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MOBILEMERCMAN
Founding Member / Competitor
The boats are going too fast. The expectation of it being safe is unrealistic. IMO
I prefer racing, as for the exotic, Class 1 has rules, and they have minimum 8 boats. This accident is unfortnate, I hope Class 1 takes a good look at what will prevent future accidents like this from happening. and Jimmy is right, running those speeds is running on barrowed time.
XtremeRacing
Competitor
I watched the video and was a little suprised how long it took medical to get to them. I didnt see any divers jump it just looked like the med. boats. That might be something they might want to look at???
MarylandMark
Charter Member
I'd rather see 25 boats at 80MPH
XtremeRacing
Competitor
Like it or not the fans come for he big show and thats what draws.
Sean H
Charter Member
That crash was supposedly around 120. So slowing down the boats isn't the answer.
The two most recent incidents here in the states with a cat going over and crew getting hurt were well below 120, one well below 100.
How about teams invest in the safety of their boats instead of worrying about tow rigs, pit partys, motorcycles, cars, cool paint jobs, matching uniforms or any of the other things that come before spending money on a quality canopy, windscreen, hinges, handles, seats, etc and making sure their boat is actually built correctly?
The knowledge, technology and parts are out there, they just cost money.
As far as the question, the fan in me wants to watch the big boats go fast.
The two most recent incidents here in the states with a cat going over and crew getting hurt were well below 120, one well below 100.
How about teams invest in the safety of their boats instead of worrying about tow rigs, pit partys, motorcycles, cars, cool paint jobs, matching uniforms or any of the other things that come before spending money on a quality canopy, windscreen, hinges, handles, seats, etc and making sure their boat is actually built correctly?
The knowledge, technology and parts are out there, they just cost money.
As far as the question, the fan in me wants to watch the big boats go fast.
Mark Im with you more boats at slower speeds racing. If some flash teams want to come out and do 1 or 2 hot laps for the crowd to display there boats with a wow factor then we can set up a exabition lap between races. Those boats are realy cool and a crowd pleaser but have no business racing at those speeds. NO more deaths please!!!!!
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Davidmnc
Contributor
:iagree::iagree::iagree:
As far as the question, the fan in me wants to watch the big boats go fast too, but the side by side racing is the show! IMHO
I don't follow racing closely at all but more boats at less speed would be great......how many of us have seem those little 19 ft outboard boats racing around a true ocean course thinking they are nuts.....over a dozen boats within a 1/2 mile of each other!! For me it's the competition, not the speed.
(admittedly boats running 50 wouldn't be real interesting but, something just north of 100 is still exciting.
(admittedly boats running 50 wouldn't be real interesting but, something just north of 100 is still exciting.
DollaBill
New member
The reality is that anything over 100 mph is most likely fatal, whether it's in a race boat or a pleasure boat. I know that every time I see the dial approaching 100 and beyond I say to myself I know if ANYTHING goes bad right now I'm prob dead. But thats a choice.
I think everyone should do whatever they want and run as fast as they want and understand the risks. If someone gets killed they know the program. It's tragic, but we all do this by choice.
I think everyone should do whatever they want and run as fast as they want and understand the risks. If someone gets killed they know the program. It's tragic, but we all do this by choice.
XtremeRacing
Competitor
Sean,
That is an excellent point, and there are a lot of teams out there that could do a much better job keeping up on there equipment. I know first hand this yr. stepping it up to 120/ 130 MPH you have to be on your game. You also need to have the best equipment u can because it will save your life for sure.
Sean H
Charter Member
You can't race a big cat with a top speed of 125, I think you will see the reverse happen, teams will leave (race other orgs, start their own, etc).
How about making some rules and enforcing them, not just safety guidelines?
Sean H
Charter Member
Exactly. You can stand at the cranes and watch boat after boat go in the water with equipment we all have seen fail on other boats. It baffles me.
If everything we knew was going into the build of the boats and this stuff was still happening, I probably would agree more with slowing the boats down. That is not the case though.
Sean H
Charter Member
canopy/windscreen/mounting/cockpit/bulkheads/seats etc...
you can't go race in the top tier of any enclosed motorsport without set safety standards and rules, not optional guidelines.
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