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LewZ

Admiral 8 months ago

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Suncoast Scale Model Boat Club - March 1, 2026 meet

SSMBC - although a little windy, only four members showed up. The wonderful temperature and no rain was great. I decide to run my trawler, "Elena", which has not seen the pond in over five years. It handled the wind quite well and is perhaps my best operating boat for rough conditions. I know there is a limit with that much above the deck to catch the wind, but I must admit this was a very good run with a little challenge!

I hope you all enjoy the short video.

Lew

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DoogleVice Admiral8 months ago
Beautiful
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LewZAdmiral8 months ago
Ronald, the reason I built this boat with the nets up is I wanted it to show it in action. The net is loaded with fish and two men are working to bring the catch aboard. See photos.
Lew
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LewZAdmiral8 months ago
Yes Dave, is was the Helen kit. I bought it (2016?) partially built (up to the deck) but had to rip it apart to get the big dead battery out.

Worst part was the entire hull was covered in masking tape for many years. What a pain it was to remove it. In the long run it worked out.

I renamed it "Elena" after my wife. It sits in our front room and is the first model one sees in our home. Still uses the old FM radio. Runs perfect as I have alluded to.
Lew
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