P Class Update
 

To All P-Class Racers:
With today’s new high tech hulls, and the increase of availability of reliable higher horse power motors we have looked at increasing the P Class speed brackets across the board. After interviewing numerous members of the P Class it seems like they all agree and support changing the speeds.
For the 2009 season Classes P2 – P5 will be increased by 3 MPH. The new speeds are listed below per class. This change will take effect in SBIP’s first race in Miami, April 17 - 19, 2009. We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you all in Miami.
P5 – 75
P4 – 85
P3 – 95
P2 – 105
P1 – 117
Thank you,
John Carbonell, President
Rich Dancisin, Chief Referee
John Carbonell, President – Super Boat International Productions Inc.®
1323 20th Terrace * Key West, FL 33040 * (305) 296-6166 * Fax (305) 296-9770
Web Site: www.superboat.com * E-Mail: [email protected]

Cool....same as OPA.....

Looks good frank,

But how about adding a P-6 class for us poor folk, and the old P-5 boats that wont make the cut??? Only if there is enough participation of course.

Rick

Rick you get the boats and let me know and we'll get some place for them to race. I think if there is a class of boat min. of five boats that SBI would consider it. I would take it to John for you .

Sounds good Frank,

Well, I got one.....

Lets see if anyone else wants to race?:rolleyes:??

rchevelle, what would the breakout be 65 ? Mike

I woould asume 70 MPH like OPA ??!!
but thats the breakout ,,so if it runs steddy 65 u be ok.

Seeing as every other class is in 10MPH increments, I would say 65 sounds good, I would have to add some motor, but if it was a competitive class I dont have a p[roblem doing that, if there were guys with big motors sandbagging, then no way, cuz 65 would be my max speed, and they would be running around at 3/4 throttle. Personally I would like to see it at 60, and allow smaller boats than in the past, but I dont want them to build a class around my boat, but what everyone would want. Nice 24 ya got, I have never seen it around, We should meet up some time. Actually, now that I look closer, thats not Scotty's boat is it??

Rick

Rick ,,i think it is Scotty B.'s boat !!!!!:eek:

Yep, Its Scotty B's . Going to run it this season. mike

Is it yours now, or are you running it for Scott?? Either way, we gotta meet, I know a few things about that boat:drink:

So do I! Only a knuckle head like Scotty was the only one to run a 24 foot boat against bigger boats in rough water and win. Only Scotty and Jo from Pantera can run that boat balls to the wall.

:rolleyes:LOL:party-smiley-004: I know i wouldn't !!!!

Albert,

You have seen me drive this boat:eek: and you know I would never drive it like Scotty Did, but I do have a little more seat time in a 24 now, that was my first time driving a 24:drink: I agree, Scotty can definitely drive a boat. I have never been in a boat with Jo, but I am sure you are correct. Also, a funny phone call to Scott when I had the 24 in Marathon...........

I say to Scott, so how bad is it lining up and running thru the bridge??
Scott says, I dont Know, never done it before!!!
So I look over at Al Chesley, and ask him the same question, and his answer was the same.

We head out for practice on Saturday, and I blow a steering line heading back thru the bridge into the gulf at full throttle, so you can see why I was a little leniant on the throttles sunday.

A little story about how I got hooked up with Scott........

I had met him a few times before, but just over beers, one day he is looking for someone to sit in the passenger seat, and help out with racing expenses so he calls me. I had just bought the house, and was on the verge of getting laid off, so I couldnt commit to $$$, but told him I was in for whatever he needed besides $$:drink:

One day he calls me back, and says he is going out testing to get ready a race, and didnt have a passenger, and asked if I wanted to go for a ride? Well, I had been in a 28 pantera at 78MPH before(Tims), so I said sure, no problem. I show up at his house, and we tow to the ramp, next thing I know we are strapping on the Lifelines and heading out Jupiter inlet in 4 footers:eek: We proceeded to jump waves, and test the new engine for 20 minutes or so, then came back inside and put some more time on it. A short time later, we were at Deerfield with Monte in the boat, and that sick puppy went out there and lapped a 30 foot boat to win the race, even after spinning out, and monte ending up on the floor with the lanyard disconnected. I have pics from back then when it was Scott, Laura, myself and Monte with Scotts dodge pickup towing the boat, we were sitting under one of those ez up tent things in deerfield with the cooler between us. Same setup in Key West. The next year was a little different with AMF in the picture, and Well, The rest is history.

Then we must be equally as knuckleheaded, see ya in marathon !!! :evilb:
Scotty is probably (is) crazier than us !!! But it'll be a blast, plus a small boat is easier to wash after the race...more time for drinks. Mike

Nice history , was that the Dodge with KEAN U. on the side , and the rear end almost drug the ground ? He earned his wings didnt he ?

Thats the one, I remember riding in the back down Hillsboro with laura after the Deerfield race, flinging T-shirts out to fans:drink:

Wash????

We never washed it. just ran some fresh water thru the motor, and went to drink:drink:

The Boat is a lot of fun, and has won its share of races, good luck with it, and hopefully you can add to its list of trophies. if you need anything just let me know, I am always around.

Rick

Thanks Rick, If you see the boat around, come over and say hey ! No doubt we'll always have beverages handy ! Mike

I remember her ,Me her monty and his lady were in a silver explorer headed to the docks early one morning when she introduced me to the "interestingly enough " what she called a metal ciggarett . Only it had no tobacco I had to shove it into this little wooden box made of the most beautifull exotic material and ,......... What was I talkin about ?
.............

I was not aware that Scotty had sold the boat. Good luck to you in your new adventure. That little rocket has been to hell and back.

Albert

Thanks for the well wishes Albert, We didnt buy it were just racing it this season, Scotty made us an offer we couldn't refuse !!! :eek:

AHA,

We may have met then:drink:

Mike,

will do, Scotty knows I like my beverages, ask him about the time I was lost on Duval, and he had to give me directions to the condo by cellphone, Damn them condo's in the Truman annex all look the same, especially at 3 AM:eek:

Rick

Albert,
We going to see you guys in Miami...?

Mike,

Congrats on your ride! Whatever you need from us, let us know.

Trent

Should I tell them the story of how I ended up on your team:eek:

I will never sell my Pantera, Glenn Wilson and Mike Fosse, two guys I like and respect as racers and friends need a ride so I offered them my boat. If they have fun and be safe I will be happy.

mailman p6 or five

I would say as crazy as u are P-3 but the boat is def. P-6 LOL

Hi Frank,

Yes as spectators. The boat is not race ready to our liking. We will be ready sometime this year. If you have a headache on race day tell Richie I`m available. :grinser010:

Albert

Will do buddy thanks, see you in Miami

Frank

Sounds good Scotty,

I dont think I know Mike, but if Glenn is in the boat, then I am sure it will be a good season for both them and the boat. If they need anything just let me know, even if its just a trailer or wash monkey, not sure what we are doing this year, still trying to get sponsorship, but always looking for a good reason to hang out at the races:drink:

Rick