Is it time for Class 7?
02-14-2012 | 10:52 AM
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Is it time for Class 7?
Just for argument sake, (and because its the middle of winter), what do you think about a Class 7? 21-22' Single OB or small block engine, 65 MPH.
Class 7 would be much more affordable-the perfect "entry level" class. Think of how many 21 Shadows, Challengers, Activators, Superboats, Progressions and Velocity's are out there. This would be similar to the original "A" class. Class 6 has proven there is interest in small boat racing. With participation in the largest class' waning, Why not class 7? The USA is probably the only country that does not offer this class anymore.
Just throwing this out there to you SOB'ers. What do you think? Affordable Entry Level racing?
Class 7 would be much more affordable-the perfect "entry level" class. Think of how many 21 Shadows, Challengers, Activators, Superboats, Progressions and Velocity's are out there. This would be similar to the original "A" class. Class 6 has proven there is interest in small boat racing. With participation in the largest class' waning, Why not class 7? The USA is probably the only country that does not offer this class anymore.
Just throwing this out there to you SOB'ers. What do you think? Affordable Entry Level racing?
02-14-2012 | 10:55 AM
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Just for argument sake, (and because its the middle of winter), what do you think about a Class 7? 21-22' Single OB or small block engine, 65 MPH.
Class 7 would be much more affordable-the perfect "entry level" class. Think of how many 21 Shadows, Challengers, Activators, Superboats, Progressions and Velocity's are out there. This would be similar to the original "A" class. Class 6 has proven there is interest in small boat racing. With participation in the largest class' waning, Why not class 7? The USA is probably the only country that does not offer this class anymore.
Just throwing this out there to you SOB'ers. What do you think? Affordable Entry Level racing?
Class 7 would be much more affordable-the perfect "entry level" class. Think of how many 21 Shadows, Challengers, Activators, Superboats, Progressions and Velocity's are out there. This would be similar to the original "A" class. Class 6 has proven there is interest in small boat racing. With participation in the largest class' waning, Why not class 7? The USA is probably the only country that does not offer this class anymore.
Just throwing this out there to you SOB'ers. What do you think? Affordable Entry Level racing?
02-14-2012 | 11:02 AM
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Class 6 started with only a couple of boats-the Cotner boat and the Green boat. Look were 6 is now. Would not cost anything to offer it, and its AFFORDABLE. The racers of tomorrow need to get addicted early and cheap! No prize, money, maybe a trophy?
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02-14-2012 | 12:59 PM
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I only have about a half hour of race experience, and that was in Solomons in calm water, but I can't imagine trying to race anywhere close to 65MPH in a 21'-22' boat in the ocean. However, class 6 has VERY tough competition, so a slightly slower class with less competition would be a better place for new people to start racing and get a taste of victory.
02-14-2012 | 01:58 PM
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We tried it, never got more than 1 or 2 boats to race.
02-14-2012 | 02:16 PM
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02-14-2012 | 04:34 PM
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Just for argument sake, (and because its the middle of winter), what do you think about a Class 7? 21-22' Single OB or small block engine, 65 MPH.
Class 7 would be much more affordable-the perfect "entry level" class. Think of how many 21 Shadows, Challengers, Activators, Superboats, Progressions and Velocity's are out there. This would be similar to the original "A" class. Class 6 has proven there is interest in small boat racing. With participation in the largest class' waning, Why not class 7? The USA is probably the only country that does not offer this class anymore.
Just throwing this out there to you SOB'ers. What do you think? Affordable Entry Level racing?
Class 7 would be much more affordable-the perfect "entry level" class. Think of how many 21 Shadows, Challengers, Activators, Superboats, Progressions and Velocity's are out there. This would be similar to the original "A" class. Class 6 has proven there is interest in small boat racing. With participation in the largest class' waning, Why not class 7? The USA is probably the only country that does not offer this class anymore.
Just throwing this out there to you SOB'ers. What do you think? Affordable Entry Level racing?
what do we have to lose?I remember how great this class was back in the 80s and into the early 90s.Many great racers got thier start in the small single outboard boats..JOEY IMPRESCIA,NIGEL HOOK,CHARLIE HAIMES,JD DELIA..just to name a few!And these boats were raced in the ocean in rough water.Sure the speeds were in the 50-60mph range,but what a great way to learn how to drive or throttle a race boat at a relatively affordable price!
