So what would it take SVL???

[Ratickle]

Well said Jim ....

There have been some well thought out observations made in this thread.

[mdkeywest]

I think we all agree on the big stuff , so lets let the small stuff work itself out .

If OB is as far as youre dime can take you , that should be good enuf !

If ya, can conjure up a couple bucks more , come down and visit us in K W . Luv to have ya.

[imco offshore]

what he said !!!

[mdkeywest]

[Ratickle]

I have been reading ........ about inspections in KW for the SVL class.

Frank, I believe evryone is glad the organization is doing the inspections for legality of the complete drive train. I've heard no negatives, only the hope for a completely level playing field. And, with the exception of one boat, I don't think it has ever varied far from that.

.......The rest of the classes don't seem to have all the issues SVL have anyone know why that is ..........

This one is easy I believe, There are 12 or 13 boats out there. 10 or so want to race right now, just want the rules to be maintained and enforced. And when I say race, I mean race - not exhibit. There are no other classes in Spec Racing that have that kind of possibility, and interest, currently. The next closest are the Stock Outboards. The Stock Outboard rules are the same all over the world, no issues to hassle out anymore on rules. How they police the engine rules in SO, you would know a lot more about that than I would. But, it would be something to consider as a baseline.

The SVL guys and girls all talk, race, compete, and discuss things as a class, sometimes maybe a little to emotionally in public, but getting better. That's why when I talked with Mark about the rebuild of his boat, I was adamant he should make it an SVL legal combination. I was positive from talking with everyone else they would be unanimous in their grandfathering of his hull under the existing rules. I'm glad the boat is in SVL, I certainly hope you guys are too. The progress is fun to watch, and you are on the verge of the SBI national championship.

I think we are on the right track and the new teams are looking forward to next yr and will be a huge plus to the class.

I think you are too. There are still some small tweaks I think should happen to the rules, (you know most of it), but the clarification done this year and the tech inspections discussed for the worlds, have gone a long way to improve the overall attitiude. The proof to me is there have been 6 or 7 different SVL's so far compete this year in SBI vs only the 2 last year (with the exception of the World's where there were 4, well 3 ) I know of two more teams looking at SVL's now, and that's not counting myself. But, just like me, they need to know the rules are such that the curerent fleet of boats will not be obsoleted, and that the rules will be enforced.

By the way, I'd love to see all the boats in both OB and KW, including Absolutely Not......

[Wazzup Racing]

Been sitting back quietly watching. I have spoken to a few of the teams. Not going to make a bunch of smoke here, except to let you all know you are always welcome. We'll keep it simple, fair, and crown the winners. Smitty

[Sean Stinson]

[Ratickle]

Naw, no popcorn. Almost everyone is getting close to the same page.


I see you made it home safe, great.....

[XtremeRacing]

I noticed even Randy posted on another thread about working on KW should be awesome and a lot of fun.

[Ratickle]

I noticed even Randy posted on another thread about working on KW should be awesome and a lot of fun.

I hope he can work it out somehow.....

[Sean Stinson]

oh yeah its popcorn bud I would love them to all get on the same page....all of them!!!!

[Ratickle]

oh yeah its popcorn bud I would love them to all get on the same page....all of them!!!!

They keep working on it.....

[Sean Stinson]

got any salt bud?????

[imco offshore]

what do you need salt for ?

[XtremeRacing]

what do you need salt for ?

George,

I think Sean wants the salt for his hamburger when he is in Kw watching and supporting the SVL class i'm sure he will be there .

[mdkeywest]

He is Probably part of the salt lick competion in the midwest and ran low ,while waiting on A " serious " race team member .

[Ratickle]

what do you need salt for ?

George,

I think Sean wants the salt for his hamburger when he is in Kw watching and supporting the SVL class i'm sure he will be there .

He is Probably part of the salt lick competion in the midwest and ran low ,while waiting on A " serious " race team member .

Naw, it has to be for his Margarita when in Margaritaville,,,,,,

[extras]

OK guys,I know i dont race SVL anymore but my heart is still with the class.I would absolutely love to see 10 SVLs on a race coarse at one time.There is no better place to see this than Key West. Therefore,Adrenaline Rush racing and Power1One is willing to put up $1000.00 to the winner of this race providing, we get 10 boats registered and on the coarse for the green flag on Sunday.What do ya think? Anybody else wanna add to it?

Only one more to go!

[imco offshore]

Mark ,are you going to give me half a chance this time ,,?? it,s been very cool seeimg that boat go that fast,,good job , i know it took a lot of work,,see in K.W. in a few weeks,,

[Pete B]