1991 Winston Eagle
Owner: Mike Hughes (Federal Way, Washington)
Driver(s): Mike Hughes
Model Builder: Mike Hughes
Construction: Wood, fiberglass, plastic, and carbon
Year Built: 2020-21
Motor: Dynamite 3831
Radio: Futaba 4PKS
Electronic Speed Controller: ZTW 130
Propeller: ABC 1814-15-60R
Paint Colors: SEM Fluorescent Concentrates Part No. 03228 Stop Lite
Graphics: Vinyl by Thunderboat Graphics
Notes about the Model: ML Boatworks kit with some of Mike's design changes made to air trap and sponsons. It runs a wire drive. Roaringtop 5500mah batteries.
Notes about the Real Boat: In 1993, Mike watched this boat blow over going down the back chute while it was leading in the final over the Miss Budweiser. Very exciting up to that point. It was not long after that Mike built his first Winston boat, a 1/16th scale.
Notes about 2022: Won seven of 10 races in 2022. Gold Cup winner in 2022 and 2021.
Driver(s): Mike Hughes
Model Builder: Mike Hughes
Construction: Wood, fiberglass, plastic, and carbon
Year Built: 2020-21
Motor: Dynamite 3831
Radio: Futaba 4PKS
Electronic Speed Controller: ZTW 130
Propeller: ABC 1814-15-60R
Paint Colors: SEM Fluorescent Concentrates Part No. 03228 Stop Lite
Graphics: Vinyl by Thunderboat Graphics
Notes about the Model: ML Boatworks kit with some of Mike's design changes made to air trap and sponsons. It runs a wire drive. Roaringtop 5500mah batteries.
Notes about the Real Boat: In 1993, Mike watched this boat blow over going down the back chute while it was leading in the final over the Miss Budweiser. Very exciting up to that point. It was not long after that Mike built his first Winston boat, a 1/16th scale.
Notes about 2022: Won seven of 10 races in 2022. Gold Cup winner in 2022 and 2021.