NEW Florida Fast Electric Club

[sailr]

:rockon2:

[highndry]

Unless its really crappy <rain>, I propose we show up ~ 9:00. If we cant run., maybe we can do Cracker Barrel and for the club meeting to include any non-members who would like to attend.

[RCKong]

If I was a club member, I would vote for next week !!! I want to run my boats... If we are to run in weather like this then I will convert my 52" Manta to FE
LOL

[obrien]

If it is looking like we can run early, I will pass up on my bike ride and come down early. I will check the weather before I go to bed, and again early in the morning to decide what my plans will be. I am hoping the front doesn't hit until noon or later, but its really hard to say. TBO, weather, and weather underground are all a little bit different.

[RCKong]

I have yet to see the aviation forecast be wrong

[sharkbite]

offshore will be rough....but i like it:thumbup1:

[RCKong]

Dave likes it rough... LOL

[sharkbite]

:rofl:

[RCKong]

Yea well I have to install wood tomorrow, if you know what I mean

[highndry]

Sounds like we're in...gotta like the enthusiasm..

[sharkbite]

Yah......I work 6 days a week.. sunday is the only day i get to play with my boats. It releves a lot of stress. So im playing ran or shine wind or no wind:bounce:

[hebner]

Wind is coming from the South, than SSW and SW, shouldn't be to bad on our side of the pond.
See you guys in the AM. And if snow doesn't stop this guy's boating a liittle wind and rain shouldn't be a problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuNt0PUahTY

[TRUCKPULL]

If you ever go to a NAT's race.
You have to run rain or shine. Except for Lightening
I remember a few years ago in MI. we had a Tornado come through during the awards on Sun. afternoon.

I have also seen lap racing with high wind and 6" white caps on the pond at a Nat's race.

You have got to know how to adjust your boat setup, and or drive in these conditions.

We are NOT NASCAR, we do not stop for rain.

Larry

[bill34207]

If I was a club member, I would vote for next week !!! I want to run my boats... If we are to run in weather like this then I will convert my 52" Manta to FE
LOL

Man, take off a couple of hours for a party and it gets busy in here. :banana: If it's good weather and we can round up a gang and rescue vehicles I'm not against running again next week. (or the week after)
As for converting the Manta..... Do it. do it do it.

[obrien]

what time is everyone getting to the lake in the morning?

[TRUCKPULL]

I will be there about 8:00 AM

Larry

[osprey21]

I'll be there 8:00ish.

[sharkbite]

Im comeing from fort myers..... so about 8:30 or 9 for me

[hebner]

8:30

[sailr]

Next week is Christmas weekend! That's why we elected to go this week.


If I was a club member, I would vote for next week !!! I want to run my boats... If we are to run in weather like this then I will convert my 52" Manta to FE
LOL

[sailr]

I'm riding with Mike. He doesn't leave Land O Lakes til 8a.m. So look for us about 9:15.

[bill34207]

Sure is quiet in here.
Votes were done today, Dues were decided on at $35 a year for everyone and the initiation fee has been eliminated. Other items that were put into writing as well but should let Jim cover them since he was taking notes and is really in charge of reporting.
I mostly dropped by to say that the videos are in progress of uploading to youtube (still cooking some as well) and some are already linked in @ RCGroups.

[highndry]

Bill, Awesome job with the TB. Just saw the vid. That puppy cooks on 6S. Inspiring.

[TRUCKPULL]

Bill
I sent you a PM
about your Rock & Roll boat.

Larry

[sailr]

Lots of people there today. Welcome to RichE (sp), Sharkbite, and I didn't catch the other fella's name dangit. Our newest member is Truckpull, (Larry).

Had a good meeting. Thanks for everyone's support! We eliminated the initiation fee and set the dues at $35/year for everyone. Set official guest policy of 3 times but must be sponsored by a paid up dues paying member and that member MUST be present. After the three times, the guest must join. Also ALL must obtain NAMBA membership. We will take your word for it for a while that you have sent in your check or credit card. NAMBA is slow as hell. I'll bug ya every time I see ya til you tell me your NAMBA number. This is to protect you, the county, and the club because NAMBA provides liability insurance for our activities.

We decided to pursue a legal agreement with Sarasota County regarding use of Akerman.

Short discussion of the upcoming Winter Nats in Orlando and the FE Nats in Fort Pierce in June.

I'll get my knee fixed next week so I can rock n roll in January! My boats won't know how to take gettin wet again!

[sailr]

Danged trolling motor piece of crap dumped again. This is our 2nd one in about a year. Hopefully they will warranty this one as well.

[bill34207]

Bill, Awesome job with the TB. Just saw the vid. That puppy cooks on 6S. Inspiring.

Thanks Mike. I was kinda proud of how it came out with no more boating experience than I have. Almost a year now. :banana: This was was my 1st attempt at a twin too. I went ahead and sent the video link to Tom while I was at it.

Larry, replied to the pm. I'll call you shortly. Gotta make a smoke run. :sorry:

[sharkbite]

Vary cool twin Bill.....I had fun today..... windy but fun:bounce:

[highndry]

Tom may have to pursue a new market now...got to find a class for that rig.

