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10-25-2009, 04:48 PM
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Hey dennis I did a search on the boat named JAWS and apparently it was seen during transport not to long ago. I think it might be the next contestant on the price is right becouse as you know the price is right. Remember it's who's first that get's paid and who's first that get's laid.
Dave and I talked about doing a couple races this coming year but there is nobody in that class anymore.
10-25-2009, 05:06 PM
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10-25-2009, 05:15 PM
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The last time that boat was out is when Dave W. and I ran it at the Chicago Poker Run 3 years ago. Since it has been setting in storage and ready to run. The attached picture was taken during the Chicago run. I am driving and Dave is doing the real work of everything else.
Dave and I talked about doing a couple races this coming year but there is nobody in that class anymore.
Dave and I talked about doing a couple races this coming year but there is nobody in that class anymore.
10-25-2009, 05:17 PM
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Knot-Right,
I just read this entire thread and quite impressive! A few questions if you have the time!
Compared to the piston engines minus all the rigging work what do you think the cost difference was. What does the actual turbine cost to purchase and have reworked so its ready to use?
In the videos that you posted like the fall river run. Did those videos include the sound elimination doors when you were leaving the docks?
Has anybody given you any lip about the noise when you pull into a marina?
Impressive project! atleast the boat lives up to its name!
...Jim
I just read this entire thread and quite impressive! A few questions if you have the time!
Compared to the piston engines minus all the rigging work what do you think the cost difference was. What does the actual turbine cost to purchase and have reworked so its ready to use?
In the videos that you posted like the fall river run. Did those videos include the sound elimination doors when you were leaving the docks?
Has anybody given you any lip about the noise when you pull into a marina?
Impressive project! atleast the boat lives up to its name!
...Jim
You would be surprised compared to Mercury or Sterling.
The edge is the run time in between overhauls thousand of
hours.
For salt water use you need SS compressor housings or
the billet housings that Tracy at Whispering Turbine sells.
This really is important.
No the doors were not being used in the video.
The sound is more of a high pitch whine.
Trying to record it is difficult because its frequency is
above the recording capabilities of most video cameras.
To the contrary at the Marinas even blow boaters actualy
put down there pinot just to come and view the boat.
Most of the time there is a huge crowd waiting for the departure.
The noise is quiet compared to the pistons. Most certainly from
a distance.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by KNOT-RIGHT; 10-25-2009 at 08:06 PM.
10-25-2009, 08:22 PM
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Would you beleave I actually thought of your post minutes after it happened. Right after putting out the two fires
one was the CV Axle and the other was from the cv ball
ejecting through its collar and landing on a rag
The amount of vibration that occured was incredible.
Although it is speculation that may have been the reason for
the sealing PT flange that fractured.
This motor continued to run all the way back to the dock.
Its the power steering motor.
Where can I get the blankets?
one was the CV Axle and the other was from the cv ball
ejecting through its collar and landing on a rag
The amount of vibration that occured was incredible.
Although it is speculation that may have been the reason for
the sealing PT flange that fractured.
This motor continued to run all the way back to the dock.
Its the power steering motor.
Where can I get the blankets?
Be safe 
10-25-2009, 09:06 PM
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Dont think it was the safety blankets bro.
They protect you and others from projectiles.
If memory serves me Chris from the other site
said it was mounts. We use the "Can" mounts.
The Halon surpressors I have are wired in series
with the fuel solenoids as well as the laynards.
The halon system is located forward of the exhaust.
If they deploy it cuts fuel.
C,mon Keith Lets have Peter build us a new Carbon/ Kevlar
46 have Jim build some 703,s run some BPM,s Zeigart
shafts throw on some 5 axis props and go racing.
C,mon up here I will take you and your kid for a ride
then decide.
Last edited by KNOT-RIGHT; 10-26-2009 at 07:58 AM.
10-25-2009, 09:19 PM
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I built a engine for Al Copeland ant the time of his death and what I remember about those boats that burt was that the exhaust was not properly installed and broke while running alowing the hot exhuast to burnt right on the hull causing the fire. Also I think one of those boats was running T58s.
10-25-2009, 10:14 PM
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approx speed
PS Jim, how R-ya ? Dennis, do ya still have the 40 Skater, piston engine boat ? May Al rest in peace !
Last edited by I'CE; 10-26-2009 at 12:34 AM.
