IMPBA D12 FE Racing in 2011 (MD, DE, DC, VA, NC)

[Meniscus]

OK, just asking general questions, but as I read the rules, it appears that the Tenshock Eco would be legal as mono, albeit subsurface and small. I used to have a Tenshock Eco and an H&M Eco which is legal for NAMBA under N1 Mono. Any reason why the Tenshock Eco isn't a legal mono for IMPBA?

In P mono, not spec-mono, is there any reason why I couldn't run 3s? Under the most recent rule book, it states a voltage range of 8.4 to 14.8. I'm trying to evaluate options with my No Step 1. While it runs 55mph on 4s with more to go, I think I'd like to save the weight and prop up on 3s.

[Chilli]

Ben, I'm not familiar with the Tenshock. If it's 34 inches or less and has a single ride surface with no steps (strakes are okay) then it's a legal mono. 3S and 4S is good for the "P" power class.

Now here is the "keeping it real" disclaimer. If the boat is much less than 29 inches, it may have a hard time in race water during heat racing resulting in allot of DNF's. Six boats running the course make for allot of chop. This will cause frustration for you. Especially if you sink allot of money in the boat to get it ready for heat racing. Also a dead boat is a hazard on the race course and a small one that is hard to see increases the risk. Resulting in a better chance of your boat getting whacked as well as damaging other boats.

If your thinking record ovals than pray for light winds and your good to go. I think the P-mono SAW record is held by a 26 inch Delta Force hull.

I'm so behind the power curve!!! I plan on bringing three new boats to Franklin. None has touched the water yet. The mono is ready. The JAE is still waiting for new Castle Ice controller and the sport hydro is half way done.

[Meniscus]

I was just curious about the Eco hulls and how the outer sides would be judged, specifically if they would be considered "wings".

I understand the keeping it real concept. My No Step 1 is 24". It can handle the speeds and chop, my only concern is hooking although I've never seen mine do it. I'd never consider SAW with that hull, at least not this year. It would need a lot of fine tuning to get to the 65mph mark. It has very low lift and could possibly do it, but it's not worth wasting anyone's valuable time on the water. Rather, my main goal with running the NS1 is to make certain Chuck and the other local guys have enough FE racers for the P-Mono class.

I will not be going for any SAW this year. I don't have the hulls or anything tuned to the caliber needed.

I am planning to go after records for:

• N-Hydro either 1/4 or 1/3 mile oval with a secret rigger no one knows about.
• N-Sport Hydro 1/4 or 1/3 mile oval with my amended Viper (should cruise at 58mph on straights).
• P-Hydro both 1/4 and 1/3 mile oval with my well tested rigger (approx 67-68 on straights).

The real question is if I have time to step up before Franklin. I know there's a lot of good racers out there that are gunning for several of these classes. We'll see what works at the end of the day.

[hazegry]

I am tired so this is short eco bottom

[Meniscus]

I wonder what that motor is....IMG00116-20110307-2334.jpg....probably too small to do anything

[hazegry]

we could paint some cool stuff on that ben. I got my IMPBA card and my sons card today!

[carlcisneros]

REMINDER<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Dit. 12 meeting 26 March at Anna's Restaurant in Mechanicsville.

My twin 45" Insane mono is just about done.

Mike, will work on your props this weekend. also got a few others you can try out as wll

Carl

[Chilli]

No rush Carl. Putting a little paint on the JAE this weekend. Just enough to be able to see it. Got my turn fin. All I need is the Controller and I'm ready to hit the water.

[carlcisneros]

Mike;
props are done.

fired up the twin t600s today for the first time TOGETHER.

all I can say is SSSSSSSHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chilli]

Thanks Carl!!! What a beautiful weekend and I've been stuck inside for days sick with the flu. I feel like crap but that didnt keep me from working on the boats. Don't know if my cough is from the flu or from paint and epoxy fumes. LOL I put a little color on the JAE. The boat looks like a Coast Guard Helicoper. The Insane sport hydro is just about done. Just need to finish up the steering linkage and that's it. I tell you what, I'm sick of building boats and am ready to hit the pond!

How about a Test'n Tune on April 2nd??

[carlcisneros]

we can check with tracy at the meeting next Sat.

[hazegry]

hey mike can you look at the hull bottom of the eco I posted above and tell us if its a legal p mono boat

[don ferrette]

hey mike can you look at the hull bottom of the eco I posted above and tell us if its a legal p mono boat

Unfortunately that hull is not a legal mono hull due to the stepped bottom.

[hazegry]

thats what I thought Thanks don its still a fun little boat to take to the lake and a good way to get the young kids hooked.

[Chilli]

I'm glad Don chimed in on that one Jason.