Laydown hull

[Gunjumper]

Friday is all testing and racing will take place Sat/Sun. Come on over to my trailer and I'll answer any and all questions you have. I'll be in the pits Friday morning and I park near the ramp, ask anybody for Greg Lyons. Looking foward to meeting you. Greg

[mercguy]

Daren is correct, its all about balance and the design which is why most American builders shy away from the laydown hulls. If you want to know the truth about laydown hulls and what makes them work talk to Marc Johnson.

I know another very good boat builder that builds exceptional laydown hydros........Larry Darneille!!!!

[Check-book]

kneeler to belly-rider

Gotta wonder tho, how would a kneeler do as a belly ride-n convert?

Just fine, I'd say............

[Dave M]

My Two Cents

They will work in every class that is raced in Mod and Stock and Pro. Hydro or runabout. Whether they dominate is debatable. I have seen lay down hulls compete very well in most classes at some point. I ran a laydown hull in 850CCH a couple years ago in Constantine MI race. I was out front of the National Champion of that year and most likley would have won both heats had my gearboxes not failed both days.

There are differences in the hulls when kneeling or laying down. Marc has been on the cutting edge of design and a true leader in new concepts into the U.S. boat designs.

My dad is running a lay down hull in 750CCMH and when he elects to compete in the ABPA races he does pretty well.

Just remember, if you plan on evre runnign Mod with your hull, as a step up or anything, make sure you ask the designer you choose to incorporate mirrors into the design. They are required by the rules this year.

[johnsonm50]

I asked the question because I thought there would be more than the cockpit needing a few changes to do it, No place like here to ask aye?
What I have are a C-Bezoats that I have a good amount of practice in & really like plus a C-Bunky Bowerman that I havnt run yet. I hear their good too but take practice. For now Ill have to stick with them. Id like to set the Bunky up for my OMC25 for 350 mod hydro but not this weekend. Mirrors huh?? can they second as aero-dynamic thingys too?

[John Sherlock]

If the boat is the same length, there should not be a whole bunch to it. just move the dash where you need it, change the steering and move the throttle to the inside and have at it.

Out of curiosity however, has anyone ever tried a snow mobile style trigger worked off the thumb on a laydown? Seems like a natural fit.

I put a straight bar on the drum with a thumb throttle. IT IS THE WAY TO GO!!

[Skoontz]

I put a straight bar on the drum with a thumb throttle. IT IS THE WAY TO GO!!

John I've wondered about that for a while now. It seems to me it would allow more control, but, then who knows....

[Jeff Akers]

Throttle

John I've wondered about that for a while now. It seems to me it would allow more control, but, then who knows....

Bill, I have been using a finger throttle on my steering wheel since the 07 season ......I love it !

[John Sherlock]

John I've wondered about that for a while now. It seems to me it would allow more control, but, then who knows....

You have both hands on the bar for control and yes the throttle is operated with your thumb. I raced Snowmobiles with a thumb throttle, so why not a boat. The handle bar, when lying down, gives great control and leverage..

[mike ross]

Can you post a picture of how this looks. Curious to see the configuration. Mikey

[johnsonm50]

Can you post a picture of how this looks. Curious to see the configuration. Mikey

Was thinkin that too, also Id guess a bar would offset the need to re-grab a wheel to turn further. Because of the 2 hands on added leverage you could lessen the bar throw per turn of motor.

[csh2z]

Dewey,
Please give me a call before you make any decisions and we'll discuss it, there are pros & cons. I've been racing CSH since 1973 and designing and building boats since 1977. I'm not trying to sell a boat, I don't have the time or interest to sell boats (at least for now)I just want to help steer you in the right direction.H- 252-636-9007 or W- 252-638-3300 ext. 6282

[John Sherlock]

Can you post a picture of how this looks. Curious to see the configuration. Mikey

Will post pictures first chance.

[John Sherlock]

Will post pictures first chance.

This unit just bolts to the drum, throttle is with your thumb, great boat control.

[Jeff Akers]

Interesting set up John, what size hub are you using?