Hi All
Well, after a year away from the NZMPBA scene due to illness I've returned to; well never mind.
I got into boating for fun. Out and out simple fun without having to spend squillians on a boat.
Bugger going fast.
Bugger winning.
Just have fun. I often feel that many of you loss sight of the fun you are supposed to be having boating.
Stock class is essential, no matter what terms are used. I feel the essence is a stock standard 26cc engine. As far as I'm concerned, I don't care about brand. So what if an RCMK develops more power. It's of no use to you if you can't use it or can't drive (like me). And for those interested in going fast, good luck to them. I've already proved that going fast DOESN'T necessarily win races. Because often you end up turtled.
There MUST be a class for the novice/entry level person to attend the NATS. If for nothing else but to experience a competition and to meet like minded people. This is opposed to attending their club meetings.
I guess I'll be the one to say it. Is nitro really a viable/sustainable option?
With the cost and convenience of petrol engines, will nitro remain?
Don't flame me for saying it. I'm simply being realistic.
And as for petrol engine classes. Lets not get to carried away here. Your running the risk of over complicating things. Manufacturers are the ones leading the engine class stakes. Take a step back and look at what is being developed. what is considered factory stock and what is factory mod. anything that doesn't fit is therefore not standard, and by default is mod. Yup, Zenoah seem to be the industry standard that many other engine manufacturers base their engines on, and the committee are probably right to use that as their standard.
Now as for the committee: That's a different thing all together. If your not happy with the committee making these changes without your knowledge then attend the AGM and change it.
I'll see you on the water some time. I'll be the old bugger with the slowest boat and a probably questionable engine (grin).
Regards
Fred
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