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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

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

Rules for forthcoming season
Points Criteria for forthcoming season
Brushless Motors

Solar

Solar Tips

Solar Boats - basic layout suggestion
Solar Tips for smooth running

   
IC

IC Tips

Fitting out your IC hull
Your IC exhaust
Improving your efficiency and speed

   
IC Engine

IC Engine

Setting up and tuning your engine
How to cure your propellor shaft blues?
Choosing the right fuel

   
Electric

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