Puzzled - probably from my own ignorance
This question may likely be due to my ignorance as I am new (returning after MANY years) to Stock Outboard. While I know there are many really smart engine builders out there, it puzzles me why experts like Mike Weinandt and Sam LaBanco were not significantly involved in the Sidewinder project up front. Maybe they were more than I know, although I know both very well and never heard them discuss it. Sam was the person who did all engineering design updates on the Hot Rods and certainly knows them as well as anyone from a design perspective. Few know more about designing two-cycle motors from scratch than Mike.
While there are many excellent engine builders, it seems getting the best engine designers involved is wise as whatever they would charge for the work in the short-run would certainly pay-off over the long haul. All politics aside, these gentlemen have a long record of expertise and contributions to our sport. No offense to those (who I don't know) who have already worked so hard on the Sidewinder. The fact is, few know more about engine design than they do....why not use them?
This question may likely be due to my ignorance as I am new (returning after MANY years) to Stock Outboard. While I know there are many really smart engine builders out there, it puzzles me why experts like Mike Weinandt and Sam LaBanco were not significantly involved in the Sidewinder project up front. Maybe they were more than I know, although I know both very well and never heard them discuss it. Sam was the person who did all engineering design updates on the Hot Rods and certainly knows them as well as anyone from a design perspective. Few know more about designing two-cycle motors from scratch than Mike.
While there are many excellent engine builders, it seems getting the best engine designers involved is wise as whatever they would charge for the work in the short-run would certainly pay-off over the long haul. All politics aside, these gentlemen have a long record of expertise and contributions to our sport. No offense to those (who I don't know) who have already worked so hard on the Sidewinder. The fact is, few know more about engine design than they do....why not use them?
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