Delta Force 26 mono build questions

[StephenLilly]

Hello, first mono/fiberglass/electric build, I have built a few nitro wooden hydroriggers but not much carries over!

Currently my questions for this boat are:
-Should I try to run the boat without trim tabs and/or turn fins? I've seen a few people mention that they are optional.
-When mounting hardware to the fiberglass transom, should I just mount directly to boat with a little silicone or is it better to create or buy some sort of gasket for sealing and to protect the hull from cracking and damaging with direct contact?

[RaceMechaniX]

I recommend at least one pair of trim tabs and small turn fins.
It does not hurt to apply a thin layer of silicone to the transom hardware to help seal up any leaks and prevent the hardware from shifting if the screws loosen up.

[martin]

Tyler on your 26" mono saw boat did you run around 30% cg or further forward ? also how far up from keel did you find you needed the center of the stuffing tube @ the transom for best all round performance. Thanks Martin.

[StephenLilly]

Ok thank you for your help! Martins question may also help, I would assume I drill stuffing tube all the way at bottom of transom but maybe I shouldn't depending on what Tylers answer is.

[RaceMechaniX]

Martin,

The CG was between 30-32%. The prop centerline was only about 10-12mm above the keel. Dropping the centerline of the prop helped keep the boat on the water. More lift on the transom to keep the nose down.

[785boats]

Hi Stephen.
A great little boat. I retired mine a couple of years ago after a few good years of racing,
Replaced it with a TFL Rocket, which is basically the same hull.
Here's a bit of a thread done on it at the time. There may be some info in there that could help.

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...56920-New-boat