Offshore 3B - Page 3

Jon Fuller · 22-11-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by verytricky

Explain??

pissed

stumpy · 22-11-2007, 10:42 AM

I am aware that it was the RYA offering this fantastic deal. I would however need to join an affiliated club, and I believe ORDA would be the most appropriate with regards to which class and series I race next year (Unless you know of anyone else?).

I also stand corrected on the model of my Bakdraft, which is infact the 22 as pointed out by our friend Scand.

As this subject is a hot topic at the moment, I have discussed my plans with people in the know. I have just been advised that my Hull was actually designed for 3B, and is a light weight version of the Bakdraft. Therefore my original plans to race 3C may be in jeopardy, due weight regulations.

If two other parties are seriously interested (Hopefully more.), then please contact me. A 3B championship for 2008 is now a serious possibility, with the backing of all the relevant authoritys!!

Carl · 22-11-2007, 10:48 AM

if yours is a light weight bakdraft then 1.3 is the way to go,i know old beardy on this forum tried putting a 2l on a light b22 and from memory is was to much for the boat

24Maniac · 22-11-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Scand

Thanks for the info....
So is that 20kg + 635 kg (mono) 3B EPA (1600cc-90hp) in the 2007 UIM rules?
Will 3B, 3B EPA and 3B EPA + 20 race against each other or is the class being fragmented? I am confused....
I am still looking for a boat...would ideally like to build one but don’t know if I will have enough time this winter…

The min kg for 3B epa is 635+20kg !!!!
All 3B boats compets together , it is only on class !

A GREAT CLASS !!!!

It seems like there is a huge interest for this class ! That pleases me alot !
The class is increasing alot in Norway at the moment , and it has been huge in Sweden and can be again !
If you guys in UK get the class going than the interest in the nordic contrys will increase as well !
The goal should be that we have a international race in year 2009 in UK with enterys from bouth Sweden Norway and Finland !
If someone is interessted in this class thay can PM me !
We have a lot of experience in this class here in Sweden !
Maybe we should start a new tread here on BOATMAD just for 3B !

24Maniac · 22-11-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

The "10 changes" fairytale is bull, you steal something and get caught, you have to pay. Which is what the builders of the Backdraft did, pay a royalty on each boat produced to Ocke.

The moulds are sitting at Drivers looking very sorry for themselves, they belong to Mark Pascoe, as he took them in part payment for one of my 26's that we built for the original Backdraft builder. Mark used the bottom for his 7 metre Fiasco.

Does Marc Pascoe still build the Backdrafts ???

Night Nurse · 22-11-2007, 11:43 AM

For anyone who wants to come out racing next year whether it be 3C/3B then i am offering any free time i have over the winter months (advance notice of when) to help them get out next year racing with us, i want to see more people out racing. Im based on the south coast, so if anyone wants help with anything, i am willing to give it me best shot. Black Thunder Racing here to help....

Will C-24

Tony Davis · 22-11-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 24Maniac

Does Marc Pascoe still build the Backdrafts ???

He never has, he just owns the moulds, and used a splash (having negotiated a royalty fee) of the running surface for his 7 metre rib.

The moulds look like an elephant has crapped in them.

24Maniac · 23-11-2007, 08:29 AM

Is a shame the the moulds are in such bad condition !!!!
Can´t someone beg him to fix the moulds and give a price on a Backdraft !

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It looks like there is a ouite a bit of interest for 3B !

Scand · 04-02-2008, 02:28 PM

I have decided to sell my cruising boat and go a head with a class 3B project. Needs must. I am also planning to design and built the boat myself with the help from some friends. Will post a preliminary spec as soon as I have one…can’t wait!

Scand · 04-02-2008, 04:14 PM

A quick 3d sketch to see what it might look like…

Scand · 04-02-2008, 04:18 PM

a bit narrow...?

24Maniac · 05-02-2008, 09:47 AM

Hi Scand !

Looks quite interresting ! Length ? Beam ?
See that you intend to fit it with a E-Tec !?

Scand · 05-02-2008, 01:55 PM

I am working on a new version now with more conventional side-by-side seating so that it can serve a leisure use asswell. I have not calculated how much extra air resistance this will add but I don’t think it will be too bad. Also adding 2 steps with pads on the next version. Measured length will be around 5.75 m. Beam of the planing surface will ca 1.30 meter. Deadrise is about 23 degrees. Made a quick model of the V4 Evinrude to things would look installed. Will post some more pics later….

Thunderbird Racing · 05-02-2008, 02:14 PM

perfect for 3b and the only one i believe item 130194788795

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MESE:IT&ih=003

Scand · 05-02-2008, 02:38 PM

Wasn’t the B-19 designed for 3B and B-23 designed for 3C?

Thunderbird Racing · 05-02-2008, 02:57 PM

yes however this was a lightweight b23 built in the b23 mould with a small chamfer block placed in the mould at the back so that it measures for both 3c and 3b.

Maxim Gibson · 05-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Whats a b-19?
was that a shorter backdraft or did it have the stylings of the b-23?
Cheers, Max

Scand · 05-02-2008, 05:53 PM

Ocke Mannerfelt design:

http://www.ocke.se/motorboats/racing.../more_b19.html

Scand · 17-02-2008, 01:13 PM

The design of the 3B boat is going really well.
The hull design is now 95% complete.
Some pics here to show the current progress...

Scand · 17-02-2008, 01:38 PM

Dark blue metallic finish……