Popeye Supercat pics
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I did not take those pics of the bare hull. I got those off their website. www.raceboats.com
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Nope credits go to many of the fine people that take them during the season. Sorry just really like this design and I like to study designs of different boats and how certain hulls work better in different conditions. This design has shown that it can run right with the MTI designed Supercats out there. I know the team at KR have spent a ton of time with this design and from what we saw this year they are very successful with there changes. The boat just performs flawlessly.
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I might be getting a chance to snap some pictures at Platinum this thursday. If the crew doesn't mind I'll see if I can find a way to share some.
It will be interesting to see what they're up to...
It will be interesting to see what they're up to...
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SK-190,
I know it might be tough but I would really like to see some pics of how the canopy is layed out on that boat. See what they will let you do. Do you know if they are building a new boat or sticking with the one from last year???
I know it might be tough but I would really like to see some pics of how the canopy is layed out on that boat. See what they will let you do. Do you know if they are building a new boat or sticking with the one from last year???
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As far as I know Popeye will be the same hull next year. Not sure what changes will be made to it. I've heard some other "rumors" about what's going on at Platinum, but I don't want to share anything that they might be trying to keep under wraps.
What do you want to know about the canopy? Let me know what kinds of pictures you're looking for and I'll see if they'll let me take them.
What do you want to know about the canopy? Let me know what kinds of pictures you're looking for and I'll see if they'll let me take them.
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Just curious if it is a roomy canopy and how Jim Dyke lays out his guages and indicators. Any talk about the V bottom they built a few years ago??? I think that would be a great Super V entry.
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The Popeye cockpit is a pretty standard supercat cockpit as far as I can tell; a very clean, no frills layout. As far as roominess is concerned.... I wouldn't really describe it as cramped, but I wouldn't call it "roomy" either. I'll see if I can get some shots.
Last time I was down there Jim let me sit in the throttleman's seat. It was the first time I've ever been in an enclosed cockpit. I think it would really take some getting used to. I'm used to being able to just turn around to look behind me in an open cockpit. Having to use mirrors would be a little weird at first. Other than that I don't really have anything to compare it to.
As far as I know there aren't any plans to race the V. With the insurance situation being as crazy as it is for cat owners, I can't help but think that they should start pushing the V a little harder in the pleasure market though. It's a gorgeous V bottom. Very fast too.
Last time I was down there Jim let me sit in the throttleman's seat. It was the first time I've ever been in an enclosed cockpit. I think it would really take some getting used to. I'm used to being able to just turn around to look behind me in an open cockpit. Having to use mirrors would be a little weird at first. Other than that I don't really have anything to compare it to.
As far as I know there aren't any plans to race the V. With the insurance situation being as crazy as it is for cat owners, I can't help but think that they should start pushing the V a little harder in the pleasure market though. It's a gorgeous V bottom. Very fast too.
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Originally Posted by DPT MOTORSPORTS
Any talk about the V bottom they built a few years ago??? I think that would be a great Super V entry.
I've got some shots of a new Rage that has a silver paint job and is being rigged for racing. I'll try to see if I can find a way to share them in the next few days.