The Truth about steps?
01-10-2006, 08:34 PM
#21
Gold Member
Re: The Truth about steps?
Originally Posted by audacity
hydro...again modern day boats are not only better going straight line, they turn WAY better than older conventional hulls too.
hydro, you got ejected at 95mph! wow most would not be alive....what boat was this? how much damage was done?
hydro, you got ejected at 95mph! wow most would not be alive....what boat was this? how much damage was done?
01-10-2006, 08:45 PM
#22
Re: The Truth about steps?
3-5 mph vs a percentage? If it is a percentage then the advantage increases as the speed increases. I think that is part of the question.
You also have to consider that a step hull can run a higher x-dimension since some bow lift is generated by the hull in a step. Although blow-out and other things come into play, you can reduce parasitic drag from the lower unit. That should also come into play. How much? That is also part of the question. I am guessing an additional 3 mph.
As far as the pad. It is definately more efficient than the full V. But you do have a nice flat pad for landings as well. On good water it is great. I ran some stuff on Sunday that would have been no fun on a pad. My big heavy V stomped it.
You also have to consider that a step hull can run a higher x-dimension since some bow lift is generated by the hull in a step. Although blow-out and other things come into play, you can reduce parasitic drag from the lower unit. That should also come into play. How much? That is also part of the question. I am guessing an additional 3 mph.
As far as the pad. It is definately more efficient than the full V. But you do have a nice flat pad for landings as well. On good water it is great. I ran some stuff on Sunday that would have been no fun on a pad. My big heavy V stomped it.
01-11-2006, 03:43 PM
#24
Charter Mod
Charter Member
Re: The Truth about steps?
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
last summer going 95mph with a friend I learned how to swim in a hurry...he took a turn a bit too fast 
01-11-2006, 04:28 PM
#25
Re: The Truth about steps?
I am wondering how a 42 outerlimits w/ 850's can run 118mph and a 42x cig w/ 850's can barely reach 100mph? The outerlimits even has a complete cabin. I think I would take the cig anyways but that is a huge difference!
01-13-2006, 07:15 AM
#26
Registered
Re: The Truth about steps?
Originally Posted by JS232
Uhh? 
A Baja with a Pad??? Maybe they did in the vintage Hulls? Are We talking about the same thing?
Have a look:
A Baja with a Pad??? Maybe they did in the vintage Hulls? Are We talking about the same thing?Have a look:
Last edited by BajaIceBreaker; 08-20-2007 at 08:27 PM.
