Too high of a prop on a Mod-vp starts to cause problems because of the center sponson it tends to run closer to a mono set-up... other wise it blows out.... makes alot of noise but doesn't go anywhere.... tried many props but always go back to a three blade...
I've talked to Wayne Farrow and had Doug Carter Look into it... Gas tunnel is such a loose based thing now, we're going to run the the mod-vps against the tunnels. IF the design scales up well i think it has a chance.. I'm working on a geared drive as well. It will be summer before I have...
I love the little 20 boats.. its a lot of fun..people racing are way more light hearted... but I have people riding me hard for the 1/4 scale boats.. in all honesty they are easier to build..... not cheaper you guys out there <_< ... the 20 mod-vp hull I build is a hard lay-up.. too many sharp...
They raced it at the riverview club race,but.... It was windy nasty conditions 4 boats in the heat...most 20 boat guys didn't show... Slow start but there are more races to come.. I'm making some head way with my 1/4 scale Mod-vp.. going to race it in gas outboard and have an inboard set-up for...
the inspiration comes from STV... I grew up racing them with my dad... 110-120mph with a merc 2.5... times are hard so I do them mini.... this district 3 Mod-Vp class mark poole is responsible for is a great fun class..
Loads..... Thatz the third generation mold.... 10 gal. of nitro... my brother is the designer.. we develop tooling for full scale boats..have CAD...CNC mills in house..the works... Have pond in the back yard.. its come a ways from the first boat... hopefully pays at the tunnel champs.
grim racer 40 X 52 3blade....... I build the hulls to race in the mod-vp class.. you have to set them a bit in the curves.. kinda whats to slide around on the center sponson.. I've reduced that problem on the newer designs.. Its a neat class to watch,... I have scale Mercury cowls I'm working on...