Is This Considered OPC Legal? ?

[Rokieboater]

Doesn't the word "OUTBOARD" define itself? But then again I am a simpleton.

 

[Darin Jordan]

Doesn't the word "OUTBOARD" define itself? But then again I am a simpleton.

Not in racing it doesn't. But then, I'm a "rules lawyer"... so.

Considering that the Cadwell design IS a legal OPC Tunnel in the real world, it just brought up the question for me initially. Love tinkering with "different".

However, at least for FE, it's clearly NOT, based on our rules, which I posted above.

BUT... I know how to modify the hull and unit to make it so, so if I get one, I may give those mods a go.

 

[Andy Greene]

Great decision Bob. They were allowed in the past so that was the right decision to "grandfather" those three boats.

Disregard - It certainly isnt my fight or worth my time, enjoy the ride............

 

[RonShaw]

Doesn't the word "OUTBOARD" define itself? But then again I am a simpleton.

Not in racing it doesn't. But then, I'm a "rules lawyer"... so.

Considering that the Cadwell design IS a legal OPC Tunnel in the real world, it just brought up the question for me initially. Love tinkering with "different".

However, at least for FE, it's clearly NOT, based on our rules, which I posted above.

BUT... I know how to modify the hull and unit to make it so, so if I get one, I may give those mods a go.

Thats true Darin. You can make that design work within the current NAMBA rules with a couple changes to the transom to allow removal and mounting to transom as one complete unit.

 

[Kris Flynn]

Just to correct any impressions about the outboard hydro, it was designed and built by the very talented Mike Bontoft. I believe Rod Geraghty (spelling?) also built a similar outboard.

Lohring Miller

I don't think anyone is suggesting that rigger is illeagal...i think it was a great design innovation...I wish more people who get into designing their own stuff and building them to increase records all over the world.

 

[Mark Poole ModVP]

When it comes to RC outboards, things like this unit (first post) will be fought over only by a small minority of the racers. In case you have not noticed in recent years the only class that gets top billing is twin hydro. No one cares anything about any small engine, entry level class in RC boat racing.

So, does this trend work? Well, the membership when I started was around 1200. Now it's like 900+.

Is it legal? According to what is stated in the rule book it is. But, lot of gray areas in the book on outboards.

Did not mean to get off topic. Just making a point that the people who should make a decision on things like this don't care.

 

[Christian Lucas]

Hi Kris ,

do you like my new outbord . Motor full watercooled ,ceramic bearing ,all outside mount stearable .Fin has to come will show later.

 

[Kris Flynn]

Hi Kris ,

do you like my new outbord . Motor full watercooled ,ceramic bearing ,all outside mount stearable .Fin has to come will show later.

Looks fantastic Christian...will be good to see that bad boy on a Dragon

 

[Bob Kensill]

It will require a shroud around the part of the prop above the water line

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