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	BL - Brushless motor. CA (Abbreviation for "Cyanoacrylate") - An instant type glue that is available in various viscosities (Thin, Medium, Thick, and Gel). These glues are ideal for the assembly of wood and plastic boat materials. Note: Most CA glues will attack Styrofoam. CG ("Center of Gravity") - For modeling purposes, this is usually considered -- the point at which the boat balances bow to stern. This point is critical in regards to how the boat rides in the water. A stern-heavy boat will be very fast but generally very unstable and susceptible to blow-overs. If the boat is bow heavy, it will tend to track better and be slower. The rule of thumb for CG placement: Monos at 28 to 30% of the hull length measured from the transom. Catamarans at 28 to 30% same as monos. Hydroplanes at 1 to 3 inches measured from the sponsons transom. Typical starting point CG on a hydro would be at the trailing edge of the skid fin. Drive Dog - The part of the propeller shaft that the prop locks on to. Electronic Speed Control (ESC) - Electronic speed controls replace the mechanical speed control and servo providing enhanced power efficiency and precision in an electric R/C boat. Epoxy - A two-part resin/hardener glue that is extremely strong. It is generally available in 6, 15 and 30-minute formulas. Glitch - Momentary radio problem that never happens unless you are in heavy race traffic. mAh (Milliamp Hour) - A measure of a battery's total capacity. The higher the number (ex. 600 mAh, 1,500 mAh) the more charge a battery can hold and usually, the longer a battery will last under a certain load. Typical R/C boat batteries are in the 1,900 - 4,300 mAh range. NiCd - Nickel Cadmium battery. Rechargeable batteries which are typically used. NiMH - Nickel Metal Hydride battery. Another form of rechargeable battery. Prop Pitch - Props are designated by these two numbers, for instance Octura x432. The first number is the prop's degree of pitch, 1.4. The second number is the diameter, 32mm. Receiver (Rx) - The radio unit in the boat which receives the transmitter signal and relays the control to the servos. Rudder - Hinged control surface located on the transom, which provides steering of the boat. Strut - Located on the transom, the strut houses and provides a bearing surface for the propeller shaft. Servo - The electromechanical device which moves the rudder of the boat according to commands from the receiver. Transmitter (Tx) - The hand-held radio controller. This is the unit that sends out the commands that you input.

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