Zonda build

[ade-rc]

New to RC boats, new to this forum, so diving in with a Zonda build.

[ade-rc]

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Blank hull ordered from Hong Kong.

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Drive line mock-ups started

[Prodrvr]

Question...is that motor mount going to fit in the sponson at the correct angle, or do you have to mod it?

[Mxkid261]

Are you setting this up as a twin?

[ade-rc]

It has slots in the sides so can be adjusted somewhat. But mod'ing it is also on the table.

[ade-rc]

Are you setting this up as a twin?

Yes twin, other screw is in the picture on the balancer. First ever boat build, so hopefully will be fun building and learning.

[hughb]

Looks really nice. All the best with you build. I have a CF Zonda too i wish to rebuild when time allows

[ade-rc]

Looks really nice. All the best with you build. I have a CF Zonda too i wish to rebuild when time allows

Thank you. Should be a fun build.

[Beaux]

Nice going. Good luck, there's a lot of good info on here.

[ade-rc]

Nice going. Good luck, there's a lot of good info on here.

Thanks. Will probably be scanning for build info as it moves along.

[ade-rc]

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RH driveline started. Need to ream out the stinger for the stuffing tube. A bit tight and not going to force it.

[Prodrvr]

Before you go reaming, what diameter are the shafts and tubes?

[ade-rc]

Before you go reaming, what diameter are the shafts and tubes?

Stuffing tube fitted nicely in LH. RH had burrs so reamed them out and fits perfect now. (9/32 brass for 0.187 Teflon)

[Beaux]

Just checking if you got a left hand drive cable...

[ade-rc]

Just checking if you got a left hand drive cable...

Yes a LH and RH. Does anyone have estimates of length change at full RPM

[Prodrvr]

Yes a LH and RH. Does anyone have estimates of length change at full RPM

3/16" cable...leave a 3/16" gap between the end of the stinger and the back of the prop dog.

[ade-rc]

3/16" cable...leave a 3/16" gap between the end of the stinger and the back of the prop dog.

Thanks, Don't remember seeing gaps that big when researching boat builds. Was planning on maybe 0.040"-0.050" with a Teflon washer. Will need to dig deeper.

[fweasel]

Thanks, Don't remember seeing gaps that big when researching boat builds. Was planning on maybe 0.040"-0.050" with a Teflon washer. Will need to dig deeper.

That's not enough. No real need for the washer if you run a proper gap. I also just use the diameter of the flex as a guide.

[ade-rc]

That's not enough. No real need for the washer if you run a proper gap. I also just use the diameter of the flex as a guide.

Thanks for the info. Will make sure I have enough adjustment in the drive lines to accommodate the gap.