Thread: Class 6 Rules Discussion
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02-02-2010 09:37 PMRat if you look close you can just make you out under my spray.
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02-03-2010 10:29 AM
Just keep it simple. Max cubic inches, speed, and no power adders.
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02-03-2010 02:39 PMI second that ! as long as max cubes isnt 350 (im being sarcastic). The keep it simple philosophy sounds like a good idea. Mike
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02-03-2010 02:44 PM
What is to keep someone from getting a Bravo and having it labbed or tweaked? How would this be enforced?
I don't think we need a drive rule. The expense of a #6, if you could even install it on a 26' boat, outweighs the any benefit.
I also don't think we need a prop rule.
The pump fuel requirement is an interesting idea.
I'm concerned how OPA is going to enforce the horsepower rule. Which boat will be the baseline? If Bilgerat and I have a similiar hull, but he has 75 more
HP, do I need to catch up or does he need to tune down?
Anyone else have any constructive input?Rich Smith
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02-03-2010 02:48 PMWould a horsepower to weight ratio make any sense ? or possibly a hull efficiency ratio to horspower ?
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02-03-2010 02:55 PMBoth Glenn and myself really want to run class 6, it just makes sense with a 24 pantera, but the pantera hull is nowhere as efficient as say a velocity or a stepped or vented hull, plus the weight is considerably different, so the pantera would suck with an equal h.p., On the other hand I can understand someone trying to run a stock boat would be frustrated seeing a monster h.p. motor . The h.p. to weight or hull efficiency to weight kind of makes sense. My $.02 thanks Mike
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02-03-2010 03:04 PMor we could leave well enough alone and base everything on the GPS.
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02-03-2010 03:43 PMFast Shafts, You do that and were in, end of discussion !!! mike
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02-03-2010 03:52 PMRico,
Sooner or later, someone will show up with a blower and a #6. "Stepping down" has always been a problem in Offshore Racing. Back in the late 1970's guys started running 35' Cigarettes in Modified when they were really an Open class raceboat. Different times, but the same will happen unless parameters are placed.
Bob
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02-03-2010 04:05 PMRich Smith
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02-03-2010 08:50 PM
Right now we are working on a class 6 boat.. it's going to be good.
Last edited by p-f-e; 02-03-2010 at 09:58 PM.
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02-03-2010 09:28 PM
Working with emotions and feelings wont work. Where does the line stop. There is talk about props, drives, etc. You can be very specific and even add no steps on the bottom for a class. Where does it end. If i was in charge, i would create simple rules
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02-03-2010 09:35 PMI believe, and Pat will have to step in for this year, when I chatted with POPRA last year I was told they will drive the boat. If it is too fast, you will not be in the slower class. In SBI, I believe if you break out, you will be moved up. In OPA, it's pretty much anything goes, just don't break out, and you're fine. Class 6 is the only one they are considering the exception to I believe. That is to make sure the boats with high horsepower do not step that far. (I think)
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02-19-2010 02:04 PMSince the rule meeting is less than 30 hrs away, is there any other input? Alot of this thread focused on the drives/props, what about setback boxes or 93 octane? I feel by keeping it affordable, it encourages participation and goes along with the rulebook's characterization of class 6 being "entry level".
Bob
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02-19-2010 02:11 PM
No Race Fuel
No Blower motors
No Speed masters of any number
No Pouting.
Keep It Simple.
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02-19-2010 02:18 PM2TR,
I agree! I would make an exception/grandfather AKULA since he is running a blower (I think??). The best rule you came up with is the "NO POUTING"