Wyman Pond Racing

Caboose · Bitch Rider

RE: Race Weekend

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Boat in action.

-- Edited by Pres on Friday 23rd of May 2014 04:08:28 AM

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Boat Update.

After the first weekend of competition we decided to make the following changes or adjustments to the boat.

The number tag needed and additional fastener in order to kept it for vibrating under race conditions.

The kill switch needed to be repositioned. After a lengthy discussion, we decided to locate it in the lower left corner of the cab.

The front wind screen needed to be secured.

The "Deadman" throttle needed to be secured. Locktite from one of the clubs visits to Lime Rock Raceway will be used.

A new shim is needed in order to adjust the height of the motor. The original shim is too high. The motor needs to sit lower on the transom and deeper in the water. This will be fabricated soon.

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Pres · Tag Hgugr

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Sunday.. SunDAY...SUNDAY is the finial raceway of the weekend.

Water conditions were rough. White caps. In hydro-racing you do not cancel for rough water conditions. Interestingly, rain has the power to suspend hydro-racing due to lack of visibility.

A total of six heats were run in the two classes 229 participated in. The rules were better.

Fellow racers suggested 229, "take it easy... You have nothing to prove...Stay safe... Yaahda...Yaahdaa...etc." This day, the spectators saw an improvement of drive skill and aptitude in driving skill from our boat. Better starts. Lots of side by side racing during the three laps. In the heat of the race, the corners were described as being in a "Washing machine." The end result, Ready? 3rd place.

Great job.

Next race in Milton, NH in two weeks.

Mini Member # 3

Yes, there is a Saturday update and here it is.

Good water on Saturday. 229 was able to run two classes, C-Hydro and SSH? He brought a green crew on this weekend. What they lacked in race procedures and techniques, they made up for in enthusiasm. It was only a matter of time before they were hands on with many other boats as well. When starting some of these race boats, it is often necessary to lift the stern out of the water so the prop spins freely. They star much easier when this technique is practiced. The two were in constant demand due to their willingness to get into the water. 229 started his first heat but failed to open the gas tank's air vent. He quickly stalled and they raced the first heat with out him. The second heat had better results. Somewhat content to feel the boat out and get a taste of racing side by side other boats, he took a conservative line and finished a respectable 5th. As the day progressed, 3 additional heats, I was told that you could see his confidence in his abilities from shore. He gradually moved up on a number of boats and challenged them. Side by side racing yielded a 3rd by days end. Well done 229.

Pres · Tag Hgugr

is there a Saturday update.?

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Mini Member # 3

I am happy to hear 7 is riding this wave with us. Welcome.

Todays results were not exciting. Water conditions were "Rough." White caps that were well space prevented serious testing. Only two laps taken with extreme caution.

The good news is that the boat remained upright and made it back to shore with out incident.

Todays set up was done under the direction of several competing racers with multiple decades of experience. Again the height of the power plant was adjusted to a lower position. The optimist would suggest that with their guidance, 229 must be getting close to optimum set up. The conspitatists would argue that these guys are trying to sabotage our efforts by sending us out with a slow set up. It is obvious we need more in water testing.

Race day tomorrow. Pray for flat water. Stay tuned..

Caboose · Bitch Rider

I never thought I would say this...

I now follow Hydroplane racing and I can't wait to hear the results from the big race in Standish. Maine. Furthemore, I look forward to hearing how the engine position adjustments effect the top end speed.

Google Maps has Standish, ME on the south coast of Sabago Lake.

Please provide pictures and a short video.

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This is it boys. 229A is scheduled to race all weekend in Standish, Maine. She is safely loaded on the trailer and heading to the series most northeast stop for a second round of testing and then later today qualifying. The races begin on Saturday and hoping she will qualify for racing on Sunday, SUNday, SUNDAY.... There should be many Canadiens entries attending this event due to its proximity to the border. Yes, this is an international race circuit.

Boat notes.

229A was repaired after last weeks inversion. The windscreen was reinstalled. The trueing rudders were slightly modified and strengthen at the transom. The motor was flushed and restarted. A faulty zipper was replaced on the live jacket.

Several minor adjustments were made to the set up this week. We are in search of 4 plus mph at the top end. As a result, we repositioned the motor on the transom. This included a minor adjusted to the height and also moving it slightly forward towards the boat. We also mixed a new batch of racing oil and aviation fuel to a slightly modified secret ratio.

Updates to follow...

-- Edited by 3 on Friday 16th of May 2014 02:03:24 PM