2010 Stock Outboard Class: Mini Formula 1

**quty06** · 02-09-2010

realy hope that i can have one

**Infoless Racer** · 02-09-2010

Was looking at the Mini F1 setting. Noticed the steering arm can be beefed up a little thus eliminating the need for a brace.......

**STV_Keith** · 02-09-2010

Looks like an old Kober Kat?

**Infoless Racer** · 02-10-2010

You might be right...it looks like a Kober Kat or a copy kat.

**Chairman** · 02-25-2010

Peter Layman, originally from the UK, contacted me three years ago about starting an entry level tunnel boat class in Malaysia where is has a Mercury dealership. He bought plans from me, but subsequently bought a Bobcat from one of our TCPBA racers with the idea of copying it. So I assume that is either the original or a copy. It's in the picture below in a 2006 Mini GT race.

**Infoless Racer** · 02-25-2010

Malaysia already has a pretty strong tunnel race group in East Malaysia but it never caught up in the west for some strange reasons. A small group of us used to race in the mid-'80 in the west but it soon died out after a while. I wish Peter success in his endeavour.....

**quty06** · 02-25-2010

it's true man, hope 1 day this kind of sport can grow up, rather than formula future that quite success currently.

**SEASTALKER** · 03-01-2010

This is the craft that I originally purchsed in the U.S.A. from Jim Sellner but we have modified it somewhat and added an internal seat module that also carries the tank and battery and full foam flotation. The module is adjustable fore and aft to adjust LCG. Also a dashboard and many rigging items compared to the original. The craft complete with me (200lbs) and fuel weighs 660lbs.

I purchased a 10x18 chopper from Ron Hill and these are the results as checked on GPS.

Ron Hill Chopper 10x18 - 40.2mph -5800rpm
Power Tech 10x16 - 42.2mph - 6000rpm
Power Tech 10x16 extra cup 42.3mph - 5900rpm

lower unit gear ratio is 1.92:1.

The motor is still breaking in and we are still on 25:1 oil mix.

I would expect that with prop development and full engine power we will eventually get up to 45mph plus.

The craft does conform with the rules proscribed by the APBA for Mini-GT racing. Here in Malaysia we would of course race under our local UIM Authority.

You can see more details on the web site of my Mercury Distributorship -
www.swiftinflatables.com under "Mercury Racing".

Thank you for the interest - Peter Layman

**Chairman** · 03-02-2010

At 660 lbs., you are close to our 650 lb. minimum for GT Pro. Not sure how your motor compares to our (31.8 cu. in.) 35hp OMC. Our fastest GT Pro boats go 46-47 mph and I'm hoping for a shot at 50 mph eventually. But we have trim to help along as well. Mini GT allows aluminum props only, which holds them back some. But I think you are already getting more out of the Bobcat than Jim did.

Glad to hear you are getting things going on your part of the world. For what it's worth, I've added you to my links page: http://www.dillon-racing.com/links.htm.

Bob

**SEASTALKER** · 03-02-2010

The motor is 26.24 cu in and potentially you will have more power with the OMC's.

We have fitted a CMC power trim which also has the effect of offsetting the motor aft. The LCG is well aft, virtually at the driver position, and you need the power trim to get the boat onto the plane easily.

As you might be aware Malaysia has been very successful in UIM Formula Future and MINI-F1 is intended to be the next step up.

Peter