Great Moments in cat History-

[T2x]

Danny Leger... The son of the late founder of Power Cat boats, Roy Leger, has added the following:
1951 - Power Cat originator Ray Leger builds the first symetrical hull wooden cat and picks up the name "Power Cat" when a local newspaper sports writer uses the name to describe the boat.

1952-1955 Production of "Power Cats" for mostly the west coast begin to dominate local club racing of the Western Outboard Assn. of pleasure craft and an attempt to ban them as "hydroplane race boats" is attempted. The solution was to create new pleasure class for unlimited designs..

1956 - The west coast racing success catches the eye of Carl Kiekhafer at Mercury and he offers to provide the motors for Power Cat to compete in the Mississippi River 1068 mile Marathon.

Thanks Danny

 

[T2x]

But, where do we draw the line?

That is a great question. My personal opinion is that anyone who is willing to risk it all to set a speed mark (in a controlled, sanctioned event) should be allowed to do it..... as long as he (or she) fully understands what can happen and exactly what their safety systems will endure.....and.... if they are willing to inflict their death on family and loved ones.

I fear that too many drivers believe it can never happen to them...or that their hulls and cockpits will protect them in far worse scenarios than they really can.

Running aroound in a 150-200 mph open cockpit pleasure hull with innocent, uninformed, passengers meets none of the above litmus tests.

T2x

 

[Geronimo36]

Ya forgot to add that the "wing" actually looked like a double dildo...:rofl:

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I great moment was realized this weekend. Aqua Mania goes to Bimini and back in 43 minutes.

 

[T2x]

Ya forgot to add that the "wing" actually looked like a double dildo...:rofl:

Better than a single dildo.........with a long deck......

 

[Geronimo36]

Better than a single dildo.........with a long deck......

Depends on the girls preferences!:sifone::rofl:

See ya Friday!

 

[FastDonzi]

Running aroound in a 150-200 mph open cockpit pleasure hull with innocent, uninformed, passengers meets none of the above litmus tests.

T2x

I think it was Eric Colby who wrote an article (20 years ago) about only going as fast as your passengers warrant, well I think that type of common sense thinking ended with the article. I don't know how many wives really feel comfy at 120+.

 

[Dean Ferry]

I great moment was realized this weekend. Aqua Mania goes to Bimini and back in 43 minutes.

Just another record for the Mystic powerboats!

 

[Smarty]

That is a great question. My personal opinion is that anyone who is willing to risk it all to set a speed mark (in a controlled, sanctioned event) should be allowed to do it..... as long as he (or she) fully understands what can happen and exactly what their safety systems will endure.....and.... if they are willing to inflict their death on family and loved ones.

I fear that too many drivers believe it can never happen to them...or that their hulls and cockpits will protect them in far worse scenarios than they really can.

Running aroound in a 150-200 mph open cockpit pleasure hull with innocent, uninformed, passengers meets none of the above litmus tests.

T2x

I had touched base on this topic with respect to feasible design (how to make the boat safer) and assumption of risk due to an accident in Europe, at a Poker Run, with a V-Bottom; what passenger has an expectation of getting seriously injured, and or killed when out on the water with a friend or family member for fun.

I fear legislation (restricting operating freedoms for perfomance boaters, speed limits/zones, and other infringements) Catastrophic accidents cause too much attention, whether it is V-Bottom or Cat.

I do agree with you.

 

[DaveP]

Running aroound in a 150-200 mph open cockpit pleasure hull with innocent, uninformed, passengers meets none of the above litmus tests.

But yet the Pecker Length Pecker Heads think it is wonderful......and if they were to die doing what they loved, it would be a glorious achievement to attain martyrdom.........

Some people just don't get it.....

 

[ApachePete]

GREAT stuff!

Thanks so much.

 

[OldSchool]

Here you go boys and girls. Let's everyone play nice now....Ya hear?:sifone:

 

[Wobble]

Great stuff, it's been a few years since I read the other threads

 

[T2x]

It's funny how peter starts out building a copy cat then takes notes
at a offshore race and catches on quick but randy just a copy cat

Will you people never learn........????

Peter NEVER MADE A MOLD FROM PIECES OF SOMEONE ELSE"S BOAT!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

Glad to see this back up. Thanks Rich. Some insight and a great deal of entertainment!

 

[Dueclaws]

Rich-
Thanks for sharing..... again!
Great info and sage advice.
John

 

[Miller]

Great thread Rich. Hope it gets people thinking and asking questions about what the machinery can really handle...I fear that it won't however. Perhaps a Skaterfest/Safetyfest is in order....

 

[Ratickle]

Great thread Rich. Hope it gets people thinking and asking questions about what the machinery can really handle...I fear that it won't however. Perhaps a Skaterfest/Safetyfest is in order....

The knowledge is here, those who risk their lives are here, the builders are here, it's just a matter of pooling everything and continuing to move forward.


Anyway Rich, I want to hear about things that were tried and did not work. You, Charlie, Brownie, etc made some nice kindling a few times from what I recall.....:sifone:

 

[bulletbob]

Thanks Rich! I enjoy reading these threads again and again. I am a newbie and the insite is informative and interesting. Thanks again, Bob

 

[TMS1155]

Thanks Rich! Glad to see this back!