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Forum: General Racing Discussion
10-20-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,149
Posted By SpecialFX

One of the problems here was that there was never...

One of the problems here was that there was never any firm information available on the details of this race, its kinda of difficult to commit to something that is "iffy' form the get go, what would...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-13-2013, 03:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By SpecialFX

In Trinidad was first MOBIL MOTOM then ESSO...

In Trinidad was first MOBIL MOTOM then ESSO SPECIAL FX then GULF SPECIAL. Changed canopy form three man to two man in 2005, then cut top off and converted to twin outboards, last raced in 2010. New...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-28-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 18,435
Posted By SpecialFX

the new engine rule should have considered this...

the new engine rule should have considered this fuel problem from inception the engines should be able to use 93 pump gas no issue end of story
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-02-2011, 03:40 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

Perhaps now that these tragedies have hit home...

Perhaps now that these tragedies have hit home the US , racers themselves will begin to want to do something about their own safety and demand that the orgs provide proper safety requirements and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-26-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 67,778
Posted By SpecialFX

Why do you use Stretched acrylic over poly and...

Why do you use Stretched acrylic over poly and vice versa
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-26-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 67,778
Posted By SpecialFX

Stretched acrylic, laminated 2 layers with an...

Stretched acrylic, laminated 2 layers with an intermediate bond, 3/4" thk on the Fury race boat. It is also amazing clear with no noticeable distortion.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-25-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 23,859
Posted By SpecialFX

This was on an Austrailian boat....does it work?

This was on an Austrailian boat....does it work?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-25-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

I think this particular double flange design was...

I think this particular double flange design was intended as a retrofit upgrade to existing flush hatches with a thinned down lip, so the original canopy landing for the hatch did not need to be cut...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-24-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 67,778
Posted By SpecialFX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e87HIlOIYFA ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e87HIlOIYFA

This link was posted on another thread here, think more than likely this shows how the Warpaint canopy might have failed. I doubt the Warpaint canopy it...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-24-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

Pics to accompany report

Pics to accompany report
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-24-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

Below is a report regarding the failure of the...

Below is a report regarding the failure of the canopy on the Victory team in 2009.
Basically, if a boat ends up upside-down (same as Big Thunder) the weak points are the hatch, which as shown in the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-18-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

and we were trying to take the lead from Steve...

and we were trying to take the lead from Steve and Joey....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-18-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

Yes all three times spinning in, that first one...

Yes all three times spinning in, that first one was the most violent, but guess we dodged a bullet that day.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-18-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

The talking trash mask should disperse or...

The talking trash mask should disperse or redirect the energy of the water on immediate impact away from the canopy. Read the T2X and other comments on prop rotation too, guess what...now I will not...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-18-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

@Gripenland, I took my boat out of competition in...

@Gripenland, I took my boat out of competition in 2010 to improve its safety amongst other things, and do not know if any US org discussed mandating safety improvements like UIM. My feeling was that...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

As I understand the laminating or layers...

As I understand the laminating or layers increases the bird strike resistance as compared to a monolithic piece. The problem with polycarbonate as I was told is significantly more deflection...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

UIM increased weights for 2010, but nothing was...

UIM increased weights for 2010, but nothing was mandated and weights were not increased in the USA. Fury races in the US
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

"How did you calculate the forces on the cockpit?...

"How did you calculate the forces on the cockpit? Or did you use the 20 tonnes per square meter as stated by UIM?"

No calculations on the individual panels, but a couple sample pieces were sent to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

I would hope that SBI would try to determine what...

I would hope that SBI would try to determine what might have happened with Page's crash, at the very least the safety crews involved with the rescue would have useful information.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

Page canopy appeared to be intact, they must have...

Page canopy appeared to be intact, they must have had an air delivery problem after the cockpit filled with water, we will have to wait for the official investigation/report to discover what...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

I doubt this type of close compact roll cage once...

I doubt this type of close compact roll cage once properly built would collapse and entrap the drivers as someone mentioned earlier, but that is a serious consideration. An offshore boat is not...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

After ther 2009 Victory crash, Fury spent all of...

After ther 2009 Victory crash, Fury spent all of 2010 with Doug Wright and received major modifications and extensive cockpit re-infotrcements, that includes all of the UIM recommendations for C1 and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 56,687
Posted By SpecialFX

The new Fury windscreen uses laminated stretched...

The new Fury windscreen uses laminated stretched acrylic provided by Triumph Aerospace, this transparency is capable of withstanding 500mph bird strike as compared to 350 mph for polycarbonate
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-16-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 67,778
Posted By SpecialFX

The new Fury windscreen uses laminated stretched...

The new Fury windscreen uses laminated stretched acrylic provided by Triumph Aerospace, this transparency is capable of withstanding 500mph bird strike as compared to 350 mph for polycarbonate
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-09-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 131,140
Posted By SpecialFX

Condolences to the families. R.I.P. Big Thunder...

Condolences to the families. R.I.P. Big Thunder Marine
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