sst 45 driving tips?

[KG4]

I will be learning to drive a 45 this summer.I will be using my dads 93 hoffman.I dont have any seat time in a 45 tunnel.All my driving has been in kneel down boats.I will be getting my own boat for racing but that wont be until next year so i will practice with my dads rig.Any driving tips are appreciated.The boat was Dave Dewalds RC cola boat from the early 90s race season.Thanks guys.

[721 Jr.]

Go Fast Turn Left:D

[Kermit SST45]

Just as in the kneeler the throtle works both ways and same with the trim. A radio set helps out. The crew on the beach can read the attiude of the boat as you get the feel for it. You don't want to get to high early on. Flight time sucks. Cool, but it sucks. Be easy on the trim when you set the boat. If your out by yourself then you can float the corners until you get comfortable with setting the boat. If your with someone else watch the mirrors. Start slow and crank it up as you go. Oh yeh have fun cause you will :)

[KG4]

Just as in the kneeler the throtle works both ways and same with the trim. A radio set helps out. The crew on the beach can read the attiude of the boat as you get the feel for it. You don't want to get to high early on. Flight time sucks. Cool, but it sucks. Be easy on the trim when you set the boat. If your out by yourself then you can float the corners until you get comfortable with setting the boat. If your with someone else watch the mirrors. Start slow and crank it up as you go. Oh yeh have fun cause you will :)

Thanks,I will take little steps in the learning process.

[Kermit SST45]

After starting in 25SS Hydro and DSH I loved being on my knees feeling the speed and spray. Wait till you get to turn right and left the G's. Oh yeh tight turns getting stuck to the side of the cell. Just like driving a sports car on rails.

I forgot the most important detail of testing.


THE DIVER

Tow boat and diver are recommended.

[WESTBros.]

Go to a river or lake near by, drop a couple of floats, (short coarse) Just run!! Practice turning and useing your trim. If possible have someone video tape from shore line, and learn. What feels right and wrong from a kneel down boat is the opposite in a tunnel boat. Good luck and have fun!

[Ron Hill]

One of the Hearns, not Steve, not Richard.....anyway, he has been in the Hall fo Cahmpions more any anyone else. Steven Dawe maybe very well be second most inducted into the APBA Hall of Champions.

Steven Dawe is no dummie, he can also drive a race boat. One thing Steven does is have his mother video each of his races He, Erine and Mary Jo review these tapes after each race. Steven has NOT been a tunnel Boat hall of Champions member, but when he is, I know he we feel this is a bigger award than any of his other...7-8 Hall of Champions awards...

OK, I remember......ED HEARN...The APBA's leading APBA Hall of Champion's driver...Ed can drive and deserves all his awards! Including saving APBA from the BEASTS!!!

[KG4]

This is the boat i will be learning with.My dad totally restored it and its beautiful.

[Infoless Racer]

Man, you lucky son of gun. Wished I had one though....she looks awesome.

[721 Jr.]

Nice Boat!! What color blue is that?

Jr.

[JohnsonM50]

Cool lookin! I really like the metallic look, Nice Job. Somewhere I read a 45 SST has alot of lift ... sounds like fun :D Be safe! Enjoy :cool:

[jose jr21.]

That is blockbuster blue

[721 Jr.]

Thank you Mr. Medina:D Having my boat painted Laguna Seca blue this week looks just like that color.

[KG4]

That was Jose boat also.How ya doing?Havent talked to you since Bay city.

[jose jr21.]

I am doing good, keeping myself busy with everything, waiting for the season to start. Its awesome to see you guys keeping such great care of the boat. Take your time with it and enjoy it, you are going to have a blast driving it!
Tell everyone hello for us down here!