No Excuse

[cape man]

It will be bitter cold (for here) and windy, but we're shooting for a Saturday relaunch in the lower part of the Alafia River which has some full speed zones. Yes there will be a test of which boat is faster. Larry blew past me in Boca Grande but I was running a 40 on Clara back then. No Excuse is lighter, has a 3 blade prop, and myth has it that a 2 stroke engine is faster. Clara doesn't have a T top (which could add a lot on a windy day) and a hydraulic jack plate that I can dial in for speed. It will be interesting and a little fun too!

[Jaysen]

myth has it that a 2 stroke engine is faster.

I mean... technically they are. Mostly in the get-up-to-speed space (low rpm torque) and max RPM. If you have the same rev and torque limiters... doesn't matter.

With that cold, just make sure to warm them up longer than normal before laying into them.

[Jeff]

Have fun Cape Man!!! Jeff M.

[cape man]

[Jeff]

Nice Cape Man!!! Jeff M.

[cape man]

We could have used another quart of EMC Quantum Key West White, but it is all sealed up.

[cape man]

So I'll start the betting...1/4 mile...Clara or No Excuse?

[OrangeQuest]

Money on Clara.

Did the plugs make No Excuse run better?

[cape man]

Have not restarted her with new plugs or fuel coming from her tank. Fingers crossed.

[VT_Jeff]

Man, tough choice! Lower weight + Tee top or heavier without........

1/4 mile, I'll favor the light boat. I dont think the wind resistance will have time to play a role. In a longer race, in anything but a tail wind, Clara.

Can i do that? Bet both sides?

Looks great, in any case: fast, amazing work.

That winch looks spooky familiar, eh Jaysen?