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These are the original Critchfield molds. There was a lot of interest a few years ago in the molds.
http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/s ... field-mold

The problem with building these type boats is cost, demand and commitment!
COST: The cost to produce the first boat is thousands of dollars
DEMAND: There is not a large demand for these type boats.
COMMITMENT: When it comes to putting the money down to purchase most back out.

You need a plan, a budget based on a minimum of boats and committed people to buy those boats.

I might have my glass guy interested if I can get some guys besides me to buy a new boat from him.

Seller wants to sell.......thread does not have the interest there was years ago for the molds.....worth calling 1- 478-278-9758 there could a deal?

Andrew, Thom [your partner in the boat building] wanted to know the T Boat hull rules regarding Wing Style V hulls. Since Thom has no computer I thought it best to post here. You can print off the rules and show him.
Here are the rules:
http://opbra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018 ... -Rules.pdf

There are NEW Winged hulls running overseas.
http://www.fastonwater.co.uk/images/p093_1_01.jpg

https://scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.co ... 5120_n.jpg

I am sure T Class would welcome a new winged hull should you decide to build one.

Hounddog, the OPBRA rules have been changed for 2019 as of last week. Email has been sent to members but website has yet to be updated. I'll see if I can attach the current rules from my computer.

A WING HULL IS A V HULL....Note differences in Drag and Oval hulls below.

NEW DRAG CLASS
RULE 10 • TRIPLES CLASS
3. Approved hulls are Flat, V bottom and Tunnel. Hydro or Outrigger hulls not
permitted
4. Post-race minimum weight, based on cubic inch:
a) 42 to 44.9 c.i. 780 lbs
b) 45 to 62.9 c.i. 800 lbs
c) 63 to 86 c.i. 880 lbs
(includes boat/motor/propeller, running gear, driver, helmet, life jacket, etc.)
NOTE: You can run a wood or other material boat in drag.


OVAL T-750
Difference is minimum boat size......lighter weight
7. Minimum competition boat & driver weight 594 lbs,
8. Minimum competition boat dimensions - 12’ 8”L, 4’ 7”W, 1’ 3”D

OVAL T-850
Difference is minimum boat size......lighter weight
7. Minimum competition boat & driver weight 330 kg (726 lbs)
6. Minimum competition hull dimensions - 12’ 8”L, 4’ 7”W, 1’ 3”D

JUST AN IDEA.
I don't think it would be that difficult to make a WINGED boat by modifying a Critchfield hull.
When you look at the back of the Critchfield and compare it to a wing style hull you can see that you only need to extend the V longer to make the wing. You can adjust the width of the boat by the transom height. The higher the deck the wider the hull. You do not need to remove the current side wall of the Critchfield. The side wall will become an inner wall in the new hull. To make the new outer hull you can use high density foam to make the shape and then make a mold from it and attach it to the Critchfield. You make your plug from it. You will need to modify the deck to fit, but the centre portion will fit as is. You will need to add extra deck for the wider boat.
DOABLE??

IDEA NUMBER 2
Take part of the centre portion of a Mini VooDoo hull
https://www.hydrostream.org/Specific%20 ... ooPair.jpg
AND
Put it into a 13 foot tunnel like this one
http://www.dillon-racing.com/images/mir ... t%2001.jpg
RESULT
You have a small Mod VP that floats high in the water.
Likely a strong drag boat with a mod 56 OMC
AND
Maybe a legal T boat with the new hull rules

Hey Don. Do you have a line on any boats like that tunnel?

[quote="Rowboat" Hey Don. Do you have a line on any boats like that tunnel?[/quote]

YEP, talk to me in the spring.....you want a Tom Cat 2....it is the best one.