Canards in Spt 20 and Spt 40 Impba

[Chuck Hildreth]

I was just wondering why canards are not legal in these classes. Don't you guys think this is an outdated rule with the speeds and hull capabilities nowadays. I don't think they would have any major advantage.

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Canards are legal, the rules just don't specify if a adjustable rear flap is allowed on a canard integrated into the front of the cockpit. Since the rules also don't specifically say a full wing canard is illegal, it just says it the canard can't exceed a given limit, I'm assuming you could install one but it may have to be hard mounted and nonadjustable. If that is what you're asking, about having adjustments, that's going to need to be answered by the IMPBA powers that be

 

[Chuck Hildreth]

Oh I'm sorry I didn't specify. I meant the hull. Like the circus circus canard. I don't understand why those can't be legal now.

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Okay, you're talking about boats like the Stiletto shown here:

http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?showtopic=62171&page=8

 

[Chuck Hildreth]

Okay, you're talking about boats like the Stiletto shown here:

http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?showtopic=62171&page=8

Yes, I am a big fan of Brad's canards. And I think he should be able to race against the sport boats. His 20 version is super awesome looking.

 

[Samuel Hagan JR]

On that subject. Something I would like also to see change in Sport 40 class is recessed transoms and vented hulls like the Bud T4 and rear skis. Just keep the transom width rule the same. We can hang the strut of the back now. Let's get some new hull designs out there.

Trying not to get the topic off of the subject Chuck.

 

[Christian Lucas]

Hi,

YES ,reengenier the canard speedboot . found this three proprider canard in the German forum by mudl .

http://www.hydroworld.de/galerie/showphoto.php?photo=11134&title=img-0039&cat=500 .

free running boat.

Happy Amps Christian

 

[SayMikey]

On that subject. Something I would like also to see change in Sport 40 class is recessed transoms and vented hulls like the Bud T4 and rear skis. Just keep the transom width rule the same. We can hang the strut of the back now. Let's get some new hull designs out there.

Trying not to get the topic off of the subject Chuck.

Not sure whn that can be voted on again as it was addressed during the last sport update

 

[dave roach]

The sport 40 or the sport 20 with rear shoes would be a 4 point hydro.

 

[Ken Hildreth]

True, a sport 40 or sport 20 would be a 5 point if it had rear shoes. A canard, like Chuck is referring to, would be a 4 point. Jack Kohlmeyer , (probably spelled that wrong) Is smiling down at you right now, Chuck. He would be all over this. Personally, I know this class is meant to keep everyone even. I get it. All three points. But the boats are evolving. They are pushing the rules to the limit. I don't see the big advantage a canard would have. Don't get me wrong. I still remember some very fast canard scales. But that's why we race. If the canard has to stay in the length width rules. Then I think there should be some discussion about it.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Very easy folks,

Write the proposal, submit it as your supposed to

 

[Hydro Junkie]

I remember seeing Stilettos running back in the late 80s/early 90s and they were fast as heck, for the time period. I'm thinking that may be part of the reason they were excluded from heat racing, some of them were faster than many of the riggers with similar drive trains

 

[Bradley Maglinger]

Did someone say 20 hydro Canard

 

[Hydro Junkie]

OH ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who woke him up?? Now we'll never hear the end of it

 

[the german]

Did someone say 20 hydro Canard

Holy **** ......

Brad i need more info about this 20 canard

Alex

 

[Bradley Maglinger]

Did someone say 20 hydro Canard

Holy **** ......Brad i need more info about this 20 canard

Alex

It is a one off build I finished this year made out of wood foam. Still a lot of R&D to go on it but it is coming along

 

[Christian Lucas]

Hi Brad ,

this looke aweresome , realy great . When does it hit the water .

Here i have the short clip of the tripple canard ,

.
Happy Amps Christian

 

[SayMikey]

We always have 20 plus sport 40s at our races,if it is not broke why dick with it.

 

[rctinman]

+100

We always have 20 plus sport 40s at our races,if it is not broke why dick with it.

 

[P THOMAS]

+100

We always have 20 plus sport 40s at our races,if it is not broke why dick with it.

yes it works as is. But why dont we just make it a "sport class" anything that doesn't look like a rigger can run. HA