Reply With QuoteDon, you must have good eyes. I can't see out to the middle of the sea myself.But I can see some kick a$$ racing at Long Beach in the stadium.
I set the tivo to record "boat racing". It always grabs ships racing.
I am all for keeping the "little guy" sport alive. It seems all the boat racing you see are the big ocean barges, out in the middle of the sea.
Don, you must have good eyes. I can't see out to the middle of the sea myself.
Don, you must have good eyes. I can't see out to the middle of the sea myself.
Yes 24' - 48' are ships in our small boat world.
Yes 24' - 48' are ships in our small boat world.
yes, always will be too.
The biggest I will go is a 21'. I still want a bad ass 21' Schiada or RC one day.
Any views on this other than max speed ???
The Southern California Speedboat Club is offering a Comp Jet Class, but with few CJs, they have had to race against the v-drives. This is OK for bragging rights, but according to Ross Wallach (Commodore of SCSC), we Jet Boat Guys and Gals can have our own class if there are a minimum number of participants.
I am working on a Comp Jet Class for SCSC. My goal is to put the rules together that will accommodate most Jet Boat circle racing classes. This is the key to bringing the Comp Jet class back, unity. I want to instill on everyone that no matter what, the max speed rule of 80.9 will not be changed. This one rule is our major governing body to keep the little guy in the game. I am also inviting everyone to give there input. We do not have Official Rules at this time for Comp Jet. I would like to make a general group of rules across the country. This way if a guy in NC wants to run out at Lake Ming, CA, all he has to worry about is getting here on time.
Anyone that is interested, would like to get involved, or want more info in Jet Boat Circle racing, please let me know by email: jrpm@npgcable.com. We need a minimum of 5 boats to have a Comp Jet Class.
These are the proposed rules, as of now, that will be submitted for approval on January 20th, 2006 to SCSC for the 2006 Comp Jet Class;
Please review
Comp Jet Class
APBA & SCSC Proposed General Rules
1) Required: Minimum of 5 Boats.
2) Maximum length of 21'.
3) Entry Fee: $80/average pre day, rates may vary.
4) Plus APBA Membership fee (can apply for Single Event rather than full membership).
5) Plus SCSC membership fee-$20/year.
6) Certified Life Jacket & Helmet, Per APBA specified rules. Helmet and jacket must meet APBA rule, (ii) For participants in open and unrestrained cockpits, the upper fifty percent (50%) of the helmet must be neon, florescent, red, orange, yellow, or international orange, and meet current certification.
7) Boats to be in safety compliance, Per APBA specified rules.
8) No Jet-A-way required.
9) GPS - Contact Jim Best for GPS Spec...must have max speed sensor and recording.
10) Maximum speed 80.9 MPH.
11) Kill switch.
12) Neck collar.
13) Helmet restraints.
14) Any engine (ci), as many carbs as wanted, super chargers, blowers, turbos, anything including Turbine engines.
15) Turning Rudder (must be equipped with a rudder that extends at least 4 inches below the jet nozzle and has a minimum surface area of 16 inches).
16) Diverter stop (Rooster Tail not to exceed about 4 off the water).
17) Through bolted loader (4 - 5/16" black oxide bolts).
18) The numbers must be at least 12 inches in height, in contrasting colors, and legible.
19) Have fun and be safe.
For Schedule & Race Information visit:
www.scscracing.com
SCSC Membership (http://www.scscracing.com/2005_scsc_membershipapp.pdf)
APBA entry form (http://www.scscracing.com/form_05_apba_entry.pdf)
2006 SCSC Race Schedule (http://www.scscracing.com/schedule.html)
Not updated with '06 schedule yet
APBA Rules (http://www.superstockracing.com/apba...tock_rules.htm)
Good Luck and I hope to see you out there.
Please contact
Jim Rich
jrpm@npgcable.com
928-704-1858
2005 Sprint Nationals - Long Beach, California
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For safety. If you lose power you can still steer the boat.
Never worked in any of my boats.
Here is something to shoot for:
285.21 MPH
Class 00500 - JET Friday, June 30, 1967 Record Type KILO
Location GUNTERSVILLE, AL Driver LEE TAYLOR Owner LEE TAYLOR
Boat HUSTLER Hull Type HALLETT Engine WESTINGHOUSE
APBA has tested it and they feel that it is 110% necessary. So it is adopted as a rule.
I have tested it also and I forgot how much better my boat holds the water in a turns with a rudder and the slight bit more control with no power.
Never worked in any of my boats.
Some testing is definately in order then. :boxed: Might need more than 16" to keep it safe. There are no barriers at LB Stadium on the southwest side.
APBA has tested it and they feel that it is 110% necessary. So it is adopted as a rule.
I have tested it also and I forgot how much better my boat holds the water in a turns with a rudder and the slight bit more control with no power.
Who in APBA told you That ? :argue:
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