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Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
05-06-2009, 03:32 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Dougs right as you have it there it could cause the back end to lift as the fin will be at an angle in the water causing hydroplaning.You want the fin so when the boat leans over its vertical in the...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
04-28-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Looks nice Joe now you gotta put a zenoah in there or else port the weedy and get it flying ;).
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
10-13-2008, 05:18 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Nice one Ed so what you planning another woody? those things go well with a zenoah,45 mph easy.Pitty your not in the UK i could hook you up with one of my hulls but shipping is a killer right now.
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Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
10-06-2008, 02:08 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Brave guys for racing the zenoah powered boats,well done for having a go.Looking at your two boats id say yours is more stable in the turns for sure but running a tad wet,Joes boat seems to be...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-27-2008, 02:51 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Ed there could be other reasons his turns wider,rudder throw, torque of the servo ,pushrod bending.While i think the spray rail could stop the boat sliding a bit i dont know how much effect it has on...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-26-2008, 04:13 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

OK your WRONG naa just kidding or been argumentative lolol :D,yes chines are a good idea stick some on there ;).Hey bullboy im gonna have to keep an eye on you your learning pretty fast.
Mart
ps...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-25-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

yea so to turn right the servo is pulling the rudder pushrod rather than pushing.by the way my turn fins were arround 80 -85 mm long i think.Chines or strakes? chines are where the bottom meets the...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-24-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Joe i got some really cheap chinese mg metal geared servos and ive had 4 of them and so far no probs you might want to check those out.wasnt from these ive linked but they look the same.Im running...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-23-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Your boat turns ok doesnt it? yes stick with the servo for now its not a race boat its not under as much stress as a zen powered boat.The motor might be ok as is dont worry too much ,in any case you...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-23-2008, 07:36 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Another thing is you should have left the plastic shroud on the motor as it helps direct the air to the head,hows it working out for you as it is?.
Mart
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-23-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Hi mate your prop has way too much negative in it as it is it will push the bow down making your boat run wet and slower level it up inline with the keel line and it will be much faster.What rudder...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-22-2008, 04:38 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Looks like yous are having fun well done,about the not turning left welcome to monos.How to fix it sharpen the prop!! and offset the drive to the right 1/4" or you can shim the strut over a tad using...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-18-2008, 08:52 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Did i miss something [sm=72_72.gif]
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-15-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Would i lie to you :D,look forward to seeing her on the water.
Mart
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-15-2008, 07:12 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

I cant tell from the pics but did you offset your drive to the right of centre by 1/4"? if not id do it as it will stop any issues with prop walk.Apart from that it looks good to go,just make sure...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-14-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

All you need is a standoff and brackets you need one bracket either side of the strut.Set it on the transom so your shaft is in line with the exit hole on the transom which should be arround 10-12 mm...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-14-2008, 04:18 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Hi Ed she seems to go pretty well shes not reving out yet so get that thing tuned and it should get on plane more.Is your prop sharp and balanced as that will make a difference too.I also advise you...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-12-2008, 02:09 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Hi mate i know a lot of people but im not sure if i know Russ its hard to keep track im a popular guy :D JOKE!!.
Mart
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-11-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Hey mate she looks great ,i notice you used my idea on the spray rails at the deck,very smart it will keep everything dry unless you flip it hehe.
Mart
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-08-2008, 05:05 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Speed wise not sure but it makes a lot of difference also its better for the handling too as the boat wont prop walk(veer right) with a sharp balanced prop.You might gain 4-5 mph at a guess maybe...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-08-2008, 03:16 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Boats look good guys keep up the good work,as fore balancing props you can make a balancer using two razor blades embedded into a block of wood then sit the prop on your stub shaft and balance it on...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-04-2008, 04:11 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Looks good dont forget to plug up the other two :D.
Mart
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-02-2008, 02:24 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

See your other post as regards paint :D as for the top canoipy its too high in my opinion and will only slow you down,not a good idea on a weedy powered boat where every bit of aerodynamics is needed...
Forum: Speed - RC Gas Boats
09-01-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 60,826
Posted By martno1fan

RE: Joe and Ed's Weedy FX26 Xtreme gassy boat. Mono hull

Looks different ;) should work fine though,one thing i do see that i dont like is the bend in that stuffing tube it looks very sharp,you should really angle your motor down more that way you can have...
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