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  • BHChieftain
    Fast Electric Addict
    • Nov 2009
    • 1969

    #1

    Tunnels with flood chambers?

    Hi,
    I've seen an H&M micro tunnel with a flood chamber-- anybody seen any larger tunnels that can work with one? I'd love to see a 28-30" F1...

    Chief
  • Unkle Chopper
    Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 38

    #2
    Hi Chief

    Yes one of the guys at our club just built a H&M skater that self rights!

    I have just received a Skater hull from oliver (arrived today ) and will be starting a build thread soon.

    watch out for the details....

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    • Unkle Chopper
      Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 38

      #3
      Originally posted by Unkle Chopper
      Hi Chief

      Yes one of the guys at our club just built a H&M skater that self rights!

      I have just received a Skater hull from oliver (arrived today ) and will be starting a build thread soon.

      watch out for the details....
      what i should have also mentioned is there are videos of it here http://ostendospreys.com/News/Videos/Videos.html Enjoy !!!

      we actually have 3 builds of this hull on the go so watch out for more action soon !

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      • NativePaul
        Greased Weasel
        • Feb 2008
        • 2760

        #4
        I've seen the H&M skater self-righting as well as the microkat. I don't see why any F1 cat could not be made to self right as long as its either of moulded or built-up construction, obviously WOF construction makes installing a flood chamber rather difficult.
        Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing.

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        • Darin Jordan
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Apr 2007
          • 8335

          #5
          Originally posted by Unkle Chopper
          what i should have also mentioned is there are videos of it here http://ostendospreys.com/News/Videos/Videos.html Enjoy !!!

          we actually have 3 builds of this hull on the go so watch out for more action soon !
          HOLY CRAP! That F1 Tunnel is freaking FLYING! WHAT is the power system in that thing, and how to you even keep it on the water at those speeds?

          Couldn't find the self-righting OPC video. Can you direct us to it?
          Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
          "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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          • Diegoboy
            Administrator
            • Mar 2007
            • 7244

            #6
            Be aware that if the motor is mounted in-board (like mine) it is no longer a tunnel, but now a catamaran. (from what I understand)
            "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
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            • properchopper
              • Apr 2007
              • 6968

              #7
              OH... NO ! Don't.....want....one....of....those.... Head shut up.....Darin help me.....Oh Crap.....!
              2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
              2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
              '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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              • Unkle Chopper
                Member
                • Aug 2009
                • 38

                #8
                Originally posted by properchopper
                OH... NO ! Don't.....want....one....of....those.... Head shut up.....Darin help me.....Oh Crap.....!
                Proper chopper all i can say is thats what i thought pic of parcel in my garage to follow...

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                • properchopper
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 6968

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Unkle Chopper
                  Proper chopper all i can say is thats what i thought pic of parcel in my garage to follow...
                  !!!!
                  2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
                  2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
                  '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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                  • Unkle Chopper
                    Member
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 38

                    #10
                    I must apologise as it is dark out in my garage but it got here and is ready for some power
                    Attached Files

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                    • properchopper
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 6968

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Unkle Chopper
                      I must apologise as it is dark out in my garage but it got here and is ready for some power
                      Don't forget to eat & stay hydrated !!
                      2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
                      2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
                      '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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                      • BHChieftain
                        Fast Electric Addict
                        • Nov 2009
                        • 1969

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Unkle Chopper
                        Hi Chief

                        Yes one of the guys at our club just built a H&M skater that self rights!

                        I have just received a Skater hull from oliver (arrived today ) and will be starting a build thread soon.

                        watch out for the details....
                        Just awesome! Can't wait to see your build thread!
                        Chief

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                        • sailr
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Nov 2007
                          • 6927

                          #13
                          Which of the videos is the self righting tunnel? Couldn't find it on the website you referenced.
                          Mini Cat Racing USA
                          www.minicatracingusa.com

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                          • Unkle Chopper
                            Member
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 38

                            #14
                            Originally posted by sailr
                            Which of the videos is the self righting tunnel? Couldn't find it on the website you referenced.
                            The white F1 tunnel in the videos is self rigting I thought there was video there of the righting action but it seems not.

                            If i dont have some i will get some soon, that boat has now had a paint job and looks pretty cool.

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                            • Unkle Chopper
                              Member
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 38

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Diegoboy
                              Be aware that if the motor is mounted in-board (like mine) it is no longer a tunnel, but now a catamaran. (from what I understand)
                              Diegoboy, Not sure on the technicalities of it but we race them in what we call a catamaran class!

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