[bill34207]

Tom may have to pursue a new market now...got to find a class for that rig.

He's somewhat interested in electrics. As for as a class, there's already unlimited offshore. If I'd known it would be fiinshed and dialed in in time I would have been tempted to enter that class for the winter nats. It actually built quicker than I was expecting. Still has some dialing in to do though. Once you take it past 3/4 throttle it starts getting scary.

Glad you enjoyed the day Dave and thanks for the compliment on the cat.

[obrien]

For those that are interested, I spoke with Ken haines last weekend about getting together at their lake for some racing before the Nats in June. He said we could do it on a sunday that they are not having their regular club races going on. We would just need to figure out what we want to run that day and let him know. Most of there guys are at the lake most sundays, so we can go over and have some fun racing with them.

Anyone who has not been to a race yet, don't be affraid to run at the nats. Its a lot of fun and a great group of guys on the east coast.

Ken also told me that as long as their are 3 boats in a class, they are planning to run them at the nats, so pretty much anything can be run.

[bill34207]

Hey Larry.
I'm getting ready to order a couple of those etti cap boards for Goldfinger but wondering if using the big HV versions would be more beneficial than the LV. This is getting into an area I'm not too familiar with and would love an educated opinion or two.
Thanks
Bill

[TRUCKPULL]

Bill

This one should be fine.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=etti-e035-lv&cat=136

It is rated for up to 7S - you are running 6S
The next one up is rated for up to 14S

Larry

[bill34207]

Bill

This one should be fine.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=etti-e035-lv&cat=136

It is rated for up to 7S - you are running 6S
The next one up is rated for up to 14S

Larry

That's what I thought. I was just looking at the size of the caps and the HV set looked lot's more "beefy" (I'm into overkill I guess) :laugh:

[sailr]

Larry, can you use the bigger bank even on lower cell count, 4S, 6S, etc? I know it's bigger but...?

[sailr]

Tom?


Tom may have to pursue a new market now...got to find a class for that rig.

[sailr]

I can't find an OSE member for the guy that ran with us on Sunday. I asked him a couple of times and he said he was RICH-E or something like that but nobody like that on OSE. He was the black gentleman. Seemed like a nice guy! Anybody know?

[bill34207]

I can't find an OSE member for the guy that ran with us on Sunday. I asked him a couple of times and he said he was RICH-E or something like that but nobody like that on OSE. He was the black gentleman. Seemed like a nice guy! Anybody know?

Sharkbite is actually Dave and I think the name you're wanting here is Richard but don't know what his handle is here or if he is even on the OSE forums.

[osprey21]

I'm fairly certain Sharkbite will know.

[sharkbite]

I know........Richard is not on here yet. But i thank he will be soon:beerchug:

[sailr]

Thanks Dave. Yep, I know you are Sharkbite. ;-)

Aha! I asked him if he was on OSE and he said yes and that he was Rich-E or something like that. Probably just miscommunicaton. Is he on RC Groups? Anybody know his name over there if he is?

[sailr]

Bill, you sold those water pickups in the Swap shop. Have you ever used them? Curious how hard they are to install, etc

[sharkbite]

I dont thank he is on rc groups.......... He has to come over to my house so i can set hes esc. So i will ask hem then.

[sailr]

OK. Just want to be sure we can stay in touch with all interested. Thanks Dave!

[sharkbite]

No problem.

[bill34207]

Bill, you sold those water pickups in the Swap shop. Have you ever used them? Curious how hard they are to install, etc

There's one of the single pickups in the ride pad of each sponson of the Expresscraft cat. Would have been easier to install if not for trying to get them past the stuffing tubes as close to the transom as possible but both worked out ok. The trick is to make a card stock pattern that fits the face and use it as a template for cutting the holes.

[sailr]

Thx Bill.

[sailr]

Happy Holidays!

[sailr]

All Electric classes at the NAMBA Winter Nats have been cancelled due to lack of interest.

[bill34207]

Guess that answers the question that ws in the back of my head. I was wondering if the 2nd Sunday in January was going to be butting heads with it.

[sailr]

We're clear for January. I think the winter nats were the end of the month anyway. BUT, if we're gonna try twice a month, that would have interfered as well.

Pray for WARMER weather. See? We are never happy. It's too hot! It's too cold! Jeeez, old farts!

[bill34207]

I'll go along with the thought for warmer weather 100%. I don't like to even go from my door to my van when it's this :cursing: cold.

[RCKong]

yea it went from 80'at night to 30' in two weeks... that's drastic

[sailr]

My old bones sure don't like the chill!

[RCKong]

Ackerman Jan 15th ?

[TRUCKPULL]

15th. ?

Second Sunday is the 9th.

Fourth Sunday is the 23rd.

Larry

[highndry]

Worked some more with the Ricco in the backyard today...not sure it will pull the DF's in the straights yet, but looking good on the pins and in chop...Game on in P Hugh....

[osprey21]

Worked some more with the Ricco in the backyard today...not sure it will pull the DF's in the straights yet, but looking good on the pins and in chop...Game on in P Hugh....
The gauntlet has been laid....

