Although it is very enjoyable to go out alone and “hot dog”
with your Top speed, we think the real fun and excitement is
experienced when you get involved in RACING!
Racing does not have to be an organized and sanctioned
competition to be fun. In fact, small, informal races can be
very exciting without the stress that comes with the more
formal ones.
Following are some suggestions for setting up a simple race
course for electric boats:
1. Make 2, 3 or 4 simple and inexpensive “marker buoys”
with empty milk jugs, string and heavy objects for anchors,
similar to the above sketch.
2. For “drag racing” place the buoys in a pattern similar to
the above sketch.
3. For “oval racing” place the buoys in a pattern similar to
the above sketch.
NOTE: The above patterns are “about right” for racing
electric boats, and they are not based on any official
standards; therefore, you can set up courses any way you
desire, using your imagination to make the races more
interesting. Usually the smaller courses will provide more
action and excitement.
Races will be more exciting if the boats are closely matched
in performance. Two or three Top speeds in the same race
can be a lot of fun, especially if they are all using battery
packs having the same number of cells. If you must race
boats having large speed differences, try giving the slower
boats a “handicap.” For instance, give the slower boats a
1/2-lap or 10 second head start (more or less, depending on
the speed difference and length of the race).
The length of the race can be determined by a set
number of laps around the buoys (for example, the first boat
to complete 5 laps is the winner); or by time (for example,
whoever is leading at the end of 2 minutes is the winner).
The RBRC Battery
Recycling Seal on the
nickel-cadmium (NiCd)
battery that should be
used in our product,
indicates Hobbico is
voluntarily participating in
an industry program to
collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of
their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing
used NiCd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
system, which is illegal in some areas. Please call 1-800-
822-8837 for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your
area. Hobbico's involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving
our natural resources.
RECYCLING
RACING FUN WITH YOUR TOP SPEED
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