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MANUKAU MODEL POWER BOAT CLUB Inc
Web Sites:
HTTP://www.voyager.co.nz/~gasayers
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Venue: Wattle Farm Rd Pond Manurewa
2nd & 4th Sunday of each month
Secretary: Glen Sayers Editor Chris Breen
9 Reyland Close 86 Chivalry Rd
Manurewa Glenfield
Ph 267 2607 Ph 4445 482 August 2001
HOT NEWS
Current New Zealand Speed Records @ 1 August 2001
Marlborough, 29 July 2001
Last week Tony Rutledge did 131.387 kph in his C2 Hydro in the South Island. (Nice one Tony!)
It has been a long time since anyone has attempted any official NZ Records locally and I know of at least 2 if not 3 boats in our Auckland club capable of breaking the existing records.
The Ozzie record is 161.434 KPH and Andy Brown USA did 111.39 MPH (Both set in 1989)
Taken from the NZMPBA Webpage: http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/nzmpba/
CLASS NAME DATE SPEED KMPH
A Hydro G Haines 2/06/91 104.700
B Hydro B Jessop 14/05/83 122.860
C1 Hydro B Allan 9/07/97 82.560
C2 Hydro T Rutledge 29/07/01 131.387
P1 Hydro B Theobold 29/01/84 51.870
P2 Hydro P McGregor 5/08/84 89.720
A Scale Hydro D Gibson 9/02/85 69.300
B Scale Hydro T Rutledge 2/01/98 94.364
C Scale Hydro P Collier 2/06/86 96.190
A Mono G Haines 10/08/97 70.107
B Mono B McDonald 4/09/99 75.230
C1 Mono Bevan Allan 9/07/97 72.654
C2 Mono G Haines 2/06/96 84.507
P1 Mono B McDonald 9/08/97 65.943
P2 Mono D Christiansen 9/08/97 63.660
A Deep Vee B McDonald 12/10/97 60.939
B Deep Vee B McDonald 29/09/98 73.808
C1 Deep Vee B McDonald 6/02/01 71.667
C2 Deep Vee Bill McDonald 8/06/00 80.627
P1 Deep Vee B McDonald 9/08/97 65.011
P2 Deep Vee R Lattaney 2/06/96 57.855
A Tunnel J Belworthy 26/09/92 ……59.950
B Tunnel A Lundberg 19/06/93 ……77.171
C1 Tunnel
C2 Tunnel A Lundberg 4/06/94 ……88.560
P1 Tunnel
P2 Tunnel
A Hydro O/B M Sowden 25/02/84 60.250
B Hydro O/B Joe Fraser 6/03/00 55.577
C Hydro O/B K West 25/02/84 66.450
A Mono O/B M Sowden 9/02/85 46.860
B Mono O/B Joe Fraser 8/06/00 53.294
C Mono O/B K West 26/02/84 56.890
A Deep Vee O/B M Sowden 9/12/85 47.980
B Deep Vee O/B P Fowler 30/05/92 45.760
C Deep Vee O/B M Sowden 17/08/83 43.670
A Tunnel O/B R Homewood 03/06/01 70.410
B Tunnel O/B M Smithson 6/02/01 70.623
C Tunnel O/B
Std Elec Mono G Binns 1/06/96 26.590
Open Elec Mono W McNaught 20/02/94 42.220
Std Elec D/Vee
Open Elec D/Vee
Std Elec Tunnel
Open Elec Tunnel P Lokum 1/06/96 39.440
Std Elec Hydro D Gibson 17/03/85 20.200
Open Elec Hydro K Rose 2/01/98 48.257
12 Cell Stock Hydro K Rose 14/06/98 48.100
TECH NOTES
There is considerable benefits to be gained from “tweaking” propellers. The following information originates from MWD & Associates, the makers of the “Prop Duplicator”. CAUTION This should be attempted by experienced boaters only, ie those brave soles who have already optimised their boats using stock propellers and are seeking that little bit extra.
The drawings indicate MWD & Associates’ opinion of the best modifications for 1400 Series, 1600
Series, and X Series props. Bending points for each are shown by line and shaded areas are portions to remove.
When bending props, bend a tiny bit at a time, then try your prop before bending more.
AT YOUR OWN RISK GUYS !!!
Round 3 of the Northern Handicap series ( Hamilton) 22 July
The third round of the series was held on Hamilton Lake last Sunday. The temperature was freezing but several of us put on the extra layers and upheld the Auckland flag. As you can see below, the day suited Malcolm (in the last race he even held his exhaust on with copper wire!!) but the rest of us had a frustrating day. Poor Jason Lester did not even get his cat into the competition ! (radio problem).
Chris ran his brand new 61 off-shore cat “Lemon & Paeroa” but had difficulty keeping the pipe in place and getting the needle set.
