Mini cat raing micro hydro brushless any tips on these

[bracka69]

Hey NEWBIE 31" RICO. No I didn't do any counter weight but I do plan on installing a turn fin. Some other members same to have pretty good results using one on there's.

[NEWBIE 31" RICO]

what side u recomend putting fin on ??

[SloHD]

Right side (starboard)

[NEWBIE 31" RICO]

awsome is there specific fin u guys recomend ?? also if anyone can tell me if there is a flex shaft that can get local at store that works ? or can only get from dealer (minicatracing ) and size props to get has a spartan stock on it now would like to get a metal one

[tlandauer]

Hey NEWBIE 31" RICO. No I didn't do any counter weight but I do plan on installing a turn fin. Some other members same to have pretty good results using one on there's.

awsome is there specific fin u guys recomend ?? also if anyone can tell me if there is a flex shaft that can get local at store that works ? or can only get from dealer (minicatracing ) and size props to get has a spartan stock on it now would like to get a metal one

Guys, this hydro runs well w/o the fin IMO because I think mine runs worse with it installed, the reason is that the foot print is extremely small and it is hard to get the bracket perpendicular to the back of the starboard ( right) sponson. Install if you really want, but the impvoement is really not apparent: I have a DF 16" Vortex which runs well with a fin, but it is a larger hull. I have a thread somewhere regarding the install.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-advice-sorted
P.S. You might have to bend the fin ever so slightly to have it pointing straight with the hull.

[SloHD]

Thanks for the link. Good info. I have no plans on installing a turn fin. I was just answering his question. :) If it would help it turn right I would. Mine definently turns better left.

[NEWBIE 31" RICO]

thanx tlandauer and alls advice awsome help on this site

[tlandauer]

Thanks for the link. Good info. I have no plans on installing a turn fin. I was just answering his question. :) If it would help it turn right I would. Mine definently turns better left.

YES! YES! YES!, where have you been ??? I kept saying this! Everyone says it is supposed to turn right, well, mine turns left on a dime! No, it did not help to turn right better, but I don't care, it is a lot of fun to run this hydro, left turn or right turn! Also, If you keep a big circle, the hull is planted on the water, only in straight line does it dance a bit.

[SloHD]

Yep it for sure turns better left.... I just put the turnigy 4800kv in mine. Going to lake in a few to test her out. I'm thinking I won't be able to go full throttle. Hopefully the esc will be ok. Lol

[NEWBIE 31" RICO]

oh wow that gona fly let me no how works out ive ran mine once stock and was inpresed for the few mins i got but now with all help tommarrow gona be good day ...had mine in pool today and think have all my cg issues figured out

[SloHD]

I'll try to get a video when I get out there.

[bracka69]

what side u recomend putting fin on ??

Right Side.

[NEWBIE 31" RICO]

hey guys went to water today for bit balance is good once i get it goin just glides thanx for ALL (everyones ) help ..........one question tho is it normal for these boats to get tea spoon of water in side when hatch taped really good ???

[NEWBIE 31" RICO]

or do i need thicker flex grease ??

[bracka69]

or do i need thicker flex grease ??

Had the same issue with one of mine. Two ways water got in to mine. One was though the antenna base where the tube goes in. The other one was the screws that hold the rudder/strut to the hull was a little loose so water got in around them.