Houston / Katy Area FE Club!

[Steve-O]

Hello RC/Boaters,

We are a group of RC Fast Electric Boat enthusiasts located in the West Houston / Katy area. We run all sorts of electric boats but specialize in Heat racing events (NAMBA & IMPBA rules) at our club meetings. We normally meet twice a month in the Victoria Lakes subdivision in old Katy. This month, Sept 07, we will be meeting on the 15th and 22nd. Our meetings start at 10:00 and go until approximately 3:00 PM.

We would like to have you come join us!

For more information please check out our club website at http://www.HOTMBC.com

We look forward to seeing you in Victoria Lakes!

[Peregrine]

OK, this is old, but I found the club on another forum (which still has not approved me to post after 2 weeks). I cannot find a contact for current meeting info.
Can anyone help?

Thanks

[Fluid]

Hi Dale, yep old thread but still an active club meeting the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in either Katy or Crosby. I'm not certain of our next meeting date, the member on the club lake in Katy is not available on July 2nd, the usual meet date. We may meet in Crosby that weekend at the Love's Marina pond. Where in town do you live?



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[Peregrine]

Hi Fluid,

Thanks for the reply. I live on the E. side of Katy and a buddy of mine who is also interested in getting started lives on W. side of Houston. Could you post directions and times for July 2nd meeting? I / we would like to attend.

[Fluid]

I'll have to check if we will be meeting in Crosby, considering this is the July 4th weekend. A lot of members traditionally leave town or stay home. If not then we will be meeting again, probably in Katy, on July 16th.



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[Clueless1]

I'm a new FE boater as of Febuary and would like to join up with others in the area to run with. I live close to Katy Mills Mall and would like to join up with other boaters in the area. The website for the club doesn't seem to be active. How can I check to see where ya'll will definetly be meeting and where?

Thanks,
Clueless

[Fluid]

Hi Clueless! What have you been running since February? We have a wide variety of models the club members run.

Right here is a good place to find out about meets. I have to check where we'll meet this Saturday - it's an off weekend for the club but we missed last weekend due to the holiday. It will either be in Katy or in Crosby. Keep checking back here and I'll let you know.


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[Clueless1]

I bought the Aquacraft UL-1 which seems to have been a good starting point for a newbie. It's stock with the exception of tinkering with differant props. I've been having lots of fun with it. This site is becoming very addictive. I'd like to make another boat buy but need lots more education in the FE business first. I think hanging out with a group would broaden my boat horizons!:) Please keep me up to date and I'll be there!
Thanks,
Clueless1

[Fluid]

The UL-1 was a great place to start, a number of our club members started with one. And before you buy another boat, by all means talk to us and see what we are running. There is a wealth of experience in our club, with record holders and National champs, and we'd love to help you. I'll keep this thread updated as we finalize this weekend.


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[electric]

Let me know about this weekend Jay. I went out to Crosby two weeks ago and tried out some new boats and ran into a gas boater who was out there testing(on a saturday). Wow. He was running a hydro with twin gas engines. They were breaking in the engines and what a sight to see. The boat was wood(clear coat) and carbon fiber. Absolutely beautiful. Still completely happy sticking with electric, but it was fun to watch.

[Fluid]

Club members go to mixed-fuel races 4 times a year and it is a lot of fun to see the other boat types run. We are lucky in East Texas, lots of Gas National Champs live in the area and we get to see them run. Amazing to watch the #1 and #2 rigger racers spar off in 85 mph riggers hugging the buoys....


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[johnf]

When is the next big Houston race Jay? I'd still like to get over to Tx one day to watch you guys run.

I should say Houston race. Dallas is quite a trip for me.

[Fluid]

Hi John! The next Lone Star Model Boat Club race will be in the Fall, I do not yet know the exact date. Their new club website is not very helpful.

Guys, we will be meeting this Saturday in the Lakes of Katy subdivision, 10AM until... I'll have directions a bit later. Plan on some fun!


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[Clueless1]

Very Cool! 5 minutes from my house...I'll see ya'll out there!

[Fluid]

Directions:

Hwy 90 in Katy
North on Avenue D
Left turn on Morton Rd
Right turn on Pitts Rd
First left into subdivision (gated)
Second house on the left

I'll get the gate code to y'all later.


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