35 fairing owners
 

Can you see over a race fairing while seated? also how does it reflect the wind while standing? 35 classic Thanks in advance, Jeff

My 93 35 has a dark tinted plexiglass shield. Similiar to a race fairing but not exactly the same. You should be able to see over the fairing while seated unless you are super short. I still get alot of wind sitting down but I did remove the deflectors that mount above. It looks alot cooler w/o them and I'm fine with that although some will not. As far as standing, you might as well look at that dog hangin his snout out the window goin down the freeway and that will answer that. Full blown. I'm sure you could mount deflectors on the fairing which will help lots.

Fairing is nice and my opinion makes the boat or the new 1/2 windshield. Full windshield is not me. Ever see a Cig, etc. with a full windshield?;)

Jeff, my 35 has a fairing and if you are sitting you can only see straight ahead to the center of the fairing . if a boat tries to pass in front of you from your port side it is hard to see them until every one is to close. I am 6 foot and set all the time on a boat US pillow, that works great but it likes to slide off the seat. I think the bolsters in the fountains could use a little more design.

Sitting? What's that?? I always wondered what those things were hanging from the bottom of my bolsters. Thought it was just padding for my calves. ;)

My knees handle a pounding much better than my spine.

Cheers,
Brian

Jeff:

I have a 99 35 with the fairing. I have a 3 or 4 inch clear plexi wind screen on top of the fairing. I am 5'10" and find the bolsters to be too short to sit. I had cushions made that attach to the drop out bolster. They raise me enough to be able to see over the fairing. The wind blows overhead in either the seated or standing position. Also, my spine does not take the beating alluded to above because I have an extra 5 or 6 inches of cushion.

Tom

I would think you would get pitched out of the boat sooner by standing. I have raced bikes all my life and I stand. but from what I have found you have alot more control when sitting in a boat . Thats my thoughts , and more and more race boats are sit down every year. The way I look at it if you are making the payments you can drive the boat any way you see fit. Have fun boating

What if I don't have payments, can I still drive the way I want? ;)

Not trying to stir up chit here, but... I believe there's more of a chance getting pitched out if you're sitting vs. standing.

Let me explain - I have an angled foot rest that allows me to sort of sit, but really it's more like leaning into my bolster. I can use my legs to force my butt into the bolster, and lock my body in place tight into the seat. I'm still able to see over the fairing in all directions just fine. In effect, I'm holding on with my hands AND feet.

If I'm sitting, the only thing holding on is my hands. Same story if one is just standing without being able to brace yourself with your legs.

If you spin and catch a chine, doesn't matter what you're holding on with, Newton's Law says you're going swimming. Only thing to save you there is a 5-point harness, but then it would be a good idea to have a canopy, and a decent supply of air.

Cheers,
Brian

That explains it leaning into bolster. Works well if you're gonna be on it.

Always on it! :eek:

downtown 42, I guess if you dont have payments you can drive any way you want. I don't think I have payments on the boat eather. But If the gas keeps going up I will most likely have a payment on my charge card. I put mine in the water last saturday and broke a tooth off one of the top gears. I found that the last owner changed the ratio from 1.50 to 1.36 , waiting for the new top gear set.

By the way do you guys run the smoke on the water run?

I haven't done the Smoke on the Water event, but I do know Marc and Cheri. They put on the GLSCS Grand Haven race last year, and did a first class job. Calan had his 200mph turbine cat there last year, and this run is where alot of big iron shows up.

I'm considering doing the run this year, just having a hard time getting past the $1k entry fee. It's a three day party, and I'm sure worth the money. Nice purse, too.

See ya,
Brian

Smoke is a big one. I have never done it. 1k is a little rich for me.