Single Outboard Race Class
10-29-2003 | 09:26 PM
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Mad Dog,
Right now it is really tough to say how fast any of these boats are being some have not been built and others have not yet been contacted with what size boat and engine package they have. What I believe the consensus is, is to have the outboard powered boats run against themselves rather then against a 27' with a hp500 or better. I don't' feel that many of the boats would be able to run with inboard powered boats in any kind of big water as there is no wait to hold these boats in the water. In flat calm races it would not be a problem but in anything big like Pt Pleasant I think it would be a factor. Although I would want to wait to talk to other potential people who want to run the class as for there input on the idea. Still many things have to be discussed along with getting people to run it. So far if this early on, I have seen alot of interest in this form of racing already for next season just from talk. I want to talk with the Long Island Boyz as well as I know they have an interest in this form of racing also. I am taking all input from everyone as it is all great ideas. We still have a month or so before the meeting to get things organized to present to the board. I just really feel this is a true entry level class, and something like this is needed in the sport again.
Right now it is really tough to say how fast any of these boats are being some have not been built and others have not yet been contacted with what size boat and engine package they have. What I believe the consensus is, is to have the outboard powered boats run against themselves rather then against a 27' with a hp500 or better. I don't' feel that many of the boats would be able to run with inboard powered boats in any kind of big water as there is no wait to hold these boats in the water. In flat calm races it would not be a problem but in anything big like Pt Pleasant I think it would be a factor. Although I would want to wait to talk to other potential people who want to run the class as for there input on the idea. Still many things have to be discussed along with getting people to run it. So far if this early on, I have seen alot of interest in this form of racing already for next season just from talk. I want to talk with the Long Island Boyz as well as I know they have an interest in this form of racing also. I am taking all input from everyone as it is all great ideas. We still have a month or so before the meeting to get things organized to present to the board. I just really feel this is a true entry level class, and something like this is needed in the sport again.
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10-29-2003 | 10:02 PM
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Dennis ...Ron is right.
If there is enough teams that express interest, get them to our kick off meeting to commit. Dont talk about re-building an old boat and not be ready until the last race. Meanwhile theres one boat in that class all season.
Its too complicated for the scorekeepers keeping track now. This may only work in OPA. But dont count on seeing any new classes introduced in the other bodies. They have enough problems of their own.
Randy, I agree. Some teams need to bump up and GPS needs to be implemented. otherwise all this talk is for nothing. Many teams were very patient this year and we all saw what happened. If some kind of rule enforcement is not in place, no one will be in the right class.
and Maybe Max speeds should be increased by 5mph.
just a thought.
If there is enough teams that express interest, get them to our kick off meeting to commit. Dont talk about re-building an old boat and not be ready until the last race. Meanwhile theres one boat in that class all season.
Its too complicated for the scorekeepers keeping track now. This may only work in OPA. But dont count on seeing any new classes introduced in the other bodies. They have enough problems of their own.
Randy, I agree. Some teams need to bump up and GPS needs to be implemented. otherwise all this talk is for nothing. Many teams were very patient this year and we all saw what happened. If some kind of rule enforcement is not in place, no one will be in the right class.
and Maybe Max speeds should be increased by 5mph.
just a thought.
10-30-2003 | 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by TYPHOON
Chunks, how fast are these boats? Are you saying they cant run 65-70 mph? I like the idea of more boats but more class's? I say just move some of the P5 guys up to P4 in OPA.
MD
Is P2 a dead class in OPA? Maybe ditch that class and make more room for entry level. It seems to my 90-100 mph is dead. Vee bottoms need to much power and cat all go over 100mph.
Chunks, how fast are these boats? Are you saying they cant run 65-70 mph? I like the idea of more boats but more class's? I say just move some of the P5 guys up to P4 in OPA.
MD
Is P2 a dead class in OPA? Maybe ditch that class and make more room for entry level. It seems to my 90-100 mph is dead. Vee bottoms need to much power and cat all go over 100mph.
10-30-2003 | 12:00 PM
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Bodyshot,
Thank you for sharing the knowledge you have from owning a boat like we a suggesting to be raced in this class of boats. You thinking that you are wishing that you didn't sell yours???? Maybe You and Vinman could get into this if it evolves.
DPT
Thank you for sharing the knowledge you have from owning a boat like we a suggesting to be raced in this class of boats. You thinking that you are wishing that you didn't sell yours???? Maybe You and Vinman could get into this if it evolves.
DPT
10-30-2003 | 12:30 PM
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Velocity
the 22 was a ton of fun...but I wanted something bigger.....I'll tell ya'.....it was great in the ocean too...Vin & I ran the hell out of it! 
good luck with the proposed class...anything I can do to help...let me know....
good luck with the proposed class...anything I can do to help...let me know....
10-31-2003 | 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by TYPHOON
Body Shot, at 70 mph who was paddleing faster you or Vin?
MD
Say hello to my #1 fan Casey
Body Shot, at 70 mph who was paddleing faster you or Vin?
MD
Say hello to my #1 fan Casey
BASTID!!
I'll pass along your message....
Good Luck at the Worlds...wherever they may be!
11-01-2003 | 01:24 AM
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Get the one's off of the River Queen. They may be just right for the Velocity!
11-03-2003 | 05:56 PM
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Interesting Idea,
tons of 21 superboats on long, Joey Imprescia's 21 with a 300 promax runs hi 90's, many with 2.5's run mid 80's. I think this could be a great entry class.Speed brackets really wouldnt be a problem , none of these boats will be running that fast in open ocean. OPA doesnt need another class but mad dog may have an idea dropping P2 ! Then adding an entry class.I like the idea of adding 5mph too Bruce, and definetely GPS !
Just my 2 cents
Jim Capie
tons of 21 superboats on long, Joey Imprescia's 21 with a 300 promax runs hi 90's, many with 2.5's run mid 80's. I think this could be a great entry class.Speed brackets really wouldnt be a problem , none of these boats will be running that fast in open ocean. OPA doesnt need another class but mad dog may have an idea dropping P2 ! Then adding an entry class.I like the idea of adding 5mph too Bruce, and definetely GPS !
Just my 2 cents
Jim Capie
