AC Boats: R-42 T-Offshore

[LuckyDuc]

Nice build, Jay!

Thanks for sharing.

[Fluid]

An update to the thread: Last weekend I raced the R-42 in one stage of the 2013 Gas World Championship Series. Running in Open Cat against 30cc engines I was lucky enough to make the Shootout round and ended up placing 3rd overall in the class. Competing against over 20 of the top gas cat drivers was a hoot. I wasn't the fastest boat out there, but I didn't make any mistakes, drove clean and smart and yes, I did enjoy a bit of luck too. My pit crew from the HOTMBC were instrumental in my success. I really enjoyed driving the R-42 in competition.

[oscarel]

And you did a hell of a job Jay, congrats! You had the boat set up perfect. I would never have thought running an X457 would keep up with the 30cc gas boats.

[Fluid]

Thanks Oscar. It was too bad you didn't run yours but once you get the 'offshore' hatch we'll see how it goes.

BTW I do have a much faster prop......


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