Noobie questions

[trigger]

Oh fweasel are you going to come down again? You bought a rocket ship last time

[trigger]

Yeah he checked us out. You know us, we will run rubber band boats if that’s what people want to run and it’s what brings the smiles.

Most boats are limited power now, but if you bring it, Mike and I will find a way to run it. We normally have something in our fleet that can go head to head.

[fweasel]

I notice you're from Indiana. If you're anywhere near Indy, the Indy Admirals are a solid bunch of guys and are who I'd run with if I was close enough. I ran with them last winter for their Duel in the Pool event at Brownsburg High school and it was awesome.

[bikepilot]

Well peter and fweasel that's the plan!!! It's just the 3 clubs around me have different groups. which really doesn't matter till I try to figure out what to build for a winter project. The cat hull boat has been chosen and pretty sure on a v hull option. after last weekend and looking at some of the build threads on the hydro page that has struck a chord!! With my airplanes I think I liked building them more than flying! so it's a double win for me!! The problem I've had is what size or scale! I'm wanting to keep in the p class range. For convienance all my trucks are set up for 2s lipo so 4s makes since. plus I like that size. But with the rules and different clubs they all seem to run different sizes! I'm probable over thinking this!! I just want to build one I can take, with the others, and run it in a race and have fun!!! was thinking that the ml boat works GSX338v2 kit looks good and fits all the perimaters. Does it perform and compeet well?? Guys let me know your opinions and suggestions!!! If I start heading in a wrong direction please let me know!! I'm here ta learn!!
THANKS!!
brian

[fweasel]

Best advice, find a great bunch of guys to boat with, join whichever organisation they have and don't get involved with the politics, it spoils the fun!

Well said.

[Peter A]

There is a question I have been wondering about, what is the difference between the NAMBA and the IMPBA groups? And why does there seem to be a little friction between them???

Ohoh!

For some reason people don't always get along! I know I am not even in the same hemisphere but the same sort of stuff happens everywhere. Best advice, find a great bunch of guys to boat with, join whichever organisation they have and don't get involved with the politics, it spoils the fun!

[bikepilot]

Hi guys, Just a little update, small computer crash last week caused a small delay. went to the Cincinnati boat clubs fun float/run last Saturday. It was a good time, learned a lot more! It's a mostly gas club and hydroplanes. And I can definitely see a hydro build in the future!!! Electric of coarse!! Dang they look good!!! I don't think that is the place to start!! There is a question I have been wondering about, what is the difference between the NAMBA and the IMPBA groups? And why does there seem to be a little friction between them??? I hope that doesn't cause and trouble here, just trying to learn!!
Well my quest continues!! And decisions need to be made, I think I know which boat though. And I'm ready to get started!!! Financial czar be damned!!(JK) Yes rol243 any fun hobby will take your money and we give it willingly!!!
Thanks guys
brian

[rol243]

Plus you will spend your money.

[785boats]

Brian.
I love your outlook & philosophy. It will serve you well. Exactly how I embarked on my racing exploits, years ago.
You WILL have fun. You WILL meet cool people. You WILL keep asking questions.

[bikepilot]

Hi guys, trigger looks like the lad did well, great job for him!!! Mad mike, yep that's what I've been doing. The last race the most boats seemed to be in the p class both v and cat hulls. I think that's the class for me to start!! I saw a sprint cat for sale on the swap shop page along with a team believer and mean machine. I think the sprint cat and team believer are too long for the P class. the mean machine, while legal, I'm not too sure about. I don't have a problem getting an experienced boat or hull. that's probably the smart way to go for the first one!! Due to the request of my financial czar I will be takin my time!! HaHa!! Which gives me time to figure out which way to go!! I know that no matter what I get there is no way I'll start out winning races! that will only come with experience, practice and a little luck!! My goal for this adventure is to have fun!! And meet some cool people! I'm just trying to find the best base to start with!! Thanks again for all the help and suggestions!!! keep them coming!! And I'll keep asking questions!
Brian

[madmikepags]

My advice, look at the club(s) you're going to be racing with. Decide what class or classes you want to run. Usually pick a class that has the most racers, this will most likely be the most rewarding because you will be racing more people. P and Plimited classes are usually the most popular. The beauty of a P mono or cat (and limited) is you can run the same boat in the sprint and offshore classes usually with just a modest prop change. I've seen cheetahs that run great, but I am partial to the Aeromarine sprintcat. Either way you will be happy. The Neu or TP motors are both good choices. The seaking 180 is good but the swordfish X220 is a nice unit too and gives you more headroom for amps. Don't rush your build ask more questions.

[trigger]

Brian here is a picture of said fast and sexy Cheetah - That Cheetah was won at a Christmas giveaway and has been a couple of years of building it up to what it is today. Dad and lad hobby time. (White boat)

Cheetah.jpg

[rol243]

The 4060-1950 is fine with a 180 esc running on 4s. you don,t need a full carbon fibre hull unless you have extra dollars in your pocket.

[bikepilot]

Hi guys Thanks for all your replys and suggestions!! I do appreciate it!! I ran my buddys m41 on friday, it's nice, handled well and was fairly quick but, I'm wanting a better quality boat. Not that there is anything wrong with it!!! I did attend my first club race sunday!! WOW what a blast!!! And i just watched!! In the V hulls were mostly TFL pursuits and phantoms, the cats were skaters and one cheetah! And man that cheetah was fast and sexy!!! He must have talked to truckpull and properchopper cause he was running the 4060 1950kv set up!! not sure what prop, but he was smokin everyone!! A very nice fellow also and helpfull! The only problem i've incountered is my financial boss requested i hold off a few weeks!! Buzz kill!!! That does give me more time to deside and plan!! even if i do miss the clubs last race in october. I did check, OSE is out of the 4060 1950kv motors and the seaking 180 esc's. Is that the correct esc i should run with that motor option?
Also is there any real advantage to a full carbon fiber hull?? I understand the CF layering on a FG boat. I know i'll have a lot more questions coming!
Thanks again for all your help!! I do really appreciate it!!
I'll keep ya'll updated with my progress!!!
Brian

[properchopper]

OK! Sold me on it Proper just like you did on the hull when I asked about a big mono build. I should learn the first time but why start changing this late in the game.