Well yes she went in the water on Sunday, 1 kg of weight in the stern compartment which comprised of a 6v battery one side and equivalent in lead shot in the other. An additional 2 kg put in the main hold before lowering into the water. She sat reasonably level with little port or starboard bias. I thought her level in the water was about right, I would be interested in any comments.
The steering was fine with the rudder big enough to retain control, she ran at a good scale speed in forward but when it came to reverse
there was none. Not surprising with the aft keel shape, when you think about it there was nowhere for the water to go when it passed the prop. Not sure there is an answer to the problem, or is it a problem? I know of plenty of full sized boats that do not do backwards very well.
It was good to get several favourable comments on the build and I am delighted with the finished boat.
Thanks for all the help received from Mayhem enthusiasts. Best regards Chris G