if you like to build, the whiplash is an excellant boat. runs good right off the bench. their setup instructions lack a little tho. the 20 should be cheeper to run than the 40 and will run fast enough for a noobie,(mid 50's)I'm thinking about getting into the hobbie with either a Sport 20 or 40. I'm looking for opinions on why 1 would be better for a beginner than the other.
Thanks for the help.
Josh
Josh, you would be better off to go to your local boat racing club and see what is a popular class, 20 or 40. No use buying a boat that does not have a class to run in your area. 20 boats require calmer water as well.....20 boats can be trickier (ie; finicky) to set up. Its all about having fun.....I'm thinking about getting into the hobbie with either a Sport 20 or 40. I'm looking for opinions on why 1 would be better for a beginner than the other.
Thanks for the help.
Josh
I have good epoxyglass kits that are pretty easy to build and setup to run. You do have to paint them cause the epoxy is just neutral color. I have complete instructions and parts listed to get the boat finished.I'm thinking about getting into the hobbie with either a Sport 20 or 40. I'm looking for opinions on why 1 would be better for a beginner than the other.
Thanks for the help.
Josh
I have a sport 20 i bought on here and will sell for $300 plus shipping less motor and pipe comes with radio gear no rec or battery and all hardware set up for Nova Rossi and i have a used one id deal on.....pm me if interested...MikeI have good epoxyglass kits that are pretty easy to build and setup to run. You do have to paint them cause the epoxy is just neutral color. I have complete instructions and parts listed to get the boat finished.I'm thinking about getting into the hobbie with either a Sport 20 or 40. I'm looking for opinions on why 1 would be better for a beginner than the other.
Thanks for the help.
Josh
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PHIL THOMAS
I am new to boating and I'm looking into racing a few of my boats. I bought a supersport 45 made by Phil adn I have to say it's one of the best boats on the market if not it's THE best boat on the market. Phil has great setup instructions and the boat handles like a dream. I went with the sport 40 becuase the 20's seem to be sensitive to conditions and the 40's are larger and more forgiving. My ss45 tops out around 60+ and is a blast to drive. If cost is an issue the 20's are slightly cheaper but for most part a high end .45 is gerenally the same price as a high end 20. The hull may cost a little more but I didn't see much difference in the cost when I researched the two prior to my purchase. Either way it's fun and it's always a learning experience. Good luck.I have good epoxyglass kits that are pretty easy to build and setup to run. You do have to paint them cause the epoxy is just neutral color. I have complete instructions and parts listed to get the boat finished.I'm thinking about getting into the hobbie with either a Sport 20 or 40. I'm looking for opinions on why 1 would be better for a beginner than the other.
Thanks for the help.
Josh
Click the link below to see the price and info sheets.
PHIL THOMAS
Hey Josh, you know you can always get in touch with me for anything you need. Our next race is SAturday june 21.Thanks for the replies. I figured a Sport 40 would handle better, but I was afraid it may be sufficiently faster than a Sport 20 as to make it harder to drive just due to the difference in speed.
Based on your replies, I think I will go with the Sport 40. I live in the Evansville, IN area and the Sport 40 class is well represented. The Sport 20 class has been growing though.
Thanks again.
Josh
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