question for the circle guys

[superdave013]

I was wondering why the water dumps are on the side instead of the transom. The only reason I can think of is so you can check for water flow while running. Is there more to it then that?

[GofastRacer]

BINGO!.. wink

[blondie#1]

Yes, one more, when you're towing a dead boat for the PR of the thing, you can reach over and feel when you're in trouble with the JeRk. And if you have an electric, automotive pump, you can keep a force feed system flowing, as long as the pickups dont plug with debris! I did this for about 3 miles at a fast idle and impressed the BOYs! I was towing a Jones Starfire with a former SS veteran driver and his Mighty Mouse Motor {dead}! Go Girls! The same guy tried testing that day without his PROP installed!!! JeRksBlondieBomber smile_sp yuk

[LeE ss13]

superdave013:
I was wondering why the water dumps are on the side instead of the transom. The only reason I can think of is so you can check for water flow while running. Is there more to it then that? To answer that, I want you to picture Tevye, (played by Topol), in 'Fiddler on the Roof', singing the answer ...."Tradition !!!!!"

[superdave013]

Ok, I have to install a few more dumps. Do you think I should spend more money on longer hoses to be a side squirter? I mean, I wanna be cool like you guys. :rolleyes: And maybe if I use some small ones I could get it to squirt real far and spray the guy I'm passing. :D

[FlatRacer]

I liked the idea of being able to check your water flow by just reaching down and feeling with your hand, but I didn't like the way the exiting spray (at speed) obscures the numbers or graphics on the side of the boat (I'm anal about appearance).
I installed my dumps on the driver's side near the transom, so I can just glance back whenever I want to check the flow.
FR :p

[Flat Nasty]

FlatRacer:
I liked the idea of being able to check your water flow by just reaching down and feeling with your hand, but I didn't like the way the exiting spray (at speed) obscures the numbers or graphics on the side of the boat (I'm anal about appearance).
I installed my dumps on the driver's side near the transom, so I can just glance back whenever I want to check the flow.
FR :p If you are going that fast you cant see graphics any way. I like to know when the water stops.

[gnRacer98]

Are the guys that dump the water out the side, the same guys that can never tell you what the tach or oil pressure was reading just before it blowed-up?
The boat looks cooler in the pictures if you run it out the back.

[LeE ss13]

Ah come on John ... the ride in a 18' flatbottom at 100 mph on the 3rd lap is a little different than the nice smooth ride of a 20'-21' GN V-Bottom cruiser. And don't make me show a picture of what can happen to even a GN boat if a driver takes their eyes off the water too long !!!!

[gnRacer98]

Yea, it's smooth gliding over 3ft. rollers (kinda like air ride suspension). That's why I moved mine to the transom, I'm too busy trying to find the flags once a lap.
Besides, the crew already knows not to stand in the back when you start it in the pits.

[126driver]

There's flags? :confused: eek!

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

K-126 Check your P.M.s

[GofastRacer]

superdave013:
Ok, I have to install a few more dumps. Do you think I should spend more money on longer hoses to be a side squirter? I mean, I wanna be cool like you guys. :rolleyes: And maybe if I use some small ones I could get it to squirt real far and spray the guy I'm passing. :D That's funny!.. :D :D

[GofastRacer]

gnRacer98:
Are the guys that dump the water out the side, the same guys that can never tell you what the tach or oil pressure was reading just before it blowed-up? Yep!.. :D :D :D

[superdave013]

GofastRacer:
superdave013:
Ok, I have to install a few more dumps. Do you think I should spend more money on longer hoses to be a side squirter? I mean, I wanna be cool like you guys. :rolleyes: And maybe if I use some small ones I could get it to squirt real far and spray the guy I'm passing. :D That's funny!.. :D :D Think that's funny hu? You might be the guy getting wet. :D That is if it ever gets done of course. :rolleyes:

[GofastRacer]

superdave013:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by GofastRacer:
[qb] [QUOTE]Originally posted by superdave013:
[qb] You might be the guy getting wet. :D Now that is really funny! wink :D :D :D :D

[SK48]

Dave, be daring like me. I have the water dumps out the transom so it doesn't screw up the photo's. My race boats had them out the side, and once the green flag dropped I never checked them or the tach. Last race boat, we built a bezel for a Pro light in the dash and aimed it toward the driver. And yes you could see it even in the sun. Nice meeting you at RD's last weekend.

