HTV Boats
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I know Bill and I go a little overboard on FE tunnels but was very interesting over the weekend to see what inexpensive power can do. With low numbers for our race with the 21 mod nitro racers blessing we allowed Bill to run an FE in the class. Putting this in perspective 4 boats in the mix were Randy Premo, Jay Halbrehder, Shawn Junker and Jeff Connely. That group is as tough as any 21 field on the planet period and all brought their A games with 2 of the fastest Lynx and Visions all in one heat. That said Bills Lynx had a $100 Swordfish Controller and a $45 Keda 2364KV motor. He didn't win every heat but to watch that boat pass the best in the world at will was awe inspiring. This is a step up from "P" spec and no where near a full "P" or "Q".
The moral of the story is as Outboard nitro motors get expensive and in short suppy a 4 bolt alterrnative is out there that is only beginning to show it's potential. $150 vs 4 $800plus .21 mods. Hope Bill has video's as this was eye opening for anyone who has not seen "bargain mod" FE's. And to get top notch FE power is still half of a Nova which blow up quicker than popcorn in a hot pan.
Mic
The moral of the story is as Outboard nitro motors get expensive and in short suppy a 4 bolt alterrnative is out there that is only beginning to show it's potential. $150 vs 4 $800plus .21 mods. Hope Bill has video's as this was eye opening for anyone who has not seen "bargain mod" FE's. And to get top notch FE power is still half of a Nova which blow up quicker than popcorn in a hot pan.
Mic