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#161
Cool part about these boats is power doesnt mean that much. I remember moving the drive height up an 1/8 inch with my boat and picking up 4mph, but it didnt handle as well. Went from 8in setback to 10, and couldnt keep the bow down in a chop. Setup is everything, its going to be a lot of fun to watch it all play out this season.
#164
I recall sitting with Mark and Christian before the class was introduced at the meeting. 21-23' with a max hp of 250 I believe. Mark or Christian can confirm HP. It is a bracketed class like the others classes as well. There was interest years ago and the interest is back again. No need to make the class crazy by allowing inboards. It is an Outboard class only. Class 6 and above are for inboards that is what was decided.
This to can become as big class like 5 & 6 in time. Keeping it simple and not complicating it will make the class a hit.There are a ton of 21-23's out there as well as ex F-class boats which raced years ago. Just have to do a lil homework and find them. I believe the 23' limit was to not deter the smaller hulls from coming out to play.
I look forward to seeing this class grow for sure. Should be a really fun class to watch plus I like the sounds of an outboard anyway!!
This to can become as big class like 5 & 6 in time. Keeping it simple and not complicating it will make the class a hit.There are a ton of 21-23's out there as well as ex F-class boats which raced years ago. Just have to do a lil homework and find them. I believe the 23' limit was to not deter the smaller hulls from coming out to play.
I look forward to seeing this class grow for sure. Should be a really fun class to watch plus I like the sounds of an outboard anyway!!
#165
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why just outboards,whats wrong with smallblocks.just say to bad for us guys on a budget sell your stuff and buy an outboard boat,class 8 21 to 23 only smallblocks can run,this is so one sided its a waste of my time ,the hell with all of this bull****.pretty fricking sad
http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/3630353001.html
Could be race ready in a day or two!!!!
MD
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From: Franconia, PA
why just outboards,whats wrong with smallblocks.just say to bad for us guys on a budget sell your stuff and buy an outboard boat,class 8 21 to 23 only smallblocks can run,this is so one sided its a waste of my time ,the hell with all of this bull****.pretty fricking sad
#167
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From: Wenham, Ma
Well said! I think its terrific OPA is trying to start a sob class. Assuming the boats show up, it will make for exciting racing I think. Good luck to all involved. Bw
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