Bobby and friends are still working hard. Paint going on now.....
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...ttingPaint.jpg
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Bobby and friends are still working hard. Paint going on now.....
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...ttingPaint.jpg
Go guys go!
I cannot wait to see this bad-boy on the water......
Any Idea where she will reside?
:cool:
Classic graphics
cool
I cant wait to see her on the water and get some of the test results!
Perhaps one of the most legendary race boat in US history. 29 years later, "The Legend" still captivates us..... I consider myself lucky to see the new "Warpath" back in the race scene....
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/u...psd052c2c0.jpg
Nice, thanks......
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warms my heart
I just cannot wait to see this on the water......
The new 42' Double Stepped Warrior is a project that I started in with the F2 36 race boat. What I originally set out to do was improve the performance of a World Champion hull design that I throttled to its first World Championship in 1984, after founding Apache powerboats. This original proven V design has gone on to win many victories, World Titles in the United States and abroad for many years after. By being open minded to all the new technology and material that was available, I felt that I could make a few performance improvements using some of today's technology, thus bringing this design to a whole new level. Working and testing hands on, I earned a good education on what worked and what did not...
First order of business was to reevaluate lamination schedules to see what can be done to reduce weight without giving up any structural integrity. Next, start consulting with naval architects to come up with an efficient venting system that will allow aeration without sacrificing any safety and turning ability, and no compromise of ride in true offshore conditions. After years of testing, and a few modifications, the 42 Chief is now a reality.
I am very proud of the final product and all the experts that have assisted throughout the project were also very impressed with the final product and performance. The tooling and technology are now finished with all of the research and development done.
X-dimensions, Drive height, Step technology, CG studies, etc….. Every test revealed new levels of performance. The boat was very responsive. I am very proud and glad that we are now at the point where the 42 is a world-class performance offshore boat. The company's tooling is designed to allow each boat to be truly, one of one. Nothing is set in stone and we can produce a Full Pleasure Poker Run, to a 3-man bolster canopied Race Boat. Nothing is beyond the abilities of the complete team. I enjoy the boat business and the many friends that I have meet throughout my time in power boating and thirty-five plus years of offshore racing. If you would like to discuss the current 42 project or Chief in general one on one, please give me a call; better yet come see the 42 Chief. I am very proud of the results.
Bob Saccenti
"Chief Venture Cup RaceTeam"
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Subject: [New post] Warpath is getting close to water testing.
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http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...efWarpath1.jpg
Wow , and to think they are a little late producing one off boats ( custom ) considering other manufactures Skater , Fountain , etc , etc ,have been doing it for years now , and finally starting to reevaluate laminating schedules to reduce weight hmmmmmmmmmmmm once again a little late considering they should have thought of that a decade ago . Just my 2 Cents .
Where ya going with this, Artie?
A lot of builders have been offering custom builds, and others have only offered custom interior/finish/paint for many years.
Pantera will build you a light layup or heavy layup. What do you want?
The new Chief looks bad azz, and I have confidence it will perform.
Are you suggesting a different layup/material schedule?
I'm just confused at what you're suggesting, and crapping on this thread.
It's the rebirth of a bad azz hull, we should all be happy about that.
I'll just say that I have the greatest respect and admiration for Bobby.
Bouy first of the lay up schedule should have been reevaluated years ago ( decade ) because the materials where there , and now they are offering a boat that is a one off ( custom ) Canopies , etc , etc , what ever your wallet will bear or the look that you may want~ because as clearly stated the Co's tooling is designed to allow each boat to be truly , one of one ,because nothing is beyond there abilities well.............................( excample ) no two Skater's really are alike or any of the previous boats we built in the past Fountain , Cig , Platinum , etc etc , meaning that everything that came out of that stable ( Skater ) was custom , custom , from the hull , deck , cannopies / canopy , hatches with scoops , layup , etc , etc, or once again what ever your wallet will bare right down to the paint , and when i say custom i mean custom no deck mold's being used what so ever with the exception of the hull that is re-worked to fit the customer's wants or bill . OUT
second thoughts, John?
