Finally got out

[shooter2]

Well we finally got out and tested the new boat. Had a few bugs contend with, but nothing insurmountable. It is a great handling boat and is the capsule ever comfortable to ride in. The vision was alot better than I thought it would be. The last time out I forgot to turn my air bottle back on, think I am going to have to put a note in the cell to turn it on. One thing is for sure, you dont just hop in this boat and go, you need time to get all situated and hooked up. All in all it was a good day of testing. Now we are off to Quebec to go racing this weekend, with any luck lol.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

Congrats Brian, looks like it's coming together for tons of fun, best of luck this weekend and we'll need results!..:) And yes, a note would be a very good idea with all the brain fade going on, LOL...:D:D

[FC-Pilot]

Congrats Brian! Good luck this weekend and make sure to take some pics for us.

Paul

[Shooter]

Brian I can't recall if you have raced at Beauharnois before. Be aware that the race course there can be treacherous. It's situated on the St. Lawrence River where there are strong currents . If the wind comes up it can be a lot like the Niagara River.

It's your first race in this boat. If water lays down give er hell. If it comes up rough just bring her home.

Good Luck
Gordie

[shooter2]

Thanks Gordie: At least I am under restriction this weekend, that I why we are going there. I dont want to be under restriction when we go to Valleyfield and meet the legendary Art Anderson, the talented Paul Millar and his wise brother Buzz. Yep I am calling you guys out to come up here, after all its too hot there anyways.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

Brian, that's some funny shit there, only way I'd be going to Valleyfield is if I won the Powerball, and that sure ain't going to happen, LOL..:D

[shooter2]

I know just teasing, one day I will see Burley, and race fans would love to see Valleyfield as well.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

I know just teasing, one day I will see Burley, and race fans would love to see Valleyfield as well.

Brian

Well heck, Burley is two weeks away you got time, I'll see ya there!..:D:D

[FC-Pilot]

Thanks Gordie: At least I am under restriction this weekend, that I why we are going there. I dont want to be under restriction when we go to Valleyfield and meet the legendary Art Anderson, the talented Paul Millar and his wise brother Buzz. Yep I am calling you guys out to come up here, after all its too hot there anyways.

Brian

I just can't figure out who the two people you are referring to after Art are.;) Nobody I know.

Paul

[RiverRacer]

Hmmmm, neither can I!..:confused::D

[FC-Pilot]

Any news yet?

Paul

[shooter2]

Hey guys: Not much to say about last weekend, we had some of those typical teething problems. Had a peice of rubber from a hose holding the secondary open so motor wouldnt run and then we had a fire on Sunday when we blew a pan gasket and it puked all the oil out on the header. Boat is all good, and other than a few burnt lashes, and eye brows and a red fore head all is good. We are going again this weekend. We will get this sorted out before too long. We corrected a few things that we learned. I have some pics that I will post as soon as I get back on high speed. And you would be amazed at how fast you can get out of a cell when you need to. Aso thanks to the CBF rescue team for being right there to put the fire out.

Brian

[poncho]

Wow glad everything/one is okay

[canam10]

Brian,
Sorry to hear things didn't go as planned. Looking at the news on the hydroplane quebec web site it sounds like you were not the only ones that had problems. The GP boys sure had no better luck. The results for the other classes were posted but nothing on CanAm. Did you have enough boats to race?

[canam10]

here's a couple from the web site

[RiverRacer]

Hey guys: Not much to say about last weekend, we had some of those typical teething problems. Had a peice of rubber from a hose holding the secondary open so motor wouldnt run and then we had a fire on Sunday when we blew a pan gasket and it puked all the oil out on the header. Boat is all good, and other than a few burnt lashes, and eye brows and a red fore head all is good. We are going again this weekend. We will get this sorted out before too long. We corrected a few things that we learned. I have some pics that I will post as soon as I get back on high speed. And you would be amazed at how fast you can get out of a cell when you need to. Aso thanks to the CBF rescue team for being right there to put the fire out.

Brian

Sorry to hear Brian, but it could have been worse!. Looks like whoever put the braided lines together neglected to check for chunks of rubber, very common thing for a fitting to cut a chunk out when installing!... Why did you blow a pan gasket though??, that's a sign of too much crankcase pressure!..

BTW, boat looks good!...

[shooter2]

Brian,
Sorry to hear things didn't go as planned. Looking at the news on the hydroplane quebec web site it sounds like you were not the only ones that had problems. The GP boys sure had no better luck. The results for the other classes were posted but nothing on CanAm. Did you have enough boats to race?

