Latest on the Merc Formula Race/60 project

[Mark75H]

Testing of the boat has begun.

The Formula Race update (http://tinyurl.com/Formula-Race-60)


Sounds like its just about ready to go back for production

[Capt.Insane-o]

Boat looks nice and hooray for a new class...

Who's building the hull? Revolution?

[Mark75H]

Yes Revolution

[Brabender]

seems a little slow,, an SST 45 would crush the speeds they r reporting

[Mark75H]

Its planned to be a novice class, not a super speed class

[afr]

sam is that a completly stock 60 no nose cone or anything

[Mark75H]

No nose cone, stock powerhead. I think it is a special short shaft tower with solid motor mounts - otherwise bone stock.

[FrenchPhil]

Well 75mph ain't too shabby...


seems a little slow,, an SST 45 would crush the speeds they r reporting

[afr]

how big of a coarse are they testing this boat on
and it is just me or is this boat just a bit smaller then a sst 60 is now

[tunnels]

Testing of the boat has begun.

The Formula Race update (http://tinyurl.com/Formula-Race-60)


Sounds like its just about ready to go back for production

Wow i like it !! :thumbsup:

The SST 45 is a pretty cool class but this will really open up boating to more people if the motor is STOCK standard !!.:D

[Capt.Insane-o]

Too bad it's a team Chop Suey class. It'd be nice if it was open for other motors.

[Mark75H]

Its not open to other motors so the rules will be and stay simple and clear. One motor eliminates having to work out equalizing weight penalties, etc.

This class is a novice DRIVING class, not a mechanical competition class. The idea is a one stop simple purchase for racing newbies who want a class to learn to drive in before moving up to the faster classes

[tunnels]

Its not open to other motors so the rules will be and stay simple and clear. One motor eliminates having to work out equalizing weight penalties, etc.

This class is a novice DRIVING class, not a mechanical competition class. The idea is a one stop simple purchase for racing newbies who want a class to learn to drive in before moving up to the faster classes


I totally agree with what you are saying !! Trouble starts when the tweeky bits creep in ,so yes its an ideal first step for new drivers to get a foot in the door !!:thumbsup:
Can you shed any light on the boats like what will they be made of (fibreglass i would say) ? , what about minimum weights and measures etc ,Safety gear ,Steering and bouyancy, Power trim etc :confused:

[afr]

i did get some info on this a while back they will be all fiberglass and all from one mold
as i recall
i thought they gave up on it i spoke with someone on the phone about it way back but no one has ever called me back
this is the first i have seen of it in well over a year i bet

[Mark75H]

Yes fiberglass boats will be built from a mold made from the boat being tested

[afr]

sam who was it that called me about doing this do you know i cant remember
wasent the whole rig pose to be like 3 gran with out the trailer

[Mark75H]

3 grand? Scott you are way off ... its $15k - $20k

[afr]

oh ok i dont know where i got the three from then
this was my idea and i discussed it with some one but it was so long ago i dont remember who it was