I'm First!!

[tthibodaux]

Just found this so I'm posting first!:D Thanks to Ron Hill and everyone else here at BRF for all your interest in the Tri-Hull class.

Don't forget we have our last points race of the year on the 22&23 in Orange Tx and then the Tri-Hullathon as soon as John gets the date.

Also THANKS for the invite to the Blue Water Casino 300! Thats going to be a GREAT vacation for the whole family!

The first picture of Super Stock Tri-Hull's in action!

[catndahats]

Tim,
Could one of you guys post the details of the class for folks like me? I know I have read that the class is based on a Glastron hull and OMC motor, but specifically which hull and size / year motors are ya'll using? Keep it simple for folks like me.

Thanks,
Nate

ps---> the photo you posted is awesome!

[DKL]

Nate and others,

You can go to sportracingtour.com our old website page,click on tri-hulls or classes, under trihulls click on class rules and all of the original info. is there.
Also the web site has a bunch of older pics from the infancy of the trihull class and some older 45 and 120 photos. Perhaps someone could link the class rules off that site onto here,I do not know how to do it.THAT INFO SHOULD BE ON THE NEW SITE BUT IT'S NOT??????

BASICALLY a new Miffco trihull is the best bet,or a Glastron 166 is the older base design with open bow which can be modified like Corey is doing,a OMC 140 is the motor of choice that meets the criteria of the cu.in. rules
John(miffco) and Tim Thibodaux are probably the two best contact on here for more info.

Once Corey quits being shy about his handi work and post some pics you all can seee how a older hull can be modified and still be competitive. Right Corey????
Doug

[JohnsonM50]

Tim, you guys are tearin it up !! I dont see it but think theres a turn bouy in there ?

[Jeff Akers]

Perhaps someone could link the class rules off that site onto here,

This is what I found............................:cool:



