Topic: Whatever floats your boat! (Read 6527 times)

flag-d · « **on:** July 12, 2006, 07:57:13 pm »

I wouldn't launch my scale pride and joy like this, but I guess it is one way of getting it into the water! Those OMRA boys are SCARY!

Mike

Navigator · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2006, 08:02:04 pm »

Nice pics
I don't think I shall be launching battleship HMS Warspite in that manner.

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2006, 10:36:18 pm »

that first pic should have the caption "hey yoda whadya think?"

mind you with a prop spinning at the speeds gas engines hit, want to get rid of it quick i would!

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2006, 11:53:44 pm »

Well gotta say WATER usually floats My boats!!!

Bob

boatmanic942 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2006, 12:13:55 pm »

boats float my boat

KIMBO · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2006, 01:28:53 pm »

its the best way to launch, but if it conk,s , DOH !

Youngat65 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2006, 01:41:24 pm »

Got a pair of waders haven't you Kimbo

cbr900 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2006, 02:28:20 pm »

It would have looked a bit better if the nose was a bit lower, then he could have had two boats in one a speed boat and a submarine...

Roy

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2006, 02:40:55 pm »

Quote from: cbr900 on July 15, 2006, 02:28:20 pm

It would have looked a bit better if the nose was a bit lower, then he could have had two boats in one a speed boat and a submarine...

Roy

bet that has happenned to OMRA boys more time that they care to admit!

Puff OWind · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2006, 04:33:04 pm »

I saw that launch too and I though it looked a tad harsh. Mind you, some of the styles used by todays fliers are also rough when compared to yesteryear!

And as for the submarine bit...well one chap did end up with just the bow sticking up. Looked good though, just before it sank, bouncing around like that!

I was dead impressed with the OMRA petrol powered boats - very fast. Using Zenoah engines, for those who wish to know and don't. Not my bag, but damned fun to watch!

David

OneBladeMissing · « **Reply #10 on:** July 15, 2006, 07:48:43 pm »

Many moons ago (late seventies/early eighties) it was against the rules to throw (multi) boats into the water. Now, apparently, it is the generally accepted method of launching. Ah well, times change!

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2006, 10:58:28 pm »

Quote from: OneBladeMissing on July 15, 2006, 07:48:43 pm

Many moons ago (late seventies/early eighties) it was against the rules to throw (multi) boats into the water. Now, apparently, it is the generally accepted method of launching. Ah well, times change!

its like the pre-ignition shove that modern missiles use, the fact that the boat is already in motion saves fuel for a longer run, also the engine has to work less to get from splash-down speed up to race speed.

well, thats my theory at least

cbr900 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2006, 08:30:23 am »

I would have thought in that circumstance GHOST that it would be a lot simpler to put in a one ounce bigger fuel tank, but then I am an old fart and that would make sense to me, but I guess not the them boys...

Roy

Fast Electricals · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2006, 11:18:37 am »

Quite a few surface drive boats take a while to get up on the plane and some cannot achieve planing speed without a good shove.

Neil

wombat · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2006, 11:29:15 am »

After having watched the OMRA boys, I think there is another reason:

Sharpened brass propellor exposed at the rear of the boat spinning at 10s of thousands of RPM at wedding tackle height - wouldn't you want to get it away from you as quick as possible?

Tim (the Wombat)

White Ensign · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2006, 12:33:21 pm »

Wombat, otherwise that prop would give you a nice, particular shave.........

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2006, 04:40:39 pm »

i did also notice barry stevens and a cameraman at the OMRA event at weyomuth, so i expect we will see a video or DVD soon, then you can watch the live action in motion !- but the OMRA boys do have a mad way to launch dont they !

cbr900 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2006, 11:20:51 am »

Probable would not be to bad a launch for a sub as it would be going under anyway...

Roy

KIMBO · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:38:53 pm »

WOMBAT, I HAVE NEARLY BEEN A MISS INSTEAD OF A MR , A FEW TIMES

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Wetwater · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2006, 09:42:00 pm »

Having certain delicate personal items caught between those two props would definitely make your eye's water. ::)

Pointy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2006, 09:51:32 pm »

Are you sure that guy is "launching" the boat, bet its not his....

"Right, you've nicked my frequency peg again for the last time buster!"

Or it could be his and its really slow so he figures if he throws it half way to the finish line...

Ghost in the shell · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2006, 10:44:36 pm »

Quote from: Wetwater on July 19, 2006, 09:42:00 pm

Having certain delicate personal items caught between those two props would definitely make your eye's water.? ?::)

MEEP!

wombat · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2006, 08:07:49 am »

Meep indeed!!!!

Question is, how would you explain that one at Accident and Emergency!

"Well, nurse I was just launching my boat"......

joloco · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2006, 02:51:27 pm »

Well Guys and Gals, I'm new to model boating my name is jo I live at Newtown mid Wales Just sorted my self with a lovely small steam launch I would like to join a club I need insurance and some where to play. :)? ?I must say reading this has had me rolling in my chair the wife just come thro to my den to see if all ok.. Well done fells keep it up.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Regards to all Jo

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flag-d

KIMBO

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KIMBO

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joloco