AquaCraft Miss Vegas Deuce - Manual (Page 14)

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NATIONAL MODEL BOATING
ORGANIZATIONS
There are two national model boating organizations in the
United States and Canada:
IMPBA or International Model Power Boat Association
www.impba.net
NAMBA or North American Model Boat Association
www.namba.com
Each of these organizations has its own rule book governing
model boat racing, sanctioned events, and recognized
records. Organized model boat racing is offered at both
regional and national levels. Location of clubs, race dates and
locations, membership applications, and other information
can be obtained through their respective websites.
Of course, racing does not have to be an organized and
sanctioned competition to be fun. Small informal races can be
very exciting without the stress that comes with formal events.
Here are some suggestions for setting up a simple racecourse
for boats:
• Make 2 to 4 simple and inexpensive “marker buoys” with
empty milk jugs, string, and heavy objects for anchors,
similar to the above sketch.
• For “oval racing” place the buoys similar to the above
sketch. Note: The above pattern is not based on any
sort of offi cial standards; therefore, you may set up
racecourses any way you choose. Smaller courses
provide more action and excitement.
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To maximize performance — and minimize damage to
on-board electronics and parts —balance your props with
the GrimRacer Precision Prop Balancer. It’s easy to use.
Three thumb screws provide perfect level adjustment, and
a precise bubble level is built into the one-piece extruded
aluminum base. The balancer includes balancing shafts for
1/8" (3.2 mm), 3/16" (4.8 mm) and 1/4" (6.4 mm) bore prop
hubs. Propeller not included. AQUB9575
The length of the races can be determined by a set number of
laps around the buoys (for example, the fi rst boat to complete
fi ve (5) laps is the winner); or by time (for example, whoever
is leading at the end of two (2) minutes is the winner).
THE WAITING GAME
If your Miss Vegas Deuce should happen to stall or capsize,
water currents will slowly carry it to shore. The bad news is
that the boat could be carried to the opposite shore. Keep
variables like wind direction and size of the lake in mind
when surveying areas to run your boat.
It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any free-fl owing
bodies of water such as creeks or rivers.
HELPFUL TIP
Use a fi shing rod with at least 12 lb. line and a tennis ball tied
to the end to retrieve a stalled or capsized model boat.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT BOATING!