So I think I am the King of Flipping boats

[HappyOne]

I am ready to learn, my master.

Please teach me how to drive properly

[Apples1]

slow down, my grass hopper, maybe set you Steering EPA to lower so it doesnt turn so sharp. hard to say what going on with out see you drive, but there are millions of people on here that have way more exp the me.

[bwells]

when it is coming toward you, turn 180 and the steering thing will work, that's what I do

[Apples1]

i dont think he want to flip.... i think he is trying not to flip! LOL

[bwells]

no, looking over the shoulder as this makes right and left easier to comprehend. I have problems figuring out which way to turn the knob when it's coming at me but this is the way I deal with it. My bj26 does have a turn limiter on it and I'm set at the lowest, Maybe I'll learn to drive sometime

[HappyOne]

Thanks but I am trying to stop flipping them over.

How about a driving tutorial by some of our more talented members. I see all kinds of advice on setups - how about some advice on driving

[Jesse J]

I would have to say that set up is 90% of it. yes slowing down, but if you have too much air under your boat there isn't much choice, slow down, flip or change your set up.

Maybe some video or more explanation on what exactly is happening to you.

[Rumdog]

yeah, are you flipping in the corners? blowing over? is it the hydro in your avatar? Video please!

[HappyOne]

The issue is in the turns and happens on both the hydro in the picture and my modded BJ. I think the issue is me.

How do you take corners at speed?

[teach]

Have you tried to lower your end point adjustment to your steering servo?


Maybe move the steering linkage down one hole.


Now I am no expert at boat racing but I did pretty good at trucks. One of the biggest things I had to learn to get better is to not just crank the wheel from lock to lock. Make bigger sweeps in the turn. If you are racing you will find out pretty quick that scrubbing all your speed in the corners is a great way to lose time.

[Doby]

Happy;

As I was there watching you "flip", allow me to give a few observations.

1) Hydros are set up to run clockwise, you were running mainly counterclockwise. The turn fin needs to be on the inside of the direction you are turning allowing it to "bite" the water. If its on the outside of the direction you are turning (counterclockwise) , it will cause the boat to flip.

2) The conditions we were running in was perfect flipping weather. 3-4" chop and around 30 + Mph winds (it was howling!!!! ) In those conditions,,,slow down as the size of boats you were running will not take it.

3) Yours (and mine) Blackjack are VERY tippy even in the best conditions. They are a narrow hull, again, slow WAY down in the corners. Also as the conditions warrent, move your batteries as far forward as possible in the windy conditions, it will help. That day, I was using my GPS on all runs, just for the added ballast up front to keep the nose down.

4) Get more and more runs under your belt in all types of conditions. Its the only way to learn.

[Doug Smock]

Nice avatar Happy!!
It sounds like Doby has it pegged!!

Doug

[Doby]

You did a nice setup on that hydro Doug.

[Doug Smock]

You did a nice setup on that hydro Doug.

Thank you sir!
Doug

[HappyOne]

Thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming.

When you first started, what things did you do that helped you learn?

I wonder if it makes sense to make a sticky for newbies on driving skills