Originally Posted by Wahoo ATV (Post 3265150)

The key to it is to allow Smitty to keep putting boats in the right classes. He has done a pretty good job so far. We don't need SVs running C4, rediculous HP in a class, or unfair hull match ups.

Personally, I don't feel it is fair to run a Cat with equal or higher HP against Vee Hulls. I believe that they should always run one Classe higher. That is why modern Super Stock boats should run C2 and 32'+ Skaters with big blocks and alike should run C1.

I also believe that any class other than 1-6 should have to have at least 2 boats to run or you move to 1-6.

Originally Posted by DrGaryDC (Post 3265171)

So help me understand why Chiro One needs to be bumped to class 3. The best that boat has seen all year was 86mph and based on your input it needs to go to a 95mph class. We did well in the small chop of patchogue and got destroyed in the flat water in St. Claire. Seems pretty evenly balanced. Your real Brilliant!!

Originally Posted by fast fun 2 (Post 3265412)

If 4, 3 and 2 were 80, 90 and 100 you wouldnt have that much of a problem

Originally Posted by DrGaryDC (Post 3265422)

If class 3 was a 90mph class, that would not be a problem. If my boat did run 95mph then class 3 would be fine too. I dont need someone to tell me what class my boat should be in based on assumptions and not knowing

Originally Posted by fast fun 2 (Post 3265411)

I disagree, When we ran Stylin in Class 1, Relentless wasnt competitive in rough water with us, lightning jacks, JEM (now wicked). To Run bull on the beach in class 1 would be a death wish in my opinion. We built a few 32 Classics (Wits End, Stylin 1 (not the class 1 boat)), there not competitve against new style 32s, 36s or talons. Running 115 in a 32 Classic is on the edge in race conditions.

Originally Posted by Ryan Beckley (Post 3265436)

.... I know that was a long time ago, but running it in class 3 is a stretch.

Originally Posted by 2 Trick Rick (Post 3265439)

110mph Class 1
100mph Class 2
90mph Class 3
80mph Class 4
70mph Class 5 * (single engine 29ft and under)

Simple enough..

Originally Posted by Ryan Beckley (Post 3265436)

But you gotta remember in it's hey day the How Sweet it is 32 was the fastest 32 there was running speeds over 130MPH.... I know that was a long time ago, but running it in class 3 is a stretch.

Originally Posted by fast fun 2 (Post 3265444)

I sitll dont understand changing class 5. Cotner, Akula, PFE...would get spanked by Randy, Outragous and the other class 5 boats. Even at 70.