You don't need to use all the buttons. They are optional and tied to additional features. All you need to do to drive the MAKO is turn the Main key to start the engines (4 total) and adjust the throttle using either Up/Arrows or buttons 1 and 2 to adjust the throttle presets. It's built to be relatively easy to drive with tons of options you can use if you choose.

Just like any vehicle MAX power is available but you typically don't ever use it... it's like redlining a car... it's very difficult to control and destructive... but it's an option. When the MAKO starts planing to get max speed you need to pay attention more to where and how you are driving. The controls/features/power on the MAKO are entirely up to the choices of the driver... use them if you want but you don't have to and if you are going for speed you need to be careful.

...and what bug are you noticing?

and made a bug

i do not like and it has to meny butons

NICE MAN!

Hey StrormTrail, I added one "final" system to the MAKO in light of your observations:
THROTTLE DAMPENER for RUDDER VALUE.

Once the ACTIVE THROTTLE goes over 65 the system will turn on which will automatically dampen the throttle value sent to the engines if the rudder goes over a certain value. This will reduce the slides and bumps in the turns by automatically reducing the power request to the engines while the rudder is equal to or greater than the check value. The reduction is proportional to the starting throttle value but can't go below 65%. After the rudder returns to below its check value the system will automatically put the ACTIVE THROTTLE back to its full setting. NOTE: the dampening option can be disabled by using a button to the left of the DRIVER's seat.

ahh ok cool also thanks for subscribing!

Thanks, StormTrail. Nice video, you have a new subscriber:)

When the throttle gets to around 65 percent that's when the boat starts planing and gathering speed. It's very unstable at 100% and the best throttle profile for active turning is <75%.

For straight runs at high speed go with 85% and it should be stable for 85 to 90 knots even in winds up to 50%. In order to get that speed the boat starts planing. That's where you see the RPS spike: the boat stops fighting water resistance and its all to speed. It is essentially skipping across the water with the engines just submerged. There are leveling fins for both Pitch and Roll which are more effective when in the water but will work against the air.

So when I'm travelling in a straight line I gear the throttle to 85% (OVR Preset) and ramp up to maybe 90% depending on the water conditions. As the conditions worsen you dial back the throttle. At 75+ knots speed if I need to make turns they are small taps on the keys (the rudder is set for RESET). This prevents the boat from going in to a slide and bouncing. If you need to turn fast tap the throttle preset down to MED to drop the throttle temporarily and then when you line up dial it back up to OVR.


NOTE: MAX setting is for if you are pulling something or if you have a death wish. Think about driving the MAKO like driving a sports car... you can put your foot to the floor but try to turn at high speed and you're rolling. The additional danger on running on water is that the road is undulating. Every wave throws it around. MAX is there as an option but you'll probably won't want to use it. :)

I reviewed your vehicle! https://youtu.be/RNt8KeBNnQ0

wow this thing is so fast its impressive that it doesnt flip

Just Turn the Master Activation Key to the Left of the Driver. Turns all Engines on and then just use the Arrow Up and Down keys to increase the throttle or hit buttons 1 and 2 to change between throttle preset values. Pretty easy: Turn the key to turn all engines on, increase the throttle to go. The throttle set value appears in the lower left part of the HUD (Value between 000 and 100, the lettering above it will be either the name of the preset tied to the Number or THR if it's in between the preset values).

I can't figure out how to make it start lol

that makes sense

Hi Hunter. It is smaller as it is being built to compete in the MrNJersey Riverboat challenge. As a result it has to be 15n or less. There is still am amount of detail in it including a bed, washroom and gear storage in the cabin accessible by the forward hatch. She's built for speed and maneuverability capable of sustaining speeds of 60 knots even in relatively rough seas.

looks like a decent start, i would have assumed it to be bigger though considering your other creations, for example having a medical area and bathroom.