I'm gathering he's saying it should have been done a long time ago. Hopefully they do it better than Fountain though. That business model didn't seem to work out.
I know that I'm sure hopeful the Cowes race goes and that this new Chief does really well. Either them or Cookee as the winner, the other one second.....
And both first in their class......:)
Oh yeah, this is great to see.
Just the sticker on the back is cool...."Custom Built by Bobby Saccenti":driving:
I would have liked to see the old school style hatches and eliminate the swim platform
haha, that swimplatform will not do anything to help change props from those arnesons.
Warpath needs the original designed hatches, oh well
Kind of like these you're thinking???
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...thOriginal.jpg
Make no mistake, I LOVE 41 Apaches, but the back boxy part of the hatch has always made me wince. I like the Chief, Checkmate, Saber and Pantera iterations of the hatch better.
and these....
Kind of you to say so!
There has been a bit of a change with the "Venture Cup" - Mike Lloyd who was the organiser has quit and there is a new team at the top, the first thing they did is change the start to where I believe it should have been all along - London! We will now be starting from Tower Bridge in the middle of London itself - there will be speed restrictions given the size of the boats and we will be able to have a proper start further down the river, make no mistake we will be on the plane and it will be amazing!
The difficult decision was made to make the 2013 event a "Prologue" event as there were too many loose ends to be certain of a trouble free event down to the South of France so we will be doing an English Channel based event which will still be the longest race in recent history and a great event to set both the race teams and the organisers up for 2014 when we will be racing to Monte Carlo!
The Programme:
Venture Cup Prologue
THURSDAY 6th JUNE
Event site and pit-area (wet & dry) opens at West India Dock, London
FRIDAY 7th JUNE
Scrutineering at Pits in West India Dock
SATURDAY 8th JUNE
LEG 1: Morning - Tower Bridge London to Brighton (approx. 170nm)
Mandatory stop of 1-hour minimum (fuel & basic maintenance)
To be considered a pit-stop, so boats can leave once 1-hour time completed
LEG 2: Afternoon - Brighton to Guernsey (approx. 160nm)
Fleet arrives mid-afternoon on Saturday June 8th - finish line will be immediately off Castle Cornet.
Fleet have two options for mooring - Victoria Marina or Boatworks+ Pontoon. Both will be exclusive to race fleet
Harbour crane available immediately on site
30 second walk to Guernsey Yacht Club where barbecue and drinks will be available all day
Overnight mooring at Victoria Marina with full security
Guernsey Yacht Club will remain as the Event HQ throughout the stay in Guernsey
SUNDAY 9th JUNE
Lay day in Guernsey with local class racing & entertainment
Summer Arts Festival at venue with bands and street entertainment
Vin D'Honneur at Castle Cornet Dining Hall for all crews with presentation of cups (incl. Gold Cup).
Goody bags for all crews
Afternoon will see inshore race by Guernsey Powerboat Club - Venture Cup fleet welcome to participate
MONDAY 10th JUNE
LEG 3: Morning - Guernsey, around Channel Islands (including Guillot Passage) to Northern France (approx 150nm)
Mandatory stop of 1-hour minimum (fuel & basic maintenance)
To be considered a pit-stop, so boats can leave once 1-hour time completed
LEG 4: Afternoon - Northern France, around Channel Islands to Guernsey (approx 150nm)
TUESDAY 11th JUNE
LEG 5: Guernsey to finish-line at Bournemouth Pier (approx 160nm)
Various marks to be included to add 'spice'
Final pits & extraction will be in Poole, followed by prize-giving and celebration
One more vote for hatches...
I'm not so sure. The original had some awesome scoops on it...
http://youtu.be/dzXEBw7Uupo
any news on what's going on with the project???