May 2020 Pond Run

[crueby]

A few of us 8-balls finally got a chance to run subs again, the weather warmed up enough for one day, and restrictions on getting out allowed it (with proper distance between skippers of course! ), so we headed out to the local pond to float some boats.

My Hydra sub, which has been waiting since January to test out the latest changes to the throttles (now separate sticks on the transmitter, no mixer). It was all set to go, even wearing its mask:



It got some time running, all worked out well so the changes will stay, now has a good turning circle at any speed, and can pivot in place if need be.



Greg showed up with his Hydra hull (I made him a bare hull when I made mine, he added some more details to the deck than I did).



First time out for his boat, so some more ballast work is needed:



The two boats did not get a chance to run together, hopefully next time. Donnie and Larry were also there running targets for us, a very nice day to get out!

Chris

[eckloss]

Very cool looking boats!

Is it just me, or does the water look very high at the pond (compared to the times I've been there, at least)

[greg w]

The water was right up to the grass . Larry was able to run his airboat right up on shore. The weed monster was even practicing social distancing and stayed away

[dono]

Glad you guys had a great time. Hopefully the weed monster will still practice social distancing next month!
Greg and Chris good to see the Hydra subs running as good as the did!