"B A R R Y" wrote in message
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On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:50:00 -0500, Dudley Henriques
wrote:

but these new boats like the Formula 1's are a
whole new world of racing. In our day we never came close to imagining
the speeds these guys are capable of. Unbelievable!!


Are those the boats that Top Fuel drag racer Eddie Hill used to race?

He used to say he switched to 300 MPH TF dragsters, because they were
"safer."

F1's are tunnel hull boats with large outboards. I also have been away from
boat racing for a long time but I believe straightaway speeds are around
140. I'm sure that someone that's more up-to-date with it will correct me.
One of the classes I used to run was a small tunnelboat with a small stock
outboard. Top end around 70-75. And!..I had a seat! Kneeling down never
appealed to me although it was probably easier to leave the boat if it
flipped. Also, the F1's and a couple of others of the faster classes are
known for their incredibly high-g turns. (That would be "gee" for anyone it
irritates) If you get a chance to see a race don't miss it.
Drag boats are a whole 'nuther matter.

BS, TP