expect to trade some of your speed in turns for
more controllable/predictable track. As the
WaterBoard Mini™ rudder assembly is easy to
change in the field tuning adjustments may be
made at the waters edge in seconds.
Get up on plane faster!
For boats that are sluggish to get up on plane or
boats that are used in very choppy conditions
consider installing rails running lengthwise along
the bottom of the hull.
Tuning Tip - You’ll want to add two rails from bass
wood measuring 1/32 in. tall x 3/16 in. wide to run
the length of the hull parallel to the chines. Install
rails with the 3/16 in. side flat against bottom of
hull and off-set from the chines approximately
25% of the hull width. It is best to install rails prior
to sealing the hull but they can be added after-
the-fact by simply sanding the hull with 400 grit
paper where the rail will be bonded then resealing
the hull bottom with 2-3 coats of DEFT after rail
installation.
Note that rails will tend to increase your straight
line speeds as the boat is riding higher in the
water. The trade off for will be reduced high-
speed turn performance. Additionally I find the
boat will be a bit more “grabby” in the turns.
Have a tuning tip to share?
Tuning possibilities are seemingly limitless and
we love hearing stories of how our customers
have modified their own WaterBoard Mini™ We
are happy to share your tuning tips with other
interested customers. Please submit your tip via
e-mail; be certain to include a photo along with
your description of the modification we are eager
to hear from you!
Contact Information
We are happy to address your support questions
and eager to see your finished product. You may
correspond with Stevens AeroModel in the
following ways:
email: support@stevensaero.com
Phone: 719-387-4187
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