Canopy's are in!!!

[Pete B]

In APBA the boat had to meet Lavin foundation requirements, should be able to find on line.

[DPT MOTORSPORTS]

Being that George Linder was involved in the develpoment of most of the Lavin guidelines with the help of a few other individuals. I think having him view the boat first hand as I had him do in KW along with Tony, a few things were discussed to better the canopy design and I am sure those change will be in place for the rest of the boats built. I was also told that the boat was legal to race with OSS for the 2005 season. I would think if it is legal there it would also be legal in SBI and APBA being they follow the same safety guidelines. I am also sure Tony has more info gathered from the guidelines since Key West. Hope this answers the question.

[mr_velocity]

Originally Posted by TYPHOON

I cant believe Fountain has not built one with there 32'. Maybe Velocity is working on one and has not announced it yet.

Can someone please tell me why people don't tell other racers if there building a new boat? I would think it would build on the excitement for the following year. What do you gain by not telling anyone? I would think the manufactures would want to post pic's and start there advertising as soon as possible.
MD

Strategy. Not all racers take this as fun and games. Do you see the supercat guys sharing all their information.

[TYPHOON]

What possable stradegy can there be? The SC guys just dont have time to be bothered with our games.
MD

[MANITIE]

Priarie Dog,
I talk to Peter at Skater back in July about a lid for the Activator...He could do it but he is busy building boats, I also talk to 3 or 4 other Manufactures about building just a lid, some could but it was not cheap or feasable from any of them to do it...

As far as Velocity...the only word I heard is that they were working on a Super V for some time...but not sure if it was on the schedule to be complete for racing in 2005...I also think they will be running a F1 boat again....

[MANITIE]

D-law,

If thats the list of new Super V's for 2005 + the V's that are returning from last year....that puts it up to 21 or 22 Super V's for 2005.....This could be what we have been looking for...

[dhlaw]

Well this is gonna be great. It will emphasize the need for new teams to be cautious in the first few races The depth of talent and experience will be tremendous. I am anxious to see what your sponsorship deal is. If it goes like you are planning it would seem to be the making of inroads into a new level of professional offshore racing. I hope that some of these new teams are able to add to the field in ability as well as professionalism. Bruce and I will give our best effort to represent the sport well. I have been speaking with a few potential sponsors that are very curious to see what this next season brings and possibly invest if the sport looks healthy and presentable. I have a good feeling about the next year for all of the sport.

[mmwalters]

The key with Lavin guidlines is the word Guideline They are not rules they are guidelines.



I really like the look of it but the bad boy 38' canopie looks like it could get very hot with that large back window

[dhlaw]

strategery.............