UL-1 takes a nose dive

[Namnuta]

I run my UL-1 on 6 and 7 cell NIMH.

The trick i use since the batteries are heavier than lipos is to hold the boat in the water with the front end held up.

I go on full throttle and let her go and she hops up onto plane very nice, and is quite quick. I have never had issues running 6 cell NIMH using this launch technique.

My UL-1 is stock, well was stock. Im rebuilding the turn fin area that broke from just water pressure on the turn fin. I must have one of the early lemons (Turn fin area was paper thin??), but now i have an excuse to paint.

Presently i run all my boats on NIMH and have not made the jump to lipos. Next season maybe. :)

[arcticguy]

Namnnuta

Thanks for the tip i will try it =)

Where do you grab and hold the boat while doing this launch ?

[Namnuta]

I hold it right in the front center of the boat. Right beside the front canopy

Say im standing over the ul-1 with it in the water. I reach down and pull the front end up, give her some throttle and let go at the same time.

[arcticguy]

Thanks =) im making a list here of things to try and if nothing works out im going for lipos.

[Brushless55]

Your strut angle could be palying alittle in this to..

[arcticguy]

YES!

Finally i had my first real run with the UL-1!

Namnuta thanks for the tip about holding the boat it works great to hold it in
the water and make sure the propp is all under and then.. give throttle and just let it go! =)

And it cannot be repeated enough... DONT by shy on the throttle!!! :)