Need opinion on this neat Hydromarine self righting little boat (Mono Speedman WE)

[JCAustralia]

Hi guys

I've always wanted another self righting boat after selling my MHZ Eco Shark last month. Self righting boat are so much fun as they can take the chop and avoid the stress to the driver (me) of the boat overturning in the middle of the pond..... Would love to surf some wave also when the water is very choppy......

What do you guys think of the Speedman WE from Hydromarine? They also have the Kevlar/Carbon version.

The link is as below:

https://www.hydromarine.de

then go to Mono Rumpf Boote
then go to Speedman WE



The hull is 75 cms and include a flood chamber. Its a mono 2 class in Europe. According to Hydromarine this boat was developed based a lot on the experience they have gained from the Bat boat.

Not sure what are the rules for the mono class 2 category but the dimensions looks like it should not be a problem to fit the popular 540 motor in it......

The epoxy glass version is EUR 155 and the carbon-kevlar version is EUR 225. Any opinion on the price, is it a good deal?

Thanks.

Cheers

JC

[Brod]

Heres the MPBA class rules on boats;
MPBA FAST ELECTRIC RACING CLASSES

MONO 1: Any surface drive mono-hull / any motor.
Lithium polymer powered 2s1p only with maximum weight of 280 grams or 3s2p A123 cells (2300Mah)
Race time 6 minutes plus 10 second mill time.

MONO 2: Any surface drive mono-hull, any motor.
12 NimH cells or 4 Lithium polymer cells (4s1p) only, maximum weight of 560 grams, or 5s2p A123 cells (2300Mah)
Race time 6 minutes plus 10 second mill time.

SUPER MONO 3: Any hull, except riggers or hydros, any motor
5S - 8S Lithium polymer cells weight limit 1120 grams (140 grams per cell). Race time 6 minutes plus 10 second mill start. Maximum of 4 boats per heat and drivers must have at least 1 full year's competitive racing experience which needs to be confirmed with a committee member.

HYDRO 1: Any hydroplane / rigger or tunnel hull - surface drive - any motor.
2s lipo cells max weight 280g or 3s2p A123 cells max capacity 4600 (2x2300mah)
Race time 5 minutes plus 10 second mill time.

HYDRO 2: Any hydroplane - rigger or tunnel hull - surface drive - 12 sub 'C' cells
4s lithium polymer cells max weight 560g or 5s2p A123 cells Max capacity 4600mah(2x 2300mah)
Race time 5 minutes plus 10 second mill time.

MINI-MONO: Any surface drive mono hull with any motor.
Hull length not to exceed 450mm excluding hardware. 2S1P lithium polymer cells with a weight limit of 110grams.

MINI-HYDRO: Any hydroplane or 'cat' with any motor and
2S1P Lithium polymer cells not exceeding 110grams. Race time 5 minutes plus 10 second mill time.

SUPERCAT: Any tunnel hull or catamaran, single or twin drive system.
5s to 8s Lipo with any motor - cell weight limit 1120 (140gms per cell) Race time 6 minutes with 10 second mill time.

ECO EXPERT: Any mono-hull with sub surface drive system.
2s1p Lipo with any motor - cell weight limit 280grams. Race time 6 minutes.

MINI ECO: Any mono hull with submerged drive system.
Hull length not to exceed.
2s1p Lipo with any motor - cell weight limit 280grams. Race time 6 minutes.

FORMULA 1: Any mono-hull with submerged drive system.
4s 2p lipo - cell limit 560grams with any motor. Race time 6 minutes.