TFL Hobbies "Popeye" Hydro

[Doby]

Well, well Ray...are we going to have a "threesome" of Popeyes to run next year????

[ray schrauwen]

It's a toss up to build my 36" Whip and cut off 2-1/4" or just buy this hull... Still thinking and I'm trying to unload some other stuff as you know first. Maybe....

[T.S.Davis]

I'm struggling with this too Ray. I have SOOOOOOOO many boats to get ready over the winter it's almost too much already.

[tlandauer]

Thank you Monica, I received your link to better pictures. I'm still deciding on what decals I want under the clear.

The silver top one looks like it's modeled after the "Trainer" aka lil' Miss "Block and Head" I'm just not sure if I want the decal Popeye right on the boat or separate after I find more pictures of the real boat.

I searched too and it seems that is the only one on the web. Learned a lot about these 2.5 litre stock hydro. Interesting different classes among these races .
I just ordered mine thru Monica with a one piece .187 shaft.
I think I have got to thin out my fleet!

[ron1950]

darn I didn't relize I could have ordered with one piece shaft....wish the decals were on top of the clear coat id rip off the popeye decal first thing
btw is there really a popeye boat?

[Monica Smith]

Ray.
Yep. Green as Monica has shown.
We ran it the last couple of weekends & am very impressed. Even with a home made turn fin. Runs well & turns extremely well. Ran it in some really heavy wind & chop & she was really stable.

tlandauer.
If you have the choice, get the welded 3/16" shaft. That's how mine came & it is so much better than the two piece set up. I had been discussing the merits of the welded shaft with May from TFL before I ordered mine. They are quick to put suggestions into action.

Monica.
I see in your avatar that the Arrow is in production. Any info on the production of the 'Fireball' yet. I still need one.

Hi Paul,
Sorry for late answer. About the "Fireball" of our Outrigger, I think it would be the project for next year. Arrow is the Version I, the Mantis and the Fireball would be the Version II? That is our desinger's plan! If I have any of the news about that, I will update to you as soon as I can.

[tlandauer]

darn I didn't relize I could have ordered with one piece shaft....wish the decals were on top of the clear coat id rip off the popeye decal first thing
btw is there really a popeye boat?

I accidentally deleted my post, I looked at a ton of pictures and I couldn't find any body racing under the moniker "Popeye". I fell asleep on the keyboard!
I couldn't decided if I should have the sticker applied and under claer coat.What do you think of them? I need to e mail Monica ASAP if i want them off, right now I left them as they are, I think the green sponson needs some decal. Ray's picture is a two-tone sponson, the bottom is silver as well. Mono green needs a bit contrasts---IMO.

[785boats]

Thanks Monica.

ron1950
Couldn't find a GP team, but there is an Offshore Popeyes racing team.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Popeyes+GP+Hydro+team&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=-3pTUu_qLIKVrAfbkYHgCg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1384&bih=709&dpr=1#es_sm=93&q=Popeyes+Offshore+racing+team&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

I love the Popeye decals. Especially on the green one.
Spinach Power rocks. Ha! Ha!

[LiPo Power]

That would be cool.....

Well, well Ray...are we going to have a "threesome" of Popeyes to run next year????

[ron1950]

for all you guys who recived your boats already.....in speedpost tracking what does this mean ...Received at Destination Transit Centre

[Doby]

It means that your boat has been lost and will never be seen again!

Pretty sure it means its at a local postal hub somewhere...I had that with my two shipments as well.

[ron1950]

how long after that did u recive it at your door?

[Doby]

About 6 months.....usually within 2 days.

[ray schrauwen]

You are a fungi !

About 6 months.....usually within 2 days.

[ray schrauwen]

John did you run 4S2P in your P-Sport version?