Well, it looks like we might not have the boat up and going as soon as we thought. Kinda sucks really. The shop that we have to get a new cockpit from is now telling us 2 more weeks before he can even get a new cockpit in. Did I mention how much this sucks? Well  the decks will be on today, the sponson is next on the agenda. Hopefully by the time the boat does go to the shop, everything will be done besides the cockpit. I think that the 4th of July might be pushing it. Pray, and cross your fingers for us, we REALLY need to make the western divisionals the weekend after the 4th. I have a huge major sponsor on the line for next year, and it is sounding like they want to be there. Hope we will! So, decks: almost check, sponson: soon check, cockpit: someday check, motor: partway check, rudder: check (well, it's in the mail back to us) materials needed: check. New belts, helmet: check.  Money needed: somewhat check. Ummmm I think that is all. Well the painting, but honestly, I think that that is not going to be an option/necessity. It will most likely be a lovely gray primer now!!

Ok, so I know that this is mostly family reading this, but it is quickly coming out to more and more people. So that being noted, here's my thought.  . If you are on the island, or even on the mainland, and are looking for a new way of advertising, we are now going to be "selling" sections of the boat decks.  With the damage the boat took this weekend, the cost's are quickly rising. We are planning on putting this in the 4th of July parade here on island, and can't count how many hours of "see" time it gets in the ferry landings and on the freeways. Not to mention at the race sites themselves. So you are a business, or just an individual, we will gladly put your name on the boat. Either as an advertisement, or in a big thanks. So feel free to contact us at our boat's email addy. goneracin@rockisland.com  and we will reply as fast as we can. Thanks!

 

ok, so I came to a conclusion last night around 3AM. I think the 4 blade props that I was so excited about worked. I mean the boat was screamin! Apparently a little to much. My guess is  that we took last place in the last heat... what do you think? Like the new pics that I posted? Mom, try not to picture Jimmy in it K? HE IS FINE. So, it looks like we will be sending the boat away for a few weeks to get the cockpit and sponson fixed by someone who does this all the time. Yes, I know we have done it before, but that doesn't mean I want to do it again. I'll fix the decks, Jim can fix the motor. I can't believe how many racers/families have called and emailed to check on him. Really neat. Ok, getting a cramp in my wrist...... talk at you all later! If you are dumb founded on a pic, leave a comment & I will try to clear it up...later

FYI if you go into the pics folder, there is a next button, there are 2 pages of pics

after thought.... for those who will understand this, the cockpit is not only ripped open, but the whole thing is twisted on the boat itself, that is why we are replacing it. The pic doesn't show this very well, I know!

Well, we tested the boat in a new way this weekend, it flies. Really well. In the air, not on the water. Well it did fly on the water, but unfortunetly, it flew to good. Jim flipped it. OK, sent it in multiple cartwheels, not really, but it gives you the visual that is needed to picture the damage that happened to the boat. Just for a heads up, Jimmy is ok, bruised body and pride, concussion, and some real sore spots, but nothing broken, nothing that won't heal. The boat is fixable, it will take some time, so now instead of keeping everyone updated on the races, I guess I will be keeping you updated on the repairs for a good month. At least. So that being said, thanks for all the emails, and calls, and we will be up and going again soon! I will post pics as soon as I can, yes we did get video and pics, and they are definetly (sp?) worth looking at, so I will post them as soon as I get a chance.

Woohoo! Our new props came in this week, and aren't they pretty! We get to try them out this weekend, and I will report on how a four blade prop compares to the standard three blade that we have been using. Well, our next race is this weekend, for those of you who haven't scrolled down the page to the race schedule, it is at Lawerence Lake. (Yelm) It looks like it will just be a couple of us going to this one. Have I mentioned how fast this course is? Kinda excited and a little nervous. I will be posting some pics on monday of Moses Lake, yes I did get them, just haven't had a chance to do anything about it. Rissa's b-day is tomorrow, and Jacob is sicker than a dog, so been kinda busy. Ok! Well wish us luck!

It looks like we took a lovely 2nd over all. So that means that after they totaled up all the points from each heat that the boats ran, we finished with the 2nd most points... Yahh!! Our new props are supposed to be here on Monday, so hopefully we will get to test them out at Lawrence Lake on the 12th & 13th of May. Christina is going to be there, (one of my)(Tandi's)( little sisters) so maybe we can talk her into holding the boat in the water, since it is ice cold, and well, someone has to hold it! hehe. Just joking Chris! (although you might want to bring a pair of shoes that can get wet) So, I will post pics as soon as I get them developed, and will most likely take more at the next race. I will also be posting pics of our props and stuff that we use for the boat so that those of you who haven't seen it in action can at least see the things that make it fly. Until next time....

Wow. That is about all that I can say about this weekend. Wow. Ok, so that's not really all I can say, but it is one of the few things that comes to mind repeatedly.

For some reason, there were a few drivers that just didn't have their brains turned on. And there were some that just had some plain out bad luck. We had a few mishaps at the race this weekend. We had boats ran over, blown over and in pile-ups. We had boats on fire, sinking and blowing holes in their decks/sponsons/bottoms. And for some reason, we didn't have any of that happen to us. What a relief! We had a little trouble with the skid fin (holds the boat in a corner) brackets, and a little engine trouble, but nothing that we can't fix easily. Soooo that being said, we are home, all a little sunburnt, and fairly tired, and now desperately trying to catch up on all the work that we missed by being gone. All in all, it was a wild weekend, and I for one am hoping that the next one is a little more tame. Although, Christina is going to be there, so maybe a little action for her to see might not be to bad, as long as it isn't our boat! I will post pictures as soon as I get them developed. (yes, I still use a film camera, if someone wants to buy me a digital that has no delay whatsoever, then I'll use that instead!) And someone leave a comment so that I know people are looking at this!!