You are exactly correct.
We actually inteded to have what is now called 750 Supercat to use a low cost year long not unlike the 850 engine. We actually did a powerpoint with Mercury Racing suggesting a detuned 1075 ECM that was only available on race day and testing. The boats could pleasure or poker run as 1075 however or whenever they wanted.
When we put out the bid the 1075 was not shipping yet. Sterling was highly agressive and won. Suddenly mercury disliked the idea and the 850 debate was set to begin as soon as they had product.
I like the 850 plan but not without buy in from the fleet.
Steve
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12-12-2009 06:46 PMSean,
What speeds does the 750/850 class run in race conditions.
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12-12-2009 07:32 PM
Smooth races, it can be in the mid 140's, most other races, 125-135.
We are in the midst of taking off the deck to replace it with an entirely new deck/canopy/cockpit/windscreen system.... and we probably already had one of the better ones out there. This one will be much better. You can always improve.
Also looking at other areas as always; hardware, hinges, handles, seats, mounts, air, emergency lighting etc....
for the same (or less) money as a tilt trailer or a nice paint job we are going to step up the safety a notch or two first. Although the tilt trailer would be nice too.
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12-12-2009 07:35 PMSean,
Is Doug Wright doing your new deck?? Sounds like a good move money well spent.
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12-12-2009 08:10 PM
yes, Doug is building the new stuff.
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12-12-2009 08:19 PMOffshore Racing wasnīt designed to be a spectator sport, it's for people or companies with's lots of money to push the envelope of endurance technology and hopefully put a trophy on a mantle. It's man vs the elements, not like boats with like engines running in circles.
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12-13-2009 03:18 AM
First and foremost, RIP Mohammad Al Mehairi and Jean-Marc Sanchez.
About the top speed vs racing, I am with Sean on this. I enjoy seeing the limits of technology pushed. It is sad though when proven safety technology is not used. Look at the top fuel hydro's, or the unlimited hydro's. They have safety technology that seems to work well, although it can't always be 100%.
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12-13-2009 06:39 AM
Lighting?
Like a strobe or what do you mean and pics of hinges ?
What we use is ordinary latch hinges with the pins changed to locking pins so if someone from the outside need to open the hatch just pull them and open unless he canīt open it from the outside like supposed to.
We use big rig tarp rubber straps which are pulled thru a hole in the hatch.
Can be pulled open the opposite way and still keep the lid down at speed, rattles a bit and isnīt completely waterproof ( both issues can be fixed ) but gets the job done.
Version 1 (Side by side canopy)
Version 2 ( Tandem)
After a flip "test" @ 100mph (less than one hour in the water with the new boat) with the strap so the pullhandle is outside. Note the split hull and the mat outside on the deck joint.
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Offshore Racing wasnīt designed to be a spectator sport, it's for people or companies with's lots of money to push the envelope of endurance technology and hopefully put a trophy on a mantle. It's man vs the elements, not like boats with like engines running in circles.
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12-13-2009 09:52 AMGeorge what we use is glow sticks. Red on the air green on the door. They are very bright and reliable. Richie Powers told me how dark it was when gentry rolled and his struggle to find his regulator. We decided on glow sticks because fixed lighting will show you where air should be. A glow stick on the reg show's you where it's at. In 9 years we have never had one not last hours more than the race.
Steve
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12-13-2009 10:12 AM
I like the light on the air line. I usually tucked mine in the chest strap and lay it in my lap. Having it lit as well is better yet.
Thanks Steve
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12-13-2009 10:33 AMThanks Steve that is a good idea , where do you get them??
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12-13-2009 10:36 AMOffshore Racing wasnīt designed to be a spectator sport, it's for people or companies with's lots of money to push the envelope of endurance technology and hopefully put a trophy on a mantle. It's man vs the elements, not like boats with like engines running in circles.
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12-13-2009 10:39 AM
http://glowproducts.com/glowsticks/
Probally not where Steve gets them, but this site offers different sizes/colors and options