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Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall 2017
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Author:  Hydroid Junior [ January 15th, 2018, 6:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall 2017
Finally had a chance to throw together some cell phone camera clips of the Rossiter-built Critchfield.

https://youtu.be/nBnfIvKgNuc

We were able to get a few quick runs in right before draining the water out of the cottage and calling it a year. Being extremely light, the boat seemed to handle very well and accelerate very quickly. I'd actually consider adding weight though as crosswinds pushed the bow around a lot at speed, which nearly made me crap myself. :roll:
Can't wait to get it back out in the spring and do some real testing! :D
Author:  DoktorC [ January 15th, 2018, 7:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
Nice! The boat looks great!
Author:  LittleCharger [ January 15th, 2018, 7:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
Good looking 750 boat!
Author:  David [ January 15th, 2018, 9:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
Very cool. Makes me want to buy another Voo Doo. As if I need a 3rd boat.
Author:  dubber [ January 15th, 2018, 11:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
You must be well pleased with those initial results!
Author:  Hounddog [ January 15th, 2018, 11:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
Definitely a strong T850 boat!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHgFPkaWLIg&t=1s
Author:  tunnelv [ January 16th, 2018, 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
Looking GOOD!
Author:  Hounddog [ January 20th, 2018, 7:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
Hydroid Junior wrote:
Being extremely light, the boat seemed to handle very well and accelerate very quickly. I'd actually consider adding weight though as crosswinds pushed the bow around a lot at speed, which nearly made me crap myself.


This is the first Rossiter Critchfield in T850. I would be concerned more about strength than adding weight. A T850 is much harder on the hull than a T750. From those of us that have had one break up, I can tell you it happens very suddenly. This boat has the same characteristics as Jim's 911 650XS Critchfield.
Author:  Hydroid Junior [ January 20th, 2018, 12:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
Hounddog wrote:
Hydroid Junior wrote:
Being extremely light, the boat seemed to handle very well and accelerate very quickly. I'd actually consider adding weight though as crosswinds pushed the bow around a lot at speed, which nearly made me crap myself.


This is the first Rossiter Critchfield in T850. I would be concerned more about strength than adding weight. A T850 is much harder on the hull than a T750. From those of us that have had one break up, I can tell you it happens very suddenly. This boat has the same characteristics as Jim's 911 650XS Critchfield.


Always full of good news Don! Lol
We had some concerns about strength when we got it stemming from how light/thin the boat is but when Rob Scythes rigged the boat he reassured us that the weave and quality of the layup seem more than strong enough for his taste. We still went ahead and had him extend two 3" tall keels from the front of the 'strong box' on each side too the very front of the boat to stiffen/strengthen the nose. (Pic 1 where the throttle is mounted) We discussed laying another layer of glass through the cockpit and nose of the boat but he said that the effect of the keels should be more than enough to add strength. I intend on keeping a close eye on any spider cracks that form and if we're concerned about it after a few runs we may still have that layer put in if necessary.

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Author:  Hydroid Junior [ January 20th, 2018, 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Relief - Rossiter Critchfield Maiden Voyage Fall
:| Sorry about img size
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