WELCOME TO THE

HIGH PERFORMANCE MODEL BOATS AUGUST NEWS LETTER

EMAIL highperformancemodels@xtra.co.nz

TEL/FAX 64 09 428 5874

 

 

Well it is official, we are moving again. Things are starting to get hectic because we are trying to sell our house and move shop and home to Brown's Bay. Finding a suitable shop worked out really well and we have secured 8 C Clyde Street which is the shop in between Ike's Emporium and the popular French Bakery, just off the main road in Brown's Bay. The move will take place towards the end of October beginning of November. The shop will only be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during November. We will have our official opening on Thursday 6th December. We have just been finding the beautiful Whangaparaoa Peninsula a bit too far out and Brown's Bay will put us at least a half an hour closer to the bridge while still having the advantage of living on the shore.

Tony & Kim

 

 

CMB 35 RS

WORLD CHAMPION 2006 35cc

LENO CHAMPION 2007 35cc

 

 

Australia meets New Zealand AGAIN for the second

27th & 28th October 2007 at

Lake Hakanoa Huntly

Go to www.rcboats.co.nz for details

Long time rival countries come together again for the

SECOND fast electric model boat showdown!

This time in the lumpy waters of New Zealand

Electric Hydroplane and Offshore racing over two days.

Trans-Tasman Challenge classes include –

12 cell 700 Brushed Sport Hydro

12 cell 700 Brushed Offshore (monos and cats)

12 Cell Brushless Sport Hydro

12 Cell Brushless Offshore (monos and cats)

Unlimited Sport Hydro (Demo only)

Unlimited Offshore (Demo only)

Team points will determine the winner of the ANZAC Challenge. Individual

winners and support classes will also feature.

Sponsorship invited

Contact: G Doggett, 4A Haast St, Remuera, Ph 524 8880

CLUB CALENDAR

  Sunday 2nd September
  Hakanao Club Day Contact Steve Trott sktrott@xtra.co.nz
   
  Sunday 9th & 23rd September
  Manukau Club Days

Chris Breen
Ph: 09 4445 482

   
  15th & 16th September
  2nd round of the NZMPBA Hi Point Hydrofest Series to be held at Hakanao Lake. CANCELLED
   
  CLUB Contacts
 

CANTERBURY MODEL POWERBOAT CLUB CHRISTCHURCH

 

Richard Lattaney
Ph: 03 359 7257
E-mail: tricky_dicky70@hotmail.com

   
 

CANTERBURY MODEL DISTRICTS POWERBOAT CLUB CHRISTCHURCH

 

Murray Smithson
Ph: 03 327 3350
E-mail: britsbul@xtra.co.nz

   
 

HAMILTON MODEL BOAT CLUB

 

Jeff Weake
Ph: 07 824 6121
Fax: 07 824 6679
E-Mail: Bungle@siliconblue.com

   
 

HAWKES BAY MODEL POWERBOAT CLUB NAPIER

 

Neil Plumpton
Ph: 06 843 5569
E-mail: neil.joss@xtra.co.nz

   
 

TARANAKI MODEL POWERBOAT CLUB

 

Paul Garner
Ph:06 7572235 A/H

   
 

TAURANGA ROTORUA MODEL BOAT CLUB PAPAMOA

 

Steve Trott
Ph: 07 572 1366 Evening
Fax: 07 572 1567
E-Mail: sktrott@xtra.co.nz

   
 

MALBOROUGH MODEL BOAT CLUB BLENHEIM

 

Grahame Haines
Ph:      03 575 7379
Mob:   0272 262922
E-Mail:
wobblz@xtra.co.nz

   
 

MANAWATU MODEL BOAT CLUB PALMERSTON NORTH

 

Grant Binns
Ph: 06 355 1625
E-Mail:
binns@blackley.co.nz

   
 

MANUKAU MODEL BOAT CLUB AUCKLAND

 