Malcolm did manage to drive over one of the Hamilton guys. See picture with re-designed plug in the top of the motor plus the slice in the port gunwale
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Editor’s Note: I am informed that later Malcolm destroyed his motor while testing.
Northern Handicap Points to Date after 3 Regattas
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Name |
Regatta 22 July |
Total Points after 3 Regattas |
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Nigel Bunn |
1375.13 |
3957.86 |
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Malcolm Miller |
1316.79 |
4227.4 |
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Jeff Weake |
1123.11 |
2814.08 |
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Birmy Korving |
1118.42 |
1118.42 |
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Dallas Gibson |
972.79 |
972.79 |
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Tony Bella |
883.70 |
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Stanley Shrimpton |
792.16 |
792.16 |
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Chris Breen |
620.95 |
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Brian Nesbitt |
348.00 |
348.00 |
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Adrian Milanessi |
250.00 |
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Graeme dePina |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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567.77 |
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Greg Clarkson |
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3014.98 |
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1439.92 |
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Wayne Lester |
0.0 |
1437.89 |
We have checked a couple of rules with Grant Binns.
1) Yes you can drop your worst round ie only 3 count.
2) You do not have to be using the same boat throughout the series. You do however have to use the same boat on the day from start to finish.
Fourth and final regatta probably 26 August 2001
Speed Measurements
At our next Meeting (12 August) we will attempt to use a small hand held GPS unit to record some maximum speeds. If the weather suits Chris has a unit that we will wrap in plastic to protect from fuel and similar crap, and then secure inside a test boat. Chris reports that the unit works very well on full size sail boats to record maximum speed.
Hydro Regatta
Your Editor is hereby throwing out a challenge to the owners of 1/8th scale and Sport 40 hydros. These have been conspicuous by their absence at race days for probably the last 3 months!! Come on you guys, bring ‘em out, get ‘em running. They are certainly the most spectacular races as far as the public spectators are concerned. If we get a few on the water we will organise a hydro regatta with some worthwhile prizes. Yes I know Llumar is going quick since fitting a rear ride plate, but I am getting lonesome!!
Well said…. Well, this Club day 2nd Sunday of the month, we will be having the Hydros incorporated into the series. There will still be the same amount of heats for Group I & II
(All points for races towards Club Trophies)
It has been mooted that points should also be awarded to those who come early to set up the course and pit area!!!
Programme
9am Set-up course
9.15- 9.45 – open water for class 1 & 2
9.45 – 10.15 - open water for Hydros / Tunnels (NO Cats)
10.15 - Drivers Briefing It is important that everyone is at the briefing! No Brief – No Race
10.30 –11.00 Class 1 & 2 Racing
11.00 –11.30 Hydro Racing 1/8th and or Sport 45 / Tunnels (NO Cats)
11.30-12.00 Class 1 & 2 Racing
12.00-12.30 LUNCH /Open water
12.30-1.00 Hydro Racing 1/8th and or Sport 45 / Tunnels (NO Cats)
1.30-2.00 Class 1 & 2 Racing
2.30-3.00 Hydro Racing 1/8th and or Sport 45 / Tunnels (NO Cats) FINAL
3.30-4.00 Class 1 & 2 Racing FINAL DOUBLE POINTS
4.00 Clean up……..
Here is a tip that may help you. If you have pipes that have dents in them like I do, put a stopper in both ends and fill with water. Put the pipe in the freezer and the ice will remove the dents. Cool huh....?(Marty Davis) (Editors Note ..Who has dents in their pipe??)
This does work great, but you must fill the pipe according to the size of the dent. If the dent is small, stand the pipe on end with the dent(s) closest to the bottom and only fill the pipe to just above the dent. For the very best results check the pipe every 10 -15 min. If the Dent is huge or the pipe has been run over by a TRUCK, you can still fix it, but you will need to completely fill the pipe and repeat the process until the pipe retains it's original shape. If you mess up and blow it up like a balloon. Try it out anyway. It may run better then Stock! (Andy Brown)
Tips from MWD discussions group http://rcboat.com/
BUILDING FUND:
It was suggested a few months ago that we should pursue our request from the MCC for a driver’s stand. It was put forward by our last Council Liaison Officer that we would have to pay at least half the cost and up to now that had been our stumbling block. A few things have been tossed around about fund raising with the Merv donating quite a few old Unlimited Hydroplane Videos For Sale from the 80’s and 90’s (To many to list) …Also Merv has Bulk Bought some McCoy the real McCoy MC9 Glow Plugs. These are going at $10.00 a plugand again the proceeds are going to the Club. Ring Merv on 360 8601 or 267 0885 to find out what Videos he has or if you want to buy any plugs. The BBQ will be operating again on a limited basis…
Well that is all for this newsletter people – Go fast , turn right, keep the wet side down.
C Breen – Editor
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