Michael Costanzo
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was just wondering if the is any rule about running a flat bottom strut on a nitro 1/8 scale? was not sure if Impba considers it another riding point or not? thanks,mike.
Strut Rule Question
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Mike,
No rule guru for sure. I just read the rules is all and they were updated 2018 and didn't see that mentioned like say a Jersey skiff can not run flat bottom.
Don't think it is specified so you are good to run either type I believe.
I think being a 3 point with the one point being the prop/strut I would think that would almost say it can plane on the struts surface. ???
https://nebula.wsimg.com/d4a22cd24f27c0016783ab6611ef64f5?AccessKeyId=ACA7381D2BFC72351748&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
Hull bottom and running hardware will not be judged or checked. However, hull must not deviate from conventional 3-point hydro (unless prototype was a different design).
a. Hull bottom must be scale appearing.
b. Belly pans are acceptable to clear engine and/or flywheel but maximum width shall be no greater than 5". Belly pan may not be used as a form of planing surface and can not exceed the depth of any riding surface or recovery surface.
c. Secondary front sponson running surfaces are optional.
d. Air traps are optional.
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Samuel Hagan JR
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No rule about that in IMPBA. I run a flat bottom strut on mine. I think it's beneficial for rear winged boats.
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I have been running them on everything from round nose to winged boats. Anything I need a little more lift than I can get with a prop. As the rule states above we do not take running hardware into account aside from the usual strut/drive dog locations.
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9/16" I believe.
Michael Costanzo
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hey guy's,thanks very much for all the replies. i have always ran a round strut,but i am going to try out a few ABC props and not sure if they required any extra lift as compared to the prather props i run now. the boat is a twin wing hull and i have never had a problem getting the ass end up.i ordered a speedmaster flat bottom to keep in the box just in case.thanks again guy's,mikie.
