April Propwash 2018 web.pub

Proposal 1 - Change NAMBA rule 16.C.1: One boat per type/class rule Reasoning: Believe that the exisƟng rule was meant to limit a contestant to one entry in a parƟcular class. This update fixes the wording to clarify that. This would not allow or disallow the switching of the hull - which folks have argued over for years, that point would be handled in a subsequent proposal. Whether or not you feel that this is what this rule was originally meant to convey, I believe the new intent is warranted and should be in our rules. Current: Contestants in all NAMBA compeƟƟons will be limited to one boat per type/ class in each event or com- peƟƟon. Proposed: Contestants will be limited to one entry per hull/engine  class at each sancƟoned event, as to not increase their chances of winning an award or trophy in the class. Proposal 2 - Disallow the switching of hulls at an event. Reasoning: To eliminate confusion surrounding the current rule. This change will also assist with balancing the cost amongst boaters and eliminate any advantages one boater may have over another promoƟng the growth of the hobby. Proposed: There shall be no switching of hulls in a class during a sancƟoned event regardless of the circumstance (i.e. hull damage, current water condiƟons, etc.) aŌer the start of round 1. For outriggers, the sponsors are not considered part of the hull and thus can be changed. Proposal 3 - New NAMBA rule: Add new rule for G-Limited (G-Ltd) class engine specificaƟons & modify NAMBA rule: Change Class Thunderboat engine to reference new G-Ltd in SecƟon 27 - Gas Reasoning: These rules are currently being followed for Classic Thunderboat. This will clean-up the rules and document things that are being allowed at a naƟonal level for Classic Thunderboat. There has also been interest from other district to run a “stock” type class, this would create a starƟng point for this on a naƟonal level so all districts could use the same rules as opposed to coming up with their own one-offs of the concept. Proposed (New rule): B. CLASS SPECIFICATIONS 3. G-Limited Class Rules a. General Engine SpecificaƟons i) Engines will be a Zenoah G260 PUM with no modificaƟons allowed except those noted below. ii) All replacement parts must be from the original manufacturer and the sametype engine (Zenoah G260 PUM to Zenoah G260 PUM). No part swapping from other manufacturers or engine types is permiƩed. iii) The carburetor must be one of the following: Walbro WT-257, Walbro WT-644 or Zenoah WT-1027 iv) All carburetors will be stock with no modificaƟons. other than those notedbelow. (a) The velocity stack/Air Funnel (part #848ES08300) may or may not beused.