Near 100mph in a Hydroplane

SLORA boats in Ione Idaho
When: July 15th & 16th 2023 from 10am-4pm
Where: Ione City Park. Ione WA. 99139
hope to see you all there :)
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[@jimdelauter4613]

I used to race in SLORA about 25 years ago. C-mod M -134 and also had a E- mod M143. I bought the E- mod off of Brian N. Great video! Brings back great memories

[@Ibex-]

i showed up the day after the big races, the remaining people were practicing,. glad i stopped to talk with them.

[@lynn4205]

I ran out of Michigan too. Ran with the Masons. Battle creek. 64 to 88. I OA. Mods. Alki before mods. Those were great times growing up. Came to Florida in 92 heard guy by the name of Eldridge. ( Marshall). Ended up going to the races here. My girlfriend bought me a Pugh hydro and Marshall loaned me an old RB class engine to run in 250. The only difference between when I quit in Michigan and started running here in Florida was we all hot older is all. Wonderful family sport to get into from the kids to racers in there 80's

[@donaldhalls2189]

Awesome racing pretty quick little scips, looked like everyone was having a blast, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@donaldhalls2189]

Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it, and the introduction to them was great to, before now I didn't know they existed, thank you, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@Ibex-]

Ya Allan from Bigtrucks low bucks and a contributor on IBEX has seen i had bin down at Webb’s slough taping the sprint boats so he shot me the link to this! There were alot more boats the day before but this was perfect for an introduction for me.

[@lynn4205]

I have Pete Helston's 0250 Mac Minnerilli that Pete made from two Mac 125 shifter kart cylinders. Took a billit block of aluminum on his Bridgeport machine in his garage and cut the crankcase. Crsnk was a Konig 52 mm stroke same as bore size. Deitert Konig always said 52 square was the best combination. It was installed on a Yamato intermediate housing and I ran a 12: 15 gear ( 350 gearcase). The boat is an old Gary Pugh hydro. 1985 I believe. Never designed to go over 90 mph. I ran out of lake at Banana Lake in Lakeland fl. With the GPS saying 98 mph and still pulling. My last run was 2005 at Lake whales FL. Great bunch of guys and gals to run with !. Pete passed away from cancer after a flight straight up in 250 hydro in Lakeland I believe 2004. He was a great friend of mine and I'd do anything for Pete as he did for me. He wanted me to have his engine to race as he never was able to whittle my crankcase before he passed. Rest in peace Pete. I will one day join you and we can race each other. Only I'm giving you back your engine !

[@Ibex-]

Thanks for all the info and sorry for your loss .

[@edwardranno7119]

Looks like a lot of fun😊😊

[@GlenB1963]

Wow, such awesome crafts. How beautiful is that location too.

[@Ibex-]

I have a couple videos of them racing Snowmobiles across that section of river too.

[@ewguy5258]

Always fun to have these races here every year.

[@Ibex-]

First time seeing them for me ;)

[@ewguy5258]

@@Ibex- I actually watch when I can. I knew a friend that raced that got me started. Makes great entertainment. Just like the Watercress on Down River Days. Snowmobiles racing across the river for those that don't know. A blast to watch.

[@moosenbeans903]

I am 60 grew up ripping around on those on lake Washington. I would drive one that would a treat. Got stories for days

[@Ibex-]

If i see you at any events i would like to hear them.

[@moosenbeans903]

@IBEX Off-Road Videos I dont go anymore helicopter engines wrecked it. We used to go tye up to the boom make a fake flag or just move when we got caught. They didn't care much in the 70s. 90s my folks had the prime house just north of the pits up on the hill. Sit on the roof n could read the bottom of the blue angle jets. House had cracks from that. I would pencil ✏️ the years on them. Got lots more. Paper boy of the Offenhousers saw hydros being built every day

[@honorday3516]

I work on that mod hydro plane R-43 every week lol. Gonna be in elk river memorial weekend for races!

[@minx163]

Surface drive outboards. "Who would have thought"

[@hydroy1]

Thank you for reminding why I never run short course. You just get going and are forced to turn. Long course or park it. lol

[@Ibex-]

all the action takes place in the turn ,no ?

[@cruzzindodge]

My uncle in Florida use to race these back in the 80s and early 90s... he was in a bad crash that injured his back and ended his racing. I always wanted to get into it but my mom after my uncle's crash wouldn't let me lol

[@Ibex-]

Ah man that sucks.

[@carolinawestern3875]

From being raised near water as a kid in SC. Seeing this makes me miss home. What most don't know about jet prop boats. Theyre trimmed specifically at high speeds. Because the downward force of its spinning prop. Becomes the only thing holding it in the water. Which is usually just a few feet of the stern. Otherwise it would heel up into a rearward somersault. Such as if it were to shear its prop off the shaft.

[@Ibex-]

Cool thanks for the info,i will be checking these out again .

[@lynn4205]

Ran 98 on GPS in my old Pugh hydro with a 250 Mac Minnerilli and a 350 Yamato gearcase 12:25 gear ratio at Banna Lake before I ran out of lake and it was still pulling. Fastest I have ever gone in my days of boat racing. The rpm's were around 1250 due to tall gear ratio. And at lake whales in 2005 I loaned my 250 to Jon Eldridge and he ran with the 350's. After he blew up his 350 Yamato

[@Ibex-]

wow some real cool history there , thanks for sharing.

