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Welcome to the Current News page! Here, you can find the most up to date information regarding the model boating world and eBoat! The pictures and information to the right are of the first, second, and third most popular boats, which are determined by sales and votes across the world. Every month they will be updated and if you click on the picture, you will be taken to the manufacturers web site in a new window. If you have any nominations, please push the Feedback button and tell us the name of the boat, the manufacturer, and a brief description of it. Thanks for visiting and come back soon for the most up to date information!
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Special Events - Record Trials (IMPBA)
Sep 30 to Oct 01, 2006 - FLINT, MI
06- 016RT - OAKLAND WOLVERINE MODEL BOAT CLUB - “Need for Speed at Thread Lake” 1/16 Mile Straightaway and 1/3 Mile Oval for all IMPBA Classes. No pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM to 8:00PM. $15.00 entry fee and $1.00 per run. CD: Terry Keeley, (905) 819-4571 email tkee@rogers.com. Assistant CD: Mike Nowicki, (810) 367-6604
Oct 27-29, 2006 - HUNTSVILLE, AL
06- 066RT - HUNTSVILLE MODEL BOATING ASSN. - Huntsville October Record Trials. Brahan Spring Park, South Lake on Drake Ave. 1/16 mile SAW and 1/3 mile OVAL. All IMPBA classes. No pre-registration is required, event starts when system is up and operational, around 8:30AM. Plenty of space for tents and equipment. Call before leaving if weather appears questionable on TV. CD: John Equi, (256) 536-7957, jondne@knology.net
Nov 04-05, 2006 - ELIZABETH CITY, NC
06-087RT - OLD DOMINION MODEL BOAT ASSOCIATION - 2006 Fun Junktion 1/16 mile SAW Time Trials to be held at Fun Junktion Park on Simpson Ditch Road. All IMPBA classes, Pre-registration is required, race time will be after the timing system is operational. $25 per boat entry fee. CD: Don Ferrette, (804) 730-7739, email donferrette@verizon.net Assistant CD: John Finch (804) 746-1899
Nov 10-12, 2006 - HUNTSVILLE, AL
06- 067RT - HUNTSVILLE MODEL BOATING ASSN. - Huntsville November Record Trials. Brahan Spring Park, South Lake on Drake Ave. 1/16 mile SAW and 1/3 mile OVAL. All IMPBA classes No pre-registration is required, event starts when system is up and operational, around 8:30AM. Plenty of space for tents and equipment. Call before leaving if weather appears questionable on TV. CD: John Equi, (256) 536-7957 jondne@knology.net
Dec 27, 2006 to Jan 02, 2007 - VALDOSTA, GA
06-088RT - VALDOSTA MODEL BOAT CLUB - Speed Week IV. 1/16 mile straightaway only. Blue Lake, Exit 13 on I-75 in Valdosta. S.A.W. event for all Nitro, FE, and GAS classes. Pre-registration required, start time around 8:00AM, after timing equipment is set up. CD: Glenn Quarles, (830)799-1776; email Glenn at gqdq@earthlink.net
Mar 02-04, 2007 - VALDOSTA, GA
07-001RT - VALDOSTA MODEL BOAT CLUB - Fast Electric III, 3rd event of this type!, IMPBA Fast Electric SAW. 1/16 mile straightaway only. Blue Lake, Exit 13 on I-75. Pre-registration required, start time around 8:00AM, after timing equipment is set up. Note: Other types of boats will be able to run for records on a time available basis. FE will have 100% priority. CD: Glenn Quarles, (830)799-1776; email Glenn at gqdq@earthlink.net
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Special Events - Races (IMPBA)
Please select a month below to view show schedule.
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And the winners are...
1. Prather Products presents the Commander RTR Deep-Vee. This 64-inch model features a 23cc Zenoah marine engine and 2-channel wheel radio installed and configured. There is also a deluxe version includes a centrifugal clutch, water pump, and water-cooled exhaust pipe.
2. This 45-inch speed demon was clocked at 56mph (using an onboard global positioning system) with a Zenoah G23 and 74mph with a Quickdraw A4. The hull is entirely hand-laid fiberglass, it is available in a variety of colors, and can be custom modified by them.
3. TJ's Performance Boats is now distributing Mega Motors, which are manufactured by Karel Matyas in the Czech Republic. They are among the premier European motors and feature 4 or 3 turn motors for up to 12 cells. They feature 5mm shafts, large neodymium magnets, dynamically balanced armatures with extra lightweight laminations, and much more.
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