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Old 03-17-2017, 02:50 AM
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Thank you, yes will be getting some vid for sure. Will build the sponsons this weekend
and be ready to maiden / vid the rigger next weekend weather pending. Will start with a
X427 for a base line 1.14cc comparison to the Picco .8cc riggers first run caught on vid.
Est. potential 46 mph the rigger is much lighter not having a conventional strut / rudder
with less painted wood weight, bit less weight in the battery used and smaller throttle
servo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv7EUv6yfvs Published on Oct 9, 2016

1st Run - Picco P-Zero Outrigger Hydro Profi Tuned Pipe
.85cc / .05 ci / 1/2A car engine converted for boat use.
Very stable, needle valve set a bit rich for the first few
runs, need to lower the strut a bit, tracks very well.
Will do another vid after I tweak the setup.
Stock X427 / 20% castor 30% Nitro. Per Doppler
reading best pass 62.25 Kph or 38.68 mph. / 27,290 rpm

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