Zippkits G30, Manual

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Setup Tips
Set the boat up as recommended with the balance point at 9 inches forward of the back of the sponsons.
Use the recommended 440 2 blade prop for first runs
Set the propshaft centerline even with the bottom of the sponsons.
If the nose rides too low, you can tilt the prop so that it is higher in the back for a positive angle.
This is a sensitive adjustment, so a little goes a long way.
Another adjustment is the depth. Deeper makes the boat looser on the water and higher makes the boat tight to the water.
Angle adjustment:
Controls the nose height when running.
Depth adjustment:
Controls the height of the whole boat on the water.
The reason why these adjustments work so well is that the prop always wants to ride at the water surface and be level.
It will climb to the surface and level out, taking the entire boat with it.
Another way to think about it is to imagine the lower unit being fixed in a vise, and you are adjusting the boat depth and
angle.
Balance is not critical, but will influence turns and when the boat blows off the water.
CG too far forward will keep the boat from blowing off, but the turns will be unpredictable.
The key is to find the correct combination of angle, depth and balance point for your boat.
That is a big part of the fun and pride!
That said, we currently like to run the lower unit with about 1-1/2 degrees or positive angle.
Shaft centerline at the sponson bottom and CG 9 inches forward.
Keep in mind that propellers will have a strong influence to setup.
Some props lift a lot more and require a totally different setup.
We urge you to start out as we recommend. You will have a great running hull, and more importantly, a good baseline to
improve on.
Driving Tips
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Start off slowly, as the boat may flip if you hit the throttle too hard while getting on plane.
When turning, start wide, and tighten the turn as you get more comfortable with the boat. As you go faster, it helps to “set”
the boat in the turns. To set, let off the throttle slightly as you begin your turn. As the boat begins to come around, gradually
go back to full throttle.
You will notice that the boat will “lay down” and turn nicely if you set it.
If it gets windy, the large side area of the boat will help and hurt. It will help the boat turn at one end, and prevent it from
turning at the other. You can use throttle and “set” to overcome this, or at least minimize its effect.