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boaterguy
May 05, 2009, 09:16 PM
guys, if anyone can help me I'm building an R/C speedboat ( well DUH!) and i need a rudder and something to hold it with, that has good support, any ideas?
tigerbay
May 05, 2009, 10:40 PM
This is not a dumb question.

What type of speedboat?
How big is it.
A model for competitive RC racing?
A model of a pleasure craft?
A model of a racing boat?

A picture would help get you the answers you need.
norgale
May 06, 2009, 08:20 AM
Hey Boater Guy. Welcome to the forum,the home of 'all the answers'. It would help if you could tell us the make and model of the boat your building and pictures would be the most help. I have several rudder kits for some Dumas 'go fast' boats that may be of interest to you. I'll dig them out and post some pictures this evening. However whether they are right for your boat depends on what boat you have so get with the pictures please. Pete
boaterguy
May 06, 2009, 08:22 AM
its about 1 1/2', so not that big, and i'm hooking it up to a 600, it's my first project, so i want it to go fast but not fly, and i'll just be driving it around, no racing
norgale
May 06, 2009, 08:28 AM
Ok. My stuff was made for a go fast boat so would not be appropriate for what you have. However do not despair as there are many modelers on the forum who have made all kinds of rudder assemblys for their boats so you should still find something you can use. Hang in there for more info from other people. Pete
boaterguy
May 06, 2009, 08:44 AM
ok, but i cant put them on, i just joined so can someone show me how?
pompebled
May 06, 2009, 04:58 PM
ok, but i cant put them on, i just joined so can someone show me how?

Post your reply, scroll down to: 'Additional Options', 'attach files' and click 'manage attachments', follow the instructions.

Regards, Jan.
boaterguy
May 06, 2009, 06:24 PM
ok here's some pics, my grandpa made it for me, before you get amazed he's still alive, i'm only 12, not the mess in my shop
Umi_Ryuzuki
May 06, 2009, 07:09 PM
This is a bit simplistic, but it might help give you an understanding of
the parts you need to create. :)

Probably start by creating a block to put the rudder post through.
Drill a hole that will fit a brass tube, or your rudder post, in the
block, then glue the block to the back of your boat.
boaterguy
May 06, 2009, 07:37 PM
O.K. thanks, i'll try it tonight and give you some feedback and pics tomorrow i guess