Turn fin adjustment

[wizard122]

Well I got my new Pickle up and running and just Love this boat but I want to learn to tune it better. What affect does tilting the turn fin up or down have on this boat. Thanks in advance Wiz

[Alexgar]

what a nice boat

[m4a1usr]

It must be the angle the picture was taken at but is that turn fin a recommended one? Sure looks huge to me. And very deep. Did you follow Dougs instructions off the web page?

John

[wizard122]

Yes Doug now uses a UL-1 fin in his setup I have it level now but wanted to know what changing the angle would do to the boat.

[wizard122]

Thanks

what a nice boat

Thanks this boat rocks I just finished it and want to learn more about setup.

[Jesse J]

With that curl on it, tipping it back (up) will add to suction while tipping it forward (down) will actually create lift (not recommended). I would highly recommend keeping it level and not letting anyone talk you out of it, they RULE!!!

Play with your COG, strut height and angle and then your prop.

[wizard122]

Thanks I just got a good a 1/4 Lexan sheet to use as a setup board now I can play with the strut Doug gave me a good place to start I ran it first with a X438 awesome then I tried a
X440 at the end of the straight it tends to lift I was told to make the strut a little deeper but have not done it yet will try next trip to the pond. Doug said a little at a time I have a good hight tool I used for my rc cars so i can go 1/32 at a time any thoughts?

[wizard122]

Flat Fin

With that curl on it, tipping it back (up) will add to suction while tipping it forward (down) will actually create lift (not recommended). I would highly recommend keeping it level and not letting anyone talk you out of it, they RULE!!!

Play with your COG, strut height and angle and then your prop.

What do you think about a Flat fin? Or this one AQUB9515 GrimRacer 18 Hydro Turn Fin-Polished