Installing a Solid Flex Drive in a R/C Racing Boat | Better, lighter, faster!

In this video you will learn how to properly align and install a solid flex drive system replacing that heavy old cable drive system in your boat. Better, lighter, faster! It's easy... You can do it!

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Solid Flex Drive information from Brent;

The shaft is precision ground (0.0002") and polished and is made of a VERY high strength corrosion resistant steel
The stub shaft is precision ground (0.0002") and is made of heat treated stainless steel. The drive dog flat is pre-cut.
The collet insert is made of heat treated stainless steel, has very thin slots to maximize surface contact with the shaft. It fits the Zipp "Super" style collet. The collet will support 10 lb-ft of torque.
The stuffing tube is hard anodized 7075 aluminum and has machined composite sleeve bearings periodically spaced inside. The stuffing tube material has almost twice the yield strength of K and S brass tubing while being only 1/3 the weight. The tube diameter is 9/32" instead of 5/16" for less drag.
The struts are equipped two ways: 1) with 3, Japanese made, 440c stainless ball bearings (two rear, one front) or 2) with Teflon bronze sleeve bearings. The struts are modified Speed Master parts and have an oil injection port.

A few benefits:
MUCH less friction than a cable. Shaft surface speed is cut in half and contact area is greatly reduced
Saves about 1/4 lb on most boats
400-600 more RPM on top and 3-4 MPH....determined by back to back testing.
Better acceleration out of mill
Basically, a lot more of the power your engine is already making gets to the prop!