DCB M41 WIDEBODY • 23
Adjusting the Drive Strut
DCB M41 Widebody has a surface-piercing prop, meaning the prop
is not fully submerged when the model is at speed. Varying the
depth that the prop is submerged will alter the model’s performance.
The stock setting is 6mm above the lowest point of the hull and a
downward angle of 2°. A tool is included with your boat to allow you
to align the drive strut if it moves during running. To use the alignment
tool, place the hull of the boat on a level surface. Position the tool
under the drive strut in the correct orientation as shown. To change
the height of the drive strut, loosen the two 4x14mm screws in the
drive strut mount and tighten when the desired height is reached.
To change the angle of the drive strut, loosen the 4x16mm screw
and M4 locknut and retighten when the desired angle is reached.
The alignment tool includes multiple positions for the drive strut to
suit various running conditions. Submerging more of the prop may
increase speed with lower-voltage battery configurations, but amp
draw will also be increased (the electronic speed control and batteries
will have to “work harder,” reducing battery life). For maximum
performance with most battery configurations and in most conditions,
the stock setting is best.
Using NiMH Batteries
WARNING: Burn Hazard. Do not use NiMH batteries
in this boat as it is set up from the factory. The
batteries will become extremely hot, and damage
or injury could occur.
To change the setup of the boat for NiMH running, place the
hull of the boat on a level surface. Adjust the angle of the
drive strut to 0° by positioning the alignment tool under the
drive strut in either the 6mm/0° or 7mm/0° slot as shown.
Loosen the 4x16mm screw and M4 locknut and retighten
once a 0° angle is reached. Loosen the two 4x14mm screws
in the drive strut mount. Slide the mount up to its highest
position, and then retighten both screws.
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL
Drive Strut Height
Adjustment Screws
Drive Strut Angle
Adjustment Screw
Alignment Tool
(stock setting of drive strut)
