20 boats

[Kev43V]

ok so a Yamato weighs about 70 lb correct?
sidewinder about 65
how much does the average 20 boat weigh in at rigged but no motor?

[dholt]

A Yamato weighs about 90 pounds.

Most 20 hydros are about 120-125 pounds rigged and ready to roll.

[Kev43V]

Thanks that was what I was afraid of. the Sidewinders are about 65 ish
so that means 90 pounds of lead for 20ssh

[dholt]

Kevin, how much do you weigh?

[propnuts]

Doing the math

65 lb motor + 125 lb boat = 190 lbs. Minimum weight in 20SSH = 400 lbs. that leaves 210 lbs for driver and safety gear - 90 lbs of lead = 120 lb driver. I gotta admit, that might be a little light to be running a 400 lb class. I on the other hand am looking forward to the day when my 185 lb driver can make minimum in 20SS, it's been a while

[Kev43V]

I am just a bit heavier than that but... after being tossed once when in the morning I was 3 over and somehow was 2 under after the heat. I like to be at least 7 over now. So that leaves me with staying in A, although I really wanted to run a little faster class.

[dholt]

I know guys at 155 pounds running 20 hydro no problem.

I'm at 174 and right at 400 pounds.

[Kev43V]

I used to bounce around from 135~145, over the last ten years or so, it has come down .I am now 124~130

[Kev43V]

Unless of course Good Mr Mackey was serious about the OSY ride next year. Then I could go take driving lessons from Ryan and Amy and crew

[blueskyracer]

I used to bounce around from 135~145, over the last ten years or so, it has come down .I am now 124~130

I will give you some of mine

[thepiranhabros]

Unless of course Good Mr Mackey was serious about the OSY ride next year. Then I could go take driving lessons from Ryan and Amy and crew

I am at your disposal, my liege!

Of course you realize you'll be driving a Yamato rig...

[Kev43V]

I am at your disposal, my liege!

thanks man. I suppose you better get free coffee now.
Ah...you know I am short on cash if something goes wrong, don't you? but I usually have plenty of beans, if that helps at all.


Of course you realize you'll be driving a Yamato rig...

who would have thunk it. right?
can we ...you know... like tape a impeller on somewhere for a while....I think i would feel more comfortable.