Rudder to Strutter conversion

[Boomer]

Steve
Got them, thanks you!!

Hobie
It all helps. Thank you

[ron1950]

i see kintecracing.com is selling that offset rudder bracket now.....

http://www.kintecracing.com/Miss_Geico_Upgrades.html

[stringfly]

off set rudder

My friend and I broke down and have just done the Kintec off set rudder mod, went right on with no issues. We plan to run both tomorrow and see how they do. Will let you know.

Stringfly <>++++

[stringfly]

No bouncy

Ran both Geicos yesteday with off set rudder mod. Both ran with NO BOUNCING WA WA. Rough and windy at first but water finally got smoother. No bouncing, wa wa in rough or smooth water. Both just running 4s 5000 packs. Packs were 1/2 inch past rear of stock battery trays. Im running X642 and other I believe was a X640.

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[POWERS]

How do u reverse the servo for the steering?

[airman66285]

How do u reverse the servo for the steering?

Just reverse the steering switch on your transmitter. That worked for me.

[stringfly]

Yep... just hit the reverse switch on trans..

Stringfly <>++++

[tunnelvision]

Can't wait, just picked up a Geico which should arrive tomorrow!! I ordered the kintec offset bracket which looks like it stops the porpoise.

Have a question for some owners though. I see that some have moved the packs back which helps. Have people tried raising the strut in order to air it out more? I am thinking this might also help with the problem. I would think the prop shaft would have to be slightly above the last step. Porpoising in tunnels or cats is a problem with weight distribution and/ or a lack of airing out the boat and letting it fly. Have a Octura X642 and V940 cleaver on the way. I am hoping the V940 is a winner, I think it just might give it the transom lift it needs. Any thoughts?
Thanks.

[blackcat26]

I will say this. Be careful with the v940. That is alot of pitch and might smoke the factory esc. The x642 on the other hand will work well. No worries.

[tunnelvision]

I will say this. Be careful with the v940. That is alot of pitch and might smoke the factory esc. The x642 on the other hand will work well. No worries.

Thanks for the reply. Was wondering about the pitch on v940, it is an aggressive prop. If it runs well and smokes the esc, I will just put in my 120 seaking. Do not want to have to do that though. I think I'll start with the x642 and save the v940 for when I upgrade the esc down the road. Do you think the motor can handle the v940?

[Darin Jordan]

In my experience, the V-Series props are rigger-only props...

But... it might work... let us know...

[tunnelvision]

Thats what I gathered but figured it's worth a shot. I probably shouldn't be applying my boat experiences to rc's but can't help it. I'm a newbie and still learning.

Should get the prop next week along with my gps, will report back no doubt.

On a side note, Thanks Darin for designing this boat! When I heard it was coming out I knew it would be just a matter of time before I got my hands on one!

[tiqueman]

I cant get the bounce outta mine. Offset w/ the Octura parts... batts from as far forward to as far back.. strut adjustments at about every place I could get it... always bounces. I have to say the bounce has nothing at all to do w/ the inline rudder. It has to do w/ balances, the way your prop is tuned etc.

However.. turning it now... it holds all its speed.

[Rumdog]

Did you move the rudder closer to the transom when offseting it?

[tiqueman]

Check! As you can see I ended w/ the strut way up. With the stock set up, it seemed best w/ the top of the strut level w/ the top of the bracket. Still bounced, but not bad. Once offset it bounced more in that position.