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My first Super Vee is on the way....anything that I need to do? I want to run the same prop. Anything to the hull? :) I want it to remain stock legal.
thanks,
Steve
thanks,
Steve
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I like the stock prop. The CF42, CF45 and CF48 are nice to have, there 5.50 each. You got the kickin packs. Most everyone will tell you the stock radio is no good. I found its ok on 6 cells but when I did 7 it went nuts. I bought a futaba PM3 FM for the 7 cell boat and it has not glitched once. Here is a great link to read http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_52...tm.htm#5203307 Especially the first post about super tuning. Grease the shaft, check for kinks in the cooling, I added floatation (just in case), tape the hatch, name her and let her fly. Prob shoud Zpoxy all the wood first, then reasemble all the hardwere using silicone and check for leaks. If your like me I did this after a week of running..hehehe but I did it.
Your about to have some fun... G/LLast edited by ice329; 04-05-2007, 09:40 AM. -
Thanks for the tips, I have a good Futaba FM as well, it's a shame the radio that comes with it will not work correctly.Comment
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slide a piece of size medium silicon fuel line(roughly 1.5" long) over the antenna straw(work from the radio box end) so as to plug the hole in the hatch. you'll need to use about negative 26-28 on the throttle trim to get the esc to arm. hth
rexStill waiting for my boat to come in.it came in
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[COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]Dump the stock water jacket. Get the black OSE unit. I recomend the ajustable tabs..Not the bolt ones the other ones that are in stock...they are bigger..a little bit of a pain to mount..but I think the extra surface aera is worth it. Cut out the end of the battery trays so you can ajust the CG. [/ as I think of stuff I'll let ya know...Lunch Breaks over andI gota split.
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some clubs specify that the trim tabs may not be larger than stock(this only applies if you intend to; race in a spec class).Still waiting for my boat to come in.it came inComment
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SJFE,
Tell me about the tabs that are in stock. Why are the a PIA to mount. I need ADJ tabs bad and thought about the ones that are in stock but held off. Tell me what the deal is, then maybe I will just order them.Comment
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Steven has had adjustable trim tabs that fit the requirements of the spec supervee class. same size and use the same mounting holes. far as I can tell ALL trim tabs are a pita to install.Still waiting for my boat to come in.it came inComment
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Yes I know but they have been out of stock for a month. What can I say I am impatiantComment
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Guys,
I raced my SV27 in P-Mono with a BIG prop and excellent batteries... all with the stock trim tabs... They work just fine, you just have to take care when adjusting them... Once they are set, they really don't get adjusted much anyhow...
One thing you must do, however, is take them off and open the holes up a couple of sizes... This will allow you to slide them up on the transom and get them up off the bottom about 1/16th of an inch or so... Stock they hang below the bottom... They need to be raised up...
Mine are set at neutral and I've never had a need to adjust them further... Once you get the batteries in the right spot and get the strut adjusted properely, you shouldn't need to adjust them much again...
I have the adjustables on there now, but haven't touched them once they were set... Running the boat in both Spec SV27 and in P-Mono (Lipos, new prop and turn fin...)...
When Steve gets the adjustables back in stock, by all means get them, as they are sweet... but don't let that keep you out of the action in the meantime...Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
"Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."Comment
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I have a new stamper for the plates and more will be in stock "hopefully" 2-3 weeks.
If you don't adjust your not taking advantage of part of what the trim tabs help.
When I go to the pond at 10am the water is glass, my tabs are up a couple of degrees to bring the speed up and loosen the boat. As the day goes on the water gets more choppy, the tabs start to go down to help stability in the rougher conditions.Steven Vaccaro
Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!Comment
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I don't disagree... which is why I suggested to go ahead and get the tabs from you when they are available... Still... I haven't had to adjust mine at all, and we've just completed a race in very rough, windy conditions... But then, I tend to balance more with weight than with tabs, because the tabs generally aren't in the water much if you keep the boat at full tilt... I think they have their biggest effect in the turns... it's the only time they are near the water if the boat is flying correctly...
If the boat needs to be slowed down some to keep it more stable, I tend to prop down so as to let the motor/esc still wind up (say NO to partial throttle...)
BUT, all fo this takes away from the point... What needs to be done for this gentleman is to drill out the holes in his stock tabs, adjust them correctly... go have fun with the boat for the next two weeks, then IMMEDIATELY jump online and order the good tabs from OffshoreElectrics! By then, He'll be up to speed with the hull and be ready for some adjustability so he can fine tune to the race conditions!! :DLast edited by Darin Jordan; 04-05-2007, 04:03 PM.Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
"Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."Comment
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They were tuff because they are wide. You have to take care not to get them to close to the prop. When they are in the right position the inside lock nut will fall right behind both the stringers. You have to hold the nut with a long angled pair of needle nose pliers and spin the cap screw into it. It's not impossible just time consuming. The work and look good though. I find I have to adjust my tabs and pack orientation each time I run.Comment
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Hmm
Trim tabs are a PITA to install.
Here is a tip that saved me from pulling out my hair.
I put a drop of thick or medium ca on the back plate of the trim tab.Then I attach it to the transom.The thick ca will let you move it around for a while.
Once you find the right spot.Kick it.Then just drill the holes.The tab usually just stays right there.Run your screws and your done.:DComment
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Thats the only way to do them.Comment
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