Re: ccc 2014

Posted by on Jul 04, 2014; 8:00am
URL: http://uk-hbbr-forum.61.s1.nabble.com/ccc-2014-tp4026878p4027718.html

Thanks, Paul... and apologies for the belated response; getting the CCC video together always takes longer than we think it will. Should now be on the Water Craft website by Saturday.

We went the cordless power tools route because we felt it would be the most immediately accessible starting point for readers. The batteries are readily available and small enough to slip into a pocket or two, yet pre-charged at home or at the yacht club, with enough oomph, perhaps, to get a tender out to a mooring and back... encouraging readers to come up with the right tender and the right drive system. Very fortunately, Makita liked the idea of the contest and have been great sponsors.

However, I do accept the points you make about the real limitations of the tool motors and batteries and would like to see the kind of contest you outline at Beale but perhaps it would be more appropriately organised by one of the clubs... the Electric Boat Assn?.... or non-clubs... dare I suggest....

Pete