50 Feet of 1" PVC+ 28 T's + 20 Elbows = ???

[Chilli]

My fleet has grown considerably over the last year and it was evident that throwing the boats in the back of the Suburban was no longer going to cut it for a race weekend. So after I finished my final build last month, I got to work on a PVC rack. The whole package fits into the back of my Suburban with an inch to spare. I drilled out the T's on the crossmembers with a 1-3/8 hole saw and held them in place with a self tapping sheet metal screw so I can adjust the racks as the fleet changes.

Three boat builds (including my first gas boat and first rigger) and the rack done in four months. I'm done building for a while!!! I told my wife to say goodbye to the UPS man. LOL

It's time to run some boats!!!

[HOTWATER]

Nice!! Is that your gas mono (red boat)? Even though I like the FE thing, I think I will be buildin me a gasser at some point...

-Kent

[Chilli]

Yep, Thats the gas Sniper. I had it out for the first time a few weeks ago. She ran great for first time out. Engine ran strong with no torque roll. She turned on a dime and kept good power in the turns. I had a carb/shut off issue and ended up dinging her up on some rocks, but she will be ready to hit the water as soon as I get another prop. I have to start tuning the pipe and maybe playing with the strut angle a bit. She is running just a hair wet. It's nice not having to worry about running the batteries down too much or frying a speed controller. Still love my FE boats though.

[HOTWATER]

Yep, Thats the gas Sniper. I had it out for the first time a few weeks ago. She ran great for first time out. Engine ran strong with no torque roll. She turned on a dime and kept good power in the turns. I had a carb/shut off issue and ended up dinging her up on some rocks, but she will be ready to hit the water as soon as I get another prop. I have to start tuning the pipe and maybe playing with the strut angle a bit. She is running just a hair wet. It's nice not having to worry about running the batteries down too much or frying a speed controller. Still love my FE boats though.

Gas Sniper...yeah baby!! Looks nice man! You running a 260 in it? I've been checkin' out the gas whips and riggers...time for me to quit thinking about getting a good deal on 1515 1Y's (LMOA!...) and spending some on something BIGGER!!

-Kent

[Chilli]

Stock Zen 260. The Stock Gas class in D12 is a little different than IMPBA Super Stock. We can do a few things to the motor to increase reliability without increasing performance. We can also run a tuned pipe and any type of hull except a rigger. IMPBA Super Stock is for mono's only, canister muffler and box stock motor. It's a good starter class for gas boats.

Here are some pics during the build.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...=winter+builds

What were you thinking of putting the 1515 in?

[HOTWATER]

You know, you are going to be the one that twists my arm, dont ya?! LOL! Ever since I attended the Gas Clash last year in MD, I have been thinking about getting one. I think once these JAE's are built and running, I am going to get into it...no doubt!!

Going to the Gas Clash this year Mike? I would like to go again...keep me posted on it if you are...

Oh yeah, the 1515...I had a couple of interests with that one...


-Kent

[Chilli]

I was going to run in the Gas Clash, but since I am doing Greensboro, I probably will not. Plus hotel rooms in that area are stupid expensive. If I'm in town, I may run over there for a few hours and watch though.

[tiqueman]

Tah dahhh

Built this about 2 yrs ago... great idea!

[Chilli]

Sweet. Is your rack just for storage or do you take it to the pond?

[tiqueman]

Strictly storage. I have individual stands to set them in while in the bed on my truck. I havent made a new set for my current vehicle, but my old truck (03 f150) I had a stand built to fit the bed that I would remove the boats from that rack and put them in the truck bed rack. It was a pretty cool set up, held 3 50-62" boats.. wish I had some pics of it, but I never took one.

[BakedMopar]

Now this is funny. I've been made fun of my cart that I go to the pond with. It disconnects at the bottom of the cart. I can roll everything I need for a whole day of fun. I limited space for two boats plus the recovery so I don't end up hauling the whole fleet with me. Here it is just after I finished the first version. It's now about 8" shorter and has one more support.

[tiqueman]

Now this is funny. I've been made fun of my cart that I go to the pond with. It disconnects at the bottom of the cart. I can roll everything I need for a whole day of fun. I limited space for two boats plus the recovery so I don't end up hauling the whole fleet with me. Here it is just after I finished the first version. It's now about 8" shorter and has one more support.

Thats exactly what I need to make! Usually Im runnin boats by myself behind the house and if I go to the other side of the lake... its quite a haul to carry whatever Im running, plus the rescue rig and some misc tools... and I always end up needing something and have to run back and forth...