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Speedster · #1 08-09-2007, 07:42 PM

Normal engines - (2) 1800 hp PSI blown BBC's set at 1500 hp for longevity.
Setup for turbines too, but don't know if they will end up in it or not.

Still should run around 180+ mph with those piston engines.

How's your Chevelle running with the intercooler now that you probably have it tuned to perfection by now...

DaleLee · #2 08-09-2007, 07:58 PM

Is 180 a typo? Aren't top fuel hydros running about 230 with over 6,000 hp?

DaleLee · #3 08-09-2007, 08:00 PM

Still an absolutely awesome looking boat though! Should run strong!

kennyd · #4 08-10-2007, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleLee

Is 180 a typo? Aren't top fuel hydros running about 230 with over 6,000 hp?

not a typo , just a different type of racing , top fuel hydro is a standing 1/4 mile .

love the boat !

DaleLee · #5 08-10-2007, 09:05 AM

Oh yeah, I definately realize that, but I just am blown away at that top speed. I am assuming it will have surface drives to hold up to that power?

Speedster · #6 08-10-2007, 11:31 AM

The prior hull and the same engines runs a little over 180 and there is quite a bit of tuning left. But you have to remember, this is over either a standing mile or open race environment. Can't accelarate a 50 foot boat anywhere near as fast as a Blown Hydro, but you can make it to the Bahamas in 20 minutes from Florida !! Just like going to the grocery store...

Yes, it uses surface drives, usually BPMs.

Mr.VENGEANCE · #7 08-10-2007, 01:11 PM

damn, should call it the

AquaSaber..

or SeaSharp..

Tom.A · #8 08-10-2007, 01:13 PM

That is some boat........I bet the fuel bill would kill us for that 20 minute trip.

LateNight72 · #9 08-10-2007, 01:42 PM

I'll take mine in orange & white...

ChevyThunder · #10 08-10-2007, 11:42 PM

That is a gorgeous boat... I think you already have the record because it is doing 250 just sitting there ! I live by a guy named Howard Arneson and old Howard used to take me out in his 36 ft skater about 20 years ago . It had some TP 70 jet helicopter turbin in it and he would cruise that boat at a buck thirty five all day long like it was nothing.... I have never been in his bigger boat but I hear that will do the same but at around a 160mph...the guy is like 85 now and is the inventor of the surface prop and pool sweep.... very smart man