Longer turn fin........tighter turn???

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  • ejimbo4
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 189

    #1

    Longer turn fin........tighter turn???

    I have a Impulse31 that I have gutted and rebuilding and I am just wondering if I put longer turn fins than the stock ones would that give me a tighter turn? I am new to FE boats and I love my Impulse31. I ended up with a second hull and hardware so I gutted the second and I am going to CF the inside,new power system and paint job. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
    Everything I do I learn something new!
  • jamespl
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 742

    #2
    I'm not sure about the turning ability of a longer turn fin but if it's longer the chances are it will be constantly in the water or moreso in the water than the stock ones creating more drag. I don't profess to be an expert though just my opinion.
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    • Diegoboy
      Administrator
      • Mar 2007
      • 7244

      #3
      If you want the tightest turn possible, take off the turn fins. The boat will spin out in a turn and it doesn't get any tighter than that.

      I don't have your model, but can you adjust the rudder throw on your transmitter? Increasing your throw will help in turning.
      "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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      • ejimbo4
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2011
        • 189

        #4
        All right I will try adjusting the rudder throw on the Impulse I have up and running. Like I said I am new to the boat thing but got addicted just as quick as my trucks!Thanx for the quick response
        Everything I do I learn something new!

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        • Diegoboy
          Administrator
          • Mar 2007
          • 7244

          #5
          No problem. Update us with the results please!!
          "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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