Originally Posted by GARBAGEMAN
(Post 2133717)
Funny you say that rigger ! Curty said you shuddered while you where in my seat for one of his joy rides.:eek:
Bye the way whear is the love ? Louie |
I have done the APBA dunker test. It was in a very tight F1 outboard style dunker. Five point and steering wheel come off, then you slip out upside down in water. As for a cat at 150mph I would much rather be in a canopy boat with belts then an open cockpit at that speed. You will have no chance in an open boat. Same reason race boats switched to full canopy. I will take the slight risk of drowning versus being torn to shreds getting tossed out a boat.
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Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
(Post 2134142)
I have done the APBA dunker test. It was in a very tight F1 outboard style dunker. Five point and steering wheel come off, then you slip out upside down in water. As for a cat at 150mph I would much rather be in a canopy boat with belts then an open cockpit at that speed. You will have no chance in an open boat. Same reason race boats switched to full canopy. I will take the slight risk of drowning versus being torn to shreds getting tossed out a boat.
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Just don't go over in less than 6' of water. You need to have clearance to open the hatch.
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Originally Posted by Ron P
(Post 2134215)
Just don't go over in less than 6' of water. You need to have clearance to open the hatch.
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It got up to 120 degrees in the race boat once idling around in the mill. The F-16 canopie also distorts your vision
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Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
(Post 2134142)
I have done the APBA dunker test. It was in a very tight F1 outboard style dunker. Five point and steering wheel come off, then you slip out upside down in water. As for a cat at 150mph I would much rather be in a canopy boat with belts then an open cockpit at that speed. You will have no chance in an open boat. Same reason race boats switched to full canopy. I will take the slight risk of drowning versus being torn to shreds getting tossed out a boat.
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:evilb:
Originally Posted by marylandmark
(Post 2134311)
I want a canopy boat...
Stick w/ your canopy on your mobile home , you'll get laid more and save a ton of $$$$$$$!:eek: |
Here are three boats I'm investigating:
the Shogren yellow Fountain. This one seems like it has a higher seating position, so I would guess its got better visibility. the 38 on fountainpowerboats.com -- last year's Mikosukkee SV. the two Phantom SVs. Any opinions on these boats? |
Hmmmmmm all good boats. If you're about all out speed Fountain. Will at Phantom builds a great boat. I'd go w/ 6's and add big power later. The Phantom w/ 6's is a great boat. You'll be bitten by the bug and wind up racing! Good luck!
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