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aex 11-13-2011 05:01 PM
Originally Posted by FlyenBrian (Post 3548813)
I think the point being made is this. One boat running around in a "class" is not racing. While the occupants of the boat are getting a huge rush and risking bodily harm, it's sill not racing. Two boats in a "class" could be called "competing", but it's still not racing. Put a dozen boats or more together with a set of unified rules and then we are racing...and "winning" means something. Sponsors, media, fans and real racers would all benefit from this.
So logical .
Offshore racing needs a Bill France .

chewiekw 11-13-2011 05:08 PM
That is the point i was trying to make, but i guess it went over some peoples head...

Originally Posted by FlyenBrian (Post 3548813)
I think the point being made is this. One boat running around in a "class" is not racing. While the occupants of the boat are getting a huge rush and risking bodily harm, it's sill not racing. Two boats in a "class" could be called "competing", but it's still not racing. Put a dozen boats or more together with a set of unified rules and then we are racing...and "winning" means something. Sponsors, media, fans and real racers would all benefit from this.

Expensive Date 11-13-2011 05:18 PM
Originally Posted by Downtown42 (Post 3548798)
Not to change the subject but those video's show that the current canopies offer very little protection.Had that boat hit a foot or two farther back the outcome would have been different.

thumper038 11-13-2011 06:03 PM
Originally Posted by FlyenBrian (Post 3548813)
I think the point being made is this. One boat running around in a "class" is not racing. While the occupants of the boat are getting a huge rush and risking bodily harm, it's sill not racing. Two boats in a "class" could be called "competing", but it's still not racing. Put a dozen boats or more together with a set of unified rules and then we are racing...and "winning" means something. Sponsors, media, fans and real racers would all benefit from this.
:drink::drink::drink:

TEAMBAJA 11-13-2011 06:08 PM
Originally Posted by chewiekw (Post 3548869)
That is the point i was trying to make, but i guess it went over some peoples head...
I understood your point, but it is wintertime here in OSO.

:ernaehrung004:

verbi69 11-13-2011 06:10 PM
Originally Posted by Turbofan (Post 3548768)
I didnīt give any advice. First read, then think (if you can), and only then should you post.

Nonetheless, your post hints a why you donīt want to race: You just use your boat as a fun business device: Super party team, flame throwers called afterburners, blah blah etc. p.p. I have called you a pretender before, and I now feel confirmed in that judgement. And on top you make fun about those who do race.

You are not a racer. You are just a showman.
His comment wasn't for you.
Read the little title in his post, it was for Paradise ...

thirdchildhood 11-13-2011 06:55 PM
Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J (Post 3548764)
Boring... Need more loud azz blown big cube boats like Cat Can Do.
I will admit that I miss the big Alison piston engines in unlimited hydro but a turbine powered off-shore boat is way too cool. Here's a very short video I shot at Put-in-Bay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHM2DBed_vY

PARADISE ISLAND 11-13-2011 06:57 PM
Originally Posted by FlyenBrian (Post 3548813)
I think the point being made is this. One boat running around in a "class" is not racing. While the occupants of the boat are getting a huge rush and risking bodily harm, it's sill not racing. Two boats in a "class" could be called "competing", but it's still not racing. Put a dozen boats or more together with a set of unified rules and then we are racing...and "winning" means something. Sponsors, media, fans and real racers would all benefit from this.
When you are running trying to get a high average speed or just to complete a 90 mile run your racing!:drink:

offshore420 11-13-2011 07:34 PM
Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 3548748)
People love turbines. :)
Not really, The Unlimited Hydro's are thinking about going back to piston engines. The crowds like the roar of piston engines better than the turbines.

AB From Windsor 11-13-2011 08:12 PM
Originally Posted by offshore420 (Post 3548951)
Not really, The Unlimited Hydro's are thinking about going back to piston engines. The crowds like the roar of piston engines better than the turbines.
There is nothing that compared to the sounds of the old piston powered Hydro's other then an old piston powered engine. It will always be the sound that I remember hearing every summer roaring in the Windsor and the Detroit Area. You knew when it was the Gold Cup races, now with the Turbines you need to read about it as they are very quite, other then when they are spoiling up. Reliability, weight and HP you can't beat a Turbine but I still love the sounds of a piston engine.


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