My attempt at building the Mean Machine

[dana]

Looks good man. I had no problems with the tactic. Also you might leave the long rudder, it helps keep it from hooking in the turns. Which rudder is it?

[tlandauer]

Thanks Dana!
I am glad the Tactic has no problem, my rudder is this: http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...=ros-21-rudder, when you say "hooking" do you mean the transom takes a dive or the bow dives? I am a bit foggy with the meaning of "hooking".
Did you use the same rudder and if yes, did you cut it down? I am just afraid the length will increase the chance of hitting some drift wood or turtle.

[dana]

I mean it can spin out in the turns. I cut mine down, and every now and then it hooks. Nothing bad. I have the same rudder you do. In hind sight I would have left it long or cut a bit less off it

[tlandauer]

I mean it can spin out in the turns. I cut mine down, and every now and then it hooks. Nothing bad. I have the same rudder you do. In hind sight I would have left it long or cut a bit less off it

Thanks for the heads-up, I always thought too much rudder causes spin-outs.

[KartRacer]

Tlandauer
The long rudder works great on my DF Pirate, but I did catch a rock under water and had some minor damage. Hoping to get it back in the lake Saturday.
Water levels in my area are extremely low, need rain badly. I had an area dug out in the lake shore to provide a launch area so I don't have to walk out in the water to get deep enough for rudder clearance.
If we get some rain, ok a bunch of rain then lake levels will return to normal and problems go away. Until then I have to stay clear of the shore line by 20 feet!

[dana]

Thanks for the heads-up, I always thought too much rudder causes spin-outs.

If you do cut, only take an inch off