:popcorn2:

[richt]

I can't find an OSE member for the guy that ran with us on Sunday. I asked him a couple of times and he said he was RICH-E or something like that but nobody like that on OSE. He was the black gentleman. Seemed like a nice guy! Anybody know?

this i richt from fort myers i had run with your

[osprey21]

http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/anim_wave.gif Welcome aboard!

[bill34207]

this i richt from fort myers i had run with your

Hiya Rich. Glad you found your way over here. :thumbup:

[sailr]

Hey! Good to see you here Rich! Pleasure meeting you last week.

[RCKong]

HEY whats up Rich... I was wondering when you were going to log in. Did you have fun up there last Sunday ?
I'm Finally done working this 7 days a week crap, and I'm looking forward to some time off.

[ron1950]

larry u get that mail about the m445?

[highndry]

I'm going to have a fun run at my place on New Years day or sunday 01/02/11. All are welcome, but must be NAMBA member. We'll cook some bubba burgers, etc.... If interested, let me know which date is better and we'll firm the date.

[bill34207]

I'm going to have a fun run at my place on New Years day or sunday 01/02/11. All are welcome, but must be NAMBA member. We'll cook some bubba burgers, etc.... If interested, let me know which date is better and we'll firm the date.

How big is your pond? Cookout (weather permitting) sounds like a good way to start the year.
Guess another big question would be retrievabiily of boats that had an oops too. I know our trolling motor is out for repairs right now.

[osprey21]

I'm going to have a fun run at my place on New Years day or sunday 01/02/11. All are welcome, but must be NAMBA member. We'll cook some bubba burgers, etc.... If interested, let me know which date is better and we'll firm the date.
Sounds great! Either day is fine for me, I'll just go with the flow.

[highndry]

My pond is 90 acres..I have retreive boats

[sailr]

I'm gonna have a problem getting the trolling motor over to place in pinellas county any time soon. I had my knee surgery yesterday and in screamin pain right now. Doc won't let me drive. Appointment monday. Will find out then.

Better bring the oars on the 9th Chris!


How big is your pond? Cookout (weather permitting) sounds like a good way to start the year.
Guess another big question would be retrievabiily of boats that had an oops too. I know our trolling motor is out for repairs right now.

[tiqueman]

Jim, Ive got to go to Brandon next week, probably Monday afternoon... I may be able to swing your way afterwards and grab it and take it to wherever it needs to go in Pinellas?

[highndry]

Lets go with new years day...sounds like we have Bill & Chris so far, Hugh is outa town but he will be in..need a head count for food etc....

[richt]

are you going to be runing on new years day?

[sailr]

Mike, My son Todd and I will come over and have lunch but not running. Family in town. No time to get anything ready. Not sure just when I can get around on the knee.

[sailr]

Scott, that would be a BIG help. You can call me and I'll give you directions. I have a Dr.'s appointment at 10a.m. so may not be in from about 9-noon.


Jim, Ive got to go to Brandon next week, probably Monday afternoon... I may be able to swing your way afterwards and grab it and take it to wherever it needs to go in Pinellas?

[bill34207]

are you going to be runing on new years day?

We're talking about having an un-official run/cookout up at highndry's place on New Years day. That's not Ackerman Park though. We should be there again on Jan 9th.

I think you're somewhere up around Clearwater aren't you Mike? I've never been there so you'll have to put up some directions sometimes between now and then. I may have found us a "loaner" trolling motor from one of the guys I work with too. Emphasis here on "may have". Don't count on it until I have it in my hands.

[sailr]

Mike (HighNDry) place is in Land O' Lakes. Take I-75 North to State Road 56. Go west to U.S. 41. Go north to Bell Lake Road. Turn right. Turn right on Lake Padgett Drive. Follow all the way to the end. Mike's house is next to last on the left!

[sailr]

A loaner motor would be good. I'm not sure these little Minkota trollers are worth owning. This is the second one to crap out. Probably only used a total of maybe 15 times! This latest one used about 5 times.

The treasury is pretty bleak right now. If anybody runs across a really cheap deal on a really good trolling motor, maybe we should consider it?

[bill34207]

The huy who volunteered the loaner (he's an avid fisherman) also volunteered telling me why we were burning them up. Trolling motors don't like being run at full throttle (where we run them) since they were designed to move slowly.

Maybe we should get one of those big monster outrunners from hobby king and find a way to use it. :just-kidding:

[tiqueman]

The huy who volunteered the loaner (he's an avid fisherman) also volunteered telling me why we were burning them up. Trolling motors don't like being run at full throttle (where we run them) since they were designed to move slowly.

Maybe we should get one of those big monster outrunners from hobby king and find a way to use it. :just-kidding:

I dont know about that... I had a 18' flats boat w/ a trolling motor hanging off the front for 7 years... I ran the hell out of that thing and not once did the motor itself ever give me a lic of trouble. The throttle control, thats a different story. I think I replaced it 4 or 5 times. Thats pulling a 1 ton boat at full throttle, not a 100lb dingy. Also quite a few of my friends are avid fisherman, 2 are professional guides in the area, they run the heck out of thiers as well. Im just no where near convinced its "how we run it". I dont feel any of us abuse it at all. And its only shorts bursts.. I often rest my hand on the top of the casing to see if its warm and it never is. Its not like we are cruising the mangrove lines for 3 hours....

