Wow, you really know your stuff and your 100% correct. The 3 and 4 blade props are f1 roundy round boat racing props. They ventilated so bad...
Great constructive criticism post. I was reading it thinking.. dern, all that hard work and I did it all wrong. So much for my intuitive...
I am moderately happy with the setup right now, and on smooth water it handles perfectly well, but 3 areas that need to be improved upon ( and as...
Thanks guys for support and suggestions.. I certainly appreciate the help Below are some a few of the props i've tested... 2 blades 3 blade...
That may be something I will try next. I see big advantage of low speed rudder effectiveness....at idle the rudder can direct prop thrust :) At...
Yep , still alive and having summer fun with this project. 106mph is best speed so far, but by far the best benefit is I get double the mileage...
I will do some prop testing in future and let you know how it goes :D anyone know where i can get a one way shaft coupler like this? I saw...
thanks for comments fellas :) I may extend the shaft... but what would be easiest way to install a one way bearing or clutch on a 1 in or 25mm...
I tried it and it still felt draggy (as I am sure you knew :) ) I went back and cut it at 3 degrees so along with the slight angle in shaft put...
Back to work (again ) Ive done everything except sharpen the bottom. I will test it tomorrow like this and then determine how it reacts. The...
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Gotta tell you... thats not a comforting thought
Frosty isnt being grumpy.... the way he said make sure there is a mop to clean up with... it touched my heart, I can tell he said it with love and...
Thanks guys :D At that speed hanging on does become difficult :D
stalking pheasants ???? what do you have against poor people ?? :p :p
this is what it looks like in building... it has tunnel design like a stv boat. I wont highjack my own thread, and when I get the hull will...
I doubt it qualifies.. but it does look really cool.... I am talking to the guy about it... would love to see a pwc version of this 3pt hydro :)...
The guys who have been following the build from beginning are really supportive, but I am really surprised by the reception its recieving.....
Yeah it is huge.. I knew it would be, but wanted to try it before cuttin anything to establish a baseline. So far I have removed 6 lbs from it :D...
One difference between my setup versus slomoshun and miss bud is they want to run flat where I need to run nose a little higher. Will sharpen and...
Tried rudder this weekend and it pushes bow down way too much. I need to shorten it ( too deep in water) but was looking at it..... My ski...
