intrigued

[livewire]

I'm intrigued over this seagull racing.

What engines are used? Is it the larger models?

I'm thinking about possible improvements could be made to a correctly set up Seagull.

Prop design
cavitation plate
Fuel
Engine breathing

I appreciate some things maybe a little sensitive to the more serious competitors. But as a novice am as i say "intrigued"

Andy

[Horsley-Anarak]

The first step onto the slippery slope has been taken

H-A

[Charles uk]

Andy there are currently no credable "races" being run in the UK, the 2 in Cornwall are both a bit short & are more of a village fate type event.

We are all waiting for one of the members of this board to suggest a suitable venue on an interesting section of water, maybe 10 or 20 miles long, where a car & trailer can be safely parked, with good access to the water, possibly camping facilities that is fairly accessable for all.
It's a bit much to expect a guy from Essex to drive 300 miles to Lerryn in Cornwall on December the 29th for a 30 minute race, enjoy the finish celibrations drinking tea & then drive 300 miles home towing his boat!

As for a suitable motor a Century would probably a good place to start, cheap, loads about, easy spares access.

I will expand this thread at a later date, no doubt others will add their views.

[Hugz]

Just to wet your appetite:

Not mine.

Posted before.

Naturally aspirated so plenty of room for improvement...

[Charles uk]

Hugo
My naturally perspired 170 that sits on the same 5R leg, shares the record around Bermuda with the 5R in that picture using the same hull.

[charlesp]

Listen, livewire, I have advice for you.

Seagull racing is, well, a bit more Voldemort than Potter, more Darth Vader than Luke Skywalker, if you get what I mean.

There is a force behind it a bit like Gollum's Preciousss...

Stick with the Light Side, and don't attempt this racing Seagulls stuff. You'll end up ( like our friend above ) with a psychedelic vacuum cleaner with an erect crevice tool when a plain & simple Century Plus can just keep going for decades...

Do I make it clear, Glasshopper?

[Hugz]

Add the expansion chamber and you will hold the record Charles. Agree with Charles P, endurance...that is what seagulls are all about.

[livewire]

Ah i thought it would lead into being an intresting thread.

The first thing i thought of when i saw that outboard was Dyson hoovers.

Charles UK that looks to be a right little flyer that you have set up.

As i said i do find it very intriguing and appreciate the warning of crossing the dark side. But the force is strong in this one.

Andy

[Horsley-Anarak]

But Andy do you have tha same Medaclorian levels as Charles UK ?

H-A

[livewire]

But Andy do you have tha same Medaclorian levels as Charles UK ?

H-A

Bloody hell HA that was heavy i had to google "Medaclorian"

In their early years, the Mandalorian culture revolved around battle, with war being a source of honor and pride in their community. The leader of the Mandalorians was known as the Mand'alor, translating to "Sole Ruler" and was rendered as "Mandalore" in Basic. Throughout their history, the Mandalorians were frequently allied with the Sith, perhaps most notably the Sith Lord Exar Kun, and held a certain distrust and general dislike for the Jedi Order. However, they would not hesitate to cooperate with the Jedi if a partnership between the two groups was mutually beneficial. In later years, the Mandalorians moved away from their obsessively war-like and conqueror ways and instead, most became bounty hunters and mercenaries, selling their skills to various individuals and factions in the galaxy. However, the Mandalorian Protectors aided with the Alliance to Restore the Republic ever since about 3 ABY and even continued to serve the Alliance of Free Planets and finally the New Republic.

[Horsley-Anarak]

Slight typo, should have been Midi-chlorian not Medaclorian.

H-A

[Charles uk]

Andy here's a copy of the current "rules" that apply to the Waikato race in NZ, these are very similar to the Bermudian rules though I belive the modified class rules are about to be changed, so watch this space.

The best motor to start playing with is probably the silver century, cheap, lots about & very good spares availability.

Can everybody read this?

[markhld]

charlesuk

i can read it if i zoom in
markhld

[Charles uk]

At your age you probably need glasses anyway!

Thanks Mark

[Rex NZ]

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 hull designs, or not
7. It's not too serious or political

I come from a life in engineering. During this time I've enjoyed both motocross racing & road-bike racing.

However, like many motorsports it seems the core elements are being lost.

Seagull racing brings these basic elements back.

Rex