Big outrunner.... :buttrock:

[bill34207]

Oops. I mis spelled guy didn't I? :doh:
Chances are the one that was hanging on your flats boat wasn't one of the $115 specials like we're running. I'm sure the fishing guides aren't using them either. According to Gary (the guy) the trolling motor he actually uses on his rig could put our little jon boat on a high speed plane. Something like a 80 lb thrust that runs on 24 volts.

[bill34207]

Hey Ray are you lurking around out there? Haven't heard anything out of you in a couple of weeks now.

Larry's been kinda quiet the past few days as well. You guys OK out there.
Actually I got a good question for one of that might have done it before. I got the add on cap banks in but haven't attached them yet.
The one on the the esc are 1000 uf x3 for I giess 3000 uf. The etti's are 10 cap banks of 470 uf rated ones for a total of 4700. Is that going to work ok or will it release the magic smoke. :ohmy::confused::help:

[obrien]

The first trolling motor ended up with water in it. I wouldn't blame that failure on the motor.

Mike, if my batteries ever show up, I will plan to be there on new years day.

[richt]

yes it did

[richt]

thanks and is a pleause meeting you all

[RCKong]

I'm going to look at a nice 40lb one for $75 tomorrow.

[highndry]

Our passion is fishing..Have had many trolling motors 12v - 36v and numerous of the Walmart specials..Minn Kota $ 100.00 jobs for the kids lake boats. We have never had the problems we have had with the retrieve boats. Running them WOT is not an issue ( its an electric motor). The first one got dunked..the second probably was a defect. Anyway, I have a couple around here the club can use anytime. If we are short of jack, I will be happy to bring one of the ones we have laying around here to our events.

[sailr]

Mike,
Please plan to bring one of your trolling motors to Akerman on the 9th! Even if we get the motor to the dealer this week, we probably won't have it back in time for the next run in Sarasota. Last time it took almost a month.

[sailr]

That would be a good deal if it's really nice. A little more power than ours (30lb?)


I'm going to look at a nice 40lb one for $75 tomorrow.

[RCKong]

I snagged this today for the club :thumbup1:
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3058/1007818.jpg
Its in nice shape, 40lb thrust. I'll bring it the 9th to Ackerman:buttrock:
I guess my club dues is paid... I'm donating the rest
MERRY X - MAS EVERYBODY !!!

[TRUCKPULL]

I am posting this here first for club members and guests.
Included in this post is a JG prop chart.

I would like to sell these in one package
16 props - $90.00 shipped.

3 - C-20 AL - Raw, 1 is Back Cut a little.
2 - C-20 - Raw
1 - C-7 - Raw
1 - *3-C-6 - Raw
All "C" props are 35mm Dia.
I could not find a chart that included the "C" props


2 - F-25 - B&S, 1has a reduced blade area & BC
2 - RG-25 - 1 B&S, 1 Raw
2 - *3-I-21 - Raw
1 - I-30 -B&S
1 - J-30 - Raw
1 - J-35 - Raw


Larry

[richt]

that is nice of you

[osprey21]

I snagged this today for the club :thumbup1:
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3058/1007818.jpg
Its in nice shape, 40lb thrust. I'll bring it the 9th to Ackerman:buttrock:
I guess my club dues is paid... I'm donating the rest
MERRY X - MAS EVERYBODY !!!
Nice score! :beerchug:

[tiqueman]

Jim, I didnt make it up that way today. Didnt want you to think I forgot about you. Im shooting for tomorow for Brandon and then if need be I can swing your way. I will call you.
-Scott

[tiqueman]

For you P-mono boys.. What motors / KV are you running in your boats? And its 4S correct?

[RCKong]

I'm running a leopard 4074 2200 kv

[highndry]

4S2P is the standard. My DF was very competitive w/ 1515 1Y and x447...still dialing the Rico. Alot of the guys are running 1521 1.5D's now. It is a lower kv than the 1515

[sailr]

Great. I'll bring the checkbook. Bill, don't forget the battery!

[sailr]

No problem Scott.


Jim, I didnt make it up that way today. Didnt want you to think I forgot about you. Im shooting for tomorow for Brandon and then if need be I can swing your way. I will call you.
-Scott

[bill34207]

I snagged this today for the club :thumbup1:
Its in nice shape, 40lb thrust. I'll bring it the 9th to Ackerman:buttrock:
I guess my club dues is paid... I'm donating the rest
MERRY X - MAS EVERYBODY !!!

Excellent snag. No getting gout for the 9th now. :banana:

[RCKong]

I hear ya on that !!!

[highndry]

Jim, I'm gonna put together a T/open mono..what do want for that Herzog?? If you want to part with it that is.

[highndry]

are you going to be runing on new years day?

Yes Rich, at my place in Land O Lakes. We will be burning some lunch on the grill. Hope you can make it. Sailr posted directions

[highndry]

By the way, spouses etc..are welcome to join us on the New Years fun run.

[obrien]

Mike, maybe I will bring my Stratos up to play a little bit that day too. My batteries and charger are being held by customs right now. So just maybe I will have them in time.

