ABC ENGINEERING

MODEL/MANUFACTURER  _Response LX_____ Boat # __1____

IN ANSERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER WHETHER THE BOAT IS ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE THE CONTINOUS HIGH PERFORMANCE NEEDED FOR TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS.

1.	Does the exhibit any general design defects while running such as proposing, left or right imbalance, etc?
______No_________________________________________________________________________________
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2.	Are all speedometers responsive and accurate enough to achieve consistently good times? _____________Yes_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.	Comment on the sensitivity of the controls, noting any excess play or stiffness in steering or throttle. _________________No Issues______________________________________________________________________
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4.	Are the throttle and steering well located and comfortable? ___________Yes____________________________________________________________________________

5.	 Is the tilt control (outboards & i/o’s) convenient and functional? ___________________N/A____________________________________________________________________

6.	Are there any notable safety hazards such as sharp or slippery areas? _______________None________________________________________________________________________

7.	Can the towline snag on boat or motor? ____________No___________________________________________________________________________

8.	Note other problems that might interfere with the safe and efficient operation of the boat ______________None noted

9.	Record pylon height above the water (see Rule c1101c) Measurement to be taking from point of rope attachment.  ____________________________________________________________________________

10.	Is pylon securely installed, exhibiting adequate strength for tournament conditions? __________Yes_____________________________________________________________________________

11.	Is driver seat comfortable, adjustable, and practical for tournament conditions? ______________Yes_________________________________________________________________________

12.	Are judge’s and timer’s seats comfortable and practical for tournament conditions? ______________Yes_________________________________________________________________________

13.	Is foot room while seated adequate for each crew member? ______________Yes_________________________________________________________________________

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14.	Is driver’s visibility ahead unobstructed?
_______________Yes________________________________________________________________________

15.	Is driver visibility on turns and/or acceleration from a start unobstructed? ___________________Yes____________________________________________________________________

16.	Does driver have good visibility of speedometers, tachometer, and gauges? _________________Yes______________________________________________________________________

17.	Does rear view mirror provide good visibility for the driver? 
________________Yes_______________________________________________________________________

18.	Does judge have good general visibility of both skier and course? _________________Yes______________________________________________________________________

19.	Are all speedometers visible to judge? ___________________Yes____________________________________________________________________

20.	Does boat design provide for convenient and comfortable timing? _____________________Yes__________________________________________________________________

21.	Is windshield practical and free from glare or other hazards? __________________Yes____________________________________________________________________
22.	Other items which affect the boat’s acceptability as tournament towboat: Tower rope attachment point was 24" aft of the lower pylon attachment point as viewed from the side of the boat. This in essence makes the skiers rope 24" longer when skiing on the tower vs the lower pylon and 24 inches further behind the boat.  The ABC has no defined standard for this attachement point other than amidships and the Towboat committee will consider the impact and possible rule changes to further define the acceptable standards.