First build... Cheap boat, lots of power

[Make-a-Wake]

Mason, you may have to lop off those screwhole towers in the hull

REMEMBER!! Get the rod hooked up to the rudder and servo horn and let it flow to where it wants to sit(within reason) then epoxy it down there and set a heavy object on it or hold it down if you are using 5 minute epoxy.

[srislash]

Mason, you may have to lop off those screwhole towers in the hull

REMEMBER!! Get the rod hooked up to the rudder and servo horn and let it flow to where it wants to sit(within reason) then epoxy it down there and set a heavy object on it or hold it down if you are using 5 minute epoxy.

This is the best way to insure that there is no binding.

[masonis1]

Even if the rod is not straight? If i do that, it will come out and an angle. Not curved but at an angle..

[srislash]

Just hook it up to the rudder arm and into the hull then take a pic from above.

[masonis1]

I will when i fully get up.. im gunna lay back down and ill be on soon.

[masonis1]

Here you go. Its just connected to the rudder...

[LarrysDrifter]

Id put a smooth "s"" bend on the exterior of the hull near the rudder bracket. That way, you can mount the servo nice and square in the hull. S bends are alot better than a "z" bend. Ideally a straight rod is best, but cant always be done. Also, I notice your antennae mount is close to the hatch. That ll make taping the hatch properly a bit of a pain.

[masonis1]

So what bend should i use? I have a vice... I can do anything, i just dont know where to bend and how hard to bend.

[LarrysDrifter]

An S bend as I said. Put it where the bellow is in the last pic you posted is. Obviously, you want the rod straight off the rudder arm, then the S bend, the the rod straight into the hull.

[masonis1]

Ok i think i can do that. So make it straight to the hull, then bend to go straight in... How far back should i make the bend?

[LarrysDrifter]

Starting at the transom, straight, then begin the bend at the rudder stand off. Bend a little at at time until you get a straight shot to the rudder arm. Start the bend about 10-15mm from the transom. Put the bellow inside the hull if you can.

[masonis1]

Whats the bellow?

[masonis1]

Now is that 10-15mm from the transom when the rudder is fully steered. Like lock to lock or at centered?

[LarrysDrifter]

The black "boot" you have to seal the steering rod. You post faster than anyone Ive seen on here!

[masonis1]

Im really anxious to get this boat running.. hah so what about the steering lock question or what?