Class 7 OPA "60mph" rule?

[Ghost S84]

Is there a link to watch live? On a side note what was the thought process behind marking the race course vs providing coordinates so navigating plays a factor?

[SANTAFE]

I don't think people dislike the rule because of the particular speed they chose. It could be 70 or 80, it makes no difference. I think its a matter of principle, the definition of racing and whatnot. If you want lower speeds, why don't you limit the power? That would keep the speeds safe without a dictatorial speed limit AND make the class cheaper! Its win win. Having a speed limit seems contradictory to racing...

I definitely agree that running 60 in those waters takes some cojones. Respect to all the guys out there. Don't take my dislike of the rule as any kind of offense.

Seems more like bracket racing with the purpose of keeping big money from dominating the classes. If it feels good to those who participate, enjoy. It just does not fit the definition of race to some people. more like a war of attrition, or demolition derby. I am sure It is fun and exhilarating, much better than siting on the couch. JMHO
No offense intended just a difference of opinion.

[AZMIDLYF]

Who won Class 7 today?

[goneby]

Hangin and Bangin

[Chaz]

Just curious ...
In the war of attrition , what seem's to be the parts that go away first ?

Beside's the wheel man's kidneys ...


As far as the 115 hp express ... how ya gonna make up for the parts of the course where you can only manage to go 35 without gettin pitched out ...

[AZMIDLYF]

Hangin and Bangin

How did the 23 Krypto do?

[goneby]

How did the 23 Krypto do?

I believe 4th

[vnemous]

While hanging n banging was in the lead the whole race they broke out with the highest speed and took 3rd.. rypto was dq'd for non working gps. Everyone broke out except for hustler boat, Wicked Racing , who took first. Aquaholic took 2nd. Whoa Mama broke down. Bay Rat was a very, very late entry but glad to see they could make it. Great racing all around. Ocean was a little choppy but the factor was the on shore swells of 6-7 foot with an occasional 10 footer thrown in there.

[Trimmed Out15]

Good racing, BIG water. I watched from Martell's which has a pier that goes out to the water right in the turn. Great place to hang. Hangin and Bangin looked great, sorry to hear they broke out. Amazing anyone broke out in that water.

[kbirdmon]

KRYPTO was amazing. Not going to catch that Hangin boat in straight away drag race though. turn 1 was hangin, aqua, and myself.... The big waves heading out from beach were like 6-8 foot faces.. we were airin them out for sure.... I sat back at 59.4/59.5 thinking there was break outs for sure no doubt... Then we came in I was told none of my gps transponded, neither the new or the old. Not sure why yet. So I would have had a second if not dq'd. But thats this type of racing if all your stuff isnt on point. your out. And again, I defy anyone to say 60 was too slow. John hit 65, thats where I said the straight aways 65 my be awesome, no one will turn in those conditions much over 55 ever. Great Great Great day of racing. nobody was hurt badly. one blown out back from what I heard but I hope he recovers and comes back quick with us.
My Take on new boat. Great boat for my family and my girl and I to go out with. NOT a contender for class 7, It doesnt turn as fast as them, and the step is not an advantage. It will race the season to see if I can get it a little better but honestly FULLERS did such an amazing job with set up. Theres not much more we can do other than propping it. I kept motor low and trim low because of water and not wanting to break out... Heres the best Shot of my boat that I've seen so far. Cant complain I had it where it needed to be the whole race. Class 7 is hardcore and if you have a SOB boat that fits the rules. Come check it out I'm tellin you it will give you a new found respect for what can be done in these boats in all water conditions. Next race Lake of the Ozarks 2 weeks.

Once again Thank you George Kevin Mike and Ryan for everything. Fullers builds the Beasts...

[AZMIDLYF]

So even with these conditions, as big as they were, the ability to break out can happen? Guess they should just let you guys rip and may the best team win. What is the intent of the speed regs?

Sorry to hear about the GPS woes KBirdmon.

[wickedwitthestix]

I heard it wasn't quite as bad as was expected but by no means calm. Birdman what exactly do you mean when you say turn as fast as other boats? Do u mean the radius so to speak or how fast u can go while turning or grunt coming out of the turns? Also is the etec brand new? If so put some hours on it. While there's no technical break in on those motors it's still gunna liven up as u put time in it. And the boats new to u. As you get seat time it will become more natural to you and you will handle it better that boat is deff an advantage not a disadvantage in class 7. Give it time.

[kbirdmon]

I heard it wasn't quite as bad as was expected but by no means calm. Birdman what exactly do you mean when you say turn as fast as other boats? Do u mean the radius so to speak or how fast u can go while turning or grunt coming out of the turns? Also is the etec brand new? If so put some hours on it. While there's no technical break in on those motors it's still gunna liven up as u put time in it. And the boats new to u. As you get seat time it will become more natural to you and you will handle it better that boat is deff an advantage not a disadvantage in class 7. Give it time.

Motors 2015 ran it all last season too.. shes broken in...
Turn as fast meaning I could get in and turn my old challenger, Mikes hustler we won championship in 2014 with or my apache last yr faster than I could turn the Kryptonite. It just doesnt feel like its holding in the turn at speed like the unmodified linder designed hull can. I was told this is a superboat hull that Kirk started with and did alot of work to went from a 21* to a 23* added a step...and widened it about 6" if not mistaken. and although its a beast in this type of water and I have zero complaints with the boat. It doesnt turn like I explained it this way. John can turn the hangin and bangin boat like a ferarri.... I feel like I'm turning a cadilac. best way to put it. maybe with more seat time I'll lean on it harder and see where she holds too.. but that was no kind of water to do turn testing when i had one hour seat time prior to the race. I also if you look at pic kept the jackplate and trim buried.. I maybe could bring the leg up and trim up and push it.. but again in that snot I wasn't interested in swimming if I made a mistake. I ran it very very conservative and safe.

Not a contender meaning this type of water boat was awesome, we get to the calm clear lakes I think that the shorter mids and lighter boats without the step will accelerate and turn faster. Not sold that the step has an increased acceleration. Maybe top speed to hang it, but acceleration no, and as far as turning it, felt a little squirrely but I'm fresh in the boat.. once I warm up to the way it responds I'll lean on it in turn more.

65 was attainable.. not so fun though, more just beat your fillings loose and kill your back.

[wickedwitthestix]

Seat time. When I first got behind the wheel of a 29 krypt it felt like u just described I know it's not the same boat but the bottom and manorizms r similar and I also had tons of hrs w Linder designs. The krypt didn't feel as planted. Gave me a loose feeling but I think that's what makes the hull fast. It felt like it would let loose but didn't. Believe me it tracks. Just gives you a different feeling while doing it. As you get more time you will realize you won't loose it. It tracks well. Just a different feeling. Get out there this week and just keep practicing turns at 60. You will realize it won't let go. After 15-20 hrs you won't wanna go back to a 21 believe me. And since it's not a top speed class you deff have the advantage hull wise. And even if it was the only way a 21 has the advantage over your hull is if it's dead calm. That boats Ben forsale a while. Believe me I pondered it for class 7. Just didn't have the extra coin for it.

[Fast Shafts]

The large swells were running parallel to the beach. The highest speeds were attained running North and south in the troughs. When turning into the east or west, this is where there was BIG AIR (and 10' swells) and no one was doing more than 45 mph. I was also surprised at the breakouts.