AOF Nationals Roll Call

[AOFoffice]

Looks like 3 250's at the moment..........

So now Mike, Step up one of the SE's and you have a class. Someone will certainly want to do that, and if not, take up a collection to pay the entry fee for someone who will do it. It is fun to watch a good SE/FE run with the 250's. Pretty matched to the surprise of many.

Also, the 250's, even if run separate, can still race with the 350's. Heck, collect those $250 drivers' money for entry fees and make them run twice.
Connie

[mercguy]

Darren,
Where did you read that?
The AOF restricted Y80 is run in the Novice class, which is for anyone who wants to go slow, from 9-99 years of age. It is a non competitive class and is used for kids, old guys who want to race again, or letting spectators, etc have a chance.
The APBA A stock class is basically our "O" class. At the time that Phillip DiFebo introduced the A class into AOF, APBA said we couldn't use the letter "A". We were all kind of dumb and crazy back then. We called it "O" for outboard or something. Rules are pretty much the same as APBA's.

Did you get your rulebook yet? I can email you one. Takes a few minutes. I only have dial up here on the farm but it does the job, just slow like me.
Email me at
AOFOffice@aol.com if you want one.
Connie

I never claimed to be smart!! I did read about the "O" class.................my bad!! No rule book yet, but just need to know the Cmod Merc rules.......PLEASE!

[pro350hydro]

I never claimed to be smart!! I did read about the "O" class.................my bad!! No rule book yet, but just need to know the Cmod Merc rules.......PLEASE!

Check your email

[David_L6]

No rule book yet, but just need to know the Cmod Merc rules.......PLEASE!

Pretty much standard Merc rules....

C hydro minimum weight is 440 lbs.
No port measurements - 3 intake and 3 exhaust ports per cylinder.
4 reeds per cylinder - Mercury or Quincy reed cages.
16 CC minimum for combustion chamber.
7/8" carbs (such as AJ47's, KB2A's, KC6's.....). AJ49's and AJ51's are still legal. 1:1, 16:21, 14:19, and that other Hot Rod ratio - I forget what it is.
I believe that all the minimum weights (rods, pistons, flywheel) still apply but I don't remember what they are.

Unless you've done a lot of hacking you'll have nothing to worry about. In my experience with the C's you'll have nothing to worry about even if you have done a lot of hacking because you won't be fast enough to get inspected.

[mercguy]

[QUOTE=David_L6]Pretty much standard Merc rules....

C hydro minimum weight is 440 lbs.
No port measurements - 3 intake and 3 exhaust ports per cylinder.
4 reeds per cylinder - Mercury or Quincy reed cages.
16 CC minimum for combustion chamber.
7/8" carbs (such as AJ47's, KB2A's, KC6's.....). AJ49's and AJ51's are still legal. 1:1, 16:21, 14:19, and that other Hot Rod ratio - I forget what it is.
I believe that all the minimum weights (rods, pistons, flywheel) still apply but I don't remember what they are.

Unless you've done a lot of hacking you'll have nothing to worry about. In my experience with the C's you'll have nothing to worry about even if you QUOTE]

are not 1" carbs allowed in AOF on C Mercs?


this statement will remain to be seen...............

" because you won't be fast enough to get inspected."

[Russ Birch 45R]

Darin
Are you going have your CMH at the nationals?
Russ Bircher 45-R/151-R

[mercguy]

Hopefully!!

Darin
Are you going have your CMH at the nationals?
Russ Bircher 45-R/151-R

that is the plan! I just got the powerhead reassembled after Steve Benson fixed the plug hole I blew out at Capital Lake. I just need to get a foot underneath it now, as I also blew the Inson lower unit I had underneath it.........(gettin' REAL TIRED of replacing lower units under this C Merc!).

[pro350hydro]

(gettin' REAL TIRED of replacing lower units under this C Merc!).

Can't wait to see it run. Be glad you aren't running pro, I've torn up four lower units this year


Mike

[Constructor12]

What is the latest boat count for the nationals? Count me in for CSH!

Dave Loomis

[pro350hydro]

What is the latest boat count for the nationals? Count me in for CSH!

Dave Loomis

Dave,

We are currently just over 100 entries

Make sure and show up sometime fridayfor registration. Drivers meeting will be EARLY Sat morning.....

[Jerkizoid]

This could be the largest field of Vintage Inboard hydroplanes to only rival attendance at Tastin Racin at lake Sammamish last June, I count 7 to 9 planning on going. In the flat bottoms I estimate 10 to 14 with the possibility of our first injected HEMI powered flat coming out of Idaho and an old friend of SLORA. Hope he gets a big welcome from NWC and SLORA even if he is an inboard veteran with 49 years of racing experience. I also hope every one helps NWC set up and keep the program moving without huge delays. With so many boats, it could be a 6-7 hour program. The jerk family is ready to help, are you?

[Russ Birch 45R]

Well just think the entrys will be more than we show now because we have not heard from J Michael Kelly yet! He always brings about 10 entrys.
Russ Bircher 45-R/151-R

[mercguy]

Can't wait to see it run. Be glad you aren't running pro, I've torn up four lower units this year


Mike

if I can keep a lower unit underneath it, it runs pretty darn good...............

[RuthieRae]

Dip

Cascade park is a CITY PARK which is patrolled by the local Police department. If you are caught with a beverage or evidence of any you can get fined and a free hotel for the night. Yes, that is the crow bar hotel. So bring lots of coffee mugs/containers....if you know what I mean....

Otherwise known as a DIP (Drinking Intoxicants in Public)....ummmmmm just a guess here but ROUGHLY it is a 103$ fine......no jail time though....not that I would know ANYTHING about it!! I hear if you contest it they drop it to half.

[mercguy]

Otherwise known as a DIP (Drinking Intoxicants in Public)....ummmmmm just a guess here but ROUGHLY it is a 103$ fine......no jail time though....not that I would know ANYTHING about it!! I hear if you contest it they drop it to half.

speaking from experience Sheryl????????