Here the boat has had two 7.2v batteries fitted, and the 600 sized motor was now measured to be taking 30A and a lively performance ensued. Some experimentation with trim is clearly necessary. Stll trying to get the water-cooling working properly, so cannot run for long at a time.

Be sure to check out the club's website at www.srcmbc.org.uk

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Ray Hellicar's version of the German E-Boat "S9 Schnellboot"

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This is a conversion of an NQD 'Spurt' ready-to-run boat. The 'toy' 40Mhz radio gear has been replaced by 'proper' 27Mhz components and the on/off speed control has been removed and a proportional 35Amp forward only (aircraft type) ESC fitted. The bang-bang rudder system actuator has been upgraded to proportional servo control. The 7.2v 1800mAH NiCad battery - which lasted for about a minute! - has been replaced by a 7.2v 4300mAH NiMh pack. Be sure to visit the Solent Radio Control Model Boat Club website at www.srcmbc.org.uk

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Pete's "Plonker". Built as a recovery boat for his hovercraft, it was so reminiscent of Del Boys van, that he had the signage made up!

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Only part finished, but still able to enjoy a run at the SRCMBC's Setley Pond venue. It is being expertly driven by a friend and less expertly filmed by Alan himself. A 28" fibreglass hull, fitted with a water cooled Speed 700 Turbo 9.6v motor running on NiMh batteries (12 cells) controlled from a Sea Sprint 35A water cooled ESC.
( http://www.srcmbc.org.uk )

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The Perkasa Class Fast Attack Craft was built by Vosper Thornycroft in the 1960s. Powered by Rolls Royce Marine Proteus Gas Turbines its maximum speed was 50 knots.

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Our alternative to model boats - Ruff is the companion of long standing club member Peter Oram, who is employed as Ruff's driver. Ruff is 1:1 scale, highly detailed, unsinkable, has no batteries to run down and has voice activated controls.

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Ray Hellicar's hydroplane, in shape, is similar to a violin. Somewhat faster over the water, though!

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More high speed madness but a bit closer up this time!

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Brian Severn's stately model of the Paddle Steamer "Duchess of Kent"

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Ralph Stockton's rowed Lifeboat. The rowing boat is propelled by the oars and they can row each side independently to steer it - and some clever clutches allow them to synchronise stroke again.

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Reg Radley's model of the Andrea Gail fishing boat of "Perfect Storm" fame

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