Hounddog wrote:
Another 2 boat T teams. We know Erik planned to test at Six Mile this weekend. I hope it tells use how it went.
Now who races which boat?
Bit of background:
Returning from 2 wks in Cape Breton, picked up Jr 4pm last Tuesday at Pearson. Told him to haul ass to car, appointment w RD in 45min. Knowing RD's boat 4 sale, he almost had kittens in car. Told him to shut pie hole school girl yammering, hold on, gotta make time, Cannonball Run down 427, play it cool there.
Met w RD at 5pm, shook hands 1hr later.
RD's Critch: well rigged, EVERYTHING solid, time & thought in this rig. I also know previous owner, a details guy. Cliché: Too many options to list.
A Fralick quote when I started ASH racing:
‘ I will share everything with you, tech spec, driving technique, etc…I want to beat you on race course, not in pits.”
Hot off the press:
Hull: Solid, Scythes bottom immaculate/strong, multiple glass weave layup inside, can take beating. READY?...630lb. YEAH! I LIKE my girls MEATY, BEATY, BiG and BOUNCY!!...
Steering: 7” hub, quick release whl, 3trim up/dn buttons(ea spoke), steers w 2 fingers. Big hub & wide wings permit micro adjustment.
Engine: Stock bore, stock jets, large carbs, fuel pump not vacuum. Comp: T: 158, M: 155, B: 157. It purrs, suueeet sound. Can hear stock metal reeds clacking against solid stops when decelerating quickly.
Trim: Through hull ram, 3” setback j/plate.
Testing at 6ML:
After 20min, I restricted Kris to 500m oval type straights, turn left, repeat. No more kilo runs, wasting fuel, just wearing parts with 2km runs. Tach data essential.
Our speed/RPM on oval:
23"x11.5": 68+/6400 good acceltn - lake/long course prop
22"x11.5": 66+/6700-800 great acceltn - racing prop.
Played w gearcase/propshaft height a bit, increased V/nose dropping deeper in turns to track better, minimized side to side rocking/bouncing, holds better.
Working on lap times not top speed; must carry speed through corners, optimize average speed over distance.
Flies like an arrow, high, dry, on pad, 1.5-2' roost at WOT. I drove a bit, deferred testing to Kris, 2hrs wheel time. More time req'd but Kris is getting this down driving from his ASS.
Cautioned him to be frugal w trim. We’ll install trim gauge for quick glance adjustment. Some lean on trim button too long/high, lose thrust/acceleration, control at WOT, risk over rev'g.
Shot lots of HD video yesterday, Kris will post over coming days.
Havin' FUN!
Cheers
PS: Hmm, might name Critch: Meaty-Beaty; the Doo: Big & Bouncy.