The Australian Model Power Boating Association. AMPBA 1/8th Scale Hydroplane Roster Photo: Justin Antoni

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1 The Australian Model Power Boating Association AMPBA 1/8th Scale Hydroplane Roster 2013 Photo: Justin Antoni

2 Number Boat Name Year Owner State Engine A B C U1 MISS BUDWEISER 2002 Alastair Ansell NSW CMB *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 2001 Alastair Ansell NSW CMB *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1983 Alastair Ansell NSW CMB *** U3 Miss Chrysler jeep 2009 Alastair Ansell NSW CMB *** U2 Miss Chrysler jeep 2004 Alastair Ansell NSW CMB *** U1 Oh Boy Oberto 2010 Alastair Ansell NSW CMD *** U13 NATURAL LIGHT 1977 Jamie Anderson NSW CMB *** U31 Miss Circus CircusCW 1981 Jamie Anderson NSW MAC *** U13 Gilmore Special 1982 Craig Knight NSW OPS *** U-100 MISS ROCK 1985 Bill Annabell NSW CMB *** U100 COORS LIGHT 1985 Bill Annabell NSW CMB *** U100 MISS ROCK KISW 1985 Bill Annabell NSW CMB *** U2 MISS US 1970 Justin Antoni NSW OPS *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 2002 David Bevern NSW OPS *** U3 TAHOE MISS 1963 Peter Antoni NSW OPS *** U25 PAY & PAK 1980 Andrew Young NSW *** *** U1 MISS EXECUTONE 1983 Ian Baas NSW OPS *** U31 MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS 1990 Ian Baas NSW OPS *** U25 Pay n Pak 1982 Ian Baas NSW OPS *** U3 Miss Renault 1983 San Peden NSW K&B *** U5 MISS MADISON 1964 Richard Symyniuk NSW CMB *** U7 NOTRE DAME 1968 Shannon Grey NSW CMB *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1980 Shannon Grey NSW CMB U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1993 Brian McKellar NSW OPS *** U10 TOSTI ASTI 1984 Brian McKellar NSW *** *** U00 Miller High Life 1988 Andrew Biddlecombe NSW OPS *** U6 Frosted Flakes 1993 Andrew Biddlecombe NSW CMB *** U4 BURIEN LADY 1970 Graham Mason NSW OPS *** U6 MISS MADISON 1971 Graham Mason NSW Picco *** U MISS EXIDE 1964 Graham Mason NSW Picco *** U7/11 SEVEN/ELEVEN 1984 Graham Mason NSW OPS *** U6 MISS MADISON 1991 Peter Zala NSW CMB *** U 10 WINSTON EAGLE LOBSTER 1989 Gino Rateni NSW CMB *** U8 HAWAII KAI 1956 Matthew Russell NSW MAC *** U1 MILLER AMERICAN 1986 Glenn Watkins NSW CMB **** U13 NATURAL LIGHT 1977 Glenn Watkins NSW CMB *** U1 ATLAS VAN LINES 1984 Glenn Watkins NSW *** *** U00 MILLER AMERICAN 1985 Glenn Watkins NSW *** *** U31 MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS CW 1981 Glenn Watkins NSW *** *** U10/7-11 WINSTON EAGLE LOBSTER 1984 Glenn Watkins NSW *** *** U9 MISS EXIDE 1993 Brad Thorne NSW CMB *** U 40 Miss BARDAHL 1963 Steve tomvald NSW CMB *** U10 PETES WICKED ALE 1984 Andrew Young NSW *** *** 1

3 Number Boat Name Year Owner State Engine A B C U10 VANTAGE ULTRA 1988 Brett Buckmaster VIC *** *** U31 MILLER HIGH LIFE 1988 Brett Buckmaster VIC *** *** U8 MISS EXECUTONE 1983 Brett Buckmaster VIC *** *** U74 WEISFIELD 1975 Brett Buckmaster VIC *** *** *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1980 Brett Buckmaster VIC MAC *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1979 Brett Buckmaster VIC CMB *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1973 Brett Buckmaster VIC *** *** *** VS -41 AUSSIE CONNECTION 1975 Brett Buckmaster VIC *** *** *** U31 MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS 1988 Brett Buckmaster VIC CMB *** U2 T-PLUS 1993 Brett Buckmaster VIC OPS *** U10 WINSTON EAGLE LOBSTER 1989 Brett Buckmaster VIC *** *** U95 U Brett Buckmaster VIC OPS *** U10 Smokin Joes 1988 Brett Buckmaster VIC MAC *** U12 MISS BUDWEISER 1982 Ken Cunningham VIC OPS *** U8 PARCO ORING MISS 1968 Brian MacRae VIC MAC *** U31 MILLER HIGH LIFE 1988 Brian MacRae VIC MAC *** U7 NOTRE DAME 1972 Robert Marshell VIC K & B *** U25 PAY & PAK 1972 Allen Mawhinney VIC K & B *** U2 MISS T PLUS 1989 Jim Rossiter VIC K & B *** U1 EXECUTONE 1983 Jim Rossiter VIC K & B *** U1 ATLAS VAN LINES 1982 Richard Simonsen VIC ROSSI *** U10 WINSTON EAGLE 1989 Steven Treadaway VIC PICCO *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1972 Steven Treadaway VIC PICCO *** U00 MILLER AMERICAN 1985 Anthony Bearzi VIC *** *** U31 MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS 1988 Rod Burrage VIC ROSSI *** U55 OH BOY! OBERTO 1988 Robert Chiappalone VIC OPS *** U31 MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS 1988 Robert Chiappalone VIC *** *** U70 ATLAS VAN LINES 1971 Robert Chiappalone VIC *** *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1970 Robert Chiappalone VIC OPS *** UXIX (U19) ATLAS VAN-LINES 1970 Steven Fox VIC CMB *** U8 DR Toyota 1979 Steven Fox VIC CMB *** U22 KAWAGUCHI TRAVEL SERVICE 1975 Bruce Bartholemue SA K & B *** U50 AMERICAN SPIRIT 1991 Wayne Hancock SA CMB *** U8 TIDE 1993 Steve Gruber SA MAC *** VS41 SOLO 1974 Steve Gruber SA MAC *** U8 OH BOY OH BERTO 1980 Wayne Hancock SA CMB *** U22 SUNNY JIM 1974 Mike Holmes SA CMB *** U77 ATLAS VAN LINES 1968 Wayne Hancock SA CMB *** U60 MISS THRIFTWAY 1963 Ken Retallick SA MAC *** U1 MISS BUDWEISER 1995 Trevor Staples SA MAC *** U10 CELLULAR ONE 1987 Dennis Uren SA MAC *** U8 DR TOYOTA 1979 Dennis Uren SA MAC *** U31 Miller High Life 1988 Wayne Hancock SA CMB *** A= Active B= Not Active C =Basket case 2

