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Which kit is the best,and what all do i need to order when i order.I want an offset rudder setup so hopefully this boat will quit with the bouncing.Need a parts list please
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and it comes with everything as far as nuts,bolts? do i have to do anything with the linkage to the steering?and directions? lolComment
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how do i reverse the servo?Comment
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and can you post a pic of yours?Comment
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can i still use the stock water pick up tube?and when you say transmitter,you mean the little black box that the linkage goes to?Comment
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The transmiter is what you hold in your hand to control your boat. It has the steering wheel and trigger for throttle.Comment
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Dirty, you won't have to change any of the tubing... The transmitter has a switch on top which will allow you to reverse the servoComment
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I posted a picture of the radio's switch that controls the rudder. As Larry stated you need change it or you will be turning left to go right. That is a good way to run you boat into something. One switch is the throttle and marked, the other is for the rudder and it to is marked "ST".
The Kintec off set kit is dirt simple to install. If you install one be sure you use a plastic bolt on the bottom hole. This is referred to as a "break-a-way" precaution, so if you hit a solid object, you won't fracture the transom of your boat.
I have one, like it but found that it is not really necessary. At first it was thought that the prop wash was hitting the rudder assembly causing or contributing to the bounce we have all experienced.
As we all started playing around with trim adjustments to the prop shaft, that by adjusting the angle of the prop shaft to be the best method to get the boat properly trimmed and eliminate most of all of the bounce. You can fine tune the trim with small movements of the batteries. Prop selection can affect the trim so do a little reseach on this before you choose a new prop.
We have also found that the more power the less the bounce. Half the fun of having these things is learning how they work. These are really just smaller version of real racing boats, and respond in many similar ways.
Be aware, these boats are just short of being airbourne when running at or close to full throttle, so trim and driving skills are very important. It is very important for you to reinforce your boats canopy. They are worse than fragile, and any crash at speed is very likely to crack or distroy your canopy. Taping it down is important too. The magnets are great, but tape works in keeping the water out and the canopy on.
You can read lots of threads on this fourm to learn how to strenght the canopy, which is the weak link in this great boat. It should have been made out of stronger material. But it is what is for now. Plus the darn paint color is nearly impossible to match.
Seems like a lot to think about but, once your into it for a little while, you'll catch on. If you don't the alternatives are all expensive.
BoomerComment
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ok.thanks...i ordered the offset kit,hopefully that will fix everythingComment
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ive done all the adjusting i can do to the prop angle...moved my batteries a hundred times.still nothing.as far as the hatch goes,i tape it down on every run,but if it breaks it breaks,ill just buy another boat if the canopy isnt available.lol. Im to the point now,that if this rudder setup doesnt work,ill get rid of the boat and buy something elseComment
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This "mod" is such a waste of money!! I don't know why people keep buying in to it, lolComment
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