Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

Peter and Joe are great but I have to go with Spiderman.Ken and Scott passed most Cat Lights in Ft.Meyers even when starting in different starts.Fast boat and great team.Welling,great set up man.

Wil

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

In spite of the spelling.......

I think you're starting to get it.

The biggest impediment to objectivity in boat endorsements .... is owning a particular hull. Invariably that renders you blind to another boat's ability.

To me "being right on somebodies butt"...... means.....you're behind him.....

Even if the guy in second is playing flat out catch up.... is the guy in the lead...automatically at his full speed?

I watched Smitty and son drive at 10/10th's for most of St. Clair.... and I applaud the effort.... but...they put that Fountain everywhere but on its hatch...and had some hairy, slippery, oversteering adventures in some turns to prove it...All of this while trying to catch a boat that was ..... as Smitty put's it..... "On Rails". The Skater was level, cutting very predictable turning arcs... relaxing to drive..and well behaved throughout the race..... as compared to the leaping, frothing, clawing, and wheel wrenching going on behind them.

Look at the whole picture........ If someone ever cranks that Skater up to its max potential........or if more than one ever races........ ( you need numbers to dominate a class...ask Reggie)

Do the Math......

T2x

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

Yea but that was my first race..............I been practcin. We be a few miles an hour faster now. And 500 lbs lighter. With a raised X. Oh not supposed to say that. I'm gonna getcha. 72 hrs worth of testing in two weeks. ( who is that masked man)

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

There was a Fountain that finished 2nd in St. Clair (#76). It hopped around a little too, there was some oversteer in it as well. It is also getting better. I have first hand information.

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

SMITTY !!! Do it Jersey Boys style...SHOW N TELL !! Smitty n Sticks for President :drink: :drink:

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

there are a few quotes that come to mind...Loose is fast and on the edge of outta control, if your not living on the edge your takin up to much space, and last but not least !! HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE THE FAMILY !!

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

If two boats are racing....... at equal speed

and one is forced to run "loose and fast" (10/10ths)...... and the other is at optimum racing set up (8/10ths).

The smart racer takes the second.

Testosterone drives the first.

I've been in both situations

But as I got older and smarter.........

Do the math.

There is too much emphasis on bravado today.....and too little on skill and wisdom. The wise racer has a long, productive and successful career. Pure aggression tends to burn out quicker....

Remember hot dogs are a snack food...not a full course meal.

T2x

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

Hey....Destin has been cancelled.... Everyone to NYC..???? Spiderman.....Pier 57......L J's......Switch...fury.....
What a race course to figure this one out..... Nice and flat at the start......and really rough at the end!!!
This thread could be put to bed ( like the ryhme).

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

Sorry to dissapoint Rich. i think you will see an entire different scenerio this time. we ran loose only to find out the boat is faster tight. Pulled out overall weight. And put weight forward. Night and day. Lute, great run in OB. Guess I need a rematch. Cant believe that 42 is that fast. See ya Smitty PS Rich we ran 56 races in the old boat balls to the wall. If youre looking for us to burn out, wrong crew. No wisdom. Sheer desire.

Re: Instigator or Spiderman?
 

Smitty..... ya know I luv ya.......

But, there's an old joke about an old bull and young bull.....

You know the one that ends......" Let's Walk down the hill and" .....etc etc

I want to see you around for a long time.........and I believe you will be....... but the odds are so much better with the hull surface on the water.....and the deck on top.

You have my best wishes........

Still........

you might......

Buy a Skater................. :p

T2x