[LeE ss13]

Dave, be normal like me !!! Have everything exit out the driver side. The engine cooling water. The bilge pump water. The V-Drive water. The beer cooler water. In fact run a water line from the cav plate to out the side just to have a spare and have guys ask what the heck it's for !!!!

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

I like havin the water exiting right there. Upon warm up, I hold my hand over the water until it almost burns me , then I know its safe to "MASH THE GAS"!!! :cool:
[ March 13, 2003, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: V-DRIVE VIDEO ]

[circleboatKIDD]

HEy VDRIVE are u on the up peddle when that occurs or what :D

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Hey Kidd, come down to Needles and I'll show you how to make a left turn without slammin into anyone! eek! :D Sorry, I just couldnt resist! :D My boat doesnt even have or need an up peddle.....yet!

[circleboatKIDD]

wow it looks like the gloves are off, devil JG throwing low blows left and right I see

[76biesmeyer]

Don,t listen to them guys!!! Thats not water coming out the side. It BEER!!!!

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

circleboatKIDD:
wow it looks like the gloves are off, devil JG throwing low blows left and right I see Hey Sizzle Chest, Why dont you bring down the K-52 to needles? Just wait till gramps is sleeping and go for it! He probably wont even know it was gone! :cool:

[circleboatKIDD]

I just might have to try that good idea wink by the way u got my check right :confused:

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Got it chief, Its all good! :cool:

[Sangerboy]

76biesmeyer:
Don,t listen to them guys!!! Thats not water coming out the side. It BEER!!!! I'd be just a tad suspicious if it's yellow and warm :rolleyes:

[FlatRacer]

126driver:
There's flags? :confused: eek! LMFAO!!! :D
FR :p

[LeE ss13]

V-DRIVE VIDEO:
circleboatKIDD:
wow it looks like the gloves are off, devil JG throwing low blows left and right I see Hey Sizzle Chest, Why dont you bring down the K-52 to needles? Just wait till gramps is sleeping and go for it! He probably wont even know it was gone! :cool: This K-52 ???
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/516/308k52.jpg
[ March 14, 2003, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: LeE ss13 ]

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

We are talking about Grumpy's boat with the new blower Kidd's throwin-on it! pig_flyi

[ACCEPTENCE]

So I'm not gittin this whole circle thing???? The idea is what again??? Go really fast, flip a u-ture, go really fast again the other way...then what???
Is there any intimidation factor here??? Like being nutty enough to just take out the rest of the field??? when the urge strikes you???
Most importantly...What really seperates the men from the boys in this venue???
[ March 14, 2003, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: ACCEPTENCE ]

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Dude, Its just like a drag race with a few added features... The straightaway is twice the distance of your usual 1/4 mile, each heat contains 8 individual drag races (sprints), you might have 8 guys next to you :D , if your good and your boat is set-up right you might pull over 2g's in the turns. Fun huh?

[circleboatKIDD]

Hey LeE ss13 were was that pic taking at? LArry H was driving and I wanted to know how long ago that was

[126driver]

ACCEPTENCE:
Most importantly...What really seperates the men from the boys in this venue??? For starters, how deep you're willing to drive it into the corners. wink

[FlatRacer]

And then, it's a question of how hard you can accelerate once inside the turn. Does your boat turn tight, or does it skip to the outside? How tight is the turn? Do you scrub off a lot of speed, crank the wheel and nail the gas, or do you try the outside and keep your speed up all the way around the turn?
The most fun is when you have a boat that may not be as fast as the guy on your ass, but can turn tighter. If he gets too close by the end of the straight, and you have the inside lane, you can run a little bit wide in the entrance, and when you're 3/4 through, let off the gas to set the nose, crank the wheel, jump back on the gas and disappear. What you've done is squared off exit of the turn. By the time he figures out what you've done it's too late. You're gone!
God, I love that shit!
FR :p

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

LeE ss13
[/qb]This K-52 ???
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/516/308k52.jpg [/QB][/QUOTE]
Hey larry, Did you click that picture of "Hollywood Worm Hamilton"? I guess that explains why you havn't made very many S.S.R.S races! Your runnin the East Coast circuit between Long Beach and Parker races! :cool: :D

[LeE ss13]

V-DRIVE VIDEO:
Hey larry, Did you click that picture of "Hollywood Worm Hamilton"? I guess that explains why you havn't made very many S.S.R.S races! Your runnin the East Coast circuit between Long Beach and Parker races! :cool: :D You are a very evil person !!!! Very bad things might happen to you .... but I hope not !!!

