Fixing the BJ26 Handling Issues

[nate]

Looks awsome man!

[siranger]

Where can I pick up some of those brake line clamps?

the brake line clamps you can get from i believe any hi performance race shop or hotrod shop. they are about 25 bukcs for a 12 pack.

[jaybird]

i got a black jack 2 2s smc 6000mah lipo x642 everything else stock and i run in salt water and all i do is flip and barrel roll. is the x 642 good for salt ?or is it because and need to take out the batt trays and change the hardware not lookin to spend a whole lot of cash but lookin to hurt some nitro guys in corners and straits.ill post a video soon.New to rc boats

[drew]

i got a black jack 2 2s smc 6000mah lipo x642 everything else stock and i run in salt water and all i do is flip and barrel roll. is the x 642 good for salt ?or is it because and need to take out the batt trays and change the hardware not lookin to spend a whole lot of cash but lookin to hurt some nitro guys in corners and straits.ill post a video soon.New to rc boats

I run in salt water only and the X642 works great. Take the battery trays out for sure. It will turn flatter with a rudder opposed to a steerable drive.

[Rusty_Noob]

Siranger, what hardware setup are you running at the back?

[Chewy6696]

where did you get that antenna ? I would love to have one like that so I dont have it attached to the canopy.

[Brushless55]

What strut depth do you guys like when running fast?

[tiqueman]

Hey all! Newb on the forum and have been followin this one now and again. I think I saw that someone posted about this but Im going to throw in my 2 pennies. I cut about 3/4" off of my turn fins, removed the stock battery trays and built new ones to sit as low as possible. They sit on the the top of the tunnel and have a slight angle down as they go to the sides of the boat. I also made them longer so I had more options in battery placement. I loosened the bolts that hold the turn fins on and noticed w/ out removing them, I could get a couple degrees on them, so for now, thats how they are going to be. Thats all Ive done besides my 642 prop and I see quite a difference in ride attitude as well as turning. Oh, this is with the STOCK DRIVE hardware. No, it doesnt corner like PN43's, but its a heck of a lot better than it was. I read that some had no luck w/ it. Just wanted to let you all know that my experience was better than I thought it would be.
-Scott

[nutz1207]

I to am a newb to this and i have also removed my batt trays and lowered them and also lowered the esc. i did try angling the turn fins to match the hull and it was not good. put them back to just a couple of degrees in just as tiqueman did and it is a lot better than stock. I am using the stock drive and stock prop. i also noticed that one of my turn fins had a curve in it and that it did not sit 90 degrees to the back of the boat it had a slight angle out. i did fix it and will see if it changes anything.

[sfcoffee]

Iwas about to test boat with improvements but with stock drive. result, never made it to the river. I slipped on the ice and fell. front of boat is now cracked apart (port bow) that sucks..I smashed my elbow too but that will fix its self..ARGG!!!!

[sfcoffee]

Steerable drive system:


I have replaced the stock drive system with Fullers Catamaran Hardware
This drive works excellent especially if you want the BJ26 to turn well both left and right. I have run this setup with the stock motor and brushless esc with the stock prop also with an octura X642 and X442 both detounged. So far I like the performance of the X442 best. Depending on which prop you use you will have to adjust the height and angle differently.

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If you are going to stick with the stock drive system after doing these mods please post your performance results. It would be interesting to know how well they work with that setup.

Please remember all these mod locations and positions are starting points. You will need to fine tune them for your boat's setup.

The mods with stock drive and prop definatly helped. Although It still flipped fairly easy when i tried to.. Gps showed 33 mph with prop and shaft paralell(sp) and strut up all the way..

[macerov91]

propnut? can you post more pics of your finished product for the rear? i want to see the final position of your fins?

[tiqueman]

Mace, I just modded mine recently with the hrdwr from OSE. Works fantastic!!!!

[macerov91]

thanks buddy!!!

is there a specific measurment?

[tiqueman]

thanks buddy!!!

is there a specific measurment?

Of what part? the turn fins?