[@timskylark]

big bass jumps out the water at 47:15

[@charlesross1682]

beautiful scenary alpine where are they

[@Ibex-]

Its a small Town called Ione in Northern Wa

[@MJPilote]

I used to make engines for O250 hydro. We clocked over 180kmh at Imatra Finland with our engine. The driver had a very severe accident in Italy and was almost killed, so that stopped the engine development. Really miss the sport, the sound of that screaming 2 cylinder boxer. We where very fast that season.

[@Ibex-]

111.8 MPH that is moving. There is risk with every sport :( .

[@MJPilote]

@@Ibex- yeah I know, broke my back while racing

[@Ibex-]

Sorry buddy :/

[@davegeorge7094]

great camera wrk!

[@Ibex-]

Thanks, was soo much fun

[@user-sr2cb7sr7i]

Вот бы такои в нашу реку юг. Мечтаю всю жизнь такой построить! Россия. Великий Устюг.

[@Ibex-]

Was cool to see this

[@K2SKIER112]

All the motors are water cooled. They're force fed by a hole in the gearcase or a pick-up tube. Some do have water pump impellers and you can run them for 15-20 seconds without water

[@Ibex-]

Learn something new everyday :)

[@delorispoindexter5663]

@@Ibex- plus they were direct drive no reverse or nutral

[@theideasman6018]

Awesomeness. I'd love to build one or 10. Do they all have to be the same length ,width, Hight etc ?

[@Ibex-]

Im sure there are rules ;)

[@catchulater7483]

I just wish i could go back in time and race again. In 75!

[@Ibex-]

hope watching helps fill the itch a bit

[@davegeorge7094]

High RPM shore start props do cavitate to allow a warm up without full thrust then as they reduce rpm you see acceleration!

[@Ibex-]

I am learning soo much about these cool boats.

[@independentthinker8930]

Setup like our old trailer

[@Ibex-]

you will have to come out and show them how its dun, next race is Newport Wa Aug 5-6

[@independentthinker8930]

@@Ibex- I retired a few years ago, man I really miss it.

[@blimey691]

Well don’t see any hundred mile per hour boats here…sound great

[@Ibex-]

They got close

[@Ibex-]

98. Something is getting close ?

[@lynn4205]

Teresa,,, Get ahold of THIRILBY'S IN TRAVERSE Citty Michigan. They are the go to people when it comes to making a Koing run!!! Ed is an old friend of our family. He use to run the old PR's he bought one of dad's hydtos for that class. We're were out of battle creek mi. I'm sure Ed is gone by now but the boys may still be running. They have a automotive parts house in traverses city. THIRILBY's Automotive. Hope this helps @. Go fast turn left Lynn

[@lynn4205]

Just a note. Ed Jr,, Mike and Brandon are the sons and grandson's of Ed Sr. If my memory serves me right. Take care Teresa. Love that you are out mixing it up with the guys.

[@godofrock]

Like a herd of mosquitos

[@Ibex-]

There incredible little bugs ! Lol

[@russjamison9041]

How much HP and rpm?

[@Ibex-]

All i know about these thing is in the video lol

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[@lynn4205]

Is that a Rossi or VIP ?

[@Ibex-]

there are a few Rossi 300s

[@richardthomas1566]

Sounds like 100 mph or is actually going 100 mph ?

[@Ibex-]

Sounds like 300 to me

[@johnnym7904]

these guys dont know how to group up for a start? and dont even know when the heat is properly finnished...

[@Ibex-]

But there having fun ;)

[@lutsifer5847]

Such boat races would not be possible in Germany at all. 1. because of environmental protection: A droplet of oil could pollute the entire body of water. 2. the noise would shock the fish to the core, one would have to each Ask permission from living beings in the water. 3. It would have to be electric boats with a maximum speed of no more than 3 miles per hour, since then the oxygen intake would be less. You would have to apply for a permit 2 years in advance, because German bureaucrats work very slowly.

[@Ibex-]

Canada 🇨🇦 is almost that bad, as well insurance would be too expensive.

[@lutsifer5847]

@@Ibex- You wouldn't find an insurer with us at all

[@peterboynton6923]

I never knew Germany was so strict about that. I always thought you had less restrictions there than us in the states.

[@crosisofborg5524]

Well Germany is anything but a land of freedom.

[@6AL-4V]

What a train wreck this regatta is. What has happened to stock, mod and pro hydro racing in America?

[@Ibex-]

Well i definitely had fun and will be looking for some racing this summer. This was day 2, I missed the first day where the serious racing had taken place.

[@mattbrown9484]

Probably priced itself out of a market for racers like every other motor sport.

[@tobberfutooagain2628]

Obnoxiously loud…

[@Ibex-]

Turn your volume down, but seriously, they sound like the model airplanes my dad had while i grew up.

[@Gniggaaa]

That’s the name of the game 😉vroom vroom

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

This class is so silly, only prostitutes should be running around on their knees...

[@Ibex-]

I thinks its very cool. And you can move your ass around to help.

[@Gniggaaa]

WHAT so what class is cool to you then I’m new to this

[@hswing11]

CLICK BAIT S O S BORING

[@Ibex-]

Hmm that picture was taken rite from the video, now if it was a hot chick in a bikini 👙 id call it click bate lol ;)