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Default RE: NEW to FE? BUILDING a boat? What's a LiPo? Look Here FIRST!!

HULL
The hull is selected out of personal preference based on appearance, speed and handling goals. There are several different types of hulls.
The length of hull greatly effects speed, power handling, stability, and rough water handling conditions. A larger hull will handle more speed, more power, and be much more stable in all water conditions. This typically applies for all hull types listed below.

Mono Hull – Most common, consists of a single hull usually in a V shape. Excellent in rougher conditions, weaker in speed and handling. Easiest to setup. Balance @ 25-35%


Catamaran – Consists of 2 Outer Sponsons with a tunnel in the center section. Improved Speed, and handling, Good in rougher conditions. Typically easy to set up. Balance @ 25-35%


Tunnel Hull - Consists of 2 Outer Sponsons with a tunnel and cowl in the center section. Powered with an Out Board Motor. Good Speed and handling, Average in Rough Conditions. Moderately difficult to setup. Balance @ 25-35%


Sport Hydro – Full bodied hydro – Designed for speed/handling
Great Speed and handling, Average in Rough Conditions. Difficult to Setup. Balance at trailing edge of front sponsons.


Out Rigger – Designed for least drag. Consists of narrow center tub section with booms and sponsons offset a distance from the tub. Excellent Speed/Handling. Poor in rough conditions. Most difficult to setup. Balance @ Trailing edge of Front Sponsons or a few inches behind.


All FE hulls have a hatch. To properly keep water out of your hull, tape the hatch shut and check for leaks in the tub. Having a sealed hull will keep the water off your electronics. I use Clear Renfrew Hockey Tape. A separate radio box does not need to be used in Fast Electric Hulls. It’s a wise idea to add flotation to the hatch and the hull in case it is submerged and water somehow does make its way in.
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