New to theUL-1 and boating.

[stelerzman]

Hi everyone, I just aquired a used UL-1 and I'm needing some solid advise. I have been reading a lot of threads and posts over the last few days and I'm wondering what is a realistic speed that I can expect with this type of hull? I understand it has it's limitations and I'm looking for some guidance as to where to start when I first launch the boat.
I do have the instruction book and it looks to be completely stock. The only thing I'm sure of is that the prop is plastic and it's 3 blades. I have verified the basic settings per the book and now I would like to know where do I go from there. I'll be taking it out this weekend for the first time.

Thanks in advance for any info you could send my way. I will be taking pictures and video to help answer any question.you may have.

[stelerzman]

I felt it necessary to post some pic's of my setup so you can see where I'm at. so on with the pic's. Please feel free to point out the things I need to adjust.
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[stelerzman]

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From the pic's of the level app. it seems that the right side is lower then the left.
How is this issue resolved, and yes the table top is NUT's level.
I would like to know what my options are before this weekend so that I can correct this problem. Thanks guys.

[Doby]

Remember, it will only turn well to the right.
The stock prop sometimes has a hard time planning the boat..it may have to be tossed in with the throttle on full.
With some decent props, figure reliable speed in the upper 40's

[Heaving Earth]

Is it a problem? What problem is it causing? How level and perfect is your table?

[stelerzman]

Cool, Thanks Doby. I'll post the video and some pic's from this weekend to show where I'm at and see where I can go from there.

[stelerzman]

Dead nuts level. PERFECTLY LEVEL.
I'll be able to post up more info after this weekend. I was curious about my current setup before I took it out. Please see the pic's I posted and comment on how it looks. Thanks.

[jfrancisco892]

Are you planning on just running the boat for recreational use? If so, as long as you have fairly smooth water this boat is not a bad choice for a beginner. It was my first boat and I got into racing with it. If you plan on racing it I would recommend a custom purpose built hull such as an fe30, whiplash, phil thomas stealth etc. I would also recommend going through the boat and checking the alignment of the stuffing tube with the motor collet as it is pretty common for that to be out of alignment due to poor build quality. A hughey or upgraded flex cable is something I would also recommend as the aquacraft ones commonly have cold solders on the shaft flex cable joint and you will end up losing the prop with the shaft if the shaft is poorly made. If you have any questions with the hull or tuning options feel free to let me know as my dad and I have done many modifications to make it somewhat competitive in p-limited sport hydro racing and I have a good amount of experience with it. To answer your question regarding speed I would say mid 40s is realistic depending on the water conditions, setup, and propeller.

[stelerzman]

As of right now I'm just learning and hope to get more info and become a much better driver, thank you for the suggestions.

I do have a question that I haven't seen asked or posted
Does waxing the bottom of the hull help in anyway????? It's almost a no brainer if you really think about it, yet nothing recommended or suggested. Kind a weird to me, lmk what you guys think.

[SirBudman32]

No don't wax the bottom. On mine the bottom is scuffed. I have my strut set at 1 1/8" of table and then set level. I also put a air dam on it and made a big difference in the way it handles. I also did battery mod. Running a 42x55 3 bladed prop doing hi 40s maybe low 50.

[stelerzman]

So what's the logic behind not using wax ???

[SirBudman32]

Makes it to slick and water sticks, scuff it up and makes air bubbles for the boat to ride on.

[stelerzman]

Wow, thank you Budman. I just dug out the wax last night, looks like I'll put it back.

Another question I have is how much rudder swing is good and how much is too much, also which hole on the horn? Thanks again

[SirBudman32]

No problem. You can wax the top and sides if you want just not the bottom. As for the servo hone mine is on the 3rd one from the screw, and about 1/4'" of throw maybe a little more but it does not take much.

[stelerzman]

[QUOTE=Heaving Earth;518031]Is it a problem? What problem is it causing? How level and perfect is your table?[/QUOTE


I thought it should be level, even from side to side???? Is this normal??