On Saturday all the classes had there problems. GP 88 broke a rudder bracket, GP 7 lost oil pressure, and Ken's GP 50 had some new boat issues. There were also numerous 5 litre and 2.5's come in on the hook as well. There were only 2 flats there. So we were running for 1/2 points. In reality we both were there just to get our licences for these new boats.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

Sounds like one of them weekends huh, nothing goes right no matter what, LOL..

[FC-Pilot]

Brian, glad to hear that you and the boat were safe. It sounded like one of those races where no matter what you do you will be fighting an uphill battle. Lets just hope the next times out work the other way for you and you can't do anything wrong.

Paul

[Shooter]

Holy s*** Brian! Don't mess with fire! Is there a extinguisher system on board? Is there even room for it in the capsule? Its not like the non capsule boats where you can just jump overboard in case of a fire. When your running at this level you need all the precautions available.

Take care,
Gordie

[Roaddogg 4040]

Holy s*** Brian! Don't mess with fire! Is there a extinguisher system on board? Is there even room for it in the capsule? Its not like the non capsule boats where you can just jump overboard in case of a fire. When your running at this level you need all the precautions available.

Take care,
Gordie

Tony sure got out of his canopy boat in a hurry at Ming this year. I know it is tough though. I couldn't believe how fast he got out of there when the fuel tank split open. Glad you were ok...

Steve

[canam10]

There were only 2 flats there. So we were running for 1/2 points. In reality we both were there just to get our licences for these new boats.
Brian
Brian what a shame there was only 2 flats that showed up. I guess it's a sign of the times. With the cost of a boat today plus the price just to get to and from the races things may even get worse before it gets better. I see Valleyfield has canceled the K's and 2.5 modified hydros already. Do the Can Am/PS's have enough boats to make the show? I sure hope so. Seeing Hydroplane Quebec is controlling boat racing in Canada and them taking the bull by the horns and re-establishing the GP class making it more of a spec class and owning most of the boats, maybe it would be a good time to introduce a spec flatbottom class. GP's are a great show but cannot stand alone. Got any idea who is running Hydro Quebec??

[RiverRacer]

Brian what a shame there was only 2 flats that showed up. I guess it's a sign of the times. With the cost of a boat today plus the price just to get to and from the races things may even get worse before it gets better. I see Valleyfield has canceled the K's and 2.5 modified hydros already. Do the Can Am/PS's have enough boats to make the show? I sure hope so. Seeing Hydroplane Quebec is controlling boat racing in Canada and them taking the bull by the horns and re-establishing the GP class making it more of a spec class and owning most of the boats, maybe it would be a good time to introduce a spec flatbottom class. GP's are a great show but cannot stand alone. Got any idea who is running Hydro Quebec??

Hey Tim, this crap is hitting everyone all over the country, no GN's at Burley this year, that's not good!...:(

[shooter2]

Brian what a shame there was only 2 flats that showed up. I guess it's a sign of the times. With the cost of a boat today plus the price just to get to and from the races things may even get worse before it gets better. I see Valleyfield has canceled the K's and 2.5 modified hydros already. Do the Can Am/PS's have enough boats to make the show? I sure hope so. Seeing Hydroplane Quebec is controlling boat racing in Canada and them taking the bull by the horns and re-establishing the GP class making it more of a spec class and owning most of the boats, maybe it would be a good time to introduce a spec flatbottom class. GP's are a great show but cannot stand alone. Got any idea who is running Hydro Quebec??

The Valleyfield Regatta owns most of the gp boats out there. We should have enough there to make the show decent, heaven help us if we dont. Think this is the last chance for Can Am ps in Valleyfield. We have to start showing Valleyfield that we can back up what we say with good solid boat counts and then they may consider being a little more generous.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

We have to start showing Valleyfield that we can back up what we say with good solid boat counts

That's the key right there, gotta get everybody together. Get a hold of JR he'll get $hit going!..

[shooter2]

Who is jr and the shit thing is the travelling costs from east to west. But we are too spread out and they don`t pay enough. But show them lots and they might, but have to show them first. Same old story what came first the chicken or the egg.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

Who is jr and the shit thing is the travelling costs from east to west. But we are too spread out and they don`t pay enough. But show them lots and they might, but have to show them first. Same old story what came first the chicken or the egg.

