SST200 World championships 2013, Trenton - Michigan.

[dave hensel]

thanks mcbain typing error im glad I didnt type 7 point. ha ha .

[F1PROP]

Carl ,
Brian Tabara in MN has at least 1 boat for sale. I believe it is a pugh, and the Pugh's seem to handle the Opti fairly well. There are more drivers every year moving over to the Opti engine. I would not be suprised to see 12+ opti's on the water in 2013. If you are interested in having someone state side assist you in finding a rig(s). I would be morethan happy to assist, if you want just send me a PM with your contact information. There have been European teams in the past that have had all of thier equiptment shipped over in a container too.

Regards,
Thomas Yarbrough
F1 P.R.O.P.

[jerry book]

Pete Nydahl has 2 Seebolds for sale on this site they are 17 footers the Opti would work well on them.

[Carl Kinder]

Thanks for the info guys. I have been doing a little research. Looks to me like the circuit in Trenton is quite compact. I would guess lap times would be low 30 seconds !!!!.
My question is do you need a Opti ? Is a good sst120 going to be faster on this circuit ? My thinking is sst120 boats and engines should be easier to find.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks
Carl

[dave hensel]

Carl your research is correct most of the races here try to run a 35 second lap. Yes a good 120 driver & boat has a chance on a 35 second course. Terry Rinker is our best 120 & was not beaten last year by the 200s. In the last 2 years these Opti guys are getting dialed in & getting faster each year. They are all good drivers. If you go to www. romesburgmedia.com & click on Huntington race this will give you a good look at the 120 vs 200 on a 34 second course. Im not sure want lap times were at Trenton last year others on here would know better then I.

[Mr Optimax]

carl email me
boatbusters@netscape.net
Jim
ps your pm box is full