Why doesn't Fountain run in SVL
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With Fountain so involved in Racing and speed records why haven't they taken their 32' Hull put there big twin steps on it made a race deck and gone racing in SVL? I'm just curoius?
Kirk
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I remember some talks about that a few years ago. I think the problem was, to build the boat light enough for the class, it would have to be an epoxy hull. The cost was too high. If you look at the class, how many new hulls are out there. Most are re rigged A boats. That have been lightened.
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i thought the max length limit for SVL was around 30'.
course than again their 32 is only about 29' long anyway, which would be just about right
course than again their 32 is only about 29' long anyway, which would be just about right
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08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
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At this point no one wants to pay for something that may or may not work. Yes with a little fiberglass modifications it could be OSS legal at 30 feet. Who has 150k laying around on something that has never been done? I would bet If someone put the money up Fountain would get it done.
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