p4-33

I'm following up on a thread in the Milling Area talking about some of the 29's that used to compete in F1 class. Speculation was that a 29 with a 525 in F1 trim may push the mid-90's mark. It's just speculation, no one's tried it. Moot point, F1 is going the other direction with the 496 for power.

This brought up a better question: why are there no Fountains with a lid running in SVL class? The 29 with a lid seems like it would be pretty competitive package.

Better yet, what about a 32 with a flat deck, no swim platform, and a canopy?

Do any single engine 32's exist out there? Anyone care to irresponsibly speculate on what speeds you might get out of a 32 that was lightened up to say, 4800 lbs? Assume a single 525, high X-dim with 15" of box on the back.

For those of you with the "inside scoop" at the factory, has anyone ever considered one of these? What happened?

Just thinkin' out loud...

Brian

DPT MOTORSPORTS

Brian,

Doesn't a 35' equal out to be a 32 with the platform removed?????

p4-33

It would be close, but in days past, it was measured at 32'11". Too short for Super V (34-40), too long for SVL (26-32). Unfortunately, puts one of the most successful hulls out of the competition. The 35' is only APBA-legal in F2.

DPT MOTORSPORTS

Wonder how it would work and I wonder if they would let it in being that it is too long. Guess only one way to find out is ask.

p4-33

I also wonder how difficult it would be to get it down to 4750-4800lbs in single engine SVL trim. Yup, it's worth asking.

Brian

dykstra

iTrader: (1)

p4-33, Brian, What do you mean by "lid"? Is it a full canopy?? I know it's a dumb question, but I was curious anyway. I am a pleasure boater, not a racer. Thanks.

Dave

p4-33

Hey Dave,

Yes, a lid refers to a canopy. See the picture in post #2. "Lids" are a requirement for all "Super" classes, such as Super Vee (SV) and Super Vee Light (SVL).

In most cases, manufacturers incorporate canopy provisions into the entire deck mold. This is what people refer to as a purpose-build raceboat. I don't know how common to is to retro-fit a canopy into an existing open cockpit hull, but I'm sure it possible. Just comes down to money, like everything else.

Hope this helps,
Brian

dykstra

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for the clarification

DPT MOTORSPORTS

Brian,

Did you find out if it would be legal or not???

p4-33

Haven't looked into it just jet. The folks at SBI/APBA have been pretty busy over the last month or so, thought it would be best to let them tend to business.

I'm not ready to shift classes for this season. Just looking at ideas for the long haul. I'll drop a line to the homologation folks and see what they have to say. There's also the issue of building one, and get it to come in at a competitive weight. That's a whole different question for the Fountain team.

Thanks for asking,
Brian