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10-20-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,434
Posted By goatskin

Dave, you are a cynic, non-believer &...

Dave, you are a cynic, non-believer & fire-starter
(and can prolly count to 11 w/o taking your shoes off, yes?).

Yes, interesting numbers, I agree.
10-20-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,434
Posted By goatskin

KeyWest & Carbonell/SBI Article

FYI

http://raceboatinternational.com/index.php?id=974

Lots of numbers.

Bob
09-16-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 818
Views: 182,667
Posted By goatskin

Everybody knows what will work, the issue is...

Everybody knows what will work, the issue is doing it and having a viable product. PRA tried it. NJPPRC tried it. Stu Jones is making a variety of it work. Racing has collapsed b/c folks can't/won't...
09-16-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 182,667
Posted By goatskin

John, clear your inbox, please.

John, clear your inbox, please.
09-15-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,755
Posted By goatskin

The .it newsfeeed (via Google Translate) said the...

The .it newsfeeed (via Google Translate) said the canopy was completely lost and he had a crushed chest, plus aspirated the lake.

ugh
09-15-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,755
Posted By goatskin

Courtesy of Lars Strom on BoatMad.com Video and...

Courtesy of Lars Strom on BoatMad.com Video and a few more details: http://svera.se/blogg/the-boat-racing-world-have-lost-a-great-champion-today/

video:...
09-15-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,755
Posted By goatskin

Another Death - on the circuit, this timei

http://raceboatinternational.com/ reports (and confirmed by an Italian news aggregator) that Paolo Zantelli, #2 in the F2 Worlds, was killed today at a race in Milan.

There's no information other...
09-10-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 62,979
Posted By goatskin

And herein comes one of the 'Unintended...

And herein comes one of the 'Unintended Consequence" issues, as Boatme can attest ... if you want to promote a (wink, wink nod, nod) "RACE" plus assuming all kinds of risk from any poker player who...
09-10-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,417
Posted By goatskin

I think that may be a ghost artifact of the lens....

I think that may be a ghost artifact of the lens. I have noticed the 'warpage' before on some low-angle go-pro shots.
09-01-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By goatskin

Marathon is not classed by HP, but by total...

Marathon is not classed by HP, but by total VOLUME (in Liters), and that includes a 1.4x uplift for blowers.

Going Lean is in A-Class, meaning his total volume exceeds 18liters; what are Merc's...
09-01-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By goatskin

BoatMad forums have all the CTC details: ...

BoatMad forums have all the CTC details: http://boatmad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21563&page=14

These were the entrants: http://cowes2013.co.uk/entrants.html

Bob
08-21-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 43,051
Posted By goatskin

The first ones (Apex) were 20x42, 6 blade, I...

The first ones (Apex) were 20x42, 6 blade, I think, and rounded with a pretty large surface. No idea what style these are, other than 19 x 44, from his txt.

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08-21-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 43,051
Posted By goatskin

Forged steel. Herring makes them, so does Radice....

Forged steel. Herring makes them, so does Radice. They are $25,000 or so a pair.

MUCH tougher.
08-19-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 97,755
Posted By goatskin

well, yeah. It looks almost like a Pro-Vee...

well, yeah.

It looks almost like a Pro-Vee from the old Euro circuit but is a kinda unique ride.
08-18-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 97,755
Posted By goatskin

Reggie (anybody?) know much of anything abt this...

Reggie (anybody?) know much of anything abt this li'l interesting beauty?

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/9804
08-12-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 97,755
Posted By goatskin

Are you sure? When were the international...

Are you sure?

When were the international rules and standards changed for measurement?

LOA and LOW have never been part of the measurement of a boat. Unless it has changed, it is still keel...
08-11-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,356
Posted By goatskin

A 6B is 370-ish hp and dims: 41x33x35, bobtail @...

A 6B is 370-ish hp and dims: 41x33x35, bobtail @ 1.000# more-or-less

A 6C is 400-450hp and dims: 46x33x39. & ±1.200#

Goldcoast sells Cummins-kissed re-man 6C for USD15.000 (world 2yr warranty...
08-11-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,356
Posted By goatskin

but is does exist for (reasonably) cheap money -...

but is does exist for (reasonably) cheap money - engines anyhow up to ±500hp - but rigging is also in the plans, and it can be a lot easier to stay with gas on a re-power.

converting to diesel is...
08-11-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,356
Posted By goatskin

http://www.goldcoastpower.com/ plenty of...

http://www.goldcoastpower.com/

plenty of sense there, too.
08-11-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,356
Posted By goatskin

I was not paying as close attention to his needs...

I was not paying as close attention to his needs as I should.
We agree.

I have been looking very closely at the dt366 and IH/DD-A e40 8.7 to make into race engines (with a crate full of spares...
08-11-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,356
Posted By goatskin

They are cheap, widely available, with cheap...

They are cheap, widely available, with cheap overhaul kits on the shelf.
They are good engines to boost, b/c they are hell-for-stout and have lots of aftermarket goodies available from the tractor...
08-11-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,356
Posted By goatskin

Fewer parts, easier to boost a bit. I...

Fewer parts, easier to boost a bit.



I know what he is wanting to do, and I suggested he go to goldcoast, who have containers of Cummins re-man 6B & 6C ready to ship.
08-11-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,356
Posted By goatskin

12V are for people who can do maths, 24V are for...

12V are for people who can do maths, 24V are for the 90% of the rest of the world..

What you want for cores '6BT-370B': 5.9, 12v, mechanical.

Goldcoast (among others, has containers full of...
08-10-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 267,179
Posted By goatskin

Yup, I was, and it was a near year of educational...

Yup, I was, and it was a near year of educational fun and frustration, that had to be canceled at the go/no-go point, because I could not get assurances from the Venture Cup Committee & RYA that I...
08-10-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 267,179
Posted By goatskin

clean out your PM folder, I have further words...

clean out your PM folder, I have further words for you ... :)
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