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Web page looks really good Mike, the prices are more than reasonable considering the quality of wood and laser work. Look forward to receiving mine.
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I'm glad IMPBA does NOT have that rule. Back when we ran NAMBA and IMPBA races I saw more close calls and near misses in the pits from spinning props because of how racers were lifting the boats high up to clear the prop guards then swinging them around to go launch. Don't miss that or the launch handle on riggers rule, more than once it resulted in fingertips getting buzzed from props after releasing transom mounted launch handles.maybe you could add a prop guard for safety?
I'm glad IMPBA does NOT have that rule. Back when we ran NAMBA and IMPBA races I saw more close calls and near misses in the pits from spinning props because of how racers were lifting the boats high up to clear the prop guards then swinging them around to go launch. Don't miss that or the launch handle on riggers rule, more than once it resulted in fingertips getting buzzed from props after releasing transom mounted launch handles.maybe you could add a prop guard for safety?![]()
Still a gray area. 2014 IMPBA rule book page 9, E-6. Boat stands should have prop guards. I agree on launch handle, bad idea, but still listed in rule book.For the Namba members who do have the prop guard rule. I am working on a standard optional prop guard for the rigger stands. It will be offered very soon. Thanks, mike
The key word is SHOULD, recommended but not required.I'm glad IMPBA does NOT have that rule. Back when we ran NAMBA and IMPBA races I saw more close calls and near misses in the pits from spinning props because of how racers were lifting the boats high up to clear the prop guards then swinging them around to go launch. Don't miss that or the launch handle on riggers rule, more than once it resulted in fingertips getting buzzed from props after releasing transom mounted launch handles.maybe you could add a prop guard for safety?![]()
Still a gray area. 2014 IMPBA rule book page 9, E-6. Boat stands should have prop guards. I agree on launch handle, bad idea, but still listed in rule book.For the Namba members who do have the prop guard rule. I am working on a standard optional prop guard for the rigger stands. It will be offered very soon. Thanks, mike![]()
Yo Don over in the corner did I see some dust?Well I just finished gluing up the last stand and bottom line is these things are the bomb. I used scrap dowel rod pieces to line up the "hockey sticks" during the gluing process. Rock solid, super sturdy and everything fit perfectly.![]()
Glad I was able to "motivate" you, it was worth it. Now I just need to decide on the final finish coat- either a dark stain or the traditional black on my boat stands............Man, those look better than the CAD drawing! haha. Nice work Don. Thanks for pushing me to make these and giving me the data to do so! Mike
Don, what are you using for adhesive? Epoxy? CA?Well I just finished gluing up the last stand and bottom line is these things are the bomb. I used scrap dowel rod pieces to line up the "hockey sticks" during the gluing process. Rock solid, super sturdy and everything fit perfectly.![]()
Cyberbond 5030 epoxy.Don, what are you using for adhesive? Epoxy? CA?Well I just finished gluing up the last stand and bottom line is these things are the bomb. I used scrap dowel rod pieces to line up the "hockey sticks" during the gluing process. Rock solid, super sturdy and everything fit perfectly.![]()
I would imagine epoxy is best, especially for the multi-layer side sections
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