[highndry]

Mike, maybe I will bring my Stratos up to play a little bit that day too. My batteries and charger are being held by customs right now. So just maybe I will have them in time.

OK, I'll race you with the Mastercraft...give me a half-lake head start....

[bill34207]

Jim, I'm gonna put together a T/open mono..what do want for that Herzog?? If you want to part with it that is.

Uh-oh. Looks like I may be in trouble. :popcorn2:

[highndry]

I'd be afraid to bump draft with the TB..If I scratched that puppy you'd probably beat me up...I was thinking of a bruser for the Nats

[bill34207]

I wasn't thinking about the Thunderbolt. I have a T mono with the DF41 clone that's STILL giving me fits trying to get the handling sorted out on it.
Heck you could run across the top of that thing and it wouldn't hurt my feelings. (as long as it didn't sink or flood and kill another HV esc.) :sinking-guy:

[tiqueman]

OK, I'll race you with the Mastercraft...give me a half-lake head start....

Ill bring the Nautique for Mastercraft competition... Itll be "Ski-mono" :thumbup:

[sailr]

Big Cheer for RCKong for donating the trolling motor. Yes, your dues are paid!!!

[sailr]

Mike,

Sorry, I don't want to sell it. I am going to put together an "S" (?) mono. 8S? Leopard 5692. Just have to get around to it.


Jim, I'm gonna put together a T/open mono..what do want for that Herzog?? If you want to part with it that is.

[highndry]

Mike,

Sorry, I don't want to sell it. I am going to put together an "S" (?) mono. 8S? Leopard 5692. Just have to get around to it.

Dog. I think that hull needs 10S

[sailr]

We shall see. Higher KV motor!


Dog. I think that hull needs 10S

[highndry]

Can we get a preliminary head count for New Years Day ? I will provide burgers, buns, condiments: if anyone else would like to pony-up for extras, please coordinate drinks, ice, chips, etc...

[highndry]

As mentioned before., non-members are welcome. Just make sure NAMBA is current.

[highndry]

Ray? Hello, Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me.

[tiqueman]

Ray? Hello, Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me.

:rockon2:

[bill34207]

I haven't heard a word out of Ray or Hugh the past couple of weeks. I did see a post from Larry couple of days ago about some props but then it vanished. Have we offended someone?

Weather & health permitting count me in for the 1st and will volunteer to bring some sodas. Guess we can figure out how many once we find out how many.

[highndry]

Hugh has been outa town..he is in for NYD

[hebner]

I'm back boys. I will be at highndry's 1/1/11 I will bring couple large bags of chips and some adult beverages:beerchug: Gail is coming also so that's two of us.

[obrien]

I am planning on being there. I haven't had much luck convincing my wife to come just yet, but hopefully I can get her there. If all goes well, I will have my tunnel, spec rigger, and of course the stratos for fun.

[sailr]

I'll be there by myself. Let me know if I can bring something lightweight. The knee surgery was incredibly painful. Still recovering.

[highndry]

Ok Jim You are officially in charge of lettuce

[highndry]

leaf

[highndry]

Does anyone know who has the best deal on allens..I'm getting frustrated with never seeming to have the right size with a handle and when I find the right one its always in one of those deals where you have to unfold it from some cumbersome multi-tool looking thing. Need metric and US.. all freakin sizes.

[highndry]

I am planning on being there. I haven't had much luck convincing my wife to come just yet, but hopefully I can get her there. If all goes well, I will have my tunnel, spec rigger, and of course the stratos for fun.

Bring Elvis. Delta could use the exercise, she is starting to look like a tick.

[bill34207]

I'll be there by myself. Let me know if I can bring something lightweight. The knee surgery was incredibly painful. Still recovering.

If you think about it bring your GPS. I'd like to get a speed reading on the T-bolt. I've done some re-arranging and can now get the cg all the way to 37%.

[highndry]

Mike S,

Just sent you a pm..if you are still willing to tackle the Renault, I'm in, but see my pm. Thanks.

Mike

[highndry]

...

[highndry]

I have a radar gun for pitching but seems to work pretty good for boats

[obrien]

A radar gun would be good since you won't have to find a place to put the gps in smaller boats.

If I can get the wife to come up that day, I will bring Elvis. I know he would have a good time running around with Delta.

[hebner]

Mike,
I bought my allen wrenches at hobbytowne, they should have metric & us sizes your looking for, also check out Harbor Freight.

[TRUCKPULL]

It looks like I will make it on the first.
About what time will we start??
Anything that I can bring??

Larry

[osprey21]

The 1st is good with me. And seeing there will be other ladies there, I'll be bringing (if she wants to tag along) the spousal unit as well.

[sailr]

Harbor Freight. They have a big selection. Around $6 a set, ball driver type.


Does anyone know who has the best deal on allens..I'm getting frustrated with never seeming to have the right size with a handle and when I find the right one its always in one of those deals where you have to unfold it from some cumbersome multi-tool looking thing. Need metric and US.. all freakin sizes.

[sailr]

OK, lettuce prey. There. What else do you need?