Tri Hull X Boats Rules for 2003
1. BOATS MUST BE ORIGINAL TRI-HULL DESIGN, WALK THROUGH WINDSHIELD, BOW RIDER CONFIGURATION AND MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 15’ IN LENGTH FROM THE BOW TO THE TRANSOM AT THE POINT OF ENGINE ATTACHMENT.
2. ENGINES MUST NOT EXCEED 100 CID AS ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED. ENGINE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED. A TOLERANCE OF 3 CID WILL BE ALLOWED IN MEASURING THE ENGINE TO ALLOW FOR OVERBORE. GEARCASES MAY BE MODIFIED, HOWEVER, LOW WATER PICKUPS ARE NOT ALLOWED, AND THE ORIGINAL LOCATION OF THE WATER PICKUP MUST BE MAINTAINED. GEARCASES MUST BE SHIFTABLE FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT. ALL ENGINE EXHAUST MUST TRAVEL INTO DOWNHOUSING, NO EXHAUST STACKS.
3. FUEL MUST COMPLY WITH ALL APBA/OPC RULES.
4. ALL APBA GENERAL RACING AND SAFETY RULES MUST BE COMPLIED WIThKILL SWITCHES, FOOT THROTTLES AND DRIVERS’ SEATS ARE MANDATORY.
5. THERE IS A $2250.00 “CLAIMING RULE” ENFORCED FOR ALL OFFICIALLY ENTERED MOTORS. THIS CLAIMING RULE INCLUDES THE MOTOR, TRIM SYSTEM, PROPELLER AND MOUNTING BRACKET (JACK PLATE) EXACTLY AS RACED. THIS CLAIM MUST BE MADE IN CASH.
6. A BOAT MAY ONLY BE CLAIMED BY A S.P.O.R.T. MEMBER. A BOAT MAY BE CLAIMED BETWEEN THE FINAL HEAT AND THE AWARDS CEREMONY OR ONE HOUR AFTER THE FINAL HEAT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
7. ALL BOATS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A UNIVERSAL ROLL CAGE WHICH WILL INCLUDE A FIVE POINT SAFETY HARNESS AND SEAT. THE ROLL CAGE MUST BE MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR OR BOTTOM OF THE BOAT AND WILL BE “U” BOLTED TO A STRUCTURAL BRACE TO BE INSTALLED IN THE BOAT.FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ROLL CAGE CONTACT JOHN SCHUBERT AT (281) 238-0060.
8. AN INSTALLED STRUCTURAL BRACE WILL BE REQUIRED FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER BEHIND THE DRIVER’S SEAT INSIDE THE BOAT.ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE GUNNELS AND THE DRIVER’S COCKPIT IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION.
9. EMERGENCY KILL SWITCH- ALL BOATS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH MOTOR KILL SWITCHES WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE AND CLEARLY MARKED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOAT.THIS CAN BE DONE THROUGH THE USE OF A TETHER, ON/OFF OR PUSH BUTTON SWITCH. ROLLOVER OR GRAVITY SWITCHES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO KILL MOTORS WHEN BOATS ARE OVERTURNED.
10. STEERING WILL BE OF EITHER RACK AND PINION OR ROTARY TYPE CABLE. THE STEERING MUST BE ON THE ORIGINAL DASH LOCATION FRONT TO REAR.
11. ALL BOATS MUST HAVE ONE OR TWO DIGIT NUMBERS ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION.THIS NUMBER MUST BE PLACED ON EACH SIDE OF THE BOAT.NUMBERS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 15” HIGH AND BE ON A BACKGROUND OF CONTRASTING COLOR SO THAT THEY MAY BE EASILY READ.
12. ALL BOATS MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR COMPETITION.
LIST OF APPROVED BOATS: GLASTRON V-166 - GLASTRON V-156 - GALAXY 15 FT - THUNDERCRAFT 160-SS - CAIN CUTTER 16 FT - INVADER 15 FT - PHANTOMHIGGS CRAFT.
TO APPROVE BOATS, SEND PHOTOS TO JOHN SCHUBERT @ 3925 FM 359 - RICHMOND, TX - 77469 OR CALL @ 281-238-0060.
13. BOATS MUST REMAIN INTACT. ANY MATERIAL ON THEINSIDE OF GUNNELS, MAY BE REMOVED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DASH ANDSPLASHWELL. BOTTOM OF THE BOAT MAY BEWORKED.
14. FOAM FLOATATION- ALL BOATS MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST 6 C.F. OF FOAM FLOATATIONPERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE BOAT. ROLLCAGES MUST HAVE ENOUGH FOAM FLOATATIONPERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO IT TO FLOAT IT OUTSIDE THE BOAT.
15. ALL WINDSCREENS MUST BE OF SHATTERPROOF MATERIAL. (LEXAN - NOT PLEXIGLASS)
16. BOATS MAY START RUNNING IN NEUTRAL AND BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR OR BE IN GEAR AND STARTED WHEN RACE STARTS.
17. THE MINIMUM AGE OF ANY DRIVER IS 16 YEARS OLD.
18. HELMETS-UPPER 50% OF HELMET WILL BE OF ORANGE OR YELLOW COLOR AND BE SNELL 90, 95 OR NEWER.MUST BE NO MORE THAN TEN YEARSOLD.
19. LIFE JACKETS- MUST HAVE ORANGE SKID COLLAR AND MUST BE A RACING CAPSULE LIFE JACKET. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS LIFE JACKET BE DESIGNED WITH A BALLISTIC COVERING AND HAVE APPROX. 10 POUNDS POSITIVE FLOATATION. THE LIFE JACKET MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH EPAULET TYPE EXTRACTION LOOPS ON THE SHOULDERS. BUCKLE TYPE STRAPS ACROSS CLOSURES ARE NOT PERMITTED.
20. THERE WILL BE A FIVE MEMBER COMMISSION WHOSE DUTIES ARE TO INTERPRET AND ENFORCE ABOVE RULES AND TO IMPLEMENT NEW RULESAS THEY MAY BE REQUIRED. THIS COMMISSION WILL HAVE THE FINAL AUTHORITY IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING TECHNICAL, SAFETY AND RACING RULES AND THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY REGARDING THE ACCEPTABILITY OF A GIVEN HULL.

[DKL]

Jeff,
did you link that some how? tell me you just didn't sit there and type all that did you?:eek:

Thanks either way
Doug

[Jeff Akers]

Jeff,
did you link that some how? tell me you just didn't sit there and type all that did you?:eek:

Thanks either way
Doug

LOL! No ! I didn't type it( that would take me a year to type!) :eek:

It's just a simple "Cut and Paste" from the web page that you posted;)

Have there been any changes or updates to the rules since 2003?

