2013 West Florida Model boat club, Sarasota, FL

[tiqueman]

Just thought itd be a good idea to start fresh for others to follow since the other thread is up to 50+ pages

Next scheculed Ackerman run, test n tune, Jan 13th

[RCKong]

logged on to new thread.
Remember your NAMBA card Sunday...

[bill34207]

Tagging in

[tiqueman]

Yes Brian thank you for the reminder. NAMBA cards and dont forget club dues are due. If you have forgotten if youve paid or wonder when your current thru, please address me Sunday.

[hebner]

Subscribed.

[ron1950]

Present

[TRUCKPULL]

I'm here.

Larry

[RayR]

Here as well.

[ENCORE MAN]

Hi there, BG

[bill34207]

Present

Ron, you should be happy to know with your trip over here coming up that the gas prices are climbing. Looks like it's going to be nice & warm though.

[TRUCKPULL]

Ron, you should be happy to know with your trip over here coming up that the gas prices are climbing. Looks like it's going to be nice & warm though.

We went out today at noon, Gas price was $3.16, I said at that time we will fill up when we get back from out day trip.
At 6:30 it was up to $3.26, 10 cents in 6 hours.

Larry

[ron1950]

ya bill it was 308 in jackson when we left monday...found some around gainsville area at 365..someone is getting ripped... i am in orlando for a few days and its between 329 and 339 over here....

[bill34207]

OK I got the Pursuit, Sprincat and Falcon prepped for Sunday and the rescue boat battery is topped off. Not sure if I'm going to mess with prepping LSH and the Cheetah though. Have to wait til a little closer to Sunday to see what the wind is going to be doing.

[RayR]

Reed Eagle is goin to join us on Sunday. He is bringing P-Mono, LSH and P-Ltd Hydro.

[tiqueman]

There's a face we haven't seen in a while

[bill34207]

Actually that's a face that I don't recall ever seeing.

[ron1950]

he was at the nats we all went too a few years ago bill....u must mean at your lake? hope he brings that shovel nose like the one i built as i really need the set up info....

[tiqueman]

Actually that's a face that I don't recall ever seeing.

Im pretty sure I met him the first time I attended ackerman back in late 09. He and one of his friends were there w/ Sv 27s. Im pretty sure that was Reed? Maybe not Eagle, but certainly a Reed :lol:

[RayR]

Actually that's a face that I don't recall ever seeing.

Grumpy Ol' Reed

[RayR]

he was at the nats we all went too a few years ago bill....u must mean at your lake? hope he brings that shovel nose like the one i built as i really need the set up info....

Ron,

I built that shovel. What kind of setup info do you need?

[ron1950]

hey ray that sure looks like it lol....strut depth ...prop size.... and balance point.....my motor is one motor lenth farther back then yours but i think batteries can make up for that....everything else is about the same as yours....except i used a flat strut....i can always use a dremel on it and make it round later lol...thanks...

charging batteries now..yuk hours of sitting watching tv and waiting for the beap beap

[RayR]

Balance is 1" behind the sponson transoms. Set the strut depth so the afterplane is parallel to the table top. Reed is using a 42x55 with mods from Mark Sholand (Props-4-U).

[RayR]

This is supposed to arrive tommorow. I'm Excited!

[bill34207]

That is a MUCH improved look over the Sprintcat Ray.:thumbup1:

[tiqueman]

So to continue a discussion here rather then cloud up the run day reports... Chris and I had a discussion last night about the comment Bill made about new members and a probation period. Chris and I came up with a probabtion period idea that prohibits a "green" boater from racing and is limited first to test n tune and race day open waters. I say green meaning an unexperienced boater. The new "green" member MUST have an experienced driver at his side at all times coaching him on what and what not to do. Somone who claims experience or immediately shows propper driver etiquette we can allow to race if we all agree. Although we have been experiencing an issue w/ one of our new members in sporatic wreckless driving, I have to admit, its all of out faults. At all times someone needs to be spotting anyone who is on the water, and especially a new guy. we know from first hand experience, saying something and walking away isnt having any effect.

[bill34207]

Well, it's Wednesday befpre a race day Sunday. I've been really busy at work and haven't had much time to allocate here. I do have the recue boat battery charged up though, and getting ready to start prepping boats for Sunday.
Hoping we have some more good weather like the did for the 2nd Sunday run.
Scott, I have 4 motors & props liberated for you. Finished up re-powering the new hexa over this past weekend. http://youtu.be/rgo3xf0e97E

rgo3xf0e97E

[tiqueman]

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend Sunday. :sad:

Bill, if youd like to pick up all the audio equipment and generator tomorrow after work, your welcome to. Or if youd rather just have a race day w/ out it, thats up to you.

[bill34207]

For the amount of traffic in here at the moment I don't know if the sound system would be worth the extra hassle.
Is anybody planning on showing up Sunday?

[tiqueman]

Gary from up in the villages is coming to spectate. Apparently he's coming with a bus load, 10+ people. It is awful quiet in here though.....

[ron1950]

where did everyone go? lol.....i wish i was going south this week but am heading to ky for a couple months...darn place is snowing and my motorhome dont like cold !!!!

[RayR]

I will be there and so will Reed.

[RCKong]

Just wanted to say hi. I was taken out Last Sat by an ambulance running the light by my house and putting me in the hospital all week with multiple broken bones and a concussion. Glad to still be here.

