2015 Don Aronow Around Long Island Memorial Marathon
11-13-2014, 03:41 PM
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11-13-2014, 05:46 PM
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11-13-2014, 06:03 PM
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I'll ask you to forgive my unfamiliarity with racing and what's involved here. I'm personally just interested in participating and finishing, but was just wondering how competitive I would actually be in a class with those boats and whether I would be really outgunned in my "mildly powered" Fountain, ie: my top speed at best is 90 MPH.
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11-13-2014, 06:21 PM
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Apparently in 1967 the win was in 5:23.
That was Dick Genth driving a Formula. He was later the head of Donzi and Wellcraft Scarab too.
He started out as a pilot for fighter jets.
Yes, the sport has attracted a lot of shy personalities over the years.
That was Dick Genth driving a Formula. He was later the head of Donzi and Wellcraft Scarab too.
He started out as a pilot for fighter jets.
Yes, the sport has attracted a lot of shy personalities over the years.
11-13-2014, 08:25 PM
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If the water is mildly rough I think you would stand a chance. The info in the other thread says it all when showing the average speeds of some FAST boats on Sunday's Key West race.
Miss Geico....81 MPH
CMS..............79 MPH
Lucas Vee.....75 MPH
Broadco........80 MPH
Stihl...............82 MPH
Twisted Mtl....80 MPH
Hooters.........79 MPH
Miss Geico....81 MPH
CMS..............79 MPH
Lucas Vee.....75 MPH
Broadco........80 MPH
Stihl...............82 MPH
Twisted Mtl....80 MPH
Hooters.........79 MPH
11-14-2014, 06:44 AM
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Well congratulations! I got a phone call last night by an entrant who told me he just completed the deal to purchase an older 38 foot boat that is set up for a staggered engine setup.
After a repower, he will be using that boat as his entry for this race. Very reasonable expense from what he told me.
Those old boats are out there and would make some very nice race boats for an endurance series like we plan to have.
Looking forward to more stories like this one. Anyone who plans to do something like this please post the work being done with pics and let us all enjoy the journey along with you from now to the start in August.
After a repower, he will be using that boat as his entry for this race. Very reasonable expense from what he told me.
Those old boats are out there and would make some very nice race boats for an endurance series like we plan to have.
Looking forward to more stories like this one. Anyone who plans to do something like this please post the work being done with pics and let us all enjoy the journey along with you from now to the start in August.
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11-14-2014, 07:30 AM
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PROPOSED RULES.........AGAIN, THESE ARE PROPOSED NOT FINAL RULES
More discussion will be had before final rules are adapted.
Racing number: Must be attached to both sides of boat and be visible from above. Sizes to follow.
Speed: All boats must be capable of exceeding 40 knots, except for Historic Class boats. Historic class boats must be capable of exceeding 30 knots.
Ballast tanks: Bow ballast tanks are permitted.
Bilge Pumps: All boats must have both automatic bilge pumps and a manual bilge pump.
Safety Kill Switches: All boats must be equipped with safety kill switches. Tethers must be attached to all crew members at all times when the boat is racing or practicing.
Compass: All boats must be equipped with a liquid filled magnetic compass. Electronic compasses may be used in addition.
Fog Horn / Light: All boats shall carry an efficient fog horn and a powerful waterproof light.
National Flag: All boats shall display their national flag in either fabric or graphic form so as to be visible from both sides of the boat.
Personal safety equipment required on each crew member
Helmets....Orange in color / painted or wrapped
Lifejackets.....With neck collar and leg straps
Protective clothing....Must cover torso and all limbs to the ankle and wrists.
Whistle, Medical Compress and Knife....All crew must carry on their person while racing.
One gallon of water for each crew member is to be carried on board.
More discussion will be had before final rules are adapted.
Racing number: Must be attached to both sides of boat and be visible from above. Sizes to follow.
Speed: All boats must be capable of exceeding 40 knots, except for Historic Class boats. Historic class boats must be capable of exceeding 30 knots.
Ballast tanks: Bow ballast tanks are permitted.
Bilge Pumps: All boats must have both automatic bilge pumps and a manual bilge pump.
Safety Kill Switches: All boats must be equipped with safety kill switches. Tethers must be attached to all crew members at all times when the boat is racing or practicing.
Compass: All boats must be equipped with a liquid filled magnetic compass. Electronic compasses may be used in addition.
Fog Horn / Light: All boats shall carry an efficient fog horn and a powerful waterproof light.
National Flag: All boats shall display their national flag in either fabric or graphic form so as to be visible from both sides of the boat.
Personal safety equipment required on each crew member
Helmets....Orange in color / painted or wrapped
Lifejackets.....With neck collar and leg straps
Protective clothing....Must cover torso and all limbs to the ankle and wrists.
Whistle, Medical Compress and Knife....All crew must carry on their person while racing.
One gallon of water for each crew member is to be carried on board.
Last edited by Top Banana; 11-14-2014 at 07:33 AM.
