2013 West Florida Model boat club, Sarasota, FL

[tiqueman]

Just thought itd be a good idea to start fresh for others to follow since the other thread is up to 50+ pages

Next scheculed Ackerman run, test n tune, Jan 13th

[RCKong]

logged on to new thread.
Remember your NAMBA card Sunday...

[bill34207]

Tagging in

[tiqueman]

Yes Brian thank you for the reminder. NAMBA cards and dont forget club dues are due. If you have forgotten if youve paid or wonder when your current thru, please address me Sunday.

[hebner]

Subscribed.

[ron1950]

Present

[TRUCKPULL]

I'm here.

Larry

[RayR]

Here as well.

[ENCORE MAN]

Hi there, BG

[bill34207]

Present

Ron, you should be happy to know with your trip over here coming up that the gas prices are climbing. Looks like it's going to be nice & warm though.

[TRUCKPULL]

Ron, you should be happy to know with your trip over here coming up that the gas prices are climbing. Looks like it's going to be nice & warm though.

We went out today at noon, Gas price was $3.16, I said at that time we will fill up when we get back from out day trip.
At 6:30 it was up to $3.26, 10 cents in 6 hours.

Larry

[ron1950]

ya bill it was 308 in jackson when we left monday...found some around gainsville area at 365..someone is getting ripped... i am in orlando for a few days and its between 329 and 339 over here....

[bill34207]

OK I got the Pursuit, Sprincat and Falcon prepped for Sunday and the rescue boat battery is topped off. Not sure if I'm going to mess with prepping LSH and the Cheetah though. Have to wait til a little closer to Sunday to see what the wind is going to be doing.

[RayR]

Reed Eagle is goin to join us on Sunday. He is bringing P-Mono, LSH and P-Ltd Hydro.

[tiqueman]

There's a face we haven't seen in a while

[bill34207]

Actually that's a face that I don't recall ever seeing.

[ron1950]

he was at the nats we all went too a few years ago bill....u must mean at your lake? hope he brings that shovel nose like the one i built as i really need the set up info....

[tiqueman]

Actually that's a face that I don't recall ever seeing.

Im pretty sure I met him the first time I attended ackerman back in late 09. He and one of his friends were there w/ Sv 27s. Im pretty sure that was Reed? Maybe not Eagle, but certainly a Reed

[RayR]

Actually that's a face that I don't recall ever seeing.

Grumpy Ol' Reed

[RayR]

he was at the nats we all went too a few years ago bill....u must mean at your lake? hope he brings that shovel nose like the one i built as i really need the set up info....

Ron,

I built that shovel. What kind of setup info do you need?

[ron1950]

hey ray that sure looks like it lol....strut depth ...prop size.... and balance point.....my motor is one motor lenth farther back then yours but i think batteries can make up for that....everything else is about the same as yours....except i used a flat strut....i can always use a dremel on it and make it round later lol...thanks...

charging batteries now..yuk hours of sitting watching tv and waiting for the beap beap

[RayR]

Balance is 1" behind the sponson transoms. Set the strut depth so the afterplane is parallel to the table top. Reed is using a 42x55 with mods from Mark Sholand (Props-4-U).

[RayR]

This is supposed to arrive tommorow. I'm Excited!

[bill34207]

That is a MUCH improved look over the Sprintcat Ray.

[tiqueman]

So to continue a discussion here rather then cloud up the run day reports... Chris and I had a discussion last night about the comment Bill made about new members and a probation period. Chris and I came up with a probabtion period idea that prohibits a "green" boater from racing and is limited first to test n tune and race day open waters. I say green meaning an unexperienced boater. The new "green" member MUST have an experienced driver at his side at all times coaching him on what and what not to do. Somone who claims experience or immediately shows propper driver etiquette we can allow to race if we all agree. Although we have been experiencing an issue w/ one of our new members in sporatic wreckless driving, I have to admit, its all of out faults. At all times someone needs to be spotting anyone who is on the water, and especially a new guy. we know from first hand experience, saying something and walking away isnt having any effect.

[bill34207]

Well, it's Wednesday befpre a race day Sunday. I've been really busy at work and haven't had much time to allocate here. I do have the recue boat battery charged up though, and getting ready to start prepping boats for Sunday.
Hoping we have some more good weather like the did for the 2nd Sunday run.
Scott, I have 4 motors & props liberated for you. Finished up re-powering the new hexa over this past weekend. http://youtu.be/rgo3xf0e97E

[tiqueman]

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend Sunday.

Bill, if youd like to pick up all the audio equipment and generator tomorrow after work, your welcome to. Or if youd rather just have a race day w/ out it, thats up to you.

[bill34207]

For the amount of traffic in here at the moment I don't know if the sound system would be worth the extra hassle.
Is anybody planning on showing up Sunday?

[tiqueman]

Gary from up in the villages is coming to spectate. Apparently he's coming with a bus load, 10+ people. It is awful quiet in here though.....

[ron1950]

where did everyone go? lol.....i wish i was going south this week but am heading to ky for a couple months...darn place is snowing and my motorhome dont like cold !!!!