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  • 26 September 2012 at 20:09 #36698
    richard martin 2
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      hi. i have a problem with a small semi deep v ic boat in that it leans badly into the turns. any advice would be very much appreciated. thank you richard.

      26 September 2012 at 20:09 #3907
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        26 September 2012 at 21:26 #36700
        neil hp
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          don't know much about that type of boat, but the fast afloat lifeboats had that problem………we fit trim tabs to the stern at the outer edges………works well.

          27 September 2012 at 06:59 #36701
          Paul T
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            Hello Richard

            As Neil says deep V boats benefit from the addition of trim tabs and they will certainly help however your problem might have a more fundamental source such as weight distribution or a high centre of gravity, do you have any photos of the model that show the internal arrangement?

            Paul

            27 September 2012 at 10:26 #36706
            Malcolm Frary
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              If its leaning in so far as to grab, the immediate answer is to slow down for corners. Assuming a multi chine hull, chine rails to square off the chines might reduce the tendency to grab at speed when turning.

              27 September 2012 at 11:15 #36707
              David Wooley
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                Years ago I was involved with racing such models and many designs of the day where regularly overpowered. To compensate spray rains where fitted to the shine line along with wedges or trim tabs at the stern. Another feature which helped, especially for improving high speed turns was the dagger plate .This was a sheet of, brass or aluminium shaped not unlike a rudder but fitted to the keel at the centre of gravity of the model. Ballasting was also important. With these added refinements high speed turns could be achieved quite easily.

                Dave Wooley

                27 September 2012 at 16:19 #36720
                richard martin 2
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                  thank you very much guys for all you're helpful advicesmiley

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