West Florida Model boat club, Sarasota, FL

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  • ron1950
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    • Aug 2010
    • 3024

    #241
    Probabbly 23 or so pounds lol
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    • bill34207
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      • Dec 2009
      • 2553

      #242
      Unless Hugh has stepped up the power in his it's only around 14 bs. Ray's is probably arond 20 by now (depending on how much lead he puts in the left sponson).
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      • ron1950
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        • Aug 2010
        • 3024

        #243
        Shame no one wanted a 1/8 scale like rays For 350 I could have delivered it with a zen 26 motor with one tank through it
        MY RETIREMENT PLAN?????.....POWERBALL
        74 vintage kirby clasic hydro, pursuit mono, mg, 47'' mono, popeye hydro...

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        • bill34207
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          • Dec 2009
          • 2553

          #244
          Does look like it's going to be a little on the breezy side. At least it's supposed to be coming from the south which gives a little shelter on the front straight.
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          • ron1950
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            • Aug 2010
            • 3024

            #245
            We can haggle Sunday ray
            MY RETIREMENT PLAN?????.....POWERBALL
            74 vintage kirby clasic hydro, pursuit mono, mg, 47'' mono, popeye hydro...

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            • sailr
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              • Nov 2007
              • 6927

              #246
              I'm going to sell my 1/10 scale Coors Light. RTR with 2.4G radio, $550, without radio, $500

              Will add pics in a bit. Computer is acting up right now.
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              • tiqueman
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                • Jul 2009
                • 5669

                #247
                Good turn out today guys. Even with the breeze it was a good day.
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                • bill34207
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                  • Dec 2009
                  • 2553

                  #248
                  I was pretty impressed by the number of folks roamaing around in the pits. Now if we can just set the hook and get some of them involved....
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                  • osprey21
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2010
                    • 693

                    #249
                    Originally posted by bill34207
                    I was pretty impressed by the number of folks roamaing around in the pits. Now if we can just set the hook and get some of them involved....
                    Just thinking out loud here - if we had a dedicated "demo" boat (or two) it may spark prospective members get their whistles wet, so to speak, and generate added interest/enthusiasm in joining the club.

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                    • bill34207
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                      • Dec 2009
                      • 2553

                      #250
                      Good thougth Chris. A couple of old SV27's would probably fit the demo category really well.
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                      • tiqueman
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                        • Jul 2009
                        • 5669

                        #251
                        I thought about that as well. I may get one of Bens (FC) 26" bling rockets and set it up w/ a proboat 1800. That could work as well. SVs would be good as long as there set up to handle and not for speed. I think Brian (Encore) was mentioning he had a few?
                        Geico epoxy laminate hatch sale thread Black Jack epoxy laminate hatch sale thread
                        HPR06 6S Twin HOTR Genesis (SOLD) Vantex 32" cat Geico racing
                        WEST FL MODEL BOAT CLUB www.scottskiracing.com

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                        • tiqueman
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                          • Jul 2009
                          • 5669

                          #252
                          Also, we had started discussing a few things and theyve slipped through the cracks a bit. the next meet, we need to discuss the possibility and participation of members of having a swap meet. Inviting other clubs and people etc. We can not only start a thread on OSE, RC groups and any other online venue, but also put flyers in some of the local shops.

                          Another thing we discussed was setting up another course (north and south) along the east bank that would be removeable for days like today. We could do it for a minimal cost (a few concrete blocks and some pool noodles) some of which we may be able to acquire for free and a few floats that would be held a foot or so below the water w/ a hook system on them. We could then easily fasten floats to them for our run day and remove them at the days end so they dont interfere w/ the kayak club on Saturdays. Even though the bank is a bit more challenging over there, it would make for much better running for days like today.
                          Geico epoxy laminate hatch sale thread Black Jack epoxy laminate hatch sale thread
                          HPR06 6S Twin HOTR Genesis (SOLD) Vantex 32" cat Geico racing
                          WEST FL MODEL BOAT CLUB www.scottskiracing.com

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                          • bill34207
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                            • Dec 2009
                            • 2553

                            #253
                            Still working on cooking vids here at home but have started a new thread here in our club area. Check out "run day reports" when you have a chance.
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                            • tiqueman
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                              • Jul 2009
                              • 5669

                              #254
                              Originally posted by RayR
                              I would suggest "self-righting" models.
                              But what if they want to turn left????
                              Geico epoxy laminate hatch sale thread Black Jack epoxy laminate hatch sale thread
                              HPR06 6S Twin HOTR Genesis (SOLD) Vantex 32" cat Geico racing
                              WEST FL MODEL BOAT CLUB www.scottskiracing.com

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                              • bill34207
                                Fast Electric Addict!
                                • Dec 2009
                                • 2553

                                #255
                                Self righting would be a good thing with an inexperienced driver at the controls. It would save a lot of wear n tear on the trolling motor and battery. As it is we pulled some serious amp hours out of the new battery yesterday ourselves with all that wind. I started it charging after getting home and the amp input had'nt dropped a bit when I woke up this morning. I didn't want to leave it running while at work so stopped it and will continue after getting home this evening.
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