Peter
I intentionally try to get it to ride just on tabs - these were first two runs on QD/TK motor - I will play with set up lots yet. The videos are just playing with a new motor that's all.
Lazer 40 when they get up there in speed - (if it's not riding somewhat 'loose') tend to stuff pretty hard if you bobble it.- this Lazer has had maybe 5 or 6 engines in it - - 3 drives - 3 rudders - 5 blades - 3 sets of tabs - 6 or 7 turn fins and maybe 50+ tanks of fuel.
My intent with this second Lazer is playing -- nothing more - this is a simple QDHT with few diff things - testing a 1" pipe - TK crank / flywheel
Look at my set up - little diff than most - my SM drive has bushings, my tabs are 3 1/4" long (have a stepped edge) - rudder is 5" long - blade is shortened - sharpened with a beveled bottom - turn fin is made from thin (very sharp) SS knife blade ---- if I can get it to ride on tabs and prop ---- I'm happy
The Lazer 40 (I'm sure u know) is a real balancing act - this was a swap from a GZR 30.5 to QD/TK combo so will need some work - yes the tabs some (we had maybe a hour to run last night before dark - I took 3 boats all with new engines to try - so will play with set up on weekend)
I will be testing new 36" AC Cat soon with this QD combo - so was really just a test of engine -- the Lazer loves that GZR 30.5 so it will go back in once freshened up - wicked combo in a 40"
Thanks for comments - how's that one of yours running ??
Randy