That is a great idea, and rumor has it you're pretty well-connected to OPA so ... maybe you guys could organize something in concert with APBA.

As Dave Scott can tell you, setting up a real kilo isn't cheap. But there just might be enough interest to attract a bunch of other takers in addition to Phenomenon.

P.S. You're welcome. Fun to cover.

[QUOTE=LAriverratt;3269192]Sarasota, during the July 4th boat races. :drink:

[QUOTE=LAriverratt;3269192]Pamlico River:eek::drink:LOL. Someone had to say it!

Matt
I guess the best way to describe it is blue balls. They got us all excited and hyped-up, with the outrageous claim of a big number this year and didn't finish it off. They were shaking hands, slapping azzes, and kissing babies at the Miami Boat Show only to fail on delivering of what they said they would do. Everything is so tight-lipped, for example, the Naval architects and Boeing engineers but, its ok to mention Doug Wright. Its like you were asking them about the Space Shuttle program. I understand safety issues and the need for working them out but, making the claim and setting the date, can and did set them up for failure to produce on that claim. So, now it is tough for me to get excited about the run and them possibly setting the record.

Big Andy

Your apathy is understandable and justifiable. I said as much in a commentary (http://boatermouth.com//index.php?vi...ntent&Itemid=8) after Phenomenon's July 2010 efforts in Sarasota, Fla.,, which why I now get to deal with a PR outfit rather than the team directly.

But that comes with the territory of "commentary," which is a lot different than straight reporting, and I'm OK with it. It happens. As a reporter, I'll continue to follow the story as best I can and keep you posted Phenomenon's progress.

i want to know who the designers are so i make sure they dont design my next project im sorry that front end is hidius and i dont think very aerodynamic just my 3 cents worth but what the hell do i know

The aerodynamic theory of this planform configuration does have some merit and I give them full marks for innovation -something that is sorely needed in our business. An adjustable canard wing avails the operator some degree of control over the total aerodynamic lift of the boat as well as aerodynamic pitch. The concept is not new –have a look hydroplane design. However your instincts are not wrong in that their execution of this aerodynamic planform on Phenomenon has some design issues.

ND1

Who will be in the cockpit ???

I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPERTUNITY!

Thnx mods.