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Im one of your biggest fans! I love the Eldorado boat! :cool:

[126driver]

But you're still evil. You see, I know. I'm an evil person too. We have to stick together. :rolleyes: :D

[WILD CHILD 80]

Teague makes a stainless steel 1 piece bulkhead fitting for putting the water out the side makes for a real sano. installation

[superdave013]

WILD CHILD 80:
Teague makes a stainless steel 1 piece bulkhead fitting for putting the water out the side makes for a real sano. installation I've seen those. But they could also go out the back right?

[GofastRacer]

Yep, they'll work out the back, they are cool!. :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/12Water_Dumps.jpg

[superdave013]

sorry but I think those are kinda ugly. + anyone with a few bucks can have a set.
Wait 'till ya see the ones I have cookin. :)
I still might put one out the side just to squirt gofastracer when I go by :D

[GofastRacer]

Think I like these better!.. :cool: :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/12Water_Dumps2-med.jpg

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Hey Rank-daddy, Welcome to the party!!! Is Dennis driving the Superstock at Bluewater in April?? Are you gonna be driving? Video Jer :D :cool:

[126driver]

I missed that Big Daddy posted.
Hey - think he needs a few more boats? Or maybe he just ran out of room on the profile form. :confused:
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[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Hey Scott, Since RankDaddy will probably be attending the Parker race... lets steal/borrow his Penzoil boat and joy ride the Newport harbor!!! :D

[126driver]

I hear that. But you'll have to drive since I probably couldn't see over the dash. :rolleyes:

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

126driver:
I hear that. But you'll have to drive since I probably couldn't see over the dash. :rolleyes: Ill have Sneed install a radar arch then attach a trapeze for you to dangle from!!! Between tricks you can keep the steering wheel straight! HMMM... Circus midgets, trapeze, penzoil boat....Hey, you think Tammy and Steph would like to go??? We're due for a fresh movie!!!! :cool: :cool:

[126driver]

That would about cover all angles for a fresh movie wouldn't it? wink

[GofastRacer]

superdave013:
sorry but I think those are kinda ugly. + anyone with a few bucks can have a set.
Wait 'till ya see the ones I have cookin.
I still might put one out the side just to squirt gofastracer when I go by Now, did I say they were pretty? :D They do make a clean install, that's what I meant!. wink I wouldn't put them on my boat! eek!
Sooo, you got one them cool ones done yet?, I just have to see what you're going to come up with that will let you squirt forward sinse I will be in front!!... wink :D :D :D :D

[WILD CHILD 80]

We will be at Parker, Dennis gets to drive maybe someone will let me drive somthing.

[WILD CHILD 80]

The trouble with the screw type dumps is that they shake loose after a couple of hard passes. they are okay if you are going to putt around

[LeE ss13]

WILD CHILD 80:
We will be at Parker, Dennis gets to drive maybe someone will let me drive somthing. Wanna drive mine ???? And by the way, do you still have that driveshaft cover I accidently gave Truitt?

[superdave013]

WILD CHILD 80:
The trouble with the screw type dumps is that they shake loose after a couple of hard passes. they are okay if you are going to putt around The ones on my boat were tight. And they got a lil corision going after the years they were a real bitch to get off.
But I have a lathe and no tig welder so.....
Hey, welcome to the boards. Glad to see you here. I've checked out some of your projects that were at Rudys awhile back. You do some very impressive stuff!

[GofastRacer]

WILD CHILD 80:
The trouble with the screw type dumps is that they shake loose after a couple of hard passes. they are okay if you are going to putt around That they will!, I double nut mine and it seems to hold pretty good!..