Bravos and new TS Top Guns
07-08-2004, 03:39 PM
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Re: Bravos and new TS Top Guns
Originally Posted by Spitfire1
I had B & M 250 blowers on the Hawks putting out about 4 psi of boost....granted a pretty low output....but never had any problems and the engines were fairly high time......
I forgot to mention the Merlin heads on my buddies boat, plus he is a little hard on the equiptment. Full throttle from the tip of Sandy Hook to the Barnegat Lighthouse in 3-4ft seas, something has got to give and it was the bravos. The Top Gun puts out a nice ride. How does the ride compare to the Gladiator?
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07-08-2004, 04:48 PM
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Re: Bravos and new TS Top Guns
Originally Posted by CigaretteFirefox
That is a nice looking engine room Rich!
I forgot to mention the Merlin heads on my buddies boat, plus he is a little hard on the equiptment. Full throttle from the tip of Sany Hook to the Barnegat Lighthouse in 3-4ft seas, something has got to give and it was the bravos. The Top Gun puts out a nice ride. How does the ride compare to the Gladiator?
I forgot to mention the Merlin heads on my buddies boat, plus he is a little hard on the equiptment. Full throttle from the tip of Sany Hook to the Barnegat Lighthouse in 3-4ft seas, something has got to give and it was the bravos. The Top Gun puts out a nice ride. How does the ride compare to the Gladiator?
This is my third season with our 2001 T/S Gun with 500 EFI's and XR's. I have broken one drive and it was probably due to the weakness of the stock top cap. Teague replace the drive and put Billet top caps on both and I have not had a problem since.
The funny thing was is when the drive let go the water was absolutely flat, which is rare for the Pacific Ocean in the afternoon. I was running along about 80 mph and it locked up. The top cap was mostly missing with just a few pieces being held on by the bolts.
Other than this one time the boat has never broken. Which is a first for all the boat I have owned. I batter knock on some wood.
07-08-2004, 06:39 PM
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Re: Bravos and new TS Top Guns
Originally Posted by Havasu Cig
This is my third season with our 2001 T/S Gun with 500 EFI's and XR's. I have broken one drive and it was probably due to the weakness of the stock top cap. Teague replace the drive and put Billet top caps on both and I have not had a problem since.
The funny thing was is when the drive let go the water was absolutely flat, which is rare for the Pacific Ocean in the afternoon. I was running along about 80 mph and it locked up. The top cap was mostly missing with just a few pieces being held on by the bolts.
Other than this one time the boat has never broken. Which is a first for all the boat I have owned. I batter knock on some wood.
The funny thing was is when the drive let go the water was absolutely flat, which is rare for the Pacific Ocean in the afternoon. I was running along about 80 mph and it locked up. The top cap was mostly missing with just a few pieces being held on by the bolts.
Other than this one time the boat has never broken. Which is a first for all the boat I have owned. I batter knock on some wood.
07-08-2004, 08:25 PM
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Re: Bravos and new TS Top Guns
Originally Posted by pm203
I have had several late model Topguns and they porpoise and ride awful unless you tab them and tuck in the drives.In certain rare conditions,they rode excellent without tabs,and I do mean rare.Ask Philly and he will tell you there is no comparison to a T/S.
07-09-2004, 08:50 AM
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Re: Bravos and new TS Top Guns
Cuda,
When I bought my first Topgun,I had no idea nor did I care.All I cared about was the fact I was finally getting my Cigarette.My last Topgun was a half-cabin,vacuum-bagged boat that did 80 with 500efis and rode alot better,but still required tabs and tucking in the drives for a smooth ride.After riding in countless t/s Cigs,I decided it was time,and traded for a new Gladiator.I will tell you that it was still worth owning these boats.Did they require more talent to drive for a better ride?You bet,but on a limited budget,all I could afford at the time was a used Cigarette,and any Cigarette is a pleasure to own,operate and show.
When I bought my first Topgun,I had no idea nor did I care.All I cared about was the fact I was finally getting my Cigarette.My last Topgun was a half-cabin,vacuum-bagged boat that did 80 with 500efis and rode alot better,but still required tabs and tucking in the drives for a smooth ride.After riding in countless t/s Cigs,I decided it was time,and traded for a new Gladiator.I will tell you that it was still worth owning these boats.Did they require more talent to drive for a better ride?You bet,but on a limited budget,all I could afford at the time was a used Cigarette,and any Cigarette is a pleasure to own,operate and show.
07-09-2004, 10:07 AM
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First was a 96 with 502efi and Bravos,second was a 98 500hp and bravos,third was 00 with 500efis and bravos.The 2000 definitely was the best of the bunch.The 96 was awful.
07-09-2004, 12:09 PM
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Re: Bravos and new TS Top Guns
Originally Posted by CigaretteFirefox
San Diego, Top Gun, Pacific Ocean.....Some guy's got it all!
07-09-2004, 12:18 PM
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Re: Bravos and new TS Top Guns
Originally Posted by pm203
First was a 96 with 502efi and Bravos,second was a 98 500hp and bravos,third was 00 with 500efis and bravos.The 2000 definitely was the best of the bunch.The 96 was awful.
What was the top speed of the 96?
