Are there any cash prizes for SAW competitions? Some of the boats capable of setting and breaking existing records cost big bucks! The motors and ESCs for this build alone is $2K+ I'm guessing. Or is it just for bragging rights?
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NO, both IMPBA and NAMBA are amateur racing associations and forbid "cash prizes" to maintain their amateur status. As I understand it, the main reason is for insurance. Coverage is dependent on the status and professional coverage is significantly more expensive.
TGTyler Garrard
NAMBA 639/IMPBA 20525
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If you're say sponsored, what status would you fall under? Am or Pro? Anyone sponsored in this hobby for building large FE boats?Comment
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There are a few records at least in the IMPBA that are soft and can be taken for well under a grand. What's expensive is a 250 mile trip and two nights in a hotel hoping for a half hour of smooth water. SAW's is more about determination and self accomplishment. I wouldn't call it bragging rights. I'm proud of the records I held but know there a bunch of guys that could do the same or better if they put the effort into it. A pat on the back from peers you admire, a high that lasts the trip home and piece of paper are all most of get out of it. But the knowledge and friendships gained is priceless. You'll learn allot attending a SAW's event. Many times you'll get answers to questions that would result in the sound of crickets if you asked them online.
As for sponsors, that's a slippery slope. I'm not even going to attempt to go there.Mike Chirillo
www.capitolrcmodelboats.com
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How's the boat running? Any pics or more videos?Comment
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I was wondering the same thing.... Anything new.....??Necessity is the mother of invention.............
Youtube Video's http://www.youtube.com/user/Titanis2000Comment
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Tunnels-PS295. Cats-H&M M1 Supercat Daytona rivercat. Monos-DF Cyberstorm HiTech 29. Hydros- Ms K Vac-U-Pickle Custom built 37" shovel 10th scale converted to FE Shadow. Rigger-H&M Evo II. AQ Harbortug recovery boat. Build in progress 37" cf DragboatComment
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Forgot to update this thread. I fell short of my goal. The boat has a lot of potential but is very sketchy over 90 mph. She needs glass to be able to run on full tilt. At the SAW event I ran in conditions I really shouldn't be running in at those speeds. Spent most of the first day making adjustments. Early morning of day 2 I made a couple good passes at partial throttle and decided to go for it. About 3/4 down the straight, she did a quick hop and stuffed....stuck in the clay bottom for a couple seconds.....then shot back up. Damage wasn't too bad and is repairable, but enough to send me home for the day. I'll give it a shot again at the spring event.
Damage was inside and on the bottom where part of the motor mount broke free.
"There's nothing else I really want to do other than get up and build boats." - Mike FioreComment
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Wow Joel, That clay didn't do it any good. Looks like you stuffed it into the bank, same result.. Now it's got some character.
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I must of missed this build but wow this is incredible boat joel she is just beautiful !Comment
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We all know you went rode in your car to get that gps speed! Haha! Just kidding! Good job....93mph is something to be proud of...you'll get there! Just keep at it32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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Hope you didn't wash this off. Looks like a nice paint theme.Originally posted by Rocstar View PostComment
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Knowing that pond it probably smells less than desirable.Noisy personComment
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i thought at first it was part of the paint scheme. I'm sure in person it looks "crappy" but in the pics not knowing its mud, it looks cool.32" carbon rivercat single 4s 102mph, 27” mini Rivercat 92mph, kbb34 91mph, jessej micro cat(too fast) wasComment
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The Germans just went 109MPH in a mono yesterday. Wilmer sent me a video of it. I sent it to my self but I cna not get it to play. I am going to you tube now.
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