SoCal Jet Boats

Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: just squirtin on October 12, 2007, 07:51:19 PM

Title: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: just squirtin on October 12, 2007, 07:51:19 PM: what would the best length for a circle racer boat to be
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on October 12, 2007, 07:55:10 PM: It really all depends on the water you are racing in and how fast you wanna go, also the style of hull. Now in my opion for Comp Jet 17.5' Nostalgia Jet 18' and for Nostalgia Indurance 19+'.
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: beerjet on October 12, 2007, 07:56:06 PM: Quote from: just squirtin on October 12, 2007, 07:51:19 PM
what would the best length for a circle racer boat to be
That is a very good question since most are in the 18' range and by far the best handling are in the 12- 13 ' range . My opinion is that it all comes down to balance and set up . Not so much length . I'm probably waaay off on this though .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: just squirtin on October 12, 2007, 08:00:32 PM: i have an 18 ft 78 southwind=but my kid does not want to cut a hole for the center fin=so i am looking to but another boat for the adventure=i have pumps and motors just need a hull=would a southwind hull be good
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on October 12, 2007, 08:04:42 PM: Quote from: just squirtin on October 12, 2007, 08:00:32 PM
i have an 18 ft 78 southwind=but my kid does not want to cut a hole for the center fin=so i am looking to but another boat for the adventure=i have pumps and motors just need a hull=would a southwind hull be good

If you want to run a Southwind get one of the old T deck versions, that was actually there circle boat.
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: just squirtin on October 12, 2007, 08:11:59 PM: what year were they made
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: Luckie Stiff on October 13, 2007, 10:38:46 AM: This looks to me to be a great candidate for NJB circle racing, and it's priced right as well,

http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php/topic,1816.0.html (http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php/topic,1816.0.html)

that's my $.02

Skip
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: lilrick on October 13, 2007, 12:22:49 PM: That lil Cucci boat ain't nothin' to shake a stick at! He'll probably win the C/j class, if all of the boats remained the same.
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: beerjet on October 13, 2007, 05:14:58 PM: That lil cucci boat has alot of history behind it .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: CHROMEY on October 15, 2007, 02:32:20 PM: what are the differances in class?

Comp Jet ?
Nostalgia Jet ?
Nostalgia Indurance ?
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: pw_Tony on October 15, 2007, 02:52:21 PM: Quote from: CHROMEY on October 15, 2007, 02:32:20 PM
what are the differances in class?

Comp Jet ?
Nostalgia Jet ?
Nostalgia Indurance ?

I believe Comp Jet is any speed, just needs to be 500 c.i.d limit and naturally aspirated.

Nostalgia Jet is any older style jet, or copy of, with no engine limitations, just has a max speed of 80.9

Nostalgia Indurance is any boat, jet, v-drive, or outboard. Speed limit of 80.9
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on October 15, 2007, 03:08:23 PM: Comp Jet is going to have a 515ci limitation.

All other things tony stated are correct.
Title: Re: circle boat racing=nostaliga jet=optimum boat length
Post by: CHROMEY on October 15, 2007, 05:19:42 PM: OK thanks then....just sorting some classes out....