First build... Cheap boat, lots of power

[srislash]

You know, this is hard to do over written direction as opposed to hands on.This is a first for me.

[masonis1]

Hah i bet. I have a very good hobby shop kinda far away but i get there with a great boat department. Hahha. Should i get some help from them. Im sorry again. And thanks for all the help. Almost finished though

[srislash]

Ok. I just noticed one had some curved bends and the other has flat, straight and sharp bends.

That is right.The first pics bends could fold back on itself if enough pressure was put to it.

[masonis1]

Was my discription of what was wrong correct?

[masonis1]

How can i get the boot thought the hole farther? It barely sticks out cuz the plate inside the transom too.

[srislash]

Hah i bet. I have a very good hobby shop kinda far away but i get there with a great boat department. Hahha. Should i get some help from them. Im sorry again. And thanks for all the help. Almost finished though

Don't be sorry man,just a new experience.I love this forum for that.We all help each other.It is a good thing that is getting harder to find these days.There is alot of self absorbed people out there.There's my little RANT for the day.Canucks are playing tonight so I'll be going to the Clubhouse to watch.

[srislash]

How can i get the boot thought the hole farther? It barely sticks out cuz the plate inside the transom too.

It should just show itself on the inside and gets glued there.

[TheShaughnessy]

have to agree with the first post about the delta force. That was the best advice. I hope you prove me wrong but i don't think the hull is gonna like the added power. The strakes are meant to lift at low speeds for the stock power plant. I think it will bounce a lot, probably chine walk to its death if it gets going fast enough.

Post the vid when done to prove the nah sayers wrong. Seems like too much time and energy into a hull that ultimately isn't hobby grade. I mean the tabs for the stock boat stand are still on the bottom, those should have been sanded and filled for sure. Sorry for sounding so harsh, but i think your expectations are a little high. I know you are excited about her so finish it up and lets see the video of it ripping.

[masonis1]

I did fill those tabs.. so...

[Make-a-Wake]

You should have mounted your servo over like in the photo..............the rod needs to attatch to the horn on one side and the rudder arm on the opposite side so when it turns the rod stays centered thru the boot. The way you have it, the rod will be forced to bend as the horn and the arm fight each other when turning.

[masonis1]

I can do that.

[masonis1]

Just gotvhome... Fun night

[srislash]

You should have mounted your servo over like in the photo..............the rod needs to attatch to the horn on one side and the rudder arm on the opposite side so when it turns the rod stays centered thru the boot. The way you have it, the rod will be forced to bend as the horn and the arm fight each other when turning.

I don't think it is permanently mounted so it can be moved.

Mason,I'll check the thread first thing in the AM.

[masonis1]

I havent mounted it yet... Hah. So we are good.

[masonis1]

Sounds good on the AM. Ive had a long day so i probably will wake up near 9 or 10