B

[ron1950]

darn that doesent sound good at all...hope u get to feeling better brian

[bill34207]

Sorry to hear that Brian. Hope you mend soon.

[tiqueman]

Get better B. Weird, I've been visiting the hospital all week because a friend of mine had an auto accident Monday night. With broken bones etc as well. Damn! Hope to see u soon bud.

[hebner]

Sorry to hear Brian, get well soon.

[HRC]

Don`t think I can make it. Have got myself overloaded with a job for a friend that is taking more time than expected as usual.

New toy bill?

[HRC]

Just wanted to say hi. I was taken out Last Sat by an ambulance running the light by my house and putting me in the hospital all week with multiple broken bones and a concussion. Glad to still be here.

B

Dang Brian hope you are doing ok. Broken bones and a concussion is not good. get well soon.
Dave

[RayR]

Hope you get well soon Brian.

[bill34207]

Don`t think I can make it. Have got myself overloaded with a job for a friend that is taking more time than expected as usual.

New toy bill?

Yuo know me Dave. I have a toy addiction and constantly trying to get a new "fix".

[RCKong]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I hope to move past this as soon as possible.
Ankle surgery on Tues...that sucks. I may have to sell a few boat goodys to pay some bills. I was also going with Ron Helton (Mike Helton's nephew) To Daytona in a few weeks, that's gonna be a tough one to miss.

[bill34207]

Sure is quiet in here.
2/10/13 will be the 2nd Sunday in February.

[tiqueman]

Ill be there but floating lightly.... Probably just my new LSO mystic to see if I can get her more dialed in to compare w/ the MG... I havent had it in the water since TNT in Jan so it still has a lot of tweaking needed.

And Chris, Im sorry I dropped the ball and forgot about your mounting pad for the Pursuit servo. you still need it?

[bill34207]

I'll be coming pretty light myself. Think I'll bring along the big mono since it's been a while and maybe the Cheetah depending on the wind/weather. I need to replace the stuffing tube in my SC (or maybe try putting a liner back in it) and haven't even started fixing the Pursuit yet. Just have got the parts in for it. :olleyes:
And now it's reaching the point where I have to re-arrange my room just to prep a boat. (Ever stop and say to youself "how in the world did I ever accumulate so much shh" )
I built myself a Scimitar last week last week (another reason for not working at the Pursuit) and now it's occupying my boat prep stand. Had to temprarily park it on my bed just to prep the mono this evening. Flies nice though, I maidened it Sunday but no video.

[ron1950]

wish i was there for the winter instead i am in louisville ky for 8 weeks lol hope it stays warm old motorhome had alot of busted pipes from bad winterizing job i did cost me a bundle and i was soooo close to sending it bck to the bank lol got a full tank of gas in it so too much invested in it now!

[majorpat]

Bill A and I will be there. Scott, please remember the tape for us.

See ya Sunday, Pat

[RayR]

I will be there, Ol' Reed is coming as well.

[bill34207]

Holy crap. Anybody happen to look at this? http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL

[RayR]

Holy crap. Anybody happen to look at this? http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL

Well now, that doesn't look like much fun at all........

[ron1950]

there she blows and we ant talking whales

[TRUCKPULL]

If that is right. I will stay home.

Larry

[bill34207]

Have to keep in mind that this is Florida. If you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes. The prediction may change tomorrow (I hope).

[tiqueman]

Holy crap. Anybody happen to look at this? http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL


That's not even giving us early morning relief........ perhaps I'll prep something other than the lso?

[bill34207]

That's not even giving us early morning relief........ perhaps I'll prep something other than the lso?

It still ain't looking too promising. 10 mph at 7:00 am and climbing from there. I have the 47" mono and my DF P mono prepped. They probably have the best chance of making the circuit while keeping the prop side down.

[ron1950]

Stay thursty, my friends!

[bill34207]

Speaking of thirsty... what the heck are you drinking there Ron? :confused2:

[TRUCKPULL]

I think I am out for tomorrow.

Larry

[tiqueman]

Stay thursty, my friends!

I don't run boats often, but when I do..... :lol:

[osprey21]

So what's the consensus... Yea or Nay?

[RayR]

I'm a Nay.

[bill34207]

I'm going. Going to make an early run at SRQ since the breeze should be right down the runway and will be at Ackerman by 9:00
If nobody else is there I'll just come on back home.

[tiqueman]

I'll be there

[HRC]

I will be there for a few. Have stuff for ya Scott.

[HRC]

Anyone heard from Brian and how he is doing from the wreck?

[osprey21]

Guess I'll load the boat then - see y'all shortly.

[bill34207]

Considering the weekend forecast I sure am glad we didn't have a swap meet sheduled. It's looking to be a repeat of the weather we had for the one last February.

[ron1950]

its a cold sob here for sure (louisville ky) going to 25 tonight and 20 tomorrow night....at least u guys aren't living in a drafty old motorhome lol...where is that thermostate anyway its cold in here

[osprey21]

Just wanted to say hi. I was taken out Last Sat by an ambulance running the light by my house and putting me in the hospital all week with multiple broken bones and a concussion. Glad to still be here.

B
Hey B, how ya doing? I hope your recovery is progressing well.