[tthibodaux]

I know you guys like pictures!:D Some of these are on another thread but here we go!

[tthibodaux]

A few more ACTION shots!

Notice the upside down boat in the 2nd pic!:eek:

[tthibodaux]

lol! I could do this all day!:rolleyes: :D

[corey thibodaux]

I am dangerously close to being done and bringing it to you Tim.

I have enough foam to float a Hummer under the bow.

I have really only a coat of paint to put on it, and then to tweak and double check some things.

I hope I can keep it in the water, I imagine it is going to want to launch at the drop of a hat.

In reading the rules it says that gearcases can be modified, but low water pick ups are not allowed, and the water intake:confused cannot be moved, Why are there no nosecones???????:confused: :confused: :confused:

[tthibodaux]

I am dangerously close to being done and bringing it to you Tim.

I have enough foam to float a Hummer under the bow.

I have really only a coat of paint to put on it, and then to tweak and double check some things.

I hope I can keep it in the water, I imagine it is going to want to launch at the drop of a hat.

In reading the rules it says that gearcases can be modified, but low water pick ups are not allowed, and the water intake:confused cannot be moved, Why are there no nosecones???????:confused: :confused: :confused:A nosecone isn't going to help you at the speeds we run. No reason to spend the money for NO gain. LWP won't help you at speeds under 80 mph.

We run the gearcase off the FastStrike V4 because it has a little better shape than the old crossflow unit but thats about it.

Get some pictures of that thing up so my inbox can have a break! LMOA!

I'm ready on my end so get it to me soon as you can.

[corey thibodaux]

Really close to being done, but I keep wanting to chance things in the boat.

I am undecided about lowering the rollcage about six inches, but I don,t know if I will be able to see out.

It is alot of work in order to see if it will work out.

?????????????:confused:

[DKL]

Remember that thing rides nose up anyway except in the turns,lower the seat to much and you'll be loking at the top nose of the bow going down the straights. Remember you can't smack Tim in the straight away if you can't see him:D OH WAIT he'll be behind you anyway right :eek: :D :D :p

[corey thibodaux]

Here are some pics, but remember this is still a work in progress.18027

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[corey thibodaux]

A few more18034

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[gotboostedvr6]

did you add that pad to the bottom...

i think you missed my question... :)

[tthibodaux]

Remember that thing rides nose up anyway except in the turns,lower the seat to much and you'll be loking at the top nose of the bow going down the straights. Remember you can't smack Tim in the straight away if you can't see him:D OH WAIT he'll be behind you anyway right :eek: :D :D :pNow that's some FUNNY sh!t!:D Hey Doug, you gonna do any stunts for us in Orange like you did in Port Neches? LMAO!

[corey thibodaux]

Looks like you made him angry and upset.

Now you pi$$ed him off, and he is posting embarrasing pics of you.

Thibodaux Racing:o

[DKL]

No stunts are planned at this time Tim:) but you never know when that will change,,like 2 seconds before that happened:p :o Remember!!!I do all my own stunts,,no stunt doubles were used at any time during the taking of that picture:D :p
Remember Kids don't try that at home:p


Disclaimer: I in no way condone unsafe driving while on the race course or any other time, even when Corey takes one hand off the wheel to wave at Tim as he passes him. LMAO

[corey thibodaux]

In the event that I feel that I will not be able to place in the top three, I was considering switching from aggressive driving to (Freestyle).

I was hell on a jet ski, and I feel like I will be just as good in a tri-hull.

Hell I was driving a tri-hull long before I had a jet ski or a 45 boat.

I will call Shubert and ask that a rather large ramp be set up slightly of the edge of the course.:cool:

[Dew1us]

I have to say this before some else does... Thibodaux racing is being to d.amn big.. It was bad enough with 1 now there is 2.. God help us all!!!


:p :p :p

[DKL]

It will be a interesting race to say the least:)

Corey, you may want to cut off those long bolt/screws sticking out of the wood,looks kinda dangerous,might snag you if you get it upside down.

[corey thibodaux]

I think I will go ahead and cut them off. I put a left foot prop to keep myself pressed against the seat. I also added the shift box mount tonight.


