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Sounds awesome and like a blast
 

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So would this be class racing? I’d like to see electric motor drag racing.

I’ve seen enough 327, 350, 454, 455 jet boats. I want to see 100 mph plus electric jet boat.
 

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So would this be class racing? I’d like to see electric motor drag racing.

I’ve seen enough 327, 350, 454, 455 jet boats. I want to see 100 mph plus electric jet boat.

Have you raced any class of jet boats?

Dan'l
 

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Any jet boaters out there that have ever thought about going racing? 'Classic Jet' (85 mph max GPS) is looking to make a return 2020! This is a true "run whatcha brung" racing class!! No spec for engine displacement, anything goes! For more information please contact [email protected] or 310-318-4012

Is this for circle racing?

So would this be class racing? I’d like to see electric motor drag racing.

I’ve seen enough 327, 350, 454, 455 jet boats. I want to see 100 mph plus electric jet boat.

Weight is a jet boat’s enemy.
How heavy would the batteries be to turn an electric motor big enough to push a boat that fast.
It would be interesting to see.
 

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Is this for circle racing?



Weight is a jet boat’s enemy.
How heavy would the batteries be to turn an electric motor big enough to push a boat that fast.
It would be interesting to see.
If range isn't an issue, and you could have a spare set of batteries charging in the pits, it could be doable. Not cheap, but doable. Seems you could run a planetary setup to get torque multiplication from a smaller motor, or rpm gain at the pump if need be. Would sound weird AF though...That, and I don't know if I'd be too fond of that much amperage in a waterborne racing application...
 

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I am..and have been for some time but the class disappeared yrs. ago and CJ has been n turmoil so I haven't been too agressive with the build. This is my candidate hull.. a 1986 18' Advantage with straightened bottom (not a full blue print)
reset intake w/fully adj. hardware, all new riging I made and so on. I would like to add cav. plates prior to competing but they wouldn't absolutely be necessary at this level to start. Since I have not raced anything competetively before I was looking forward to starting in this class and then moving into CJ when confident I can run safely with them. When would the class be on the schedule again? I could be ready for the spring race weekend.
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I am..and have been for some time but the class disappeared yrs. ago and CJ has been n turmoil so I haven't been too agressive with the build. This is my candidate hull.. a 1986 18' Advantage with straightened bottom (not a full blue print)
reset intake w/fully adj. hardware, all new riging I made and so on. I would like to add cav. plates prior to competing but they wouldn't absolutely be necessary at this level to start. Since I have not raced anything competetively before I was looking forward to starting in this class and then moving into CJ when confident I can run safely with them. When would the class be on the schedule again? I could be ready for the spring race weekend. View attachment 816590 View attachment 816591

I hope you follow thru with it.

I'm putting one together too, but I might not be able to campaign it because of medical reasons.

This class would be perfect for it.

Dan'l
 

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Is this for circle racing?



Weight is a jet boat’s enemy.
How heavy would the batteries be to turn an electric motor big enough to push a boat that fast.
It would be interesting to see.
batteries? it won't need no stinking batts. it will be solar powered...:rolleyes::p:D
 

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I've gotten quite a few responses about the "Classic Jet" class wanting to see the rules. I have posted the rules that govern all three "Classic" classes - Endurance, Flat and Jet below. Please feel free to email or call me with any questions. They are up along with all other class rules at www.scscracing.com under the "forms/resources" tab.

Ross Wallach, Race Director SCSC

SCSC Racing Rules – Rev.2019.02 P a g e | 31
Classic Classes

A. Classic Endurance
1.0 Any hull built before 1982 or splash off of a hull built before 1982, with a length not more than 23’. This will include flat bottoms, v-bottoms, runner bottoms or tunnel bottoms.
2.0 Any powerplant, gas, diesel, with carburetors, injectors, blowers, turbochargers. No nitrous.
3.0 Propulsion systems include; direct drive, v-drive, in/out, outboard, and jet.

B. Classic Flatbottom
1.0 Same requirements in year built and less than 23’, flat bottom, runner bottom
2.0 Engines, gasoline only. Any carb/induction/blower/turbos.
3.0 Propulsion system to include direct drive or v-drive.

C. Classic Jet
1.0 Any jet hull built before 1982 or replica.
2.0 Engines, gasoline only. Any carb/induction/blowers/turbos.
3.0 Any jet propulsion drive. The drive will not utilize any jet-o-vator that impairs driver visibility for a following boat.

D. Speeds
1.0 Maximum speed of 85.9 mph as recorded by a handheld GPS unit affixed to the boat or driver. a. The GPS unit will be examined prior to the start of each individual heat and immediately after that heat. If the GPS unit does not register any speed or an obvious lower speed, that competitor will be penalized one (1) lap. b.Additionally, if the speed recorded is 86-88 mph that competitor will be penalized one (1) lap. c. If the speed is faster than 88 mph that competitor will be disqualified and at the discretion of the race officials will not compete in the classic class for the remainder of the event. E. Safety and Sporstmanship will be paramount and fostered at each and every event.

1.0 It is the intention and goal of the “Classic” classes and competitors to have a safe and rewarding experience, and to allow as many Classic racers to bring what they have to race. 2.0 It will be the competitor’s responsibility to have equipment that will pass a safety inspection prior to each event as required by race officials. F. The “Classic” classes will be run as a local class through an SCSC sanctioned event. Any questions or additional requirements will be addressed through the sanctioning organization(s) prior to the event.
 

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Wzuber, yes we plan on having it on the schedule at the Bakersfield Kickoff weekend in March.

Ross
 

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Have you raced any class of jet boats?

Dan'l
I’ve always been a spectator. I’m ok with “vintage” racing, but technology is what drives me to the sport.
It would be interesting to see electric motor run a jet pump.
Battery weigh for a Short burst of energy should be do able.
 
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