Entering the sport

[apache88]

By a lot of standards, i'm probably older than most on this board. I have boated my entire life, mostly performance boats, but have always wanted a hydro, or utility. As a kid, i used to watch the racers practice on ponds near my home. I can still recall the sweet sound of those marc 55h mercs. My question is two fold: How would someone my age (61) get into the sport or, if i just wanted a boat for recreational use, what would you recommend. thanks in advance. There's a Sorenson for sale near me. No engine, though.

[BP125V]

find a club near you

Whether you want to race or just bomb around the local lake I strongly suggest you get in touch with a club that is near you and they can steer you in the right direction. Where are you located?


Since you have some history with the sport you could also find a club near you and if you do not race you could be part of the club and make some new friends. Most racers would love to have an extra set of hands around to pit crew. The more the merrier.

Bill

PS we currently have drivers over 60 and most do very well.

[Kev43V]

There are plenty of people in your age group actively racing, So do not let that hold you back. I have chased Andy Hanson for several years in ASH and he is 67.
A few questions to start with
1 what part of the country do you live in? - so we know who to point you towards
2 about what size are you?- so we know what class/classes fit
3 new or used equipment?

[doc 35-0]

My son races a Sorenson, B Mod. class. The boat is at least eighteen years old and has won over twenty national championships. The design is flawless and workmanship , will the longevity speaks for it self. This boat has won the B mod high point championship the last two years, with a OMc 22 ci. motor which runs in the low sixties. Go to a race and see what is being run in the size of boat that you are considering buying. Talk to independent racer for their oppion...

[apache88]

Entering the sport

I live in Upstate, new york. Rochester to be exact. I'm 5'10 and about 180 lbs. Yes, i wouldn't mind lending-a -hand to someone who might need it. I have extenisve experience with outboards, especially V6 Mercs.

[Andrew 4CE]

Welcome!

Next weekend, Oct 2-3, there is a race at Waterford, Ontario, about 3 hrs from you. Come on up and check out some boats. Meet some of our senior racers

We also race Merc 20H with conversions in a vintage class... to bring back the memories of the glory days, haha.

The sanction with some info and directions is on the APBA website:
http://apba-racing.com/internal/show...p?EditID=10839

The Fall event is a small friendly event... last blast for our club. Pot luck dinner on Saturday night.

Andrew

[apache88]

Entering the sport

Thanks for the reply. that may work for me.

[Tom Cronk]

Local help

apach88
Give Pat Davids a call for local help.He lives in
Webster,N.Y. Phone # 585-265-9622.He ran 55H
in his day in Rochester.
Tom

[FJOHNSON]

testing this weekend

we hopefully will be running on honeoye lake sat morning. Its about 35 min south of roch. give me a call 585-703-0786 Fran Johnson

[hydroid]

Race sites within 3hrs

Thanks for the reply. that may work for me.

Apache88:
You've got several great race sites within 3hr drive:
- Waterford Ont - Toronto Outboard RC
- Dunnville Ont - TORC
- Redwood NY - Fishers Landing RC
- Lock Haven PA - Delaware Valley Outboard RAC
And more, @ 4hrs.

As previously noted, all clubs are very welcoming, and age=experience; lots of guys have info to share and receive, re new/vintage. Your weight is ideal for 20SSH/BSH.

Drop a note(here or a PM) if you can make Waterford Oct 2-3, we'll set you up with directions and hook up there.

Erik Luksep
Membership Director, TORC