[RCKong]

I thought I'd better log in and say hi. I have not been around the PC lately. Got outta surgery on my ankle Wed, with a reshaped heel and a shiny new metal plate installed. kinda sucks for few months...
Looking forward to running soon.

[ron1950]

hey brian how goes it....what happened anyway...u backing out the driveway and a amblance creems ya? gotta get better soon for some summer racing man....

[bill34207]

Good to know you're at least still surviving B. Check in once n a while when you can. Based on it sucking for a few months you'll be getting back to it about the time the weather gets hot.

[bill34207]

One good thing about the cold weather we had this past weekend. It gave me motivation & time to get the Pursuit and Sprintcat ready to go again.
Not sure of what the weather will be like yet for this Sunday but curious as to who might be planning to come out.

[tiqueman]

Looks like it may be windy and very small chance of showers. If its calm and nice Ill be there, if not Ill be finishing a tile job instead to catch up for the week and a half my truck was down. And now ive got the funk cold as well so Im feeling peachy.

[tiqueman]

B, good to hear youre on the road to recovery. Keep positive and we will see you soon

[majorpat]

Glad you are coming around Brian

Bill A and I are planning to attend Sunday

Pat B

[RayR]

Count me in!

[HRC]

I may or may not be there. Depends on how the wife feels after she gets out of the hospital in a couple days.

[bill34207]

That's not good to hear Dave. Hope everything is OK.

[TRUCKPULL]

Sunday looks good.

I will leave early, the race starts at 1:00PM

Larry

[RayR]

Hope all goes well for the wife Dave.

[ron1950]

here is a nice hydro for you 3 point guys lol a little pricey for me maybe bill can get it hes rich

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Miss-Budweiser-Unlimited-Hydroplane-Offshore-racing-boats-race-boats-drag-boats-/230929739985?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item35c47c30d1

[bill34207]

You forget my motto Ron. "I hate hydros"

[tiqueman]

You forget my motto Ron. "I hate hydros"

Yet you have one of the best ones :spy:

I'm out for Sunday. Yet another race weekend missed.

Dave, hope all is well w the Mrs.

Bill, please enforce the badges. Let's not let this one fall thru the cracks. I have the neck straps and holders here if you wanna swing by after work and grab them

[bill34207]

Here ya go Ron. http://youtu.be/hIqo9yZLlq4

hIqo9yZLlq4

[ron1950]

thanks bill but if i built something that big i want to ride in it not watch it go around the pond on display mode.

[bill34207]

Well, got four boats prepped and the recovery boat battery is charged. Now all I have to do is finish charging running batts tomorrow.
I'll try to keep an eye out on the badges Scott. I was thinking about trying to do a recovery boat orientation, too. I hate seeing people get in it push off from shore and then try to figure out how to lower the motor. :olleyes: If we're going to keep the motor working right we really need to teach people how to lift it back out and turn it off when close to the bank too.

I think it would be great if we all put our heads together and drew up a basic set of rules/guidleines for our club then posted it on the website too. Here's my installment.

Recovery boat operation
1: No person other than a club member is to attempt operation of the boat.
2: Any club member that wishes to help with running the boat must first go through an orientation on it's operation, and be signed off by one of the senior officers (members?). (In this case I'd suggest Chris, Scott, Ray and myself since we're all pretty good with it and Brian's sort of out of commission for now)
3: If you are uncomfortable in the water and cannot swim do not even attempt to use it. (we really don't need any drownings in our group and Ackerman is plenty deep enough to do it in).

4: Not really as part of the rule, but... This is not being written to discourage anyone from using the boat. Being one of it's main operators I want to encourage eveyone that will to do so. We just need to do it safely and in a manner that helps keep the equipment alive. (Not to mention it will mean less trips out for me.) :wink:

[ron1950]

hey if i ever get out of the great white north ill bring down a ski vest ill donate to the club

[tiqueman]

I think that's a fantastic idea. Looks as if the weather is getting gloomy for Sunday. If you all meet, let's schedule a recovery course for the next TNT. Lesson, familiarization and technique, etc, etc.

[HRC]

Thanks guys, wife got out of hospital late yesterday. At this time not sure about Sunday for me.

[osprey21]

Thanks guys, wife got out of hospital late yesterday. At this time not sure about Sunday for me.
Hope she's doing well and has a speedy recovery.

[bill34207]

We had a couple of gas guys show up today and we let them run by themselves. Sorry Scott. I semi tried but couldn't really enforce members only. I told them it was a public lake and we couldn't stop them from running but they couldn't run with us. And then....
I kind of wish someone had shot video of their second run. That's when I took my little DF-33 P mono out and spanked both of them, HARD. :roflol:
http://youtu.be/5jwk9yxgoIs

5jwk9yxgoIs

[tiqueman]

Nothing wrong with that. They can run with us as long as they pay the fee and like u already mentioned, we givem a spankin. As for gas , we would just have to tell them its not permitted. We don't meed gassers getting us in trouble as a club w the county.... but I'd think those chances are slim to none.