I will do my best to liven up the class a bit more.

Tri-hull is just what boat racing needed, but I would have never thought about it on my own.

We need to bring back the mod u class where you run what you brung. This would get mod vp and bass boats and Allisons and Hydrostreams in an all out shoot out.

Well????????????:D

[Skoontz]

Bring back family J....Vee boats with Merc/OMC motors....Checkmate, Allison, Switzer, Hustler, Dolphin, anything with a Vee runs....

[gotboostedvr6]

do you guys run with pads?

[tthibodaux]

Bring back family J....Vee boats with Merc/OMC motors....Checkmate, Allison, Switzer, Hustler, Dolphin, anything with a Vee runs....I'm all in! Do you think the cost would be close to the same as the tri class? I'm ready, got one sittin in the driveway!

[Mark75H]

With the same kind of claimer rule it could work ... want to risk your ride?

To answer the pad question, yes the tri hulls that are competitive have a pad

[tthibodaux]

Is this considered a pad?:confused: Sure is ALOT easier to drive than a real pad bottom boat!

I'm competitive..

[Mark75H]

Yes, that's a pad. Right at the center of the bottom (near the drain plug) the area is flat - the V does not continue all the way to the center. That's what makes the Glastron and splashes of it the fastest Tri


I bet it is easier to drive than a true V with a pad because it is not a true V

I always wanted to deck over my dad's bow rider ... of course I also wanted to cut the top 6 or 8 inches off of the sides to lower it a bit too ... I bet it would look killer without the bump out where the side and deck meet.

[tthibodaux]

Guess I was thinking of a more defined surface..

[DKL]

Mark75H,

Only the motor ,prop and jack plate can be claimed,,,,not the whole boat

Small V hulls with a production 3 cyl 70 hp on them would be good, those motors are sitting around everywhere also.
the course is so short not a whole lot of speed can be gained so big heavy hp is not really needed ,would you agree Tim

14-15 ft v hulls with a 70 3 cyl. === fast - reasonably safe -fun- affordable

Hulls and motors sitting around everywhere cheap===what else could you ask for in another entry level boat class that could be started up anywhere.

[tthibodaux]

Mark75H,

Only the motor ,prop and jack plate can be claimed,,,,not the whole boat

Small V hulls with a production 3 cyl 70 hp on them would be good, those motors are sitting around everywhere also.
the course is so short not a whole lot of speed can be gained so big heavy hp is not really needed ,would you agree Tim

14-15 ft v hulls with a 70 3 cyl. === fast - reasonably safe -fun- affordable

Hulls and motors sitting around everywhere cheap===what else could you ask for in another entry level boat class that could be started up anywhere.I like the idea! Sounds like the old EP (E Production) class.:D

However, Super Stock Tri-Hull is exactly what we are talking about. Fast, Fun and Cheap!;)

[Skoontz]

The one that used to cook is a 13' Checkmate, pre factory burning to the ground in Ohio with a 55HP "Then Came" Johnson. in '70, the nationals brought a new APBA record of 49MPH average and change..... Ron knew the driver of the controversial "Then Came" Johnson, named after "Then Came Bronson" movie.....

[corey thibodaux]

Run what you brung!!

Only requirements is a roll cage and some training.

Have a six cylinder limit, and make it an older engine like the tri hulls did.:cool:

[tthibodaux]

Well Corey came and dropped off the boat for me to rig this week and get it ready to race. I have to say it looks much better in person than the first pics made it look.

Good job Corey. I'll have you ready to race dude!;)

[DKL]

Corey,
It looks good,,, I know your excited. So when's testing begin?

[tthibodaux]

Corey,
It looks good,,, I know your excited. So when's testing begin?Corey's on his way back to Austin right now. We talked about going to Conroe next weekend and getting it wet!

[corey thibodaux]

I am so tired it hurts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(

[Ron Hill]

http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4009&page=3

Red Tri Hull...very cool...Super Stock Tri Hulls began APBA racing when I was OPC Chairman...1999....8 years ago...liked Mike Schubert's idea then, like it now!!!!

Send me an address and I'll send some BRF stickers...and maybe a 20 ich prop I made....for TIM (Albout three months ago...and never sent to him)...