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Chuck if the rudder is on the left of the tub then I like mine angled out a deg or two. This helps with a couple of things, the slight out angle helps create a bit of lift and assist's the rear from dropping and then a flip, it also creates slight downward pressure on the inside sponson in a turn to help stop it lifting and the turn fin blowing out. Made a big difference to my old xs2.
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Andy the rudder is mounted on the right - this is how I got it. So I have several constraints as I did not build this boat but will do my best to make it work. I may end up having to take everything out and start over as the wire drive is set at a shallow angle as well. I can't get the strut to 20mm without quite a positive angle in order to keep the wire from hitting the strut.IMPBA 20481S D-12Comment
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I have the XS2 almost ready to go! I need some tubing for the water cooling and it will be off to the pond. I will go to the LHS in a bit and hopefully will have it wet later this afternoon. I thank everyone for their advice and help.
ChuckIMPBA 20481S D-12Comment
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Chuck, that is a great build. For some of you young Turks
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Except for the great picture things went downhill. The back end hopped so bad that it never really hooked up. I brought it in and made some adjustments but forgot to tighten the coupler and it went nowhere fast. When I got it back it had taken on about an 1/8 cup of water and I couldn't get the ESC to arm. So I called it a day and am now drying things out so I can find the source of the leak.
Edit: I do have to say that I am very impressed with the wire drive as I can't think of a harder test for it considering that it went from no load to full load repeatedly in a very short span of time.Last edited by egneg; 05-16-2009, 07:00 PM.IMPBA 20481S D-12Comment
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Chuck,
What prop were you running? I have only ever got a V series prop to hook up one time. It went like a cut cat when it did and registered 75mph. All the other times I have tried to use a V series prop I get the same hop.
The angle of the strut will cause the hop also. It has to be level. I am sure Andy will throw you a life buoy also.Several boats in various stages of destructionComment
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Not to butt in, I also have mixed results with the V- series. I know all about the hop. What Paddy says is true, when these props catch you better have some good underpants on.* BBY Lift Master RIgger * Insane Gen 2 Cat * Aeromarine Avenger Pro Twin * Delta Force Cyber Storm * Delta Force 41" Mono * H&M Viper II * H&M Intruder * OSE Raider Hydro * Whiplash 20 * Brushless Mini Rio *Comment
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I was running a Prather 215 so I am sure it was improper strut setting.IMPBA 20481S D-12Comment
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Good news and bad news. The good news is ESC is just fine because as I suspected the connection on the extension is what got wet and why the esc wouldn't arm. The bad news isn't really that bad as I found the source of the leak. I feel like an idiot because I didn't see it before I put the boat in the water. There is a hole for the antenna wire just below the bracket and I am using a tactic Tx/Rx. I will remove the bracket and fill the holes before the next test run.IMPBA 20481S D-12Comment
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Just use some RTV Silicone where the wire goes through, cup that prop a little and set your strut neutral. All will be good. Nice workComment
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Wait till he gets his new motor.
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The fun is about to start. I am looking forward to your "on water" report. Take a gps with you Chuck as you are about to set your personal best speed.
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