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T.S.Davis
06-09-2009, 10:38 AM
Just a reminder guys.
I should be out Wed to break some more stuff too. Fix it break it fix it break it fix it.
There's also a real boat race out in Walled lake this weekend. I might go out Saturday to check that out. My glass guy is thrashing this week to be ready. Makes me chuckle seeing that the real boat guys do the same thing we do....only bigger. The clear coat might be wet for a few laps.
jstolz
06-09-2009, 10:00 PM
Just a reminder guys.
I should be out Wed to break some more stuff too. Fix it break it fix it break it fix it.
There's also a real boat race out in Walled lake this weekend. I might go out Saturday to check that out. My glass guy is thrashing this week to be ready. Makes me chuckle seeing that the real boat guys do the same thing we do....only bigger. The clear coat might be wet for a few laps.
I wish that I was closer to you guys to come and do some testing. I do all my testing by myself. I test on a big lake. I have to wait until there is almost no wind or have the wind coming out of the right direction. And now that its Summer I have to deal with the big boats, jet skis, fishermen and swimmers. If someone is swimming, I have to wait until they get out of the water or go home. So, I have to go out early before everyone gets out there.
Then there is the problem of when a boat is stranded. Two years ago I was running my LSO. It quit a long way out. Luckily for me a fisherman was coming in for the night. He brought the boat in for me. Now I don't go out testing unless I take my kayak or rescue boat out with me.
T.S.Davis
06-10-2009, 08:48 AM
Now I don't go out testing unless I take my kayak or rescue boat out with me.
My raft goes into my truck in early May and stays there until it snows in the fall. I've been out in it once this year.
Memoriesman
06-10-2009, 02:37 PM
I commiserrate with you ,Jay. I have similar problems at my lake. I have to pick and choose the right moments when the bay is clear of traffic and it is not too windy. It is usually clear from 7 to 8 o'clock in the AMs during the week but I won't run at those times so I won't bother my neighbors. When I do get a chance to run, guys on jet skis come zipping in to see what I am doing. Mike Z has the same problems as he tests at my lake.
Be that as it may, we'll be there this Sunday whether we have adequately tested or not.
Do you guys have a street address to where you will be racing?
indymike
06-11-2009, 03:24 PM
Alan,
Use the address listed below, its a MacDonald's located right across the street from the part entrance. If you do the live view from mapquest or google maps you will see the pond...
7495 23 MILE RD, UTICA, MI 48316-4421
K.R.Joye
06-11-2009, 03:39 PM
Aw crap, you just told the`Fox' where to find the`Chickens'. LOL
Just kidding we'd be happy to see you guys come up anytime!
Thanks guys.
Honestly,
I'd love to show but have to evaluate the drive time. We'll figure it out later. What's the start time? 10am or when Fred wakes up?
Don't know about being a fox though Ken. LSH seems to be your territory these days.
indymike
06-11-2009, 06:13 PM
Aw... Come on... I can't be there this weekend... All the cool guys can't show up when I am not going to be home...
BTW... Indian Shores is about 95 degrees and SUNNY!!!!!
jstolz
06-11-2009, 06:56 PM
Thanks guys.
Honestly,
I'd love to show but have to evaluate the drive time. We'll figure it out later. What's the start time? 10am or when Fred wakes up?
Don't know about being a fox though Ken. LSH seems to be your territory these days.
Alan,
We start at 10am or shortly there after. I could schedule LSH last and drag my feet getting everyone registered! Just kidding! Come on up. We would love to have ya. Drag Howard along too. The more the merrier.
chuckc
06-11-2009, 10:40 PM
[quote=jstolz;261904]Alan,
We start at 10am or shortly there after. I could schedule LSH last and drag my feet getting everyone registered!
Jay, you do a great job of DRAGGIN.. Also on the race cource>>>>>>>>>>>:yeah: Hell, I'm 65 and you make me look fast.......... :eek:
Hope ya bring you new Whipper, oh I can't wait.. Putting the finishing touch on the UL, Watch ya A-- boy's. Stronger and better than new. Damaged and she's bad now.............. :bounce:
chuckc
06-11-2009, 10:47 PM
Aw... Come on... I can't be there this weekend... All the cool guys can't show up when I am not going to be home...
BTW... Indian Shores is about 95 degrees and SUNNY!!!!!
Mikie, mikie, What, your not gonna be there to help me!!!! What am I gonna do with you???? That ok, TONY and I will keep the power on them. :burnout:
T.S.Davis
06-12-2009, 08:25 AM
You guys are in good shape for LSH. I baked another F'n motor Wed night. S!O!B!
K.R.Joye
06-12-2009, 08:30 AM
Were you a victim of the `Pond Scum Monster'? I know it was gettin bad last week.
T.S.Davis
06-12-2009, 08:50 AM
Very weird. Running a detongued back cut 640 on a UL1 motor that has 4 runs on it total. GPS'd at 49 mph on that dinky prop. I give up. That boat hates Aquacraft. 3 motors and a speedo is enough for me. I'm cured. I went back to the Blackjack motor. It's faster on the UL motor but I can't keep getting DNS or DNF's......oh and replacing motors sucks too.
The jury is still out on my attendance so you'll just have to wait and see. Jay, please don't make any concessions on my account. If I do make it up there....I'll run LSH with my POS larsony and Stuper V in LSO....providing I can get enough packs together. Oh and all on DSM.
jstolz
06-12-2009, 11:44 AM
Very weird. Running a detongued back cut 640 on a UL1 motor that has 4 runs on it total. GPS'd at 49 mph on that dinky prop. I give up. That boat hates Aquacraft. 3 motors and a speedo is enough for me. I'm cured. I went back to the Blackjack motor. It's faster on the UL motor but I can't keep getting DNS or DNF's......oh and replacing motors sucks too.
Terry,
I have a nice, well seasoned, 27t N1 motor and detongued x431 plastic prop that you can try. It probably wouldn't plane the boat, but we could use it as a rescue boat.
Well, I may not have any better luck with the SV27 motor in my Whiplash. I'll find out if my boat will finish a heat or toast a motor.
T.S.Davis
06-12-2009, 01:15 PM
Jay, check the timing if your plugging it into a Castle. I'm almost positive that's how I cooked at least 2 of the AC motors. There was an issue with the one of the Hydra software versions that had the stock timing at 16 degrees. My boat ran 46 mph on my 240 then the next week I switched to the 120 and picked up 3 mph with no other changes. The only way to explain that is the timing. I didn't remember that until Fred reminded me later.
its only 9 pm on the sat before the race and I am all ready to roll
the gods must be smiling on me today.
cant wait untilll tomarrow I will be at the pond around 8 wee you there
Fred
chuckc
06-13-2009, 09:58 PM
its only 9 pm on the sat before the race and I am all ready to roll the gods must be smiling on me today. cant wait untilll tomarrow I will be at the pond around 8, wee you there
Fred
Don't be weeing around me Mister. That getting a little overboard..:hammer:
Just finished the UL, what a difference. Just got to charge and lets Rock N Roll......:burnout:
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