New Boats for 2014!

[john527]

Looks nice. So are you running two boats this year or is this the new and improved version?

This is a new and improved version,( much lighter version)

[john527]

A collapsable steering wheel made of metal with the rubberized grip is a wonderful thing. I never understood the dynamics of it other than it looked cool. When I hit an immovable object I held on to the steering wheel as my knees impacted the steering wheel and inverted it. Had it not collapsed I probably would have not been able to walk away. Also a rigid cowling is a concern for me - I ripped right thru mine. I thought mine was so flimsey and ornamental - had it been rigid who knows. My Kevlars are like new but always felt so stiff - now I love em. All just my two cents. This gentlemans craft is a beauty and thanks for sharing you have a lot to be proud of. All just my 2 cents.
Mark, 220M

We appreciate your 2 cents and understand what you are saying, but you have to understand these are race boats and for someone to build one and build it so that it would be completely save would be impossible.
One of our last boats we built back in the 80"s had no cowling just, lexan windshield, No worries about crashing thru the lumber on this cowling, but instead the boat barrel rolled in a turn coming down ontop my brother propeller first and ripping his leg wide open! point being...Thats Racing!

[john527]

First seal coat applied....Boat is now 129lbs. with all hardware as shown in picture. All Aluminum steering wheel comes in at 7 oz.

[seanp3]

If I wanted a steering wheel like that where can I get one?

[john527]

Found the wheel on ebay, the hub was made by my brother Paul

[seanp3]

Ok - one of a kind

[gem056]

Vey nice , you should be proud of the boat

I wish we had these boat in Australia

Old racer Russell

[john527]

We have snow in Michigan...Pat is filling the boiler he made so we can work on the boat, can you spot the deer watching him?

[mercguy]

If I wanted a steering wheel like that where can I get one?

here ya go Sean.....

http://www.joesracing.com/index.php?...roduct_id=1168

[john527]

$89.00??? $39.00 on ebay

[mercguy]

$89.00??? $39.00 on ebay

show me the exact same one on Ebay and I will buy 5 of them!!!

[ZUL8TR]

seal coat

First seal coat applied....Boat is now 129lbs. with all hardware as shown in picture. All Aluminum steering wheel comes in at 7 oz.

Very nice work. Are the seal coats foam roller and brush applied or other?

[john527]

show me the exact same one on Ebay and I will buy 5 of them!!!

Your right! the ones at joes must be better, because they are a lot heavier then the ones on ebay.
7 ounces vs 20 ounces
we are looking for weight and cost savings.

[seanp3]

here ya go Sean.....

http://www.joesracing.com/index.php?...roduct_id=1168

Thanks, I have found similar in the $45 range. That's as cheap as I've found. I think I'll pick one up

[john527]

Try this BMI karts
www.bmikarts.com
$39.00 12 " and 13"