Although the weather was pretty borderline, rain, wind, waves as usual, I got to give the Jolly a short test run and she is transformed.
Getting rid of those 24 cells has made a huge difference, and the Ammos have heaps of power and hardly got hot with the Graupner K40s.
The props are spinning inwards but I didn't get a chance to see if spinning outwards made any difference.
The c/g is now at 30% and she rides on just the rear of the sponsons as recommended by Jay.
Of course with the wind and waves I managed to flip her over backwards into the wind, but I came to the conclusion ages ago that this is a flat water only boat.
The reduced weight make for some impressive wheel stands so you have to be gentle on the throttle
She still porpoises a bit at about half speed but it is now possible to drive through this and she then flattens out and goes for it.
If we ever get some flat water I will try a SAW with the gps.
Has anybody else on this forum got a twin Jolly going yet? I would be interested in your set up.
Graham.
Getting rid of those 24 cells has made a huge difference, and the Ammos have heaps of power and hardly got hot with the Graupner K40s.
The props are spinning inwards but I didn't get a chance to see if spinning outwards made any difference.
The c/g is now at 30% and she rides on just the rear of the sponsons as recommended by Jay.
Of course with the wind and waves I managed to flip her over backwards into the wind, but I came to the conclusion ages ago that this is a flat water only boat.
The reduced weight make for some impressive wheel stands so you have to be gentle on the throttle
She still porpoises a bit at about half speed but it is now possible to drive through this and she then flattens out and goes for it.
If we ever get some flat water I will try a SAW with the gps.
Has anybody else on this forum got a twin Jolly going yet? I would be interested in your set up.
Graham.
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