Brian

Yeah this gas shit does put a clamp on things, need to work on sponsors to put up some incentives to go!. JR Hernandez, you gotta know him!.LOL..:D

[shooter2]

My bad, of course I know jr. He used to leave his boat at my house up here. When he got there I always made sure his boat was full of beer bottles, just to piss him off. I know what boat he is supposed to drive in Valleyfield but not sure if it will be ready or not. Has he been out there at all this year.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

My bad, of course I know jr. He used to leave his boat at my house up here. When he got there I always made sure his boat was full of beer bottles, just to piss him off. I know what boat he is supposed to drive in Valleyfield but not sure if it will be ready or not. Has he been out there at all this year.

Brian

I knew you knew him who wouldn't, LOL,. He was out here last year but he's been long gone, I'm sure he's back in Minnesota now!..

[Norcalspeedshop]

Dale Jr was out here in CA last month talking his shit! I remember going to Valleyfield with my grandparents from Burley and there was 12-15 can am/prostocks, things have sure changed! I have poster with about 12 can am boats signed from everyone ill see if I can find it and post it.

[shooter2]

How is your Grandma. I was at Steve Kews shop today he sends his condolences. I am not sure if you remember Steve, but he helped out your Gramps the last time you all came out here. And I have those posters as well, saving them for a frame at some point.

Brian (Can Am 75 Shooter)

[Norcalspeedshop]

My grandmas doing well! July will all ready be a year....crazy! I will let her know tommorow ill be doing some work on the boat. I didnt go to valleyfield the last time so I didnt get meet him, but I know one thing ever year my gramps boat made it to Valleyfield or any other race out there he was always taken care of! The poster I have has the Shooter boat with an SS motor in it?

[shooter2]

Yep we were on motor number two by that time of the season. Which poster do you have, is it the long one with Tom Conant on it or the standard size poster. The one with Tom on it was the last time that Peter did them. I have about 3 or 4 different ones that I collected over the years.

Brian

[Norcalspeedshop]

Its the big one with Tom and my gramps is the only one going the wrong way in the poster! Theres 12 boat on it when I find it all post a pic.

[shooter2]

Well we are off again and going to Brockville this weekend. One way to look at is is that it has to get better. I know it will get better. We are determined to make sure of that. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Brian

[RiverRacer]

Dale Jr was out here in CA last month talking his shit! I remember going to Valleyfield with my grandparents from Burley and there was 12-15 can am/prostocks, things have sure changed! I have poster with about 12 can am boats signed from everyone ill see if I can find it and post it.

Yep, good ole Dale you think he was talkin shit, you should see when him and his ole man get together!.. LOL..:D:D

[RiverRacer]

My grandmas doing well! July will all ready be a year....crazy! I will let her know tommorow ill be doing some work on the boat. I didnt go to valleyfield the last time so I didnt get meet him, but I know one thing ever year my gramps boat made it to Valleyfield or any other race out there he was always taken care of! The poster I have has the Shooter boat with an SS motor in it?

Glad to hear she's going good, say hello to her for me the next time you talk to her!..:cool:

[RiverRacer]

Well we are off again and going to Brockville this weekend. One way to look at is is that it has to get better. I know it will get better. We are determined to make sure of that. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Brian

Best of luck Brian, have fun and be safe!...

[canam10]

Yep we were on motor number two by that time of the season. Which poster do you have, is it the long one with Tom Conant on it or the standard size poster. The one with Tom on it was the last time that Peter did them. I have about 3 or 4 different ones that I collected over the years.

Brian

This may have been the 1st

[canam10]

[QUOTE=shooter2;6226] I know what boat he is supposed to drive in Valleyfield but not sure if it will be ready or not.

I heard he was going to drive one of my old boats. Is this the one?

[Terrible toy]

Well we are off again and going to Brockville this weekend. One way to look at is is that it has to get better. I know it will get better. We are determined to make sure of that. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Brian

Brian, were you able to get that cartoon blown up and hung in the trailer? Oh, and good luck.

[Norcalspeedshop]

How is your Grandma. I was at Steve Kews shop today he sends his condolences. I am not sure if you remember Steve, but he helped out your Gramps the last time you all came out here. And I have those posters as well, saving them for a frame at some point.

Brian (Can Am 75 Shooter)

I told my grandma and she said to tell Steve thank you so much for the help! Heres the poster I was talking about!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/norcalspeedshop/digitalcamerapics330.jpg?t=1214202627