stealth. I sure am glad I did, hydros are a thrill to drive!

Mark

Thanks for the response ! Seems like there could be some contriversy on debating all that...........

[properchopper]

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Tony might I recomend before unscrewing the brass, get some of that liquid nitrogen that they use in that over the counter single treatment wart remover , it freezes sub zeroJust like how ferarri inserts valve seats by dipping them in liquid nitrogen then pressing them to the block then they expande..........Sorry man just trying to help out...lol.....PS this will be my next boat and his hardware is BADAS$...latter !

Randy, Roger that. When we put valve seats in shovelhead motors, they get machined for an interferance fit, then in the freezer with the heads in the oven. Then whammo with an insertion tool & they stay in place.

[properchopper]

I put my rudder on the left side as Phil Thomas recommends in the build sheet. I honestly don't know why some are on the right.I"ve seen the reason explained on here before. One of the reasons for it being on the left if I recall correct is when turning right the servo pulls on the rudder so there is no flexing of the rudder linkage. But I am new to hydros and hopefully some of the more experienced hydro guys can answer better.
I've had cats and vee hulls but after watching the guys I run with run their Whiplashes I was bitten by the hydro bug. I decided to get in on the fun and picked up the Stealth. I sure am glad I did, hydros are a thrill to drive!

Mark

Most of the better rudders give the choice of configuring the pivot arm for push or pull. I use 4-40 rod for strength regardless.

I believe it was Mr. Turner [Fluid] who gave a learned explanation of right vs. left rudder placement. IIRC it has to do with sponson loading while turning.

[FE Wannabe]

First wet : Without benefit of Jeff's setup board ( He's at a race in AZ) , or Mark's learned input, I just set the strut & fin same as my Spec FE 30 . Single Turnigy
45C 5000 Nano. A little hop, need to de-lift the prop some, but HOLY COW EXHAUST !!!! I'm still shaking :

( This was also using the new GT3B Radio. Very happy with it.)

68.2 mph !!

The run in vid was on 4S2P Turnigy 45C 4000 nanos. No gps , but smokin !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V60YYYo1aDY

Tony,

It looks like "someone" may be going for the 2 LAP P-Sport TriFecta in May. (2009/2010 and soon 2011)

That puppy was hauling the mail for sure...

I bet your AZ Winter Warmup buddies are getting a little nervous now. You definitely have a contender. It will be very interesting to see what you end up with after a little fine tuning.

Glad to hear the GT3B radio was up for the task as well.

Well done my friend, well done.

[properchopper]

Tony,

It looks like "someone" may be going for the 2 LAP P-Sport TriFecta in May. (2009/2010 and soon 2011)

That puppy was hauling the mail for sure...

I bet your AZ Winter Warmup buddies are getting a little nervous now. You definitely have a contender. It will be very interesting to see what you end up with after a little fine tuning.

Glad to hear the GT3B radio was up for the task as well.

Well done my friend, well done.

Brad, I'l be racing P-Sport Hydro with the "Best of the Best" racers in this class. Way better drivers than myself. We'll have to see what happens; these guys ain't slow

[FE Wannabe]

Brad, I'l be racing P-Sport Hydro with the "Best of the Best" racers in this class. Way better drivers than myself. We'll have to see what happens; these guys ain't slow

Maybe I should have said they will be nervous because now you are fast enough to catch them and run 'em over! LOL

[LuckyDuc]

Glad to hear the GT3B radio was up for the task as well.

I just ordered one of these too after reading this thread. What the heck, for that price I couldn't pass it up.

[Chilli]

Tony, Just got my FE30 this week. Do you happen to have a pic of the turn fin mount? After reading the setup off the Insane sire, I'm a little confused on the mounting location.