DF 33 submarine impersonation

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  • highndry
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 664

    #1

    DF 33 submarine impersonation

    Heres one from our April funrun.

    I was running my DF 33 after significant repairs do to a Spektrum induced 50 mph introduction to the seawall, and, caught up in glass repair etc.. didn't bother to check the strut. Well, after a few seconds, it proceeded to do the aforementioned submarine impersonation and disappeared in twenty feet of water 75 yards off my dock. We sat tapping our feet awaiting an anticipated resurface that was not, unfortunately, forthcoming.

    Needless to say, I was somewhat discouraged. But what the hell, whats another 1,400.00 clams in this hobby ? On to the next victim........

    Later, it occurred to me that my next door neighbor and ardent fishing buddy, George, had an underwater camera that we had previously used to dessimate various fish populations ( not ). So, I procurred said equipment and proceeded, with the help of my Mastercraft, O'Brien, and our newest member Grant to prowl the depths in search of the wayward DF.

    Amazingly, with the help from Jim of minincatracing.usa.com who directed our efforts from the dock and O'Briens keen eye on the monitor we actually located the damn thing. Threw a buoy to mark the location and summoned my 14 year old certified diver son to execute salvage operations. Apparently, without tanks, he can only last about 20 seconds sans oxygen.

    It was fairly maddening to locate the wayward vessel and not be able to execute recovery. Our newest member, Grant could stand it no longer. He grabbed the dive gear. After a breif dive to get his bearings, he went down again and surfaced with the boat - hatch still firmly taped in place, 4s2p Flightpowers, Hydra 240 and 1515Y all intact and none the worse for wear. The only victim was the receiver.

    I have since run it several times with no issues.

    Patiently awaiting the next disaster,


    Mike
    Boats don't win races, drivers do.
  • Fluid
    Fast and Furious
    • Apr 2007
    • 8012

    #2
    If it was still taped shut - why did it not float back to the surface?


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    • highndry
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2007
      • 664

      #3
      I was wondering the same thing.. maybe the lack of flotation and the fact that it was imbedded in the muck....
      Boats don't win races, drivers do.

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      • Doby
        KANADA RULES!
        • Apr 2007
        • 7280

        #4
        If its sealed tight and no water got in, then extra flotation inside would do nothing,,,my money is on the mud.
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        • Doug Smock
          Moderator
          • Apr 2007
          • 5272

          #5
          Cool story!! My $ is on the mud also.
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          • highndry
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2007
            • 664

            #6
            It was half full of water. Being submerged for 2+ hours, water finds a way. I had no flotation. Now, the damn thing should float like a balloon.....
            Boats don't win races, drivers do.

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            • Doug Smock
              Moderator
              • Apr 2007
              • 5272

              #7
              Originally posted by highndry
              It was half full of water. Being submerged for 2+ hours, water finds a way. I had no flotation. Now, the damn thing should float like a balloon.....
              Yeah you better use that floatation highndry, or you'll have to change your screen name.LOL Wo do I send the $ to???

              Doug
              MODEL BOAT RACER
              IMPBA President
              District 13 Director 2011- present
              IMPBA National Records Director 2009-2019
              IMPBA 19887L CD
              NAMBA 1169

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