Jolly Cat set up.

[NorthernBoater]

OK, I give... HOW do you get to the strut adjusting hardware??? WHAT is holding it in???

The strut can not be adjusted. It is glassed in.

[Fluid]

Okay, I was afraid of that based on other similar boats I'd seen photos of. You don't have much adjustment, but you do have some. The prop design can have a big effect on how the boat behaves, not just the diameter and pitch. A metal 'X' or 'M' prop will usually lift less than a plastic prop, and that can help the transoms settle a bit. You can also increase the cup on the prop to further reduce lift. Moving the CG fore or aft will definately change things, but you'll have to experiment. Finally, angling the rudder pivot in at the bottom will help hold the transoms down in a turn - you can shim the rudder bracket at the transom to accomplish this.

You may find that the current setup is only good for a certain speed window, and going faster will cause the boat to have bad habits. The only solution for that is to chop off the strut bracket and mount an adjustable one where the rudder bracket now sits. But certainly try the other things first, you may find that you can get close to where you want to be.


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[SJFE]

Thanks for the suggestions. I need to invest in a broader range of props. I have a couple sets of packs now and testing should be easer. I will exhause every option before taking a saw to anything. Taking your info into consideration I have a good chance of finding what I need with the current setup. Thanks again :).

[Steven Vaccaro]

Jay has come up with some good directions to go. Also can someone post a video of whats going on. I can forward it to Joseph for more ideas.

[SJFE]

I will post all of my videos later this evening.

[NorthernBoater]

I have this video but it really does not have much cornering in it. I will hopefully be able to have it in the water next Sunday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv30ZMjKGP8

[SJFE]

Ok Here goes. I think all the setups are in the titles.
This run was on a K40 KB8XL Correction 16 Nimh

Jolly 1


S4-2p KB8XL K40 With 1 minutes 20 seconds to go I grew a set and kept on the power through the turn with only a slight drop on entry.
Jolly 3

S4-2p KB8XL X440-3
Jolly 3

[robby76]

did you measure the amp draw?

[SJFE]

Around 90 constent with the KB8XL on 16 nimh.Spikes of 160. The hex ate it up and spit it out np prob.

[Steven Vaccaro]

I nice that when you hit your full speed about 3/4 down the straight its settled down in this video.

This run was on a K40 KB8XL Correction 16 Nimh

But than you slow to about 1/2 or less in the corners. After exiting the corner you now have to start the whole getting the boat to plane process again. Did you ever try running faster in the corners?

[SJFE]

Yes Video 2 1:20 left to go. I held almost full to 3/4 full throttle through the turns. Much better results. Still some hop on exit.

[SJFE]

Ok here is the setup for Sundays run. 9XL S4-2p PQX3300 & a freshly configured Hex. BTW if you have a DX3 set the throttle trim to -28 and EPA -95 and you need not buy a Pistix.

[Mich. Maniac]

That hex looks familiar. I just went through Tower and see Venom has put their name on exact esc but price is 135. kinda funny. Anywaysss Looks as clean as can be. wish I could join ya sunday! good luck and stray dry.