Thanks for the tip. I set the chuck Clutch to keep it from forcing the tiger drive in case of fuel lock. Knock on wood, I have had the same tiger drive since day one (About a year) I have used the TD both packed with grease and fairly dry. To be honest, it is more reliable and less prone to slips without all the grease.

I took the boat out the other day and did not have many reverse starts. Maybe a couple. I still have a heck of a time with the pipe. I took it with me to Aeromarine (Hobby Stop) in Seaford and he told me to use a coke can and wrap the pipe using the aluminim as the coupler instead of the crappy silicone jobs I have been replacing. It looks a lot cleaner and heat resistant. I hope it holds. I just want to take her out and run her for 3 or 4 tanks without issues. I had a Warehouse Enforcer Man O War. It was a great boat but I like the smaller size of the TC 31 and the pep of nitro. I think i am going to put together a VS1 over the winter. My dad is all about the Miss Vegas and Lumar. I just don't like Hydros. They handle crappy and it is either full throttle or stop. Not for me. It's unfortunate because I have put more holes in the canopy than swiss cheese. I am trying to get rid of all that heat. It runs so good topless, but I like the canopy on. Even the designed over at Aeromarine said he should make me a better looking top. Any of you guys have anything cool as a lid?