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The rules require 3 people in the boat. Their combined weight must equal the weight of the previous year's winners combined weight for all 3 crew members or they must carry extra weight. Other than that the weight of the boat is not restricted.
The total weight of a boat with a full load of fuel is about 1500 pounds. Almost everyone uses the Yamaha 50 short shaft, there have been a couple guys run the OMC twin (same as 45SS powerhead), it has better torque than the Yammie, but is harder to keep together running 7000 RPM for 13 hours. Props are typically 12 or 12.5 X 20-22 cleavers, the OMC with the lower gears will run a 12 X 25. Nosecones with a water pressure gauge are used, rev limiters removed, but otherwise they remain stock, or are supposed to be. Top 3 finishers are torn down.
Other items that must be carried: Spare lower unit or powerhead, sleeping bag, rations for 3, paddles, flares, first aid kit, lighter or waterproof matches on each person, and of course the rifle or shotgun and ammo, axe or hatchet.
There are some amazing stories to be heard. Speeds of up to 78 MPH have been reached, it's all about aerodynamics and lift, with a huge surface area/airtraps, and the cleaver providing tramson lift and helping keep the bow where it belongs.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
Dale Powell
Arcticracer
The rules require 3 people in the boat. Their combined weight must equal the weight of the previous year's winners combined weight for all 3 crew members or they must carry extra weight. Other than that the weight of the boat is not restricted.
The total weight of a boat with a full load of fuel is about 1500 pounds. Almost everyone uses the Yamaha 50 short shaft, there have been a couple guys run the OMC twin (same as 45SS powerhead), it has better torque than the Yammie, but is harder to keep together running 7000 RPM for 13 hours. Props are typically 12 or 12.5 X 20-22 cleavers, the OMC with the lower gears will run a 12 X 25. Nosecones with a water pressure gauge are used, rev limiters removed, but otherwise they remain stock, or are supposed to be. Top 3 finishers are torn down.
Other items that must be carried: Spare lower unit or powerhead, sleeping bag, rations for 3, paddles, flares, first aid kit, lighter or waterproof matches on each person, and of course the rifle or shotgun and ammo, axe or hatchet.
There are some amazing stories to be heard. Speeds of up to 78 MPH have been reached, it's all about aerodynamics and lift, with a huge surface area/airtraps, and the cleaver providing tramson lift and helping keep the bow where it belongs.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
Dale Powell
Arcticracer
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