45 RoadRunner Build

[Beau Parsons]

Finally have some nice weather so I unwrapped the Roadrunner and started bolting some items on today, more to come as time allows.

Beau

 

[Rokieboater]

Nice... I started on some mods to my old 45 rigger. hopefully it will be enough to keep up with your new ride.

 

[Beau Parsons]

Heck, I was just trying to keep up with your wicked fast boats!!!

Beau

 

[Rokieboater]

Nothing fast here, just keep moving along.

 

[Beau Parsons]

Got some more parts bolted on

 

[Rokieboater]

Looking good

 

[Gary Murcott]

Very nice build when I ran nitro the roadrunner was my favourite keep posting

Gary

 

[happybradboating]

Hurry up, race season is only roughly 3 weeks away!

 

[Beau Parsons]

Fellas, I do have a question on this build, should I or should I not put a drain hole in the motor compartment?

Beau

 

[Brian Sorgente]

I always put them in the motor/ tank compartments as well as the bait box.

Brian

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Installed rudder assembly on tub Look wrong place suppose flash end side on tub L alumium Will you talk Joe Warren or Ralph A They knew about RR Good Luck!

 

[Walt Barney]

Installed rudder assembly on tub Look wrong place suppose flash end side on tub L alumium Will you talk Joe Warren or Ralph A They knew about RR Good Luck!

The rudder is on the correct side, as my 45 is the same

Walt Barney

Tanks 2 U

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[Rokieboater]

Installed rudder assembly on tub Look wrong place suppose flash end side on tub L alumium Will you talk Joe Warren or Ralph A They knew about RR Good Luck!

I think what Allan was trying to say is that the rudder should move over another 1/2"+/- to the right. Looks like the strut bracket is mounted over the rudder bracket. Having the rudder too close to the strut may cause a prop issue. Looks that way in pic #1. I do not know this hull at all but I can see what Allan was trying to mention. As he said you should confirm with the builder.

 

[Walt Barney]

You are correct the rudder should be moved to the right, so the rudder is inline with the tub side.

Walt Barney

 

[David Murany]

You can run the rudder there. As long the rudder end points are adjusted so it doesn't hit the propeller with a full left turn youll be fine. I have 2 boats with the rudder closer to the strut.

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Ralph A and Joe W never speak or show pictures about RR set up on strut & rudder assembly without instruction paper????

I had sold my RR riggers last 9 year ago

 

[Beau Parsons]

A few more steps closer to the paint booth.

Beau

 

[Beau Parsons]

Well she is all prepped for paint, definitely a sweet build looking forward to running this beast.

Breau

 

[Mike Larson]

Beau.. I've the same boat.. raced many times... If, you follow Ralph's instruction sheet to the letter for initial set up youll more than likely not change anything.... anyway... nice build man.. I currently run a modified 1457 cupped mid 4's on mine... - picco blackhead... youll find the stability of this hull in heat racing to your liking easily... good luck and get 'er on the water...

 

[Joe Warren]

Looks Good. Hold a straight edge on the back side of the prop & if the water is exiting the prop behind the rudder your Good.... Speedmaster Hardware is Normally set up So the leading edge of the Rudder blade & the Prop are in line together...... You can double check this with the ruler trick...... Your Rudder location is OK..