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by Rex NZ
Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:44 pm
Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
Topic: Quite Possibly The Greatest Seagull Race in the World
Replies: 17
Views: 23231

Quite Possibly The Greatest Seagull Race in the World

The Great Annual Waikato River Seagull Race Boasts to be the Longest Seagull Outboard Race in the World Every Easter from the Karapiro dam to Port Waikato 88 miles (76Nm) over two days. The main emphasis is on finishing & having lots of fun. http://www.seagulloutboard.com/1_10_Waikato-River.html...
by Rex NZ
Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
Topic: Modification Standards for Racing Classes
Replies: 8
Views: 13029

Re: Modification Standards for Racing Classes

In my opinion the dinghy classes are for stock engines, * anti cav plates give sod-all benefit look really butt ugly, & * the OEM spring drive together with any clunky OEM prop (no modern conversions). Propose standardized tests for 'stock standard' engines; * rod thru the back pressure relief h...
by Rex NZ
Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
Topic: Modification Standards for Racing Classes
Replies: 8
Views: 13029

Modification Standards for Racing Classes

Modification Standards for Racing Classes I think it's time there was some discussion about the racing classes & modification limits Our standards here in NZ are based around the well established 'Waikato River race' http://www.seagulloutboard.com/1_10_Waikato-River.html Questions; * Should the ...
by Rex NZ
Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:25 pm
Forum: Events and Racing Seagulls
Topic: intrigued
Replies: 38
Views: 49817

Re: intrigued

Here's 7x Good Reasons Why Seagull Racing Makes Sense 1. It's a grass roots level motor sport 2. Lots of co-operation & enjoyment 3. You can experiment with engine modification, or not 4. Affordable 5. Get kids (old & young) off the couch & out of the house 6. You can experiment with hu...