The official 36" zelos twin modding thread

[Darin Jordan]

I have noticed that, on hard flips (well, any flip, really) one or both of the struts can shift. They only have a single bolt in tension holding them in place.

Might be a decent upgrade to get a tad larger bolt/nut and use some wider washers to get a little more grip.

[Rafael_Lopez]

Yeah, Travis and I posted this in one of the various other threads dedicated to this boat, maybe even a few pages back in this thread. All our 6 pole marine motors are delta wind. The manufacturer recommends runing them at 7* or less, for best performance.

[arrover]

Thanks Darin. I wasn't aware that could happen but I'll be watching for it now. I did forget the best news of the day: No damage after the flips!

[arrover]

Yeah, Travis and I posted this in one of the various other threads dedicated to this boat, maybe even a few pages back in this thread. All our 6 pole marine motors are delta wind. The manufacturer recommends running them at 7* or less, for best performance.

Thanks Rafael! Good info. Kind of matches my results today.

[paulfromtulsa]

I got better speeds at 7 degrees of n timing appose to 15 degrees

[Keagan-Z06]

Quick question. How would prospect affect receiver transmission? I'm thinking of enclosing my receiver in a little prospect box about the size of a match box but enough to fit the receiver in, all in the name of avoiding water. Would performance be affected if the antenna is still in the stock position.

[paulfromtulsa]

Quick question. How would prospect affect receiver transmission? I'm thinking of enclosing my receiver in a little prospect box about the size of a match box but enough to fit the receiver in, all in the name of avoiding water. Would performance be affected if the antenna is still in the stock position.

Havithe receiver in a box will not effect the range at all.

[Keagan-Z06]

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[Keagan-Z06]

What are you guys using for replacement of your rudder "lock", the little plastic thingy that keeps the rudder in place or breaks away after a hit? I just realized yesterday that mine broke off after my crash last week.

[Darin Jordan]

What are you guys using for replacement of your rudder "lock", the little plastic thingy that keeps the rudder in place or breaks away after a hit? I just realized yesterday that mine broke off after my crash last week.

I usually go to the hardware store and buy brass 4-40 screws and use them. If you want something fancier, you can order Socket Head versions from McMaster-Carr as well.

Brass works well. Tightens with some torque, but shears when hit.

[Keagan-Z06]

I usually go to the hardware store and buy brass 4-40 screws and use them. If you want something fancier, you can order Socket Head versions from McMaster-Carr as well.

Brass works well. Tightens with some torque, but shears when hit.

Thanks Darin!

[Rafael_Lopez]

PRB285000 is the pack of 5 nylon breakaway bolts and nuts for this item. Retails for $6.99.

http://www.proboatmodels.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PRB285000

[kfxguy]

Congrats arrover for breaking inch 70. I figured you'd be first lol. I was out in heart surgery for the past week and a half and got released from the hospital last night. I've tried to follow along on the threads but with all the meds I was on, there was no way. Just had no interest whatsoever. Headed back home tomorrow and I can't can't to get there and get back to my normal life.

[Keagan-Z06]

Welcome back kfx, hope you have a speedy recovery, forget boats for awhile, we will be here when you get back.

[arrover]

Heart surgery!?! Geesh man. Sorry to hear that. I hope you have a speedy recovery!