[racer504]

Mike S,

Just sent you a pm..if you are still willing to tackle the Renault, I'm in, but see my pm. Thanks.

Mike

I saw it. I'll get back to you by email as I have a couple pics to send.
Happy Holidays.
Mike

[highndry]

Merry Christmas everyone.

[osprey21]

Thanks. And a very Merry Christmas to you!

[richt]

same to you and every one.

[bill34207]

Merry Christmas :beerchug:

[tiqueman]

Merry Christmas!!!!

[RayR]

Merry Christmas Everyone!

[hebner]

Merry Christmas!!

[TRUCKPULL]

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to Everyone :Peace_Sign:

Larry

[sailr]

Bah! Humbug! :just-kidding:

Merry Christmas everyone.

[richt]

same to you

[highndry]

Bill,

I was just watching some of your vids on RC Groups. Re: your Rock & Roll boat, the new P boat I am dialing did the same exact thing on the straights. On advise I received from the east coast guys, I moved the trim tabs much closer to the V and it took out all of that unstable rocking....might want to give it a try.

[highndry]

Racer504 who built my Whip has one that he is just finishing for FE that is for sale..I assume it has the sponson mods and all the goodies for FE. If anyone is interested you can communicate with him via pm. His work is second to none. See his prior post on this thread for communication.

[highndry]

I just talked to Racer. The Whip has a different sponson mod that Blazer recommended, that includes a more aggresive step..If noone steps up I will take it for P .

[obrien]

I was thinking of buying this hull, but I really don't have the extra money right now to pick it up. One of you guys that wants to build a LSH should get it.

[RCKong]

Seems like there are two LSH boats up there that are really fast. Is this boat the same hull as one of them?

[sailr]

?? Up where?

I can't find the post from RC504 on here either. I might be interested in another whiplash too.


Seems like there are two LSH boats up there that are really fast. Is this boat the same hull as one of them?

[bill34207]

Seems like there are two LSH boats up there that are really fast. Is this boat the same hull as one of them?

I'm pretty sure those are both the Whiplash hulls. All wood. Hebner has one, highndry has one and think truckpull is running one as well. They sure do beat the crap out of a UL-1.

[bill34207]

I saw it. I'll get back to you by email as I have a couple pics to send.
Happy Holidays.
Mike

Here ya go Jim. It was a page back.

[RCKong]

I contacted racer 504 so I could get a look at it. I wouldn't mind having one of those hydros, they are fast.

[sailr]

I have one too but haven't run in a while with my bum knee.


I'm pretty sure those are both the Whiplash hulls. All wood. Hebner has one, highndry has one and think truckpull is running one as well. They sure do beat the crap out of a UL-1.

[TRUCKPULL]

What time on Sat.?
Can I bring anything??

Props are at the top of page #71
I will split the group of "C" props ( 35mm)

Larry

[RCKong]

Is it healing Jim ?

[RCKong]

BTW my NAMBA is applied for.

[sailr]

I had the surgery but really sore. Start phys therapy this week. Will probably hurt like hell after that!

[bill34207]

BTW my NAMBA is applied for.

Along the same line, my 2011 card showed up last thursday so I can supply proof. :thumbup1:

[RCKong]

how long ago did you apply ?

[bill34207]

I sent in my renewal at the beginning of December when I got the renewal notice and form. Would have done it sooner but the pdf on the website was for 2010.

[RCKong]

I've also been looking for a Bandit Larceny Hydro

[highndry]

For saturday, I thought we would start at 10:00 since some will be comming from Manatee county and its New Years day. We still need volunteers for:

Paper plates and paper towels
Potato salad or whatever side
Bring your own drinks
Hebner is bringin beer for those who are so inclined

Also, need a couple of buoys. Mine are pretty trashed. If nobody has any, we can make some

Still not sure of a final head count. I think we have confirmed:

Hugh
Larry
Bill
Chris
Jeff
Jim

[highndry]

Mike emailed a couple of pics of the Whip that is for sale. I will try and post them here.

[highndry]

lets try and have a Q class

[bill34207]

For saturday, I thought we would start at 10:00 since some will be comming from Manatee county and its New Years day. We still need volunteers for:

Paper plates and paper towels
Potato salad or whatever side
Bring your own drinks
Hebner is bringin beer for those who are so inclined


I thought I was bringing soft drinks. I was thinking a couple 12 pack of cokes unless there are other preferences. Although with the current head count 1 would probably get by.

10:00 sounds good to me. That way I'll have time to get lost a time or two along the way. :confused2:

[hebner]

I also said before that I was bringing couple backs of chips and some :beerchug:

[hebner]

I'm in for
Q Offshore
LSH
P-Mono
P-Spec Rigger
P-Spec OPC

[highndry]

I didnt see that Bill....re: drinks. i will have:

Q
P
LSH
LSO
OPC
Spec Rigger

[highndry]

I also said before that I was bringing couple backs of chips and some :beerchug:

Are those baby 'back' chips?

[bill34207]

That's OK I'll still bring enough sodas to get us by. I don't have a big cooler to put them and ice in though.
For boats will bring what I have up and running (& can fit in the van). Hey Hugh, didn't you tell me you still had the esc that was in the little rigger I bought from you? If you think of it bring it along and we'll haggle over price after getting there. :sold:
Actual classes should have
Q
P
LSH
Plus a couple of the big ones we don't really have a running class for.

