FSRV BOAT
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FSRV BOAT HINTS AND TIPS
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| DIMENSIONS A,C,D,E, and F must be correct.
.DIMENSION F is the rudder angle in degrees. DIMENSION B is approximate only. Dimension B will be a long slot.Dimension C is transom to end of proptube. DIMENSION E IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TIP OF THE PROP AND THE BOTTOM OF THE HULL. Balance point without fuel is 445mm from the transom. Use only straight shafts, do not use flexishafts. The engine should be fitted in the boat as low as possible The waterscoop (s) should be fitted on the CENTRE LINE of the hull and should be as small as possible. This boat MUST HAVE around 800 grams of weight on the left side. The gap between the hull and the proptube MUST be filled in and streamlined. Build the Thunder as light as possible. Protype used a 2432 prop cut down to 57mm diameter with 340mm pipe length from exhaust flange face to widest part of pipe of 340mm on ZEN7 race ZENOAH.. ALL COPYRIGHT, SALES RIGHTS AND SCULPTURAL RIGHTS OF THE HULL AND DECK CALLED THE THUNDER BELONG TO ..DAVE MARLES, PRESTWICH MODELS, 1,MILL ST., GOLBORNE, NR. WARRINGTON, ENGLAND WA33QJ. ANY ATTEMPTS TO INFRINGE THESE RIGHTS COULD LEAD TO PROSECUTION. |
Rudder angle detail. (Dimension F) 
Copyright Dave Marles