provee pulling hard to the left

[don campbell]

ok prop is sharp, i think? boat will not turn right under power. when accelerating I have to apply full right rudder to hold my line. I am running 275 prop and all zippkitts hardware. any ideas?

 

[DPeterson]

Can you post pictures of your set up?

 

[Glenn Quarles]

Weak battery pack or weak steering servo?

GQ

 

[don campbell]

don't know how to post pictures here,

 

[don campbell]

servo seams strong enough. can't move it with my hands. and no flex in steering . i'am sharpening prop again, tongue may not have been sharp enough

 

[LawlessMan]

Even if your servo seems strong, keep in mind that the prop is putting continuous pressure on the servo for an extended period of time. Eventually, the servo may start to yield to the incessant pressure. The power required to hold a servo in place is a good bit greater than the power to move it (it actually moves by turning power OFF to one set of windings). You may just need something to amplify your servo torque, like a ServoCity servo gearbox. You can get various gear reduction ratios, 3:1, 4:1, even 5:1. With a medium strength servo (250 oz-in,for instance), you can have 750 to 1750 oz in of torque to hold the rudder true. Sounds like a lot, but that is what I recommend for the Gas Outboards that run my G-Drive. Another advantage is that the gear reduction slows down your servo speed as much as it is multiplying the torque, so you'll have much more manageable steering without having to mess around with settings on your transmitter. With shipping, it is under $200, including the assembly (highly recommended) and a quality Hitec servo. If you have a Hitec servo, you can order it without, but beware, you have to disassemble your servo and re-wire it. Use your servo somewhere else and order one from them, assembled. Here's a part number to look at/order: TM-805MG-180 (That is a top-mount gearbox, Hitec 805 Metal Gear servo.) Pick your gear reduction ratio and assembled or not. Top mount gearboxes may require you to add mounting rails to your radio box. You can also order bottom mount and just screw it to the bottom of your radio box. Get the special servo arm and clamp, or you can order one from me. For more detailed info about the servo gearbox and why I recommend it, check my website www.lawlessdrives.com and read the "Extra Info" section.

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OOPS, I almost forgot, the website is www.servocity.com and the gearboxes are under
Robot Parts.

 

[Terry Keeley]

Boats usually pull right if something isn't good?

 

[Joe Petro]

I can help.

First, get out your straight edge and square.

Set all of your trim tabs so that they are 100% parallel to the bottom. Not even, but parallel. This is the number one issue with the boat not turning. It needs zero right outer tab to turn. It does fine on it's own.

Set your turn fin(s) so that they are exactly 90 degrees to the bottom. Not 89 or 91.

Make sure you have a strong rudder servo (150+ in/oz). Digital preferred.

Make sure your prop is thin and sharp, not just sharpened at the edge. If you want to try another prop, try a 2716/2-20 by one of the excellent prop guys like G-force, DasBoata, Bob Austin, Mark Sholand, Brent Daily, etc.

If you want the boat to go straight with a strong engine and little to no left rudder, move the stinger to the right 1/4 inch. this helps a bunch, but is not needed with a stock or mild motor.

Call me if you want to talk about it.
(866) 922-9477

 

[Terry Keeley]

I can help.

First, get out your straight edge and square.

Set all of your trim tabs so that they are 100% parallel to the bottom. Not even, but parallel. This is the number one issue with the boat not turning. It needs zero right outer tab to turn. It does fine on it's own.

Set your turn fin(s) so that they are exactly 90 degrees to the bottom. Not 89 or 91.

Make sure you have a strong rudder servo (150+ in/oz). Digital preferred.

Make sure your prop is thin and sharp, not just sharpened at the edge. If you want to try another prop, try a 2716/2-20 by one of the excellent prop guys like G-force, DasBoata, Bob Austin, Mark Sholand, Brent Daily, etc.

If you want the boat to go straight with a strong engine and little to no left rudder, move the stinger to the right 1/4 inch. this helps a bunch, but is not needed with a stock or mild motor.

Call me if you want to talk about it.

(866) 922-9477

How's that for customer support!!!

 

[Joe Petro]

I just noticed that you said it was pulling left! Sorry.

Most of that still applies. I think it is your trim tabs. The PV is very sensitive to even a 1/4 turn on the tabs. They need to be perfect.

 

[don campbell]

ok thanks,

 

[osracer]

Joe

I just built one for this year. The question is this. If they are so touchy and need to be parallel, do you need them at all?

Thanks Bill

 

[Joe Petro]

That is a great question Bill!
I have never run without them, but I will.

I will try for back to back runs, and see what happens. The way my time is, you will prolly get that boat built and tested before I get out again...

 

[don campbell]

boat runs great now thanks guys

 

[Andy Greene]

What fixed it ?

 

[don campbell]

not sure,prop from dasbota, or just resetting cg, or 6 volt rx power. I reset everything lol

 

[moparbarn]

All 3 could cause it.......Dasboata's props help any boat (-;