[highndry]

I have coolers. Lets add ice to anyone that hasnt committed to bring something

[hebner]

I will bring esc for Bill and some baby back chips for Mike :eek:

[obrien]

I will pick up a couple of bags of ice on the way.

I will have my spec tunnel for sure. Working on my spec rigger, and I will have the Mod-VP

[bill34207]

Is that mod-vp one of Longboards boats?

[osprey21]

I'll bring paper plates, paper towels and plastic utensils.

[bill34207]

Who's bringing the birthday cake? Somebody in this group is about to be a year older the day before. (as if he wasn't already old enough) :roflol:

[osprey21]

I have a fire extinguisher in the truck. :bounce:

[bill34207]

I don't think they would use candles. Not enough time to get a burn permit. :banana:

[sailr]

You guys are brutal! Jeez, I feel old enough already! Haha.

[highndry]

I'll bring the Ensure and Depends

[sailr]

Thanks! That'll lighten my "load"

[bill34207]

Happy B-day Jim. At least you know you have "friends" :bounce:

[sailr]

Thanks Bill! Yep, lots of good friends. I'm a lucky guy!

[bill34207]

I was halfway expecting to hear "with friends like that....." :laugh:

[sailr]

Haha. Guess I blew it!

[dreamland s4]

I'll bring the Ensure and Depends

lmaooo:roflol:

[dreamland s4]

i would love to join a club. but im in fort myers florida....bummer.....is there anyone out here??

[sailr]

You could PM RayR. He's a member. He's in Punta Gorda.

[bill34207]

i would love to join a club. but im in fort myers florida....bummer.....is there anyone out here??

Along with RayR, there's also RCKong and RichT from that same area.

[RCKong]

Dreamland - We run behind Publix on burnt store and Pine Island Rd on the Sundays we are not club racing in Sarasota. Stop on out.

[highndry]

Anyone come up with buoys yet??


Address:
3006 Lake Padgett Dr
Land O Lakes, FL 34639-5006
(813) 929-0053

[TRUCKPULL]

Mike
I have a set of buoys.
How deep, how long do the tie down lines have to be??

I will bring a Veggy tray & dip also.

Larry

[highndry]

Great Larry.

Potentially 20' depending where we put them and how many. We have a significant drop off 50' off the dock. I was thinking we would just do two buoys @ 1/6 course. But, If we want to get fancy we could lay out a full course.

[bill34207]

Anyone come up with buoys yet??


Address:
3006 Lake Padgett Dr
Land O Lakes, FL 34639-5006
(813) 929-0053

Cool. Now I have a GPS-able address. Maybe I won't get lost after all. :thumbup1:

[highndry]

Jeff is going to come early to put in his 1:1 boat so I guess I have to drag my lazy butt up early anyway to let him in. So if you wanna come early to set the course thats fine..otherwise I'm good with starting @ 10:00

[highndry]

Yeah, I noticed we posted my address eariler in the post, so no big. i was hoping to email to avoid
TSA security checks, body scans, pat downs, etc..

[TRUCKPULL]

Great Larry.

Potentially 20' depending where we put them and how many. We have a significant drop off 50' off the dock. I was thinking we would just do two buoys @ 1/6 course. But, If we want to get fancy we could lay out a full course.

I have 8 buoys.
We will need something to use for weights to hold them on the bottom, about three or four pounds each.

I have some line for tie downs maybe enough for three or four buoys.
We could use a little more line.

Larry

[obrien]

Is that mod-vp one of Longboards boats?


Not yet. Maybe soon though. I am bringing my real mod vp boat up. Its a 1987 Stratos. Not the fastest thing around but fun. I haven't had it in the water since August, so I want to run it around a little bit.

[highndry]

Are any of the Manatee/Charlotte guys coming saturday?

[osprey21]

Are any of the Manatee/Charlotte guys coming saturday?
Bill and myself as far as I know. Tiqueman said maybe last I spoke with him.

[bill34207]

Bill and myself as far as I know. Tiqueman said maybe last I spoke with him.

What Chris said. :bounce:

[hebner]

How bout the Lee County Ft Myers area FE racers, any of you guys coming? Should be fun weather looks great. Mike you better bring your A game!!!!!!!!!!!

[bill34207]

Gotta agree. The weather report is looking good for the weekend. Big improvement over the past several days. :thumbup1:
Hope it's this nice for Ackerman on the 9th.

[hebner]

Me to!!!!!!!!!

[hebner]

Alright I recruited a new but Old FE Addict this week he just bought a Miss GEICO today from OSE, he is planning on coming on Saturday to check us out. Dennis and I been running RC boats since the early 70's. Come on man am I really that old.:eek:

[RCKong]

I'm not going up this weekend, but I'll be at Akerman the 9th.

[bill34207]

Alright I recruited a new but Old FE Addict this week he just bought a Miss GEICO today from OSE, he is planning on coming on Saturday to check us out. Dennis and I been running RC boats since the early 70's. Come on man am I really that old.:eek:

Just remember.... you said it. :doh:

[highndry]

How bout the Lee County Ft Myers area FE racers, any of you guys coming? Should be fun weather looks great. Mike you better bring your A game!!!!!!!!!!!