[osprey21]

Nothing wrong with that. They can run with us as long as they pay the fee and like u already mentioned, we givem a spankin. As for gas , we would just have to tell them its not permitted. We don't meed gassers getting us in trouble as a club w the county.... but I'd think those chances are slim to none.
Trust me... I was ready to "stomp a mud hole" had it become an issue. :tiphat:

[tiqueman]

I can always count on you Chris :lol:

Hope you guys had fun. I sliced the sh(% out of my hand w/ ceramic tile today. And as always, it had to be within the forst 7 minutes on the job... right in the inside between my thumb and pointer finger. :cursing: And that was the exciting part of the day........ About 12:30 I got to wondering how much fun you guys were having :crying:

[bill34207]

Nothing wrong with that. They can run with us as long as they pay the fee and like u already mentioned, we givem a spankin. As for gas , we would just have to tell them its not permitted. We don't meed gassers getting us in trouble as a club w the county.... but I'd think those chances are slim to none.

Oops. I posted the video in the wrong thread. Probably just as well anyways. I didn't collect a fee (although Rich came up and gave us another $10.00 to run his Spartan). They had their own recovery vessel and other than the noise concern I would have no problems with them being there.
It is a public park and told them if they came back again it would be better to come back when we're not there unless they remember to have their NAMBA cards with them. Told them we run the 2nd and 4th Sundays, too. If they create a problem on their own, it should not be held against us since we're not affiliated with them.

[tiqueman]

Even w/ thier NAMBA cards, we dont wantt hem to become a habit. As you said in otehr words, 'we" as a club need to follow the county rules. And technically, if we are there, and they are running with us on the course, we are now affiliated... so, the a$$ kicking will have to take place other than on our course. Which kinda sux but.... damn rules

[RayR]

Guys,

FYI, Just got a message from Ken Haines. He is planning a spring race again this year. I told him any date would be fine with us.

[tiqueman]

I'm good except for the weekend of April 6-7. Any weekend other than that and I'll plan on attending

[ron1950]

last years race was around may 20 or so....id be up for a late may early june date myself

[TRUCKPULL]

Hello Guy's

It looks like I am heading home on Thur. Mar. 7th.
My Mom (84 years old) is not doing very good.
I will be back in Oct.

Larry

[osprey21]

Have a safe trip home Larry, and all the best to your mom.

See ya in October.

[ron1950]

hope your mom is doing better larry see ya in oct

[tiqueman]

Hey Larry. Hope the best for your mom. Have a safe trip home and look forward to your return.

[RCKong]

Larry, Best wishes bud, hope to catch up with you in the fall.

Brian

[R.J.S]

FYI,think the WaveBlasters race is scheduled to be held May 4th and 5th.More info will follow.

[ron1950]

hey reed we going to the wave blasters this year? you me and john running skiffs sounds fun....

[Reed Eagle]

Ron,

That sounds like a plan, Stan!! I'm In !!! I will there and John also, Depending on his work schedule.

Grumpy Ol Reed

[R.J.S]

Please look for a different thread for info on this race.An official announcement should be coming soon.I know,very short notice!

[bill34207]

OK, who pissed off the RC gods? I've been watching the aviation site all week long and seeing wind speeds tapering off through the week. Today it finally shows Sunday.

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL

[srislash]

OK, who pissed off the RC gods? I've been watching the aviation site all week long and seeing wind speeds tapering off through the week. Today it finally shows Sunday.

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FLSorry to bud in here guys but if you guys find a special "ritual dance" or something for good weather you can share it up here.It seems every time Sunday rolls around....

[RayR]

OK, who pissed off the RC gods? I've been watching the aviation site all week long and seeing wind speeds tapering off through the week. Today it finally shows Sunday.

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL

And out of the east to boot. Damn.

[osprey21]

sigh..... :swear:

[ron1950]

ok ok ...i didnt mean to piss em off...it just happened

[RayR]

Just got a note from Ken.

[bill34207]

Just a little reminder. We'll be starting an hour earlier tomorrow providing we remember to run our clocks forward tonight.
I had an email from Gary at The Villages yesterday too. Guess a few of them are planning to show up for the TnT

[tiqueman]

I'm about ready for tomorrows festivities. And for once before midnight. See you all in the morning.

[osprey21]

I am putting the Pursuit back together as we speak....

Manana muchacho's! :tiphat:

[bill34207]

I may throw mine in the truck just to make some comparisons to yours Chris. Your's doesn't have the straight a way dance that mine does.
Couple of monos (DF and 47) is all I'm bringing tomorrow. Spent too much time at Mudgrunt today and I'm tired (and behind on charging packs).

[T.C.]

I think it's the fourth annual race ?
I believe this may be the correct flyer .
T.C.

[bill34207]

Not unless you had a couple or three of them before the 2011 FE Nats.

[T.C.]

Bill, with all due respect................ I am the one who did the artwork and designed the flyers and winners plaques for the Third Annual Shoot out.
Ken has just cobbled new dates onto an old flyer, Knowing him he didnt even notice it said Third Annual ? LOL
If you won any palques at the last event look at them, they say Third Annual.
T.C.

[bill34207]

Hey Terry. I meant no disrespect with what I said and don't have a working knowledge of how many years the Waveblasters have been doing the Shootout. I just started boating in 2009 and my 1st trip over there was shortly before the 2011 Nats for a test n tune day. That's why I said at least a couple before the FE Nats. I was there for last years event but don't have a plaque to check for what it was called.
I wish our bunch could get well organised enough to work with your group and try to get a series going with our lake in it.

[T.C.]