Chris Breen
Ph: 09 4445 482

   
  WANGANUI MODEL BOAT CLUB
 

Daryl Christiansen
Ph: 06 344 3776
E-mail: DARYLCHRISTIANSEN@xtra.co.nz

   
 

WELLINGTON MODEL BOAT CLUB LOWER HUTT

Tony Rutledge
Ph: 04 567 6362
E-mail: tony.rutledge@paradise.net.nz

CLUB NEWS

All the clubs are welcome to send in their news

 

The sun came out on Sunday the 26th August and so did every one and their boats. The Manukau Club Day turned into quite an event when old and new members and a large gathering of spectators made their way to the Wattle Downs.

   

There was a good crowd on race day

 

Chris Breen and Miss Llumar

 

Andrew O'Neil & Hellbent

         
   

Various boats at the club race day

         
   
Brian Nisbett with his boat Aaaaaa!   Damian  Baker with his Petrol Classic Hydro   Graham Wheeler
         
   
         
         
   
Tony, Ian &Terry   Max, Paul & Dan   Phil Walmsley & Graham Wheeler
         
   
         
         
   
Karl Nesbitt with White Lighting & Brian Nesbitt with Aaaaaa!   Neil Hodgekins with Mehitabel   Jason Lester with Phat Kat
   

Jeff Clark

       
   
   
         
   
         
         
   
   

Phil Walmsley doing an outstanding job of cooking lunch on the BBQ

         

 

 

 

 

 
 

HAN162 POWER PRO HD-12V STARTER

 

PRB8105

 

HAN2510

 
 
  • Reliable high-power 12V DC motor
  • For airplanes, cars, boats or helicopters
  • Convenient and easy to operate
  • High-torque output starts engines up to 1.8-cubic inches in size
  • Mounts easily to PowerPro PortaSource
  • Silicone rubber insert included
  Marine Starting System replaces the pull start.  

Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench

 
 

$85.00

 

$98.00

 

$13.50

 
             

  INTRODUCING DEAN HARRIS

Q. What got you into model boats

 A. always been interested in them, my dad got me in to them. I swapped him a microwave oven for a boat

Q. How long ago was that

A.  About 9 years ago.

 

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Q.What was your first boat and did you build it your self  

A.  Yes I rebuilt it

Q.How many boats have you have built and bought since then. 

A.about  22 I still have 14, I think my wife keeps a count on them so she knows if I get any more  

Q.What do you enjoy the most about model boating

A. The people, helping people out. Racing and building boats

Q. What other classes have you raced in

A.I have raced in class 1 Offshore, petrol Hydro, class 2, Open hydro . 1\8 scale hydro.

Q.How often do you get to go racing.

A. once or twice a month..

 
Q.What club do you belong to. 

Q. NZMPBA

Q.What was your most memorable racing event.

Q. Winning open Hydro at the Thunder Down Under held over the eater weekend

THANKS DEAN

 

 

  MATES RATES SEPTEMBER ONLY    

 

AVENGER PRO # 1142

 

G260PUM

 

 

 

 
 

 

This widened Sprint gives you the extra tunnel area needed to lighten the hull and accommodate extremely powerful engines. The Avenger 44" has a center cockpit for a realistic offshore look

 

 
 

$495.00

 

$445.00

 
         
 

PERFORMANCE PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

 
 

David Hayes was given a hull, stripped it and decided he wanted the best possible setup. He is still at school but saved his money and asked for his birthday and Christmas presents to go towards his boat. He has taken his time and has done a very good job 

         
   

He choose the CMB Valvola Engine

 

The CMB Valvola watercooled Header

 

......and Valvola tuned pipe

         
   

He made the radio box himself

  He used Speedmaster Stut and Rudder hardware
         

Dean Harris's Aeromarine Thunderbolt

 

 

       
 

 

 

That's all for this month!!! Until next time..........Happy boating

 

 Tel/Fax: 64-9-428 5874    highperformancemodels@xtra.co.nz