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04-28-2008, 04:38 PM
Well I am new to RC boats and after doing some research I purchased a BJ26 and just brought it home yesterday. I was able to get some battery charged and I took it to the local lake for a quick run. It was fun and even my kids enjoyed driving it with my help since they are only 6 and 4.

So I have a few questions first I have been reading about all the steering upgrades that people have done to make the boat more stable, is it worth it or should I just run a stock boat?

Next while running the boat I noticed that after a while it would cut out when giving it throttle but if I backed off it would seam to go again, I was guessing that the batteries were just getting low and that is what it does to let you know. Am I correct?

Also are there any immediate modifications or upgrades I should do that will help the boat? i am guessing first I will get some tape to secure the top just incase it does flip over

Thanks for your help
Apples
04-29-2008, 03:32 AM
Well I am new to RC boats and after doing some research I purchased a BJ26 and just brought it home yesterday. I was able to get some battery charged and I took it to the local lake for a quick run. It was fun and even my kids enjoyed driving it with my help since they are only 6 and 4.

So I have a few questions first I have been reading about all the steering upgrades that people have done to make the boat more stable, is it worth it or should I just run a stock boat?

Next while running the boat I noticed that after a while it would cut out when giving it throttle but if I backed off it would seam to go again, I was guessing that the batteries were just getting low and that is what it does to let you know. Am I correct?

Also are there any immediate modifications or upgrades I should do that will help the boat? i am guessing first I will get some tape to secure the top just incase it does flip over

Thanks for your help

Yep the cut out is a Low voltage cut off and is normal,

i am partial to running the stock setup unless you are going to race it,.

the immediate mods i would do is remove the stock timber batt trays, just to lower the centre of gravity and help handleing and maybe upgrade to prop to a x642 or x645 that will boost the top speed little.

hatch tape is a must, if not only for peace of mind.

good luck.