No problem here Bill, I didn't mean to make it sound like a big deal if I did ?
Actually I find it funny that Ken didn't realize it said third, although I got an email from him yesterday that the official date announcement would be upcoming ?
I'm so confused................... ?
It's hard to get enough people together to have a race, It is a lot of work, most have no idea as to what it takes.
Thats probably what happened here, Ken had a gazillion things going on at the same time?
T.C.

[Ken Haines]

Hello West Coast Racers,
At our last club meeting we discussed having our annual Spring Shoot-out
on the weekend of May 4th and 5th. That looked like a great weekend and
we were just waiting on some return calls from the other clubs to make sure
that were not any other race conflicts .
Well as things always go there are more than a few prospective Shoot-out
racers with commitments to other races that same week-end.
I looked hard again at the calendar and also spoke with Rick Workman.
We think we would like to try scheduling this race on May 18th and 19th.
I put out an email to our club on Friday and got only a few replies, but all
said that they had no conflicts.
I did send a preliminary draft flyer out with that email just to give everyone an
idea of the weekend schedule, but that seemed to be taken as an official
announcement which it was never intended.

Please reply to this thread with any and all comments. We would like to
announce this race as soon as possible, so take a brief minute and reply back
right away whether this is a good or bad date with you personnel schedule
and if there are any things that may also be in conflict.
We plan to wait till our next scheduled club race on March 17th to finalize
this or any other decided dates unless we get 100% agreement before then.
Thanks for your help &
Enjoy your week,
Ken Haines :bounce:
Wave Blasters of Florida

[tiqueman]

As of now, the 18th and 19th are good for me.
I will bring it up at our next club meeting as well since a lot of our club members do not visit OSE, and some I wonder about if they check thier email :laugh: Ill report back w/ possible attendance at that time. (two weeks)
Thanks Ken :beerchug:
-Scott

[hebner]

May 18 & 19 works for me.

[Ken Haines]

Hi Bill.
Is there anyway you could get that info this week
as it would be great to announce Sunday afternoon
when the club could make it official ?
Please advise,
Thanks,
Ken :bounce:

[bill34207]

I'm confused Ken. Which Bill are you talking to?

[ron1950]

hey ken ill be there the 18 and 19. for the second time...had a great tim,e there last year

[Ken Haines]

I'm confused Ken. Which Bill are you talking to?

Oops....actually meant Scott

[tiqueman]

I can try Ken, but I typically dont recieve replies form about 80% of our members via email and 90% via OSE . Dont hesitate or fumble around us. Schedule it. Those who can make it will and those who say "ohh.... " shoulda checked thier emails and followed the threads :lol:

Ive sent out an email to members. I will keep you posted w/ head counts

Thanks for the invitation Ken

[ron1950]

hey scott i didnt get any email put me on the list louville50@aol.com thanks

[tiqueman]

I wonder if ron is going?
You already were aware so I didn't copy you and a few others... however I do need to add reeds email to the bunch

[tiqueman]

Attendance list for waveblaster event
Scott
Ron
Hugh
Reed

[osprey21]

I replied to your email.

[tiqueman]

I replied to your reply to my email

[ron1950]

man what a bummer....it is supposed to snow here again tonight...cant wait to get out of this hell hole...supposed to go to richmond va or houston tx from here at least its warmer in both of those places

[R.J.S]

FYI , Ken has posted the "official" announcement for the Spring ShootOut under upcoming race events on OSE and RR.Please use either thread for comments or questions and for the latest updates.

Thanks from the WaveBlasters

[osprey21]

Sunday......http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL :censored::swear::frusty: :tape:

[bill34207]

Holy :censored: and I thought Saturday wasn't looking too good when I checked this morning. That's definitely worse.

[bill34207]

I don't know about the rest of you folks, but I'm thinking Sunday might be a good day for me to stay home and finish up putting my Falcon back together. If there's really a 30 mph south wind even the recovery boat would have troubles. Might be easy to go out but it would be about impossible to come back to shore.

[tiqueman]

Yeah I was looking at that too and felt the same. I was going to post tomorrow when we got a little closer, but I too think Ill stay home and work on boats rather than running them.

Bill, give me a shout tomorrow when you have a moment. Or If you really are on line, if you wanna call now thats fine too.. I figured youd be asleep by now lol

[HRC]

sunday......http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?submit=go&sta=ksrq&state=fl :censored::swear::frusty: :tape:

wow

[tiqueman]

Yeah, lets consider tomorrows run CANCELLED

[osprey21]

Yeah, lets consider tomorrows run CANCELLED
Yep.

I think even hard-core kite-boarders will be staying in tomorrow.

[bill34207]

I'd say cancellation was a good call. I just got back from breakfast and it's ripping pretty hard already. Odd thing is that even with the wind there's a lot of fog in this area.

[osprey21]

I just came from my son's house on the beach and it's socked-in with heavy fog there. Can't even see the swim buoy off the beach.

http://i.imgur.com/Ah0hOTj.jpg

[tiqueman]

What you didnt runa boat???

Just started pouring here....

[tcb2185]

Hi Guys id like to say hello.. My name is Tim And i work at your Local Hobby Shop.. I have been into rc since the Age 12.. I have raced cars the Whole Time. Im looking for some thing new. So one of the guys came in and started talking to me about how much fun you guys had out there.. So Here i am.. Getting some info. i was into Big 2 Stroke Gas Boats Awile ago. but Electric is where it is. Just wanted to interduse my self.

