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Question: Would you run your lake/river/ski boat in a NJ race?  (Voting closed: December 20, 2009, 11:32:18 AM)
Yes - 13 (86.7%)
Maybe - 2 (13.3%)
No - 0 (0%)
Total Voters: 15

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« Reply #75 on: January 19, 2010, 10:21:50 AM »
To clarify an earlier post. Back in the day the Ski-Jet class was NOT a run what you brung class. It simply had more restrictions than C-J or M-J (Modified -Jet).  You had to have off center steering, two seats, Log type exhaust Manifolds, no more than .030 overbore on a Chevy (460), one 750 holley (I had about $1500 in 1977 money in my carb alone), no droop snoot, operable reverse, through deck gas filler, no trim devices.  My motor's bottom end would have worked well in a Pro Stock car of the day. All of my valve train was Pro-Stock equipment except for cam profile due to the carb size. My gas tanks were custom 7gal. each. I had more intake hardware in my pit box than our comp boat.  I would not take it out for a weekend cruise ,it leaked too much if not running. It ran 93 in the APBA Kilos. Comp Jet was doing over 100.

Nostalge is a great idea for a class as it is a true run what you brung class.  Do it & have fun.  Don't worry about where you place. Learn from the experience, meet some nice people, say to people you don't even know "I'm a boat racer!!!
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« Reply #76 on: January 31, 2010, 06:18:32 PM »
Quote from: wizard612 on January 19, 2010, 10:21:50 AM
To clarify an earlier post. Back in the day the Ski-Jet class was NOT a run what you brung class. It simply had more restrictions than C-J or M-J (Modified -Jet).  You had to have off center steering, two seats, Log type exhaust Manifolds, no more than .030 overbore on a Chevy (460), one 750 holley (I had about $1500 in 1977 money in my carb alone), no droop snoot, operable reverse, through deck gas filler, no trim devices.  My motor's bottom end would have worked well in a Pro Stock car of the day. All of my valve train was Pro-Stock equipment except for cam profile due to the carb size. My gas tanks were custom 7gal. each. I had more intake hardware in my pit box than our comp boat.  I would not take it out for a weekend cruise ,it leaked too much if not running. It ran 93 in the APBA Kilos. Comp Jet was doing over 100.

Nostalge is a great idea for a class as it is a true run what you brung class.  Do it & have fun.  Don't worry about where you place. Learn from the experience, meet some nice people, say to people you don't even know "I'm a boat racer!!!

no valvestem seals in the motor eh?
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« Reply #77 on: January 31, 2010, 08:40:35 PM »
Now I am wondering, should I give this thot up of running in NJ, I don't see anyone on here talking about it anymore Mad
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« Reply #78 on: January 31, 2010, 08:43:38 PM »
I'd give it up Mark.....Why F/U your boat Cool
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« Reply #79 on: January 31, 2010, 08:44:49 PM »
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I'd give it up Mark.....Why F/U your boat Cool

And there it is Nancy. You know my situation, as for what happened to the others, whodafuck knows.
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« Reply #80 on: January 31, 2010, 08:59:58 PM »
Quote from: Luckie Stiff on January 31, 2010, 08:44:49 PM
And there it is Nancy. You know my situation, as for what happened to the others, whodafuck knows.

...drama and more drama...lets just all chill...sht happens... Smiley
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« Reply #81 on: January 31, 2010, 09:02:21 PM »
I think a river trip involving many beers is in order...
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« Reply #82 on: January 31, 2010, 09:20:49 PM »
The whole time I was restoring my boat, I had the intentions of racing it. I was told that N/J was the stepping stone to C/j. I was of the mind set that I would be racing against others like me that didn't have any or much racing experience. When it came time to race I was told I'd be bumped to C/J. The powers to be told me to stay to the outside and they would watch me to see if they thought I was ok to run with them.
I say stick with it. The way Parker went last Thanksgiving, a 70 mph boat would have gotten a second place between Harold Bruce and Jim Rich. They were the last 2 boats running.
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« Reply #83 on: January 31, 2010, 09:31:59 PM »
Don't see the drama....but I do want to run, I want to give it a try, but just not seeing a lot of interest here Screwy
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« Reply #84 on: January 31, 2010, 09:35:14 PM »
Quote from: 76NORDIC on January 31, 2010, 09:31:59 PM
Don't see the drama....but I do want to run, I want to give it a try, but just not seeing a lot of interest here Screwy

X 2....Think it's the Govt. Huh?...
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« Reply #85 on: January 31, 2010, 09:52:33 PM »
Drama  Huh?
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« Reply #86 on: February 04, 2010, 09:37:44 AM »
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no valvestem seals in the motor eh?

Ken Sperling founder of AFR preped my heads and did cut them for seals. Craig Millet and I went to his shop and did the springs with valves lapped by Ken.  My first AFR heads were actually experimental welded cast iron D-port heads that I still have. Porasity problems lead us to use his "new" aluminum heads, same type Grump Jenkins was using at the time. Valve train included Jomar stud gurdle, Crane roller lifters, roller rockers, elipsoidal pushrods, titanium retainers, and HD studs. Crane cam profile I can't remember. Also had gear drive.
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« Reply #87 on: February 05, 2010, 02:20:06 PM »
Entry forms are out - time to put up your money.
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« Reply #88 on: February 05, 2010, 05:24:28 PM »
Where did you see these
Quote from: Bull20 on February 05, 2010, 02:20:06 PM
Entry forms are out - time to put up your money.
Where did you see these Huh?
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« Reply #89 on: February 06, 2010, 10:05:00 AM »
http://www.apba-racing.com/internal/show_sanction.php?EditID=10672
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« Reply #90 on: February 06, 2010, 12:44:40 PM »
Thanks Bull Thumbs Up
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