4 SECTION 13: 1/8 SCALE HYDRO UNLIMITED HYDROPLANES 13. The purpose of these rules is to duplicate the unlimited class of hydroplanes as closely as possible Precedence of R/C Unlimited Rules 1. In the case of a conflict between the general racing rules and the 1/8 scale unlimited racing rules, the 1/8 scale rules will take precedence. 2. The R/C Unlimited Committee shall be made up of members of the AMPBA. 3. The R/C Unlimited Committee shall reserve onto itself the power of decision in all matters of duplication or conflict Boat Specification, Eligibility hull, Engine and Equipment Requirement. 1. All boats shall be models of past or present American Power Boat Association Unlimited Hydroplanes that are listed on the R/C Unlimited Master Hull Roster. Other Unlimited hydroplanes that raced or are racing outside the USA will be allowed. 2. Boats are to be built on a scale of 1 ½ inches equals 1 foot of actual boat (41" minimum length). 3. Boats shall measure within the following tolerance of the true scale size, excluding appendages: a. Length overall + or -1" b. Beam + or -10% c. Maximum depth + or - 10 % d. After plane length + or -10 % e. Tunnel width + or -10 % The true scale dimensions of any R/C Unlimited shall to be derived from the unlimited dimensions listed on the R/C Unlimited Master Hull Register. 4. Boats shall be painted, configured and detailed like the actual unlimited as it ran in the water. The acquisition of proof validating the paint scheme, cowling configuration, engine or other scale details shall be the responsibility of a boat s owner. Photographs of a boat will constitute proof. 5. Boats shall enter the competition complete with cowling(s) and driver(s). 6. If any removable parts should fall off a boat during a race, you should make every effort to replace it before the next heat you are competing in. 7. The boat engine(s) shall be concealed by either an engine cowl or fake engine (modelling an Allison, Rolls Royce, etc.) or both. 8. A boat bottom shall be of the same general appearance as that of the unlimited. Exceptions: - a. Sponson riding surfaces which may be modified. b. Propeller shaft(s) which may be articulated and ride plate fitted. c. Rudder and turn fin which may be configured and located as desired. d. Air dams are permitted, if concealed. 9. Outdrive units are strictly prohibited and the drive dog shall not extend beyond the transom. Exceptions are two (2) outboard powered tunnels and one (1) Mercuiser powered tunnel. 10. The engine size shall be up to and including 0.67cu. in. (11cc). 11. Tunnel pipes and mufflers must be concealed under the deck or cowl where practical. 12. The number of props and rudders shall coincide with that of the original Unlimited. 3

5 13.3 MASTER HULL ROSTER AND REGISTER 1. The R/C Unlimited Hull Roster shall contain the name and details that identify each boat which may be built for R/CU competition. It shall contain the principal dimensions of the boat that is listed. 2. All boats are to be registered with the National Secretary in writing prior to building. 3. Only people who are financial members of the AMPBA may register a 1/8 Scale Unlimited Hydroplane. 4. If a member s membership lapses for one (1) year, the registered boat will be struck from the roster. 5. Only boats registered on the roster will be allowed to compete in State or National Titles SCALE JUDGING 1. All boats are to be judged from a distance of two (2) metres standoff scale. A picture must be supplied of a full sized boat to the Contest Director for each boat entered. 2. To be eligible, the boat must start and finish at least one (1) competition heat at that meeting. Judging will be held before the start of racing SCORING Points: 1 to 10 points for general appearance. 1 to 10 points for detail, engine, cowl, driver, etc. 1 to 10 points for paint job, markings, etc. (Ride Plates and Air Dams, if not original will be penalised.) 1. As detailed in 8.4 or at the organiser s discretion. 2. When events are run with qualifying heats and points, to determine final heat placing s, only points in the final heat shall determine the event winner and placing s. If your hull is not listed here please contact the AMPBA Secretary Secretary@ampba.asn.au 4