[bill34207]

Hi Tim we're all a bunch of :censored: but we do have a good time. (LOL) Stop by the lake sometimes when you have time and meet us in person. Our schedule is the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month (weather permitting) For the most part, in reality, we try to be helpful.

[Rhadieselp]

when will you guys be at the lake agin i just ran across this site i have a few boats aswell would love to stop by and watch you guys run

[osprey21]

April 14th (http://www.wfmbc.com/WFMBC/Events.html)

[tiqueman]

Hi Guys id like to say hello.. My name is Tim And i work at your Local Hobby Shop.. I have been into rc since the Age 12.. I have raced cars the Whole Time. Im looking for some thing new. So one of the guys came in and started talking to me about how much fun you guys had out there.. So Here i am.. Getting some info. i was into Big 2 Stroke Gas Boats Awile ago. but Electric is where it is. Just wanted to interduse my self.


when will you guys be at the lake agin i just ran across this site i have a few boats aswell would love to stop by and watch you guys run

Welcome guys. As Chris said, the 14th is the next scheduled run. It will be a test n tune day. You can follow our events on our events page on our club website at wfmbc.com
We are a NAMBA affiliated club (North American Model Boat Assoc) Namba.com which offers a set of rules and regulations, explains each class and most importantly provides each member a liability insurance. To be an official wfmbc member, we require our membership dues plus the namba certificates which one aquires through namba. Non-members of either are asked to pay a $10.00 "splash fee" per day, that they run.

Hope to see you folks out there. We have an outstanding club with new members monthly. We are a very friendly bunch and do not mind answering questions, helping set up boats, giving tips etc to help your boat run as competitive as it can. I dont think any of us have any "big secrets" We let everyone know :beerchug:

-Scott

[bill34207]

I was doing something dangerous today (thinking) and had a thought. :flame42:
Since we're getting back into spring, I think it would be a good idea to go and broadcast treat the parking lot at the lake for fire ants.
If it's ok I can go and pick up dome stuff and maybe get it done this weekend. And, the club can pay me back for the ant killer.
Since we're not running this weekend planning on going down to SRQ and fly some on Sunday (unless it's a crosswind kind of day). It would be pretty easy for me stop by the lake and do it on my way back home.

[tiqueman]

Works for me bill. Just give me a receipt. Thanks! And great idea.

[osprey21]

Good idea Bill.

We also need to do a bit of "spring cleaning" so to speak. A couple (if not all) of the course markers need replacing and the steps (especially the top one) could stand a refurbishing.

[tiqueman]

Lets discuss a possible work day at the next meet.

[sailr]

Now THIS takes some skill. Makes us USA boat racers look like slackers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=L6Lc9pbVPR4

[sailr]

Seems trouble with Castle Controllers is worldwide. ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x7Au8otmE4&list=UUkoVZcd8wqHWi5VrpS8W_EA

[bill34207]

Lets discuss a possible work day at the next meet.

Sounds like a good idea to me.
I did make it by the lake Sunday and distributed 11 pounds of fire any killer. It didn't really go as far as I thought it would. Basically treated from about the concrete slab on the east side down to the last palm tree toward the west end. This was on the lake side of the gravel road only. If you want I'll pick up another bag Saturday and bring it down Sunday since we're running (weather permitting).

Looks like the rain must have spawned some algae growth too. There were clumps of fresh green goo all along the shoreline.
I meant to get back in here sooner and mention there was an older gentleman that pulled in while I was there. He's go a big paddle wheeler he's wanting to part company with. If anyone is interested in a big (filled the back seat of his car) scale "Creole Queen" I suggested he bring it back this Sunday.

[bill34207]

Right now it's looking like we have a 50/50 chance for this Sunday. Wind doesn't look too bad early morning but around 2:00 PM it's supposed to kick up pretty good out of the south.

[bill34207]

Just checked the wind report again. Now it's showing around 14 mph from the SE at 11:00 AM. Early morning still looks pretty good though. Are we going to try it?

[tiqueman]

I say we call it tomorow mid day. Looking like its going to be blowin? Lets see how long this front stays stalled

[bill34207]

Not much difference in the report so far other than a wind speed increase as the day goes on. http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL
Around 6 from the east at 8:00 AM, 14 from the SE at 11:00 AM, 19 from the SSE at 2:00 PM and peaking out around 20 from the South at 5:00 PM
Shame we aren't running today instead.

[tiqueman]

Yeah I saw that. Im getting ready to head out for a few hours. Should be back around 1ish and we can finalize it. I guess as of now we can say its on? Big boat day. Im gunna try n get my HPR back together tonight, if so Im just bringing it.

[bill34207]

I'm only going to be packing for a couple of runs myself. Got the Falcon put back together and want to make sure the electronics still work after the dunking they took when it flipped last time out. (works at home but need some under load testing) That and want be sure my Sprintcat will last for a 3 minute heat.

[HRC]

Sure would be nice if we could get another day tomorrow like today :)

[tiqueman]

Have you met Ackerman?

[HRC]

Have you met Ackerman?

There is that

[tiqueman]

There is that

:rofl:

[bill34207]

We will have some days in the not too distant future where the winds will be dead calm. The bad part is it will be so hot & humid that we'll be praying for a breeze then. :bowdown:

[tiqueman]

Ive got two sets of batts charged and as of now, not a boat ready. Im thinking Ill just bring my newer LSO (JBS boat) and run it twice early and call it a day...

