How to Make your Drifter S Turn Like On Rails

The first time I took out the Drifter S, I realized this is a great running hull but it didn't like to turn. It constantly spun out in turns or slid. With the advise of other Drifter S owners this is what we came up with.

Before Picture

          The only supplies/parts needed are a 1"x1/8"x12" piece of Balsa & CA glue. The 1"wide piece is just the right fit, the only cutting will be the desired length. I made mine 5" 11/16 long. I left a 1/8th overhang on the back of the transom to help shed the water off the back of the hull. After cutting to length. Make sure all the wood edges are nice and sharp. A long block of wood with sand paper attached will help give a shaper edge without rounding them over. Then paint & Clear the wood pieces to stop the balsa from absorbing water. Next attach the rid pads, I put two small drops of CA to attach to the hull temporarily. I went out did some testing and found that this made a world of difference. After you test to make sure this is what you want. Allow a day for any water to dry off between the hull and ride pad. Then apply a thin ca in between the hull and pad to help bond better. 

After Ride Pad Installed

          This is basically removing the last step. I find it doesn't run as loose as before. But the higher speed in the turns more then makes up for it.

After Picture