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!