anybody from Minnesota ???

[hobby_man]

I spent 1/2 an hour working a aquacraft L40 x 57 prop.

Out of the package they do not work at all go figure, I did read a couple articals before I started the balance and sharpen.

My boat went 40mph with the stock plastic prop. I got 2 runs in 1 at 56mph and 1 at 62 mph. WOW, I did note that it takes a bit of time to get the prop to grap the water, it cavitates I wonder if I can improve on this? more prop work? angle of attack prop/water?

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[hobby_man]

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[midnightsabotage]

At the swap meet? not much. Just picked up a rock crawler. Needs a little bit of work before I can run it. Should be a fun one though :)

[Bill Wachtler]

Hi Guys Bill Wachtler from TCMBC. I know it's winter now but you guys should give organized racing a try. We added FE to our classes at the end of last year and are really looking forward to 2012. Pond is not to far from the Mall of America. Probably about half hour to forty five minute drive from where you are. Any questions post here or call me at 715 308 1613.

[hobby_man]

do you have a Chapter in the North Metro? I live on a electric only lake in Blaine MN, kind of tough to pull me off the lake here.
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[Bill Wachtler]

No we don't. We also race nitro and that greatly reduces the number of places we can run. Do you race on your lake or just test and play?

[hobby_man]

Test and Play, 3 of us have a Traxxas Spartan and I have a UL-1 that I got up to 62.3 mph yesterday, STOCK, and a rigger I am setting up electric.

[Bill Wachtler]

Wow! you guys really need to think about racing with us next year. The Spartans could run in RTR and the UL-1 could run in RTR or P-Limited Sport Hydro. Their is nothing like getting on the clock and hitting the starting line with 6 to 8 other boats. Then hauling down into the first turn with so much water flying that you may or may not lose sight of your boat for a second or two. I've been doing this for over 15 years and still get excited. If your UL-1 is running in the 60"s you will kick some serious butt. Think about it. All for now. Bill

[midnightsabotage]

Do you have any classes for custom setups?
I'd most like to run my one-off 28" mono, but it's got a t-180 & 2150kv 4074 motor.

I do have my supervee with an 1800 Aquacraft motor though, I'm sure that would fit somewhere.

[Bill Wachtler]

Hi. We are running P-Limited Tunnel, P-Limited Sport Hydro, and RTR. The Supervee would fit in the ready to run class. We are using it as a catch all class right now so anyone who shows up with a RTR can run it. It takes 3 boats to make a class. We already have a couple SV's so I am pretty sure a class would make and you would run only with other SV's, if not you would still be able to run but their would be a mixture of hulls. We don't have a class for your one-off mono and probably won't unless we get a lot of interest in an open class. From Shoreview you are only about a half hour from our pond. We would like to see you and your friends race with us next summer. If you have any questions you can check out our web site at TCMBC.ORG or call me at 715 308 1613. Bill

[midnightsabotage]

Do you have a mailing list that you could add me to? I'm sure by spring I'll forget all about this. but if I get an e-mail at the beginning of the season, it'd help!
-Jeff

[Bill Wachtler]

Can do Jeff. send me your e-mail address and phone "if you want to" My e-mail is [email protected] I will send you a reminder in the Spring along with a race schedule. Bill

[midnightsabotage]

Cool, thank you. PM sent.
-Jeff

[lonewolf]

Hey awesome some other boaters. Kinne a gave up for a while then life lead me in other directions but jm back. Slow return but trying to get back into the groove. Hope to meet some.of you guys. Happy boating. Lonewolf. Hey if ya need. Custom hardware look me up,,

[midnightsabotage]

I've been neglecting the boat side of my RC hobby now too. I gotta get back into it & really hope to finish a build I've had on the shelf for over a year now.

Been wrapped up in planes mostly