Nick Scafidi's new DW 32 Race Boat

**MeCapnDave** · 08-01-2017, 10:34 PM

Took the boat to Doug Wrights shop for a survey this morning. Jr surveyed the damage and put together a repair plan. Then dropped the boat at Nick's for derigging. It will go back to Doug's on Saturday. While I was amazed(as was Doug) at the damage, what really stood out was that the cockpit and roll cage sustained no damage. I am now firmly convinced that the way Doug builds his boats saved their lives and they are with us today because of his engineering and craft man ship. He truly builds a quality product. It also gave me a moment to reflect on all of my friends in the boating community. I just want to tell you guys, please check your life jackets and safety equipment. These guys were in a crash where it felt like they got kicked in the chest by a mule and instantly in dark cold water reaching for their oxygen regulators. It was a brutal, instant reminder that the worst of our fears can become reality in a nano second. Take care of yourselves and each other. We aren't guaranteed our next breath in this life.......Warmest Regards, Dave

**noli** · 08-03-2017, 06:09 AM

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did the damage to the stbd sponson occurred as a result of the bow slamming down after initial landing at the stern ?

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**Chaz** · 08-03-2017, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by noli

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did the damage to the stbd sponson occurred as a result of the bow slamming down after initial landing at the stern ?
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My money's on , it happened during the crash ....

**AZMIDLYF** · 09-19-2017, 11:51 PM

This making the call out for Clearwater?

**JPEROG** · 09-20-2017, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by AZMIDLYF

This making the call out for Clearwater?

That is the plan.

Joe

**AZMIDLYF** · 09-20-2017, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by JPEROG

That is the plan.

Joe

**noli** · 09-25-2017, 11:54 AM

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Pic from Lake Hopatcong, NJ

event: OPA National Championship Race

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**AZMIDLYF** · 09-25-2017, 12:20 PM

Double points race...how did they do?

**JPEROG** · 09-25-2017, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by AZMIDLYF

Double points race...how did they do?

They were the only Stock class boat so they won the national points championship for OPA as well. This next weekend is Clearwater, it will be interesting to see how they run against Gary.

Joe

**matty b** · 09-25-2017, 04:00 PM

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Here is a pic in the water. Looks badass.

**matty b** · 09-25-2017, 04:05 PM

...and it's sideways!

**AZMIDLYF** · 09-25-2017, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by JPEROG

They were the only Stock class boat so they won the national points championship for OPA as well. This next weekend is Clearwater, it will be interesting to see how they run against Gary.

Joe

Nice...a shakedown run with a National Championship as a bonus. Hope they got it dialed in for the next round.

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**matty b** · 09-25-2017, 05:58 PM

Thanks! I was at the race with a couple of those "car motor boat" guys and they just couldn't appreciate the awesomeness of that boat.

**MeCapnDave** · 09-25-2017, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by AZMIDLYF

Nice...a shakedown run with a National Championship as a bonus. Hope they got it dialed in for the next round.

The Double points Race was hard to pass up !! Truly a stealth operation !! It’s getting closer to being dialed in but it’s getting there !!! It was a Herculean effort to get this repaired and to the races !! Scott and Nick are extremely pleased with how it runs. Clearwater should be a blast !!!