Fat chance tubby....

[hebner]

What? The gloves are off now!:cursing: I know I shouldn't have eaten all those buffets last week.

[bill34207]

If we still need weights for markers, I got permission this morning to take out some of the scrap metal from around here. Already loaded about 20 lbs or so of old pistons, a couple of gears and part of a broken crank into my van.
I'll try to get by lowes and pick up a spool of nylon twine on the way home this evening too.

[sailr]

For Sale:

I am going to be bringing the Mean Machine that is already set up for FE, including flexshaft and servo. $120.

I am also going to sell my P mono, Delta Force Cyber Storm 33. Set up for NEU 15151Y. Will include servo, flex., all the hardware, etc. No motor or esc. She's a little bit battle worn but not bad. Asking $150.

Finally, I have a 27" roundnose hydro. Fiberglass. Brand new hull. $90.

I also have a couple of riggers. One built with hardware but never run and one in the box partially built. If anyone is interested, let me know. I'll bring them too.

I won't ship for these prices. You have to pick them up at the lake.

[RCKong]

Just use bricks with the holes in them, they work great. We might consider putting out some new pins at Akerman too. The ones out there are chewed up pretty bad.

[bill34207]

Just use bricks with the holes in them, they work great. We might consider putting out some new pins at Akerman too. The ones out there are chewed up pretty bad.

Only the ones I've hit. :bounce:

[sailr]

I've been hittin 'em there longer than you have! Haaaar!

[bill34207]

Maybe so Jim, but I hit 'em harder. :Sinking:

[obrien]

Does anyone have a proboat motor to sell?

[highndry]

I just got one new w/jacket for $70.00

[highndry]

I'd let it go for $ 100.00

[bill34207]

Such a bargain. :laugh:

[highndry]

I'd let it go for $ 100.00

Cash

[highndry]

I'll throw out some stuff for sale..CHEEP saturday. Darby made me bulldoze the garage.

[obrien]

Its about time you clean that thing out.

[obrien]

ok. The rigger is done. I just hope it runs worth a *!***!***!***!**.

[bill34207]

Looks like I have the LSO finished to add for tomorrow as well. Not dialed in but at least built. With a little luck will have a rigger finished by Ackerman.

[bill34207]

OK In addition to boats I have a 12 pack of cokes and one of pepsi. Also picked up 230' of 35# seine twine and have about 20 pounds of scrap aluminum we can use for anchoring the bouys if needed.
If we've already come up with something different let me know and I'll take the box of scrap metal out of my van to give me more room. I'll "try" to get there semi early tomorrow so we'll have the stuff for setting up the course. If I leave here by 7 ish guessing I could be there as early as 8:30.

[obrien]

I am headed to the grocery store right now. My wife and I will pick up some kind of side, and I will be bringing Ice tomorrow.

[highndry]

8:freakin 30: I'm just getting in to REM sleep

[highndry]

Bill, don't worry about the weights.. I have some fitness weights that obviously don't get much use....

[bill34207]

Good deal. I'll pull the box of scrap metal out and that will leave more room for batt cases & pit boxes. I'll leave a little later too if it makes life better. Try to get there around 9-9:30

[highndry]

I was kidding about that. I'm sure Jeff will be knocking on the door at o dark thirty

[highndry]

I'll scrape the partiers off the floor early....

[bill34207]

Is Hebner spending the night or something? :bounce:

[obrien]

Who is bringing their better half tomorrow?

Mike I will be there between 9 and 930. I want to get there and unload my stuff before everyone gets there so I can get the truck and boat out of the way.

[highndry]

Hugh, I think you just got what my kids call 'served'

[highndry]

I'm the better half in my deal

[bill34207]

Just couldn't help myself. :roflol: :sorry:

[obrien]

I'll have to ask Darby about that.

[osprey21]

Who is bringing their better half tomorrow?
My spousal unit was going to ride along but has come down with a full on head cold so she's decided to stay home.

[sailr]

My wife will come over if there are some other female units there. I'll call her. We live about 5 minutes away.

[bill34207]

I've come to the conclusion that I need to start exercizing more to nuild up my endurance. I'm still tired from that marathon day of boating we did yesterday. :sinking-guy:
Did manage to get all the vids from yesterday up before calling it a night last night though. You know where to find them. :beerchug:

[hebner]

Exercise, what's that!!!!!!!

[bill34207]

Think of it as a 12 oz curl :beerchug: but with more body parts involved. :laugh:

[sailr]

Don't forget to bring that trolling motor! Due to transportation problems I haven't been able to do anything with the broken one.


I'm not going up this weekend, but I'll be at Akerman the 9th.

[bill34207]

I'll do my best to remember the battery. :olleyes:

[RCKong]

Go ahead and bring the broken troller with you. I'll take it and see if I can fix it.

[richt]

can some one help me i have a35in mono with a 1577 kv with a240 esc on 6s prop x645 and when i run one of my park is puffing up can some let me know with to do.

thinks richard