Delta Force 35"

[6sHyper]

Man.......that sucks..............thank goodness for flotation! It all comes with the territory as im sure you are aware. Better luck on your next run.

yeah man, well fingers crossed my gear comes back to life! happen to know a "safe" way to test the esc and eagle tree?? Yes floatation is an absolute must, i use pipe insulation and it works better than pool noodle imo.

the one lesson i really learned here though is HATCH LOCKS are going on all my boats from now on!!

[b.mcdaniel.2009]

the one lesson i really learned here though is HATCH LOCKS are going on all my boats from now on!!

I learned that the hard way also so dont feel bad....That suck that your getting a bunch of crap about running your rigs, kinda makes the hobby less motivating. Sounds like my old neighboor's gripeing about my nitro trucks were to loud!

[Make-a-Wake]

After a nasty crash in my Pursuit which left everything hanging by the cooling tube.............motor, ESC etc......... I made my own hatch locks from bolts/nuts layin around. Never had a problem since and i've flipped her a bunch.

First pic is after the crash, the rest of the hatch locks install

[6sHyper]

Didn't even think of that! great idea, i might just one up ya though and use wing nuts!!

Good news! i plugged the eagle tree in to my computer and pulled the run out of it! I think its gonna be ok! I only pulled a max amp reaidng of 184

[6sHyper]

Well i guess i can count my lucky stars because after drying them out the servo, ESC, rx, and Eagletree ALL seam to be working still!!! Thank God.............Just need a new hatch!! not to bad.

[millzee]

I sad to read about your crash, I hope everything dries out for you ok. Here's a few pic's of how I did my locks on the pirate, I hope they help give you few ideas. good luck!!

[Punisher 67]

That is a hell-of-a good idea.................................

[keithbradley]

Well i guess i can count my lucky stars because after drying them out the servo, ESC, rx, and Eagletree ALL seam to be working still!!! Thank God.............Just need a new hatch!! not to bad.

Make sure you spray them with corrosion x before using them again to displace any water that might be hiding in there. Its definitely worth it regardless of the drying process.

[keithbradley]

Looking at the pics now I think the steering rod was a lot of your problem. That bend that it has coming off the servo will no doubt flex and bend more under load. You might want to use a longer servo arm or something so you can get that straight. A bending steering linkage will make for some crazy handling charecteristics. It sounds like you stinger may not have been at very as well. The trim tabs should really only come into play to stop chine walk, they aren't needed to keep the boat from blowing over. The turn fins should just dig in in the corners and keep the hull from washing out when turning.

Sorry the maiden didn tgo well. That really sucks!

[Dragboatdad]

After a nasty crash in my Pursuit which left everything hanging by the cooling tube.............motor, ESC etc......... I made my own hatch locks from bolts/nuts layin around. Never had a problem since and i've flipped her a bunch.

First pic is after the crash, the rest of the hatch locks install

I just ordered a pursuit, this great info for me. How does the hull hold up after these crashes? Do I need to do any reinforcing?

[6sHyper]

Looking at the pics now I think the steering rod was a lot of your problem. That bend that it has coming off the servo will no doubt flex and bend more under load. You might want to use a longer servo arm or something so you can get that straight. A bending steering linkage will make for some crazy handling charecteristics. It sounds like you stinger may not have been at very as well. The trim tabs should really only come into play to stop chine walk, they aren't needed to keep the boat from blowing over. The turn fins should just dig in in the corners and keep the hull from washing out when turning.

Sorry the maiden didn tgo well. That really sucks!

The steering rod is pretty thick stock it doesn't bend very easily, i'll attach a pic of why it has that bend in it, i will straighten it out a bit though. It seemed more like the boat was really light in the bow she was definately china walking, she handled the turns great. As for the stinger what is a good positioning to start at? i figured parralel to the hull like the tabs, but after looking closer it looks like i had the stinger pointed down a bit which would casue the bow to rise, so maybe i need to bring it up? pics attached tell me what you think Keith. Also I dont have any corrosion X, do you know if theres anyithing else like it?? possibly available at Home Depot or something local?? Thanks

[6sHyper]

Heres some pics, should i take the motor apart too?? I heard the Brushless motors were ok to get a bit wet? Looks like a fairly water tight casing.

[stefano4210]

hi
i am a new member..stefano from italy..where can i buy a motor mount for mamba monster motor as yours ?
thanks much

[rc2266]

Actually wouldn't the stinger going down like that cause the bow to go down more?

[6sHyper]

Actually wouldn't the stinger going down like that cause the bow to go down more?

ah yes i think your right my mistake. i think i need do some trim tab adjustments and possibly move my COG more forward.