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The rules were simple; electric propulsion from only one motor; capable of forward and reverse; a keel, projecting 1\2” (12mm.) below the underside of the "boat" and 1\4” (6mm.) thick; one rudder; must have a skipper with some protection, the craft must be able to carry a plastic box with lid, (supplied f.o.c. by the organisers), containing approximately one pound of water and the boat must be painted and numbered.
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This material is very easily worked and to any desired shape as can be seen in the photographs below. Also in the pictures can be seen the variety of types of propulsion from an outboard motor, airboats, (as seen in the Florida Everglades), to conventionally driven boats.
Best Boat - Bob Walker
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The event took place on a Sunday morning at the club’s water after a massed start at about 11-15am. The boats had to cover 2 laps of a buoyed circuit, reverse into the start area, have the cargo container of water secured on board, and then complete another 2 laps in the opposite direction. Although we had a very rainy day, it is true to say that competitors, (this didn’t start out to be a competition but it was very competitive!) and spectators had a very enjoyable time. After all the boats had completed the required number of laps, it was time to retire to the social club’s bar and dining room for a well earned drink and 3 course meal
Winning boat - Dave Haywood.
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Bob Walker's. |
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Tony Gibbons' "00ops". Details to follow. |
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Peter Perry's Funky Boy 007. Details to follow". |
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Dave Hayward's "Trial and Error". Details to follow. |
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Steve Latham's Details to follow. |
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Brian Roger's Details to follow. |
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David Masters's. Details to follow. |
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John Maguire's "Brassed off"
Powered by a 6" two bladed prop, driven by a 7.2volt 19,000rpm MFA motor.
Failed at the 1st lap of "race" due to water in the servo.
Looking to produce a MK11 with some major modifications!!! |
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Details to follow. |
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Alan Tidman's.
It is powered using a 7.2V battery, 40 amp speed controller, a small ducted fan unit off of an aeroplane, a standard rudder , 1 servo and linkage for the rudder and controlled using a 2.4gHz Spectrum Radio system.
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Let's do it!!! |
