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Mini Boat Enduro April 2-3, 2011 Lake Cahuilla, Indio CA

Wow, they are going to let a boat race happen there? They raced NJBA there back in 83 and 84, but they didn't last long. I'll be a specatator for sure. Now there is a lot of upper end homes all around the lake, I didn't figure they would ever let an event happen there again.

Maxi has two daughter that will be driving their twin engine 12 foot Schiada. I think that is Division II


Whiskers really has an "H" in it except when it comes to Maxi's Wiskers...

Interest is growing for this Mini Enduro, I think it would be great to see a MINI GN-7 out there...and Maxi in something....

Found a great report in www.boatracingfacts.com

The thread was on the OMC rotary engine development program circa 70's

The true fear of the rotary engine was its clean emissions. That the EPA would would kill the two stroke and that was the bread and butter of the industry i.e. banning 2-stroke motor bikes on the street

How fast was a Rotary ? well if it was running it was leading, inc the Parker. On the opening lap of the Parker 9 hr 13 mile course it was the rotary's leading the 7-liter hydros chasing at 140 mph , leader of opening lap wins a thousand dollars !!!

First off, a grand in the days of the Parker 9 was a ton of money...I need to check my programs, and will, but I don't think they paid any lap money for the first four laps....I know that I led four or eight laps in 1970 with a DeSilva Wing, which was the first OUTBOARD to ever collect lps money.

$25 a lap for the leader...Yes, wes, Fred Hauenstein and I led 8 laps, $200 BUCKS...We led laps 5 through 12...maybe 13, then broke a crank...It is all on www.boatracingfacts.com somewhere!

Jimbo (McConnell) can explain the rotary's problems...all we need to do is ask him, and three days later we'll have the answers!

But a grand for leading the first lap, never happened...In the Six Hour of Paris, the legend was whoever led the first lap never won, and various drivers were known to slow to NOT lead the first lap, but not Renato Molinari! He was the "BEST" and he was ging to show you he was the best!

Originally Posted by Ron Hill

First off, a grand in the days of the Parker 9 was a ton of money...I need to check my programs, and will, but I don't think they paid any lap money for the first four laps....I know that I led four or eight laps in 1970 with a DeSilva Wing, which was the first OUTBOARD to ever collect lps money.

$25 a lap for the leader...Yes, wes, Fred Hauenstein and I led 8 laps, $200 BUCKS...We led laps 5 through 12...maybe 13, then broke a crank...It is all on www.boatracingfacts.com somewhere!

Jimbo (McConnell) can explain the rotary's problems...all we need to do is ask him, and three days later we'll have the answers!

But a grand for leading the first lap, never happened...In the Six Hour of Paris, the legend was whoever led the first lap never won, and various drivers were known to slow to NOT lead the first lap, but not Renato Molinari! He was the "BEST" and he was ging to show you he was the best!

Somewhere, I read the inboard hydro guys bet a grand they would led the first lap, maybe a side bet to the race.

Ron, you guys hauled the mail !!!

There is a DAMN good chance of side bets. At my Enduro, I'm having a Calcutta with 20% of the Calcutta going to the winning boat.

In case you haven't heard, MAX will be driving a COR 2/0 Sleek Craft, OUTBOARD, at havasu Landing President's weekend...

He needs seat time !!!

2011 MIni Boat CLASSES: POSSIBLE Rules

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The first weekend in March 2011, the Stock Outboard Winter Nationals are scheduled at Indio. The first weekend in April, April 2-3, 2011 we also have a date at Indio. Personal Water Craft Racing , COR 2.0, Stock Outboards, and a THREE HOUR Mini Boat Enduro is scheduled also.

Frank Marrone and Sons Plumbing and Boat Racing Facts Forums - Powered by vBulletin are Co-sponoring this APRIL 2-3, 2011 race with SCOA (Southern California Outboard Association)..

Here are the POSSIBLE rules we have so far for Mini Boat Enduro:

1. For every boat that enters we will race 10 minutes...3 boats, 30 minutes. Maximum length of this enduro will be three hours.

2. All boat will have kill switches.

3. All boats must be as quiet as a 302 Yamato, this means about 2 3/8 above the water will be permitted. (We have a golf course next to the lake and three hours of noise will end racing there forever). At Saturday's test, if your motor is too noisy, we will help you quiet it. We figure bolts and washers can close your exhaust some..
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4. There are SIX CLASSES, all classes will be in the water, as soon as class one clears, class two will get the flag to go.

5. No mandatory "PIT STOPS" are required. But all "PIT STOPS" will ten minute. (If you come in the pits, it will be for ten minutes). All mechanical work on your boat and fueling must be done ON THE TRAILER.

6. There will be red zones in the corners where there will be no passing or limited passing. You must hold your lane.
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8. Any driving penalties will be added at the pit stop or after the race by the Race Committee. (See APBA rule book for Race Committe definition).

9. No boat will be fueled in the water. No repairs to boat will l\be allowed in the water. Jumping a battery is not a repair.

10. No capsuled boats.

11. Rules committee reserves the right to no let you run, and they can also assign your boat any class that they deem correct.

12. No 1:1 TYPE RACING GEARCASES.

13. Drivers must sit but can slide a little out of thier seat while getting on plane if necessary.

14. No transom height on any Vee Bottom class.

CLASS I


ANY 30 HP Yamaha, Nisson, Yamaha, of Tohatsu with 30 Cubic Inches or less. No restriction on the engines....Any 35 HP OMC. Any propeller. Schiada's with a single 30 HP Tohatsu and Addictor's with a 30 Tohatsu.

CLASS II

Aluminum Prop Class: Any Twin 35 HP with on a VEE HULL or any VEE HULL with a two, three or four cylinder, 44 cubic in maximum and MUST RUN an aluminum prop. 13'6" MAXIMUM LENGTH. Two cylinder 40 Tohatsu is legal.

CLASS III

Any 2, 3 or 4 Cylinder outboard, maximum cubic inches is 49 on a Vee Bottom Hull, 13'6" maximum length. Any Propeller.

CLASS IV

Legal APBA Sport C. Any 40 Tohatsu (2 or 3cylinder) on tunnel or Mod VP Bottom
Sport C will be scored seperately for APBA Marathon Points.

CLASS V

Fat "C", any two, three or four cylinder Outboard on a tunnel or MOD VP Bottom, middle of prop shaft must split the runner bottom. Any Vee Bottomt, no transom height. Maximum cubic in is 44. 13'6 maximum llength.


FEES:

APBA membership for the weekend will be $55, per driver.. Entry fee is $125.

PRIZES:

First place trophy per class and free Entry Fee at the Five Hour Mini Boat Enduro in November 2011 plus 50% of entry fee returned to each class.

NOTE:

There will be no over all prizes, but we will not how everyone finished and plan for November's 5 Hour...(The weekend before Thanksgiving at La Paz County Park, Parker, Arizona).

11. Rules committee reserves the right to no let you run, and they can also assign your boat any class that they deem correct.

The Race Committee will make the final judgements....Year one is for fun...