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I had the good fortune of running a new sidewinder 25SSR rig at Crystal Lake this past weekend.
I weigh 210 lbs, about a 15 lb upgrade from my old job.
I scaled in - boat motor and driver soaking wet after a good heat against Jason Thompson 10lbs over weight.
The boat was a Rich Runne design and build, nearly 11 feet long. 20 Cubic inch sidewinder with a set up we played with during the 4 heats we raced. Heats had 1 Mercury, 3 Yamatos and the Sidewinder.
It was a very competitive race, Jason got out front and I could not pass him from behind. I got out front through the 1st turn and Jason did not have enough to pass me.
3/4 mile course three laps the motor started on the first or second pull in the water, idled out and I idled a long way back to the shore after the heat.
Very good top end, we lacked a tick of acceleration to the Yamato, which improved with a slight carb adjustment. (The rusty driver may have contributed to the yamato having a slight edge cornering.)
All in all a very good ride. The lighter boat was very responsive and the longer boat handled the racing water comfortably.
If you like runabouts you have to go for this ride.
Scott Reed
I weigh 210 lbs, about a 15 lb upgrade from my old job.
I scaled in - boat motor and driver soaking wet after a good heat against Jason Thompson 10lbs over weight.
The boat was a Rich Runne design and build, nearly 11 feet long. 20 Cubic inch sidewinder with a set up we played with during the 4 heats we raced. Heats had 1 Mercury, 3 Yamatos and the Sidewinder.
It was a very competitive race, Jason got out front and I could not pass him from behind. I got out front through the 1st turn and Jason did not have enough to pass me.
3/4 mile course three laps the motor started on the first or second pull in the water, idled out and I idled a long way back to the shore after the heat.
Very good top end, we lacked a tick of acceleration to the Yamato, which improved with a slight carb adjustment. (The rusty driver may have contributed to the yamato having a slight edge cornering.)
All in all a very good ride. The lighter boat was very responsive and the longer boat handled the racing water comfortably.
If you like runabouts you have to go for this ride.
Scott Reed
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