New Boats--Let's see em

[99R]

A few pics.

[WILDONOUACHITA]

Dan

No speedo yet, just a tiny tach/hour meter. Less than 4 hours on new motor, extra oil, rich jets and rev limiter! Motor in tuck position and slightly deep. We will let you know when we turn it loose.

Thanks!
Tony

[daveracerdsh]

Dsh

Darren. You are right. I should not have asked. I should know better then to go to hydroracer.net for any advice on stuff. And I did not say you did not loan stuff out. We all do. Now I am done . Dave

[mercguy]

Mr. Anderson.........

Dan..I appreciate what you are saying, but you are missing my point. I am not asking Darren to borrow a motor, prop etc. I was simply asking for some general advice on dimensions on a boat for what is essentialy a new motor. Thats all. If he wants to keep it to himself, that fine. But I think flippent answers are not called for. If he does not want to help me, fine, just say so. In region 10, we all try and work together to help each other, as every single racer in area will tell you. I have been approached by a new racer that is interested in purchasing a Tohatsu and wants me to build him a boat. I will find all the information I need from another source aside from Hydroracer. (nothing personel) At this point, I have no idea what other builders are doing for the class....but I am sure a few of them will be happy to help me out. Racer Dave

Dave, let me say a few things and set you straight, as you seem to be missing the point! First off, do not go into the "helping other racers out" scenario, because I have and still do. In fact, I do loan out my good (and best) motors and props (Dave in OSY, J.Michael in CSR, Sean in 20SSH, and the Whidbey Island group, etc, etc, etc). I have been beat by my own equipment a couple times, but am I crying.NOPE! In fact, I really do not spend enough time on my own stuff and need to start concentrating on that more or I will always be mid-pack. Second, as to the boat dimensions, etc, Larry Darneille has been working on this boat for a year now and why should I go and make public all his efforts and work he has done. He did the math, figured out what he wanted to so and did that, so you can to. If you want the measurements, then ask HIM, as i am not going to tell you. Hell, the boat might not work out, but do I want to hear people saying....that measurement won't work or the bottom is too narrow or wide., so will keep those measurements to myself. If it works out great, then order one from him......easy enough. Or.......since you are a "boat builder" design it yourself, if it does not work, then that is your problem. Am I pissing people off about this??? I could care less, as I have spent ALOT of money and time in this new DSH project and just hope it works out....................now, I am DONE.........see ya in the first turn!

[HRTV]

Sweet ride Tony, have fun and please keep us posted, have you put a speedo on the boat to see what kind of speeds you are running or maybe a GPS.

[WILDONOUACHITA]

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Here is another pic (same testing) As you can see I am wearing a jacket. Not totally crazy. In process of obtaining a good helmet. (Not Wal-Mart)

[HRTV]

I did remember to put my life jacket on. But the boat is safe, your grandmother could drive it!

Tony,

Not to beat this point to death, but with all due respect do not test without a helmet of some type and a life jacket of some type. What might seem like a very safe and stable ride can change in the blink of eye and then its to late.

Enjoy and have fun the rig looks like a super sweet setup.

[WILDONOUACHITA]

Great eyes David - But that is an OMC jacket UL impact tested at 100 mph. I know it is not good enough for racing but it is fine for testing. We have a pro jacket with leg restraints and impact shield for racing also. Don't do too much shopping at Wal-Mart. Emergencies only. Hahahaha

[daveracerdsh]

CSH Boat.

Tony: I am building an exact copy of my DSH for CSH..just scaling it down a little and modifying the right sponson a little. At this point, I am going to race it next year, unless somebody comes forward and wants to purchase it. Dean Hobart was nice enough to volunteer his 302 for the rig. I do have a number of people lined up that want to drive it if I decide not to drive or if it does not sell. I am taking a lot of time with this thing, making sure everything fits together tight etc. Looks like it is going to weigh in at around 105 with hardware. Racer Dave

[David_L6]

Glad to see a new member in NBRA!

Dan is correct. You really should wear a helmet even when testing.

I can't say that I haven't done the same thing but it was a long time ago..... This may sound far fetched but it is true. The summer I was 18 (also the summer I started racing) I was able to test after I got home from work. Had about an hour before it got dark. I started wearing a helmet (because it had a shield) to keep the bugs out of my eyes.

You should wear a good "racing" life jacket also - not some Wal-Mart special that'll come apart if you were to get pitched at 70 mph.

[WILDONOUACHITA]

I did remember to put my life jacket on. But the boat is safe, your grandmother could drive it!

[HRTV]

Hey Tony great looking rig but thats a big NO NO! in pic #2 no helmet be careful! You have got way to much power on that puppy not to be wearing your safety gear.

[WILDONOUACHITA]

Hey ya'll, here is my new runabout. Still breaking in my new motor. Wow, water is kind of cold. Took it out this weekend. Here are some pics. I am also working on an older Pugh Hydro. Looking forward to racing NBRA this spring!

Tony Anderson
Hector, Arkansas

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[hydroman6]

I have been approached by a new racer that is interested in purchasing a Tohatsu and wants me to build him a boat. I will find all the information I need from another source aside from Hydroracer. (nothing personel) At this point, I have no idea what other builders are doing for the class....but I am sure a few of them will be happy to help me out. Racer Dave

Dave, Give me a call. I have our JDS DSH/DMH kneeler (same as Craig's boat)for sale, as I have no driver until Jon get's back, and my knees won't do it any more..

[Big Don]

Here is some new wood we picked up at the last race of the season for AX.

I'll tell you what everyone is saying...

Thomas is telling Kathleen, I get this boat...

Warnock is telling me what the measurements are because he had already measured it before we got there.

Sam is thinking, why didn't I bring two beers with me.

Donny is yelling to Backus to get our "A" engine done so he can race it too.

And I'm trying to figure out why the transom is so tall and Warnock is telling me, "it was built tall so you can cut it to the dimension you want. He then said, cut off 1 1/8 and you'll be good, I already measured it".