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Forum: General Racing Topics 24-05-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 38,791
Posted By PhatFrank
I see your point, but this will happen with or...

I see your point, but this will happen with or without lighter boats. In RB08, for example, no-one paid any attention to the "smaller" classes. Heck, even the official video didn't mention any of the...
Forum: General Racing Topics 24-05-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 38,791
Posted By PhatFrank
I don't remember the exact UIM length, but I...

I don't remember the exact UIM length, but I think the new boats (they've added an extra foot of length to the waterline) have an UIM length of around 10,5 meters. The carbon build boats weigh 3000...
Forum: General Racing Topics 24-05-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 38,791
Posted By PhatFrank
Nothing, which is exactly my point. It's the...

Nothing, which is exactly my point. It's the rules that have changed. Apparently it was either too flimsy, too fast or too expensive. As for the "if it ain't broke, then don't fix it" argument, I'd...
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-05-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 38,791
Posted By PhatFrank
I have one; How the heck are we going to beat you...

I have one; How the heck are we going to beat you in your new boat?! How bout a new rule stating that "organizers cannot enter in the races"?:hugegrin:
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-05-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 38,791
Posted By PhatFrank
What I can’t understand is why the rules now do...

What I can’t understand is why the rules now do not allow boats that proved their worth in RB08. Seems to be a step backwards. As for the “check book racing” argument, I think the current boats in...
Forum: General Racing Topics 22-05-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 38,791
Posted By PhatFrank
I do see your point, Jon, but I don’t believe it...

I do see your point, Jon, but I don’t believe it is this black and white. As far as costs are involved, you can’t make me believe that a boat like the Buzzi 55 that won RB08 is less expensive than...
Forum: General Racing Topics 21-05-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 38,791
Posted By PhatFrank
I've asked around regarding this. Apparantly the...

I've asked around regarding this. Apparantly the minimum weight requirements are there to "eliminate flimsy designs". What it actually does is eliminate fuel efficient and light hulls - which could...
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