[impluse 1]

hey scott joe here are yoy still going to upgrade the impluse for me

[bill34207]

I just checked the weather link and it's looking better for today than it did yesterday. I'm still planning to get there around 8:00.

[tiqueman]

hey scott joe here are yoy still going to upgrade the impluse for me

Yep. Maybe we can ge together later in the week? Ill be outta town Mon-Wed, so Thusday or friday?

[impluse 1]

scott i can bring the boat to your house if want thur or fri call me to let me knowithink you have my phone number

[tiqueman]

Ive got your number. Good to see you on the forum Joe. Thursday shoudl work. Probably afternoon. Ill call you wednesday night

[RayR]

Sorry I wasn't able to make it today. Had to do some work on selling the house. I did get some boat decorating done though.

[impluse 1]

hey scott sounds good to me

[tiqueman]

Sorry I wasn't able to make it today. Had to do some work on selling the house. I did get some boat decorating done though.



Looks good Ray!

[bill34207]

I actually had a pretty good day today. The water conditions were way better than I expected. Found out my Sprintcat will run a three minute heat (although my 3 year old Zippy's were down to around 3.73 per cell). Found the electronics are still good in the Falcon (after getting dunked a few weeks back). And best of all, my old Canon GL-2 got sold today. The guy who contacted me Friday called about the time I got home and was having lunch. Met him in the parking lot in front of Dick's and we both left happy. :thumbup1:

[impluse 1]

hey scott do you still want to try and meet some time today or call me to let me know

[tiqueman]

Tomorrow evening would be great

[impluse 1]

know problem just give me a call for timeand place

[bill34207]

Sure is quiet in here with Sunday being a run day. Looks like it's going to be a nice one (for a change) too.
http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KSRQ&state=FL

[impluse 1]

yeah im really excited to see how the impluse runs since it was up graded by scott

[HRC]

Got that right Bill, sure is quiet. Anyone going?

[bill34207]

I sure hope so Dave. Otherwise I'll have a bunch of packs to discharge the no fun way at home.

[R.J.S]

The WaveBlasters 4th ShootOut is only 3 weeks away.Anyone else from WFMBC planning to attend?
Welcoming P/Q and OPC and all others are welcome.
RC Racing Events for sign ups.

[osprey21]

Got that right Bill, sure is quiet. Anyone going?
:spy:



Yep.

[HRC]

Yes Sir no fun discharging at home Bill. I almost have the Titan back togeather (new motor and ESC ) but no packs charged....

[HRC]

Chris, did you get your P back togeather yet?

[osprey21]

Chris, did you get your P back together yet?
Yep, worked on it today.

[HRC]

Yep, worked on it today.

Good deal, so I take it you and Bill are set to go so I will do some charging.

[hebner]

My boats are loaded and packs are charged, need a final test and tune before Waveblaster race in three weeks.

[tiqueman]

Mostly loaded n charged

[bill34207]

I'm loaded up and will be rolling out from home around 7:30 ish.

[tiqueman]

Bill. Another thought I just had regarding our event we discussed. I need to clear it with the county too. I'll try and make the call tomorrow. Let's not start a link or reference on the website until we have approval.

Had a great time today. Good water and great racing.

[osprey21]

As things stand now it doesn't look like I'll be able to make it to TnT this Sunday - will update later.

[tiqueman]

Chris, call me when u have a moment

[HRC]

Mothers Day this Sunday so don`t think I can make it.

[bill34207]

Looks like maybe I should update the website to note this Sunday is Mother's day and we won't be running.
I didn't even realize it was mom's day 'til you said that Dave.

[sailr]

Bunch of boats for sale on Craigslist! Looks interesting.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/tag/3792758352.html

[tiqueman]

sounds like a good idea bill. im out as well.

[srislash]

Bunch of boats for sale on Craigslist! Looks interesting.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/tag/3792758352.html
Sorry to bud in guys,but isn't that a Systems 7 cat 3rd from the right Jim.

[sailr]

I really don't know anything about them. A friend sent me the link.

[obrien]

I see that Hugh is attending the Wave Blasters race this coming weekend. Why is he the only one going? I am surprised more of you guys wouldn't want to attend their event. Its a great time and some very good racers there.

[ron1950]

Hey.... Lol i am a member and ill be there

[obrien]

Sorry Ron I forgot that Hugh told me you were going. Good luck this weekend. I wish I was going but I having surgery on Friday on my shoulder so I will be out for a while

[bill34207]

Sometimes life gets in the way of having fun.

[ron1950]

well take care of that shoulder .....i dont know about hugh but ill need all the luck i can find....only class i have a chance in is j skiff/crackerbox

[tiqueman]

Sometimes life gets in the way of having fun.

:iagree:

[obrien]

Ron what classes are you running? You never know strange things can happen on the race course. He'll I won't the p-spec rigger at the nats two years ago and the boat had only been in the water 3 or 4 times. The class that I shod have won was the spec tunnel and I did about everything wrong. The one heat I managed to finish I was dq'ed

[obrien]

Damn typing sucks on an iphone

[ron1950]

lsh with a fe30 skiff and spec cat offshore.....i agree with the part about how u can lose a race u should have won....just a squirrel trying to get a nut....

[osprey21]

Sometimes life gets in the way of having fun.
Ain't that the truth.

