Miss Elam U-4 canard hydroplane

[reaper]

here is a couple of pics of my Elam
12 turn double
tekin 432m ESC
0.98 flex cable
DPI rudder
MRP Prop

[martin richards]

What was it like to set up. I like different looking boats but the only canard I ever had was a plane that flew like a brick.

[reaper]

martin,It was realitively easy.They do not make these hulls anymore,it was manufactured by Kinetics.The front & rear ride pads had to be sharpened & I
also replaced the factory stuffing tube with a longer tube to run the prop further back.It is a tough one to get up on plane,(due to the canard design)but when it bites,it runs perfectly & runs fast.Its a real treat to run.

[Davismltc]

Reaper,
Could you show us some pics of your drive + rudder installation? That boat is too cool!