Long distance racing?
01-31-2008, 10:22 AM
#32
Registered
This could open up a lot of wounds?
I'm not sure what kind, but would absolutely do a diesel boat again with an Arneson drive. Would most likely do a single engine, long and skinny. I always liked the little 32 Buzzi, was a great boat.
I have to go think about this now!
I'm not sure what kind, but would absolutely do a diesel boat again with an Arneson drive. Would most likely do a single engine, long and skinny. I always liked the little 32 Buzzi, was a great boat.
I have to go think about this now!
Last edited by HabanaJoe; 01-31-2008 at 12:41 PM.
01-31-2008, 10:52 AM
#33
Allergic to Nonsense
Platinum Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Granite Quarry, NC
Posts: 5,011
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes
on
17 Posts
This could open up a lot of wounds?
I'm not sure what kind, but would absolutely do a diesel boat again with an Arenson drive. Would most likely do a single engine, long and skinny. I always liked the little 32 Buzzi, was a great boat.
I have to go think about this now!
I'm not sure what kind, but would absolutely do a diesel boat again with an Arenson drive. Would most likely do a single engine, long and skinny. I always liked the little 32 Buzzi, was a great boat.
I have to go think about this now!
01-31-2008, 11:32 AM
#34
Registered
I'm not thinking 2008, I'm thinking 1989 when they were fixed and could not trim (I believe they do now, haven't checked). I need to remember my meds!
Also the steering was never very good with the rudder, the Arnesons we built just handled much better, again almost 20 years ago, things could have changed?
I also don't like the fact that you have to build onto the back of the boat to mount the drive. With an Arneson I can mount it to a convential transom, cheaper & easier.
I don't know if they still do it but always liked having my overdrive in the drop box rather than the trans.
Trans wise, I rather slip the trans than use a two speed, again simplier, cut pressure, slip, make boost, lock it up and go. I grant you 2 speed in better overall, but if I were to build something, I like less chances for failure.
That's me, never said I was the smartest guy!
Also the steering was never very good with the rudder, the Arnesons we built just handled much better, again almost 20 years ago, things could have changed?
I also don't like the fact that you have to build onto the back of the boat to mount the drive. With an Arneson I can mount it to a convential transom, cheaper & easier.
I don't know if they still do it but always liked having my overdrive in the drop box rather than the trans.
Trans wise, I rather slip the trans than use a two speed, again simplier, cut pressure, slip, make boost, lock it up and go. I grant you 2 speed in better overall, but if I were to build something, I like less chances for failure.
That's me, never said I was the smartest guy!
Last edited by HabanaJoe; 01-31-2008 at 12:41 PM.
01-31-2008, 12:52 PM
#36
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 1,955
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've got a soft spot in my heart for the big old CUV mono hulls (maybe a soft spot in my head?! 
) as I've mentioned a million other places on this site... There are a couple of de-rigged surface drive diesel boats up on blocks over in Viareggio... And I'd heard Panatta's Thuraya might be for sale. Of course, those Lambo motors only parle italiano!
) as I've mentioned a million other places on this site... There are a couple of de-rigged surface drive diesel boats up on blocks over in Viareggio... And I'd heard Panatta's Thuraya might be for sale. Of course, those Lambo motors only parle italiano!
01-31-2008, 01:11 PM
#37
Registered
The CUV is a great boat, built for that, they probably had Isotta's or Baudouin in them. I like the smaller boats and less classes, 2 classes only - up to 32' and then up to 42' or 28' & 41'. It's offshore, it's endurance, it's not speed, it's finishing a 160 - 225 mile race.
My meds ran out last night, so!!!!
My meds ran out last night, so!!!!
01-31-2008, 07:45 PM
#38
Charter Member
Charter Member
01-31-2008, 09:56 PM
#40
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,569
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The biggest problem with point to point racing is safety and logistics. Canopy boats require helicopter based divers for prompt driver extraction after an accident, lest the very hardware that protects you winds up locking you underwater.
Non canopy boats are much faster than the old days with the new drives, power, hulls, and props. This increases the probability of spins, barrel rolls, and other mechanisms which in many cases are not survivable or leads to injuries which are critical enough to necessitate immediate medical care and evacuation capability.
Back in the glory days of point to point racing average speeds rarely exceeded 50-60 mph in bigger seas than we encounter today.
T2x.
Non canopy boats are much faster than the old days with the new drives, power, hulls, and props. This increases the probability of spins, barrel rolls, and other mechanisms which in many cases are not survivable or leads to injuries which are critical enough to necessitate immediate medical care and evacuation capability.
Back in the glory days of point to point racing average speeds rarely exceeded 50-60 mph in bigger seas than we encounter today.
T2x.
