Namba outlaw zippkit?

[Ub Hauled]

Since I have one of those now, I was wondering if someone can tell me as of why the Zippkit Rockett is not NAMBA legal?

Thanks for the help,

[raptor347]

It's too short by 1" and too narrow by 2". At least for gas classic thunderboat.

[Ub Hauled]

How about Scale Unlimited?
or S sport hydro?

[Bill-SOCAL]

How about Scale Unlimited?
or S sport hydro?

Not sure if it is actually a scale model of a real boat so Scale Unlimited might not work. But there is no reason it cannot be run as a S sport Hydro.

As Brian pointed out if you wanted to put a gas engine in it and run as a gasser it would not be legal for Classic Thunderboat class.

[Ub Hauled]

thanks Bill... I'll look around to see if I can use it as a Scale.

I don't think I am ready to use any IC motors...

[Bill-SOCAL]

FE Scale Unlimited follows the nitro rules - Section 21 of the NAMBA Rulebook. I think Section C1 and C2 make the Zippkit not a legal Scale Unlimited hydro as well. Seems like Sport hydro is the only real way to go for you.

A. GENERAL RULES
1. Scale Unlimited Hydroplane racing rules are intended as a supplement to the general
racing rules of NAMBA. In the case of a conflict, the Scale Unlimited Hydroplane
racing rules will prevail.

2. The purpose of the class is to duplicate the unlimited class of hydroplanes as closely
as possible.

3. The National Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Chairman will coordinate and
communicate the business of Scale Unlimited Hydroplane competition with the
individual district Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Chairmen.

4. The Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Contest Board will be made up of the National
Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Chairman and a representative from each NAMBA
district. The Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Contest Board reserves unto itself the
power of decision in all matters of duplication or conflict.

C. HULL SPECIFICATIONS
1. All boats will be models of past or present Unlimited Hydroplanes that are listed on
the Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Master Hull Roster.

2. Boats are to be built on a scale of 1½ inches equals 1 foot of the actual boat (1/8th
Scale).

3. The true scale dimensions of any Scale Unlimited Hydroplane will be derived from
the unlimited dimensions listed on the Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Master Hull
Roster. Boats will measure within the following tolerances of the true scale size,
excluding appendages.
a. Overall Length ……………………………... ± 1 inch
b. Beam…………………………………….……± 10%
c. Maximum Depth……………………………...± 10%
d. Afterplane Length (three point design)….……± 10%
e. Tunnel Width…………………………………± 10%

4. Boats will be painted, configured, and detailed like the actual unlimited as it ran on
the water. The acquisition of documentation validating a paint scheme, cowling
configuration, engine configuration, or other scale details will be the responsibility of
the boat’s owner. Photographs of the boat are an acceptable form of documentation.

5. Boats will enter competition complete with cowlings(s) and driver(s). If any of the
removable parts fall off the boat during competition, except as a result of a collision,
that boat will be awarded no higher than sixth place points in that round upon
completion of the heat. This penalization only affects the points that are awarded and
not the finishing placement of the boat which incurred the infraction. The placement
of and points awarded to other boats in the heat are not affected by this ruling.

6. The boat’s engine will be concealed by either an engine cowl, fake engine (Allison,
Rolls, etc.), or both.

7. Tuned pipes and mufflers must be concealed under the deck or cowl as well as
possible.

8. The number of props and rudders will coincide with that of the original full sized
unlimited hydroplane.

9. Outdrive units and outdrive engine(s) are prohibited unless the full sized boat after
which the boat is being modeled had an outdrive or outdrive engine(s), in which case
the model must be configured like the full sized boat.

10. The propeller drive dog may extend one drive dog length beyond the transom.

11. The boat bottom/sponson profile will be the same general appearance as that of the
full sized unlimited hull it represents with the following exceptions:
a. Sponson riding surfaces may be modified.
b. Propeller shafts may be articulated.
c. Rudders and skid fins may be configured and located as desired.

[Ub Hauled]

Yeah, I cam e across that as well, C1 is not too much as a problem as boats may be added to the roster but the size is a big issue. If it was one inch that would be easily fixed but...
I guess an S Sport Hydro would be more appropriate, thanks for checking it out.