1/12 Miss Bud Dilemmas

[stuka1166]

Hello...
I have submitted questions on other forums in regards to my 1/12 Miss Bud. I would like to ask the same questions here to get help. After buying my Miss Bud this past weekend...When I put it in the water...It seems to cavitate quite a bit with a high rpm. At times the rpm's drop and then it takes off...After about 30 feet, the rpm's rise and the boat slows. I have been told the following...Launch the boat at 1/2 throttle or better and throw it in the water...Don't set it in at idle then floor it. There is a leak in the fuel system, and air is getting in some how.

Do any of these make sense...Please advise.

Thanks, Jim

[bugfanatic]

Yeah, first pitch that plastic prop & get an Octura Y535. Check for a kinked fuel line coming out of the fuel tank, check for loose driveline, check for carb fitting tight, check to make sure your motor is broken in properly....

[Hydro Junkie]

The don't just drop it and floor it is right, also. I have seen very few hydros that haven't needed a throw launch over the years. Check everything Bugfanatic listed and replace the prop. You are probably getting prop flex, causing the cavitation problem, and it sounds like you have a fuel flow or needle problem. One thing you have to remember is that this is a production line boat. Not everything is perfect coming off the line. Parts like the prop are there to save the manufacturer money :(

[JoeRau]

there could be a leak in your fuel tubing, replace it all, i sounds like there is a leak in your exhaust pressure line, or it is the improper length (if you replaced it).