Eliminating Wah Wah

[BLAZE WON]

can anyone that has made the change to the kintec rudder tell me if one is longer than the other and if so by how much. thanks

[lectriglide]

can anyone that has made the change to the kintec rudder tell me if one is longer than the other and if so by how much. thanks

The Kintec mod is a rudder offset, not a new rudder. It uses the stock rudder, just moves it to the right of the prop.

[lectriglide]

TheShaughnessy - you can turn your rudder arm over and mount it on the left side of the rudder to get a straighter shot on the steering linkage (ie more "inline" with the original location). Looks like yours could cause some binding, may not be needed but just a thought. Remember to reverse your servo if you do - I almost ran mine into the rock wall where I run.

[wiskers]

JackBlack, in your last post you said you went back to the 3424 1800kv Castle out runner with an x445 prop. I presume that the ESC is still the Turnigy 180A. If one were to buy a motor, which in your opinion would be a better choice the 1800 or the 2650 as they are very simmilar in cost. Thanks

[JackBlack26]

Yes, I run the 180 with all motors.

I would recommend the out runner. The 2660 is fun but not very practical for sport boating. With 4s, 2p I can get 10-12 minutes of run time with the 3424. Same batteries yield 6-7 minutes on the 2650. If I were going in a straight line only, I would say 2650.

[tunnelvision]

Yes, I run the 180 with all motors.

I would recommend the out runner. The 2660 is fun but not very practical for sport boating. With 4s, 2p I can get 10-12 minutes of run time with the 3424. Same batteries yield 6-7 minutes on the 2650. If I were going in a straight line only, I would say 2650.

I agree, just put the Castle 3424 1800kv outrunner in my pop's Geico and it hauled. IMHO, its the perferct motor for the hull if you can find one.

Still need to get the CG right as it felt very light at speed and had a little hop through the mid range. First run she took flight. I think the offset rudder is coming next too, had the boat dialed in the stock setup but with this motor still working out the kinks.

By the way, very nice vid JB!

[JackBlack26]

Thanks.

Set the batteries at about 9-1/4" to 9-1/2" from the transom forward to center of the battery. The added torque of the motor makes a huge difference in the battery CG. That's how I'm running them in that last video and as you can see, no bounce.

[tunnelvision]

Thanks.

Set the batteries at about 9-1/4" to 9-1/2" from the transom forward to center of the battery. The added torque of the motor makes a huge difference in the battery CG. That's how I'm running them in that last video and as you can see, no bounce.

Thanks for the tip. Going to try it again tomorrow.

[boaterkid333]

Thanks.

Set the batteries at about 9-1/4" to 9-1/2" from the transom forward to center of the battery. The added torque of the motor makes a huge difference in the battery CG. That's how I'm running them in that last video and as you can see, no bounce.

The front end of the batteries or the back end of the batteries 9-1/2" from the transom? i am going to try this.

[wiskers]

Thanks for the tip on battery placement. That works out to the batteries at the rear edge of the trays. Really made a difference. only a slight bounce hitting some waves which disipates quickly aftyerwards. Stock MG ((2S 25C 4000mah)x2)

[tunnelvision]

Had to play with the strut again, but got the boat to settle down with almost no hop. Batteries right around the 9 1/2 mark. I am running the x642 with the castle outrunner but going to change to a m445 for some more speed. Monster torque with this thing!