Chilli's new rigger!!

[Doug Smock]

Thought I'd help you out Mike. Or are you afraid your FE peers will be hard on you??

Go ahead and post some pics of your new ride. I've got your back!!

Doug

[Chilli]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o19CaOSuD8

[Doug Smock]

Too funny Mike!!!

Now post some pics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKss2pBYQ6Y

[Chilli]

LMAO!!!

We'll..... Okay. But after the shellacking you took..........

I had three builds over the winter. The first was a replacement for my FE30 that I lost in SAW testing. The second is a twin brother to the FC32 that I ran in SAWs last fall. This one has a little additional CF reinforcement and some lead foamed into the nose to get the CG right for SAW runs.

The last one.... is a Road Runner Gas Outrigger built by Ralph Almirola down in Florida. Ralph builds a beautiful boat. I sealed the tub and sponsons and got my brother-in-law to shoot some Klasskote clear and yellow. Ralp predrilled the tub for the hardware and motor mounts and it made the installing the Speedmaster gear a snap. Power comes from Lamar Huff built big block Zenoah. Lamar is president ot the Atlanta Model Boat Club and does great work. His motors can run with any of the high dollar big dogs in the hobby. The pipe is a Zippkits which Doug turned me on to. I was very impressed with it on my other gas boat and had to try in on the rigger. For starters on the prop I'm running a Dasboata prepped ABC 2818. I'm just waiting on a few servos and the boat will be ready to hit the water. This boat should heat race in the mid to upper 70's. I'm gonna have my hands full!!!

[egneg]

It does look nice Mike ... until you start it up.

[Chilli]

I think Mr. Ferrette might bring something down to Franklin that you will find more appealing.

For me, gas is the way to go for bigger boats. Plus charging packs for five boats is a PITA on a race weekend. I much rather shoot the bull with the guys.

[detox]

This boat should heat race in the mid to upper 70's. I'm gonna have my hands full!!!

Nice Yellow (very familiar). When going that fast color choice does not matter.

[Chilli]

I pick the color for when the boat is dead in the water. Doesnt always work.....

[Chilli]

I pick the color for when the boat is dead in the water. Doesnt always work.....

You running next weekend Keith??

[ron1950]

your not getting any younger there buddy....think u can handle all that speed and noise? lol

[Chilli]

I'm developing the same philosophy for running fast boats as I have been busting jets for 25 years. I rather be lucky than good....

[ron1950]

i had a 30 year career of that same philosophy mike .... only difference is i could go up to the tower and see my work lol

[detox]

You running next weekend Keith??

No....... my work schedule will not allow it. I did learn alot running with you guys last summer in Atlanta. That was my first race.

[Chilli]

Well hope to see you in July again. We'll be coming down....

How about you Ron?? I'll be taking an extra furlough day. LOL

[ron1950]

furlough ....one day a pay period..... man that sucks...but what can u expect from this government....spend spend spend and finally it caught up to em.....g/f is a travel nurse so will be in fort smith ar till middle of july....probably cant get to atl but thats a long way away lol