Fixing the BJ26 Handling Issues

[Joe007]

Ok I understand what you are saying... Dang that BJ moves real good and the cornering looked real nice.... Can you get a zoom on your boat corning...
Awesome your hard work paid off...
Joe007

[Apples1]

i have just had Solinger Hardware added...Brillaint , Full throttle turns stable, quick, nothing else to say!

Thats my 2 cents!

[Anthony.L]

i have just had Solinger Hardware added...Brillaint , Full throttle turns stable, quick, nothing else to say!

Thats my 2 cents!

I take it you used the Mono hardware package that OSE sells? Can you please take some pics of it installed? I'm considering changing mine over.

[Apples1]

no i dont think its the mono version, i had it installed for me at fast Electricts for about $100 ,he also did some hull mods for me as well (at an extra cost) to increase the ride surface area and lose one step. here is his site www.fastelectrics.com

The thing i unbelievable, and quick too, with out the turn fins. the boat does ride quite high in the water (due to the hull mods) so when i put it into a turn, i back the trottle off for a fraction of a second,crank the steering and gas it full. it tracks really well, but i am still prone to blowovers if the conditions are right, i am running a 645 and 2s lipos with stock motor and ESC.

the reason for all this is only because i am planning on racing at a club and maybe state level if all goes well, i will try and get some photos tonight for you.

[PropNutt43]

I wouldn't attempt using 2 3s packs because the esc is not rated for that high of voltage, I believe 21v is the max.

Would like to make a correction concerning the past statement above from an earlier post. It has been proven wrong in the following thread. Just thought everyone would like to know. If you are looking for crazy speed check it out!!! 55.8mph so far with stock esc and motor on 2 3s packs!!!

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ead.php?t=3820

To: Anthony.L

Sorry for all the questions you are going to get. Thanks for proving It can be done!

[Apples1]

sorry for delay guys...busy week at work! hopefully they help out a little the photos are a little big, this is the reason for photo bucket!

http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/john_watkins1/

[PropNutt43]

Apples1

Thanks for posting the pictures of your hull mods!!! They truly answer any questions as to how it should be done for anyone who wishes to make these mods. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words.

[TRUNKMUNKY]

sorry for delay guys...busy week at work! hopefully they help out a little the photos are a little big, this is the reason for photo bucket!

http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/john_watkins1/

Now your cookin' with crisco.

[PropNutt43]

TRUNKMONKY,

From your comment, I take it Apple1's hull mod is close to the same as you've done on your boat in this video you posted earlier in the thread.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT2UKoTILJY


Is this correct? If not, some comparison pics would be nice so we could see what's different.

[MAXAMUS]

Hi all

Still waiting and still no sign of my darn boat
lipo's arrived and are currently on charge 2x 7.4v 66000 mah 20c in fact iam already to go ............

Probnutt please could you list the exact items required for the fullers hardware as i think iam going to purchase this as well while iam waiting.

also are you guys inserting any buoyancy aids to the internal part of the boat ? IE are you putting foam up front in the cavity is this advisable in my RC planes sometimes i use to fill the front cavity with the expandable foam filler you spray from a tin available at your local hardware shop

[PropNutt43]

Please refer to Post #5 on the first page of this tread for ordering details on Fullers Offshore Cat Hardware.

As far as adding flotation, it's definitely a good idea. Also always use hatch tape to make sure the hatch doesn’t come off when you flip over. Trust me it will happen.

I wouldn't use the expanding foam from a spray can. It will bulge the hull when it expands. I know because I tried it. It wasn’t pretty and was a lot of fun cleaning it out afterwards.

Pool noodles have worked the best for me. Just cut to fit. You can get them easily at this time of year at most stores.

Or order it:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Water-Noodles-Wa...QQcmdZViewItem

[TRUNKMUNKY]

TRUNKMONKY,

From your comment, I take it Apple1's hull mod is close to the same as you've done on your boat in this video you posted earlier in the thread.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT2UKoTILJY


Is this correct? If not, some comparison pics would be nice so we could see what's different.

That's the way I did mine,only I run diff hadrware and power system.

[rahallva]

BJ 26 handeling

Hi and thanks for the info Do you think just changing the turn finsto be angled like you did will help the BJ 26any dont really want to do all the mods you did but am willing to angle the fins

[PropNutt43]

As I stated earlier in this thread I never ran the fins angled with the stock drive setup so I can't tell you for sure if it will help. I can say it has made a big difference with the setup I am running now.

If you want to try it I suggest using a small hobby file to slot the bottom hole of each turn fin. This way you will be able to play with the amount of angle to put on the fins.

BJ26 Slotted Turn Fin 001.jpg Slotted bottom hole

Use a flat washer with the bottom screw to cover the slot before you tighten it down. If you don't get the results you want at least this way you can put the fins back to the stock position.


BJ26 Fin Angle 003.jpg With flat washer

I also recommend shortening them so that only 3/4 to 1 inch is below the bottom of the hulls ride surface. A dremel with a cut off blade will do the job. Make sure to sharpen the bottom edge of the turn fins after they have been cut.

[chirotray]

Im trying to get my education on boat handling....what are advantages/disadvantages of drive hardware length? i.e.- the difference in length of the tlr system vs. the fullers?