audacity

you guys do realize that the above combinations are not merc OEM packages!!!...gimbals,pins,u joints, transome ass.,offshore mounts,and coupler...merc racing is merc racing...NOT merc HO....keep in mind they will not even have a sparkplug on the truck for race support!

works great for existing merc racing packages but not 2 build one.

what's done is done...i hope it works out for them...

cya in another class in 05.

F1-00 Racing

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Thanks for the positive input Joe,good luck in KW.

Frank

TYPHOON

Frank, are these APBA's rules or just SBI's? Have you dropped a 496 in your boat yet and tested? And have you tried it with and with out a box? My guess is maybe 2-3 mph difference at an expense of $7000. If it is a factory class and no manufactures sell 25'-30' vee bottom boats with a 496HO package with boxes on them ,why make the racers do it? I thought the factory class was to race what they sell to the public. It also would make everyone who already has a F1 boat feel the need to go buy a box.
If anyone agrees with me now would be the time to speak up!
MD

F1-00 Racing

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Randy,
Thanks for the info but we are staying the course. Not sure what APBA rules are and I'm not sure if they are completed yet but I'm sure they will be by KW.You might want to give them a call.
Last year when we tried to leave it up to the racers nothing happen. We have gotten alot of input for many teams.Last year I member alot of teams blame the organization for not making a decision. I guess we'll just have to see what happens.We don't live in a perfect world so all we can do is try our best,but at least positive step are being taken.From all your input sounds like you will be racing F1 again next year.
Some of your cost prices are way off Randy,it is not all that much more.

Frank

Flashwave

APBA F1 Rules 2005 - highlights

Approved Inboard Engines – “APBA Certified Stock Engines”
· Mercury 496 HO
· Volvo 496
· Innovation 425 HP

Weight Minimums: 4500lbs

OUTDRIVE SPECIFICATIONS:
Approved Models – The Mercruiser Bravo One, XZ, XR, XR Sportmaster, XR Short Sportmaster Drives, & Volvo Duo Prop are approved for competition.
1. Transom Assembly - All Outdrives must mount to a Mercruiser, Bravo HP,
Volvo or Mercruser ITS transom assembly. The ITS assembly may only be used by boats that meet the criteria specified in paragraph 10, below. The Imco heavy duty gimble ring is approved for competition.

Standoff boxes - To maintain competitive parity, stand off boxes are permitted only on conventional Vee bottom hulls, which have absolutely no hull steps, hull pads, transom notches, or other modifications that would affect the conventional Vee bottom design.

X-Dimension - Factory I and Factory II Classes will be limited to maximum drive heights. The maximum drive height for all boats eligible to run standoff boxes shall be limited to the centerline of the propshaft being a minimum of 2 ¼” belowthe bottom of the boat as measured with a straight edge off of the aft running surface directly in front of the drive. (strakes and notches excluded) For purposes of measurement, the centerline of the propeller shaft must be parallel with the aft running surface. All other boats in Factory I and Factory II Classes shall be limited to the centerline of the propshaft being a minimum of 3 ¼” below the bottom of the boat using the same measurement procedure detailed above. APBAOffshore, at its discretion, may further regulate drive heights for parity or safety
reasons.

Offshore Addiction

wow! dis,I didn't know,better get back on track!

F1-00 Racing

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Al,
Are you coming down to KW next month.

Frank

Fast Shafts

Can someone fill me in on what an "Innnovation" engine is?

TYPHOON

Frank, not to be a pain in the butt, I would make the extension box rules the same as APBA. If you dont then you run the risk of not getting to many boats running in SBI. Sorry if this offends you Im just trying to help in the long run.
For the record, I am extremely excited about the revision of factory racing! Thank-you for bringing it back for 05
MD

TYPHOON

Fever Mike, what were the speeds in E class? And what were the HP of the motors being used?
MD