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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: Biscuit on November 16, 2017, 06:38:11 pm

Title: Graupner Rhode Island F1 tunnel hull
Post by: Biscuit on November 16, 2017, 06:38:11 pm
Hi all, I have been having problems with my Graupner outboard Rhode Island hooking in the turns, I have upgraded the servo to 5kg and stronger rods but I just wonder if any of you guys can help, it’s great in a straight line but as soon as you lift off slightly it spins out
Thanks
Title: Re: Graupner Rhode Island F1 tunnel hull
Post by: gregk9 on November 16, 2017, 10:31:03 pm
The main fun I had with a similar boat was weight balance. it was almost a case of 3 different setups. 1/ for still water [millpond type], 2/ for mild breeze [no chop], 3/ for slight breeze with small waves. the weight starting towards the stern and then easing forward as water/breeze kicks in. but dont go too far at a time in testing, it doesnt take much for it to then decide to dig nose in when you lift off the power.