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In a word, NO. That said, many use inflatable boats, but with extreme caution. A sharpened prop, rudder or turn fin will pop an air chamber in less than a heart beat. I would place a piece of plywood, preferably coated with something to prevent it from damaging the boat, over one end of the inflatable, put the boat stand on the plywood and, when you get to the boat, place it on the stand. Be sure to keep the fins and prop away from the inflatable as you do so or you could end up getting wet
 
So I understand way it's not advised, but I would like to know if there are any rules that prohibit it. In the context of practicing? Would this mean that I would no longer be a NAMBA member in "good standing?"

Leads me to may next question : What is a "NAMBA member in good standing " ?

Can someone explain it.

I really just want to practice but the local club only wants to invite me to races. The day I can run 6 to 8 laps five times is the day I'll sign up for a race. I need practice time but the locals don't seem to do that. That's why I want to get an inflatable boat and sign my neighbor up as a NAMBA member. Would that put me in "Bad standing "?

Local response has been lass than encouraging.
 
Why not look into an inexpensive john boat or row boat- imho , the risk just isnt worth it in an inflatable. You could pick up something used in the 10 - 12 ft range that wouldnt be a hell of a lot more than what your gonna spend on and inflatable - certainly the cost difference isnt worth the long run risk involved. NAMBA or IMBPA member or not- is your life really worth it ?? I would liken recovering with an inflatable for an RC Boat darn close to the same as swimming for it-
Again , just my worthless .02
 
I've got cleats in the front of my boat and would tow it in with a fishing line.

Anyway I finally got ahold of "the club " and I'm back on track to becoming a member. Its been months trying to get to run there....
 
My issues with a retrieve boat were solved when I got into racing kayaks. And even though my kayak is purpose built for racing at 20' long and 19" wide it still makes a great way to get my RC boat back. A small inexpensive plastic kayak that fits in the back of a truck would be the simplest answer. Just too easy, no gas, no motor, no battery and no trailer to tow.
 
Mark Poole ModVP said:
My issues with a retrieve boat were solved when I got into racing kayaks. And even though my kayak is purpose built for racing at 20' long and 19" wide it still makes a great way to get my RC boat back. A small inexpensive plastic kayak that fits in the back of a truck would be the simplest answer. Just too easy, no gas, no motor, no battery and no trailer to tow.[/QUOT
I build a retrieve boat from plans from you tube out of two sheets of 3/8 plywood and fiber glassed the bottom put a troling motor on it with a 12 volt deep cycle battery, it was not fast but it was safe , other people used it ant they were over 240# and had not any problems
Walt Barney
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