2013 West Florida Model boat club, Sarasota, FL

[ron1950]

everything I have is small ...ill just have to go early and fight the chop lol

[bill34207]

everything I have is small ...ill just have to go early and fight the chop lol

Sunday is looking like one of those days where winning a heat could be done by just finishing a heat.
P mono and above should be ok but it will be really interesting for LSH. I won't worry about prepping my twin Cheetah for it either.

[TRUCKPULL]

I wanted to make an other run with my P Sport.
I guess I will have to do it early.

Larry

[bill34207]

It's not looking real good for hydro's Larry. By about 10:00 it's not looking all that great for anything.

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[ron1950]

I am going to plow through the waves anyway....doesent the wind out of the southeast not mess with the close in area? or does the whole pond get rough?

[bill34207]

The front straight is usually fairly flat with a south wind. It's the back straight that may blow you over, and if the wind is really hitting the 18 mph predicted, you could wind up retrieving your boat from the far bank of the lake.

[osprey21]

Anybody have a 20hp motor we can put on the retrieve boat?

[bill34207]

Anybody have a 20hp motor we can put on the retrieve boat?

I hear ya on that one Chris. I've prepped a few boats but haven't started charging packs yet. With that much wind I don't know if you would make it back to shore with the way the motor has been running lately.
I'll leave decision with the general opinion, but would just as soon call it a blowout myself.

[ron1950]

Don't talk like that Bill......I need to test a couple boats....maybe one pack a peace lol
...Hugh,s dad is in rough snap so he's in ft Myers

[flraptor07]

If it's gonna be that bad why bother....... we're gonna spend most of the time retrieving boats and probably have to rescue the rescue boat too!!

[ron1950]

Why? Because I drove 700 miles to play boats

[flraptor07]

Why? Because I drove 700 miles to play boats

Oh I hope it's not that bad, and if everyone is gonna be there I will be too.

[bill34207]

If it's gonna be that bad why bother....... we're gonna spend most of the time retrieving boats and probably have to rescue the rescue boat too!!

It's the thought about having to rescue the rescue boat that bothers me most. (especially since there's a good chance I'd be the one sitting in it at the time). With wind speeds predicted, I really don't think it would be able to make any headway against it for the return to shore.
I'd suggest monitoring the conditions today since tomorrow is supposed to be a clone of it. If they really get that high today, I'd rather not go. Another alternative would be to run on the north side of the lake. No markers and it will be choppy, but a least the wind would blow your boat back to shore pretty quick.
I'll call for the vote now. Who WILL be there tomorrow regardless of the weather conditions? If I don't see at least 5 that will come regardless, I'm not going to show.

[ron1950]

count me in! no bad wind up this way in Valrico so far...and if its soooooo bad why not hit the industrial park and see whats shacking there

[tiqueman]

I will be there as I have some boats to distribute. Although Im probably not going to bring any of my own. A couple members have asked for my assistance on tweaking so Im gunna play pit man tomorrow. If I can get back home early enough today I may charge a set for something, don't know yet what that may be for...

Chris, are you ready for the Pursuit? if so Ill carbon it tonight as I haven't got around to it yet.

And to all other members, I got my TFL order in a few weeks ago as some of you knew about. Ive got a Pursuit hull left w/ hardware (not installed), Daytona (glass and carbon) w/ or without hardware, mini zondas glass and carbon, these are the 26" versions of the 32" EKOS/ HOTR/ Rivercat/ Apparition etc etc. Ive also got a few carbon Shockers from Tenshock if anyones looking for a nice SAW boat.

Rich I will be there with the Cheetah.