Fund raiser for John Gephardt who was killed Christmast day in his new STV

[powerabout]

I was in a small vee bottom race boat at half that speed and in huge gust the wind picked it up into the air rolled it to left gunnel then right gunnel all why it was in the air, luckily it hit the water before it went past vertical on the right gunnel.
Racer behind me said it was spectacular but couldnt be sure what side to pass...
When the wind speed can alter your balanced water/air speed by a huge amount look out...

[RiverRat71]

...I no longer want to go fast in this type of boat. Rest in peace John.

No disrespect here, but please dont blame the boat. Any type of boat that hooks on a narrow river or close to land would likely have the same outcome. Speed is dangerous, period. I think most of us know the risk. Never knew this gent but know guys like him. RIP brother. RR

[Rigaud]

No disrespect here, but please dont blame the boat. Any type of boat that hooks on a narrow river or close to land would likely have the same outcome. Speed is dangerous, period. I think most of us know the risk. Never knew this gent but know guys like him. RIP brother. RR

He did not blame the boat.

[MattGreen]

My condolences to the family and friends. Terrible thing to happen during the holidays.

Matt

[RiverRat71]

He did not blame the boat.

Apologies. I misunderstood. RR

[Riverratt]

Such a tragedy especially on Christmas day. On a side note was this the same guy that was screwed over on the new Mirage boat with poor quality this summer?

[patchesII]

I was at the ODBA meeting discussing the new classes that DSRA had instituted

We were talking about adding no set weight anything goes but nitrous class

Tommy Dunn was really upset because of safety concerns

The reason it worked is they went from 1320 to a 800 foot race course, that kept the top speeds down

When you get over 115 mph you are entering a new zone, especially if you are light

Please be careful.

Speeds are over 120 now in the fastest class

[powerabout]

Speeds are over 120 now in the fastest class

How quick are the vee bottoms?

[Instigator]

How quick are the vee bottoms?

The fly weight Allison’s w/Gonzo power are as quick as the tunnel boats.

[texasvector]

was this the same guy that was screwed over on the new Mirage boat with poor quality this summer?

yes...just picked up that stv...2nd day in boat i believe

[rock]

Very sad thing to deal with. Prayers to family and friends.

Rock

[Hot Shot Merc]

Wow Im so sad to see this

[Riverratt]

yes...just picked up that stv...2nd day in boat i believe

I thought that was him. Such a shame. Prayers to his family and friends