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Sent registration in on Friday for two division II boats. Is that where you are running? Any word from the Div. 5 and 6 heavy hitters???

[capnzee]

That should bring Div II up to 4 boats with about 3 still to show. I will be in the Body Snatcher if Joey or Tony don't tear it up before I can get to it. If the Div. II boats can hold their speed through the turns, accellerate fast enough, then hold 85 mph, and keep running for 300 miles, I think one of us has a shot at the podium. The Div.III boats can run 85 all day long, but we have a 15 minute "push"! Division IV, V and VI can all run 90 to over 100. The outboards have proven they can run 300 but the inboards, with the exception of a few have all proven to be shakey. Even the "big dollar boats" have not been able to last. Nordic however has been right there at the finish and they have two entries this year. The Division to watch out for is Division I. I thought the jets could pose a threat but they are "hiding out". 'fraid they can't keep'm running I guess. If they could run on steam they might stand a chance cause they sure used a lot of it talk'n the game! The guy to watch is Fyreman Bill with his "souped up", "made from junk parts" 2.0 Merc. We will ALL be watching him. The Division I boat from Iowa can only run 70 mph but he can make speed in the turns and he can handle the rough water. Don't count him out-new motor, new boat, single driver that won't quit, could add up to a win. Now if we can just get 10 more entries by tomorrow gentlemen, we have a race! Rod

[MAXIMUS]

That should bring Div II up to 4 boats with about 3 still to show. I will be in the Body Snatcher if Joey or Tony don't tear it up before I can get to it. If the Div. II boats can hold their speed through the turns, accellerate fast enough, then hold 85 mph, and keep running for 300 miles, I think one of us has a shot at the podium. The Div.III boats can run 85 all day long, but we have a 15 minute "push"! Division IV, V and VI can all run 90 to over 100. The outboards have proven they can run 300 but the inboards, with the exception of a few have all proven to be shakey. Even the "big dollar boats" have not been able to last. Nordic however has been right there at the finish and they have two entries this year. The Division to watch out for is Division I. I thought the jets could pose a threat but they are "hiding out". 'fraid they can't keep'm running I guess. If they could run on steam they might stand a chance cause they sure used a lot of it talk'n the game! The guy to watch is Fyreman Bill with his "souped up", "made from junk parts" 2.0 Merc. We will ALL be watching him. The Division I boat from Iowa can only run 70 mph but he can make speed in the turns and he can handle the rough water. Don't count him out-new motor, new boat, single driver that won't quit, could add up to a win. Now if we can just get 10 more entries by tomorrow gentlemen, we have a race! Rod

DIV 2 will run 80 & DIV 3 can run 85 all day long. Rod if I am in DIV 4 then how fast will I need to run? How fast do you think I can run with a naturally aspirated motor & live? I was hoping that I could maintane somewhere in the neighborhood of 80... I think chads boat in div 3 is going to leave me behind again like it did last year...

[fyremanbill]

Anyone who would like to have a look at my engine, come on over. It's still in peices. I'll be putting it together this week.
Rod, do you have a go/no-go gauge for for the carbs. I made one from cardboard, and my carbs are unmodified and 1 5/16, but i'd hate to get there and find out that your gauge is .002 smaller than one of my carb venturis.

[capnzee]

Our fine referee Roger is responsible for measuring the carbs, which he plans on doing. You say you made one out of card board???I think our referee will be able to do better than that! 1 5/16 at the venturi should be quite easy to check--there will be no tolerances. If you want to run your carb by Roger for a check, call him and/or take one to Bakersfield and have him check it. As I recall, there is a slight casting ring around the venturi, but I may be wrong. Glad you are interested enough to want to make certain you are legal before you get to Parker...That is the way I would do it if I thought I was going to be scrutinized. I already measured the boat from Iowa, but I am going to have Roger recheck it again when we weigh his boat, check the prop shaft depth and fuel him from the 92 octane fuel truck. Rod

[capnzee]

Maximus, I believe you are a fair and square shooter.I believe your boat will only run 80 mph. I have been trying to figure out an approach to this situation and cannot come up with an answer that I feel could be accepted by the competition. If you have a suggestion that is plausible, make a post or maybe better yet, call me. I would really like to square your rating so that you have a fair shot at the podium. As for the outboards, I think Chad never exceeded 85 mph which his start time was predicated on in the '06 race. This cost the roundy nose boys 15 minutes on the start and dropped him one class in the 2007 Parker Enduro. . What can I say, the outboards are tough. If the Division II boats run like they did last year and you finish, you will beat all of them. Rod

DIV 2 will run 80 & DIV 3 can run 85 all day long. Rod if I am in DIV 4 then how fast will I need to run? How fast do you think I can run with a naturally aspirated motor & live? I was hoping that I could maintane somewhere in the neighborhood of 80... I think chads boat in div 3 is going to leave me behind again like it did last year (

[MAXIMUS]

Maximus, I believe you are a fair and square shooter.I believe your boat will only run 80 mph. I have been trying to figure out an approach to this situation and cannot come up with an answer that I feel could be accepted by the competition. If you have a suggestion that is plausible, make a post or maybe better yet, call me. I would really like to square your rating so that you have a fair shot at the podium. As for the outboards, I think Chad never exceeded 85 mph which his start time was predicated on in the '06 race. This cost the roundy nose boys 15 minutes on the start and dropped him one class in the 2007 Parker Enduro. . What can I say, the outboards are tough. If the Division II boats run like they did last year and you finish, you will beat all of them. Rod

Here is the delema... I am all about support, not snivveling. I also don't want to trash my equipment with out trying to kick everybody's *** on the course! Call it a personal issue... Any how if I drop a class & do well then that would not go over well... So that option is out. I am thinking that after today if this tuna scooner dosen't get off its *** & do something really impressive then I am going to stick my blown 540 in it & run from divison 6. for the amount of time I am giving up, it might work out better if I can sustain a higher speed... We see. It will be what it is & the party will happen regardless when its over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[capnzee]

Maximus, I admire your fortitude! You are definitley a huge man in this sport! Thanks for your support in this race. Rod

[Tony Scarlata]

I plan on being very nice with the GN24. Im looking forward to just hanging with my buddy Maxi!!

[MAXIMUS]

I plan on being very nice with the GN24. Im looking forward to just hanging with my buddy Maxi!!

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