How much HP needed to get 38' to 100 mph?
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The "yellowboat" that now has the Arnesons has more speed potential with the current power, I found out they blew an engine during the sea trail, so a rebuild and try again is in order.
I don't know how reliable the 920 hp figure is/was or the current 720-730 figure for that matter. A different set of propellers is needed as the sea trial was just a seal trial and any prop would do. I at least have a better idea as to what propellers they will actually need "at this power level" to get the boat to go faster.
I don't know how reliable the 920 hp figure is/was or the current 720-730 figure for that matter. A different set of propellers is needed as the sea trial was just a seal trial and any prop would do. I at least have a better idea as to what propellers they will actually need "at this power level" to get the boat to go faster.
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sorry not tryin to hack ur thread, but how bout the new 38 with cobra power? its post #1452
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...see-em-73.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...see-em-73.html
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Yeah, I wasn't meaning top speed as much as overall handling at top speed.
It's in a few of those SCOPE videos and runs with a great attitude and flys perfect at speed. I don't know what they did different in the setup from the other two #6 TS guns, but it's the right one.
If he dry sumped it he might gain a little, but I doubt it'd be enough to be worth it on that type of boat.
I'm still amazed it took so long to sell that boat when it was new!![EEK!](/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
It's in a few of those SCOPE videos and runs with a great attitude and flys perfect at speed. I don't know what they did different in the setup from the other two #6 TS guns, but it's the right one.
If he dry sumped it he might gain a little, but I doubt it'd be enough to be worth it on that type of boat.
I'm still amazed it took so long to sell that boat when it was new!
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and true, we can run 108-110 any day with half tanks of gas... I'll try to make a video of it this weekend....
we run Torco RTF in our drives, so I don't think we lose that much to the half dry-sump 6's.... now if we had Vern do a complete dry-sump Weismann style drive...it would make more of a difference. Yes, we also have the Hering skegs already done.... I think if we need to go faster it would be cheaper to just change the pulleys.... I finally got a copy of the '07 Rum Run race (which I must say we got some good coverage).
Tried to PM you, but it didn't work...let me know if you want a copy.
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sorry not tryin to hack ur thread, but how bout the new 38 with cobra power? its post #1452
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...see-em-73.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...see-em-73.html
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Thanks BLee,
and true, we can run 108-110 any day with half tanks of gas... I'll try to make a video of it this weekend....
we run Torco RTF in our drives, so I don't think we lose that much to the half dry-sump 6's.... now if we had Vern do a complete dry-sump Weismann style drive...it would make more of a difference. Yes, we also have the Hering skegs already done.... I think if we need to go faster it would be cheaper to just change the pulleys.... I finally got a copy of the '07 Rum Run race (which I must say we got some good coverage).
Tried to PM you, but it didn't work...let me know if you want a copy.
and true, we can run 108-110 any day with half tanks of gas... I'll try to make a video of it this weekend....
we run Torco RTF in our drives, so I don't think we lose that much to the half dry-sump 6's.... now if we had Vern do a complete dry-sump Weismann style drive...it would make more of a difference. Yes, we also have the Hering skegs already done.... I think if we need to go faster it would be cheaper to just change the pulleys.... I finally got a copy of the '07 Rum Run race (which I must say we got some good coverage).
Tried to PM you, but it didn't work...let me know if you want a copy.
Sorry Tom!
I have my PM's disabled to weed out the "why doesn't my password work" bombings.....
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I'd LOVE a video of your boat! It's always been a favorite of mine since the first time I saw it. I'll send you my email through PM, and you can send me ANYTHING you want involving that boat.
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Thanks a lot for the info, i cant believe 120+ in a TG. And i hafta agree with you about the red boat, one of the nicest TG, up there with hot for teacher
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Hey Rik
What up buddy. I did a 38 2001 Top Gun nonstep with 900 Zuls #6 that ran 102-104 on its best day. 2000 TS F2 Dick Simon Boat ran 90-91 0n its best day so yes it is possible to run 100 with 900hp on bravos
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