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No worries Don, I don't let this stuff bug me "that way" anymore.
Yes-I do think 3-5 years down the road we could get the J category to adopt a Sidewinder. The gearcase is produced by the company already and I don't think we have any guarantee we will get Mercs in the future.
The Sidewinder would be the best answer. An American made two stroke racing engine.
The question is, will Sidewinders be ready? I am still skeptical. I agree with everything Ed posted. These are not easy to run motors. Mine was a pooch with a capital P. Wellings have two, and have tried running them for three years with poor results. Their flywheels also were hot. They have sent them back to Ed every year. Every year it is the same performance or worse. I don't care what anyone says. The motor is not ready for "rookie new names" yet.
I would be interested to hear what Ron Selewach thinks? I am sick of hearing everyone else opinion on the issue? Does Ron think the motor is done and is good as is, or are they continuing to work on it? Would Ron see the business value of restricting a 20C.I. or is he 100% committed to making the 15C.I. B work? How does he feel the product is perceived? What is his commitment to the future?
I don't want to grill him or be an ass, but we are at a bit of a crossroads here. We need to hear from the owners mouth his intentions for the future.
Just my opinion.
No worries Don, I don't let this stuff bug me "that way" anymore.
Yes-I do think 3-5 years down the road we could get the J category to adopt a Sidewinder. The gearcase is produced by the company already and I don't think we have any guarantee we will get Mercs in the future.
The Sidewinder would be the best answer. An American made two stroke racing engine.
The question is, will Sidewinders be ready? I am still skeptical. I agree with everything Ed posted. These are not easy to run motors. Mine was a pooch with a capital P. Wellings have two, and have tried running them for three years with poor results. Their flywheels also were hot. They have sent them back to Ed every year. Every year it is the same performance or worse. I don't care what anyone says. The motor is not ready for "rookie new names" yet.
I would be interested to hear what Ron Selewach thinks? I am sick of hearing everyone else opinion on the issue? Does Ron think the motor is done and is good as is, or are they continuing to work on it? Would Ron see the business value of restricting a 20C.I. or is he 100% committed to making the 15C.I. B work? How does he feel the product is perceived? What is his commitment to the future?
I don't want to grill him or be an ass, but we are at a bit of a crossroads here. We need to hear from the owners mouth his intentions for the future.
Just my opinion.
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