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FormerCarMan

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After noticing an article in our local paper, I attended my first r/c boat meeting, the Hunter Valley Champs on the weekend. I looked at the Hunter Valley Marine Club website and noticed this website.

What really interested me was a number of boats with Wideboy Racing as they seemed to go really good. It looks as though their website hasn't been updated for while but I have contacted them for more information.

Has anyone got any feedback on these boats or these people?

Ben
 
After noticing an article in our local paper, I attended my first r/c boat meeting, the Hunter Valley Champs on the weekend. I looked at the Hunter Valley Marine Club website and noticed this website.

What really interested me was a number of boats with Wideboy Racing as they seemed to go really good. It looks as though their website hasn't been updated for while but I have contacted them for more information.

Has anyone got any feedback on these boats or these people?

Ben
Met them all in the States at the IMPBA NAts in '04, be vewy, vewy cawful, I think they're a little nuts! :wacko:

No really, welcome to toy boats, great bunch of guys and the Wideboy crew is as competitive as they come!
 
Met them all in the States at the IMPBA NAts in '04, be vewy, vewy cawful, I think they're a little nuts! :wacko:

No really, welcome to toy boats, great bunch of guys and the Wideboy crew is as competitive as they come!
I did notice that they like to have a good time.

They were also running Mac engines in all their v hulls and outriggers (except for the big one) and they seemed to be a popular choice for many competitors. Are these a good motor and what sort of prices should I pay for a Mac 7.5cc? I was amazed when their v hulls took off like rockets down the back straight.

Ben
 
Hi Ben,

Glad you enjoyed the meeting on the weekend. The boys in the Hunter Valley Model Marine Club have a great venue and always put on a fantastic event. You may not know this but there were 77 competitors at that event, making it (I beleive) the biggest meeting we have had in Australia. Not bad for a country club, shows they have their act together. Since you live up there I would suggest the second thing you do is join the club. The first thing you MUST do is get yourself a 'Wideboy' 45 Hydro.

My name is Bill Annabel, they call me Wild Bill - for some reason I am yet to learn. I was the old, fat, bald guy with the yellow 45 and Mac engine. My mate, Steve Winks, was driving the black Seducers you mentioned and a 45 Hydro. The poor fellow is not as old, not as fat and still has a bit of hair. If you saw us you will instantly know why we call our selves 'WIDEBOY RACING'.

We only make the 45 Hydro's, originally developed by Greg Hill of Arizona and myself after selflessly drinking plenty of Corona's in my garage and desinging the worlds best 45 Hydro. It has gone through a few changes over the past few years and is now in it's TG (third generation) design stage. The boat I was running is the prototype of the next model. We had some problems on the Saturday with the pipe being too short but, as you saw on Sunday, we certainlt fixed that. It really sings now.

Please contact Steve through our web page - he is soo full of it we made him the Sales Director - for more info and pricing. This new version should be ready in about 8 weeks. It is specifically designed to take full advantage of the awsome performance generated by the incredible Mac engines. I might add that we are also the Australian agents for CMDI and Mac engines. Yes, supply is a 'little' slow at the moment but I am sure this will change in the 'not so distant' future.

Please contact Steve and he will answer all your questions. We look forward to seeing you at future events and welcome you into our 'boating' family. If you need any assistance, just ask.

'Wild Bill' Annabel
 
Thanks Bill.

I had already contacted Steve and already got some answers.

I did see you guys over the weekend, but with so many boats and everyone racing around getting ready for their heats I didn't want to distract anyone from their race preparation.

I noticed in today's local paper an article about the Hunter Valley Championships with a picture of the Wideboyracing X-hydro which I think won its class. If you want a copy let me know and I'll email it to you.

Does anyone know when the next big meeting is on in NSW?

Ben
 
where is big winky anyway? :D

yes.... Aussies, wideboy aussies in particular, can DRINK....

~James
 
I noticed in today's local paper an article about the Hunter Valley Championships with a picture of the Wideboyracing X-hydro which I think won its class. If you want a copy let me know and I'll email it to you.

Does anyone know when the next big meeting is on in NSW?

Ben
When I read this I raced to the shop and guess what? :eek:

A big 1/2 page article about the Hunter Valley Champs in the paper.

https://www.intlwaters.com/gallery/displayimage...album=314&pos=2

Steve/Bill, who should I send the Tax Invoice too for the royalties for the sales that come from the photo :p

Ben, I sent you a PM with my contact details, give us a call if you want more info or want to become a member of our club. Look forward to meeting you at our next club meeting.

James/Mike, not all Aussies drink lots, some of the boys from south of the border were pretty quiet on sunday night. Can't wait till we come down in January and have a drink or two.

Grub
 
Grub, what motors are you running.
2 x CMB 91.

This event was the second time I had driven the boat and was still running a little rich all weekend but with a little help from Winksy and Dad we got 2 heat wins and a second.

Grub
 
Congratulations excellent article. I run the same setup 91RSs on an X Series Roadrunner. I would like to run twin 1.01s but IMPBA is fixing to make it illegal. Thanks for the Info and keep on "ROCKING".

TWINS RULE
 
James

I am here just been busy.

Grub concrats on the win you all most can be wideboy 3 :D :D
 
hey Grub,

they did a good job with the article! I have now officially been a 'quoted source' ;)

I have also emailed them a complete set of results...maybe there will be a follow up?

Man am I glad the weekend is over.....back to nomality! (or as normal as I get :) )
 
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