[obrien]

Ron maybe you will surprise yourself and win a class you don't expect to

[TRUCKPULL]

Good Luck at the race guy's

Larry

[osprey21]

Good luck guys.

Bring home some bacon!

[ron1950]

well got back last night after i daydreamed right past the yeahaw junction exit...seemed to be the story of my weekend ) u know the next exit is about 10 miles south of orlando? took I4 home...anyways,, hugh got first in Q offshore and i think second in another class ( cant remember which one) he also won a top speed 2 in the raffel but he gave it to a kid sitting beside him,,,, i got third in skiff with one win and two dnf's (rudder let go because i never tightened the two set screws in the blade that hold it to the shaft so it locked hard right and took out a bouy....) it was fun again this year....my fe30 was stable and almost as fast as the fastest whip so it was great fun, too bad a bouy jumped out in front of the boat and a sponson speared it...looking forward to next year all ready

[ron1950]

oh ya is anyone running this weekend at all?

[tiqueman]

I guess Ill let the cat outta the bag, no we will not be meeting this Sunday... All members please check your email.

Bill call me tomorrow when you have a moment and lets get the website updated

:frusty::cursing::swear:

[ron1950]

scott do u have my email? if not its louville50@aol.com

[bill34207]

I guess Ill let the cat outta the bag, no we will not be meeting this Sunday... All members please check your email.

Bill call me tomorrow when you have a moment and lets get the website updated


I just updated the events and contact pages after seeing this.

[tiqueman]

thanks Bill.

Yes Ron, you should have recieved it last night

[ron1950]

i did hear the rummor about the county ... wonder if the kayac guys have to pay? sounds as if you need to find a frendly county commish guy and see what can be done has anyone tryed this one....get with the brandon club that uses a park lake in brandon off mlk...they are a small nitro club...wonder if andy would be into combinine with fe boats ....they do have fe tunnels when they race....just a thought

[hebner]

I for one would rather not combine with a nitro club.

[tiqueman]

Ron, check your spam. It sent and didnt come back

Yeah I agree Hugh, I will not join the nitro club to run FE

[ron1950]

well do what you want but they are fe frendly as they run all kinds of fe tunnels and i beleave they are a very small club

[bill34207]

I for one would rather not combine with a nitro club.

I feel the same Hugh although if withdrawal symptoms become sever enough I may join the Riverview club and mix it up with the gassers. I have a couple that I could put in the water with them.

[R.J.S]

I know it's a long drive,but you guys are always welcome at Palm Lake in Ft Pierce.Scott get with Ken if you think this is an option.

[tiqueman]

I know it's a long drive,but you guys are always welcome at Palm Lake in Ft Pierce.Scott get with Ken if you think this is an option.

Certainly appreciate it but it is a looooong drive for a days run. I think we will get our situation resolved quickly and we wont be down for more than a couple meets, hopefully less. Again, I really appreciate the offer. :beerchug:

[R.J.S]

So, what is this top secret sanctioned event that was planned for the end of July?Is it still possible and in the planning stage?I'm sure many racers on the East coast would attend!

Or a Fall Shootout??? Ron would love that!

[tiqueman]

Nothing special. just our first event we would have hosted. For what the county wants per hour for us to hold the event, its not worth having it. We would likely lose money or have to charge an unreasonable fee to host it.

[R.J.S]

Darn the county! It's time for politics,butt kissing,and negotiations.
Good luck on all that,but I hope it all works out well for you guys.
A summer or fall shootout would be too cool !!!

[tiqueman]

Back to ackerman this Sunday. We got most of it settled. Test n tune provided its not raining...

[RCKong]

Hi Scott,
I'm glad to see that you were able to get things worked out. It would be nice to run boats again.

[obrien]

I will see if I can get a couple of boats thrown together and come down for a little while

[HRC]

Hey Brian, how are you doing. Hope the recovery is going well.

[tiqueman]

Hey Brian, thanks. Hope you're doing good

Jeff, hope to see you there

[hebner]

Hi Chris,

What set up you using on your Pursuit? I received mine today just hull and hardware. I have an Seaking 180 amp esc, looking for motor and prop advice. Will be running in P Mono with 1 - 4s 5000 lipo.

Hugh

[tiqueman]

Hugh TP 4082 2200 and I think a 445?

Ive got TP motors for sale, NIB 4092. Its what I ran in mine and it was incredible. I since sold mine which was the dumbest thing ive done yet in FE. Not sure how 1P is going to handle it though..... I believe I ran a 642 on mine.

[RCKong]

Thanks - I'm doing good, walking around in my cast boot and trying to regain some strength.

[tiqueman]

Good to hear youre on the road to recovery B

[RCKong]

Yepper, hope to make it up there soon.

[hebner]

Scott,

Give me a call I left you a phone message.

Hugh

[hebner]

Brian,

Hope to see you at the pond soon. Glad to hear your getting better.

Hugh

[obrien]

I am going to see if I can get the q boat back together and the tunnel is pretty much ready. If not this weekend I should be able to make it in a couple of weeks for the next one. I have a q tunnel that needs to be assembled and tested as well

[osprey21]

Hi Chris,

What set up you using on your Pursuit?

Hugh
Mornin' Hugh,

TP4092/2200kv and a M445.

[hebner]

Thanks Chris,

Are you using the 180 A esc?