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Hints and Tips

Winning the Schools Marine Challenge is no easy task! You need all the help you can get, which is why it's important to pay attention to all the information in our Hints & Tips section.

The page is divided into five sections, Solar, IC, IC Engine, Electric and a miscellaneous section for other projects.

	Build Guides - Essential Reading for All Electric Build Guide - find out about the latest set up advice for your Electric Boat Solar Build Guide - some useful tips should help you avoid any pitfalls in the Solar Challenge Methanol Build Guide - the fastest boat needs attention to detail if you're to win the big one!
	Rules Rules for forthcoming season Points Criteria for forthcoming season Brushless Motors
	Solar Tips Solar Boats - basic layout suggestion Solar Tips for smooth running
	IC Tips Fitting out your IC hull Your IC exhaust Improving your efficiency and speed
	IC Engine Setting up and tuning your engine How to cure your propellor shaft blues? Choosing the right fuel
	Electric Tips Fitting out your Electric hull How to make a battery charger Battery Problems?
	Other Projects Build your own Solar Tank! Build your own Boat Toolbox