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    I would add hydraulic steering first. Those...

    I would add hydraulic steering first. Those drives can move around and cause problems at 80 mph.
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    I have owned both and like both. I have owned and...

    I have owned both and like both. I have owned and or been in dozens of Skaters and Eliminators.First of all for all out performance the Skater is a better boat. But....for inland lakes where top...
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    Kenosha Harbor to Milwaukee for lunch. About...

    Kenosha Harbor to Milwaukee for lunch. About 35-40 miles each way. Cards will drawn before the dinner.
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    Take 50th to Simmons Park. Can not miss. The city...

    Take 50th to Simmons Park. Can not miss. The city is letting us take over the whole park. Expecting 80 boats. Great prizes and a chance to win a new 2011 Ford Raptor Truck. I saw one yesterday for...
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    Wow! You were hauling with that boat. Great sound...

    Wow! You were hauling with that boat. Great sound in the video too. Bring it up to the NIOC Poker Run on Lake Michigan July 15th-16th.
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    Likely the there will other prizes such as a...

    Likely the there will other prizes such as a large 55" flatscreen TV and other prizes also.

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    I have read that a jet taking off is 120-140 DB...

    I have read that a jet taking off is 120-140 DB like your post says. I am actully wondering what the DB of a turbine is at idle. I am dreaming someday of owning a turbine. But if the noise cops are...
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    Decibel of a turbine engine

    We have a 90 DB test in Illinois at idle. I have always wondered how loud in decibels a turbine boat would be at idle. At speed they seem much quieter on the water. Yet at the docks they have a very...
  9. Thread: Cool Video

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    So the movie is about drug smugglers and Coast...

    So the movie is about drug smugglers and Coast Gaurd? Why do they show race boats? I like the shots across the bow in the one scene.
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    I have bought 4 boats from Larry Goldman at...

    I have bought 4 boats from Larry Goldman at Xtreme Marine in Miami FL over the years. Three cats and one V. Give him a call or email him.
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    Should be plug and play. Standard wire harness...

    Should be plug and play. Standard wire harness plug worked fine on my Skater that was converted to 525's from big blower engines.
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    I think some sending units require a power lead...

    I think some sending units require a power lead also. Three wires. I would try the ground wire first. Check the ground on the tank unit.
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    I had some B&M two speeds transmissions. Low gear...

    I had some B&M two speeds transmissions. Low gear was really only good for docking and helped plane the boat quicker. The ratio was so low that you shifted into high gear at 25 mph. They were not...
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    All performance boats run 1.1

    All performance boats run 1.1
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    Mike Lovergine will be there as well with this...

    Mike Lovergine will be there as well with this record setting Fountain.
  16. I have noticed over the years some of the Skater...

    I have noticed over the years some of the Skater guys really get wound up when MTI does something good. They come out bashing and making excuses. The people gave this award. Not an advertisement, not...
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    I have owned outboard cats (2 triples and four...

    I have owned outboard cats (2 triples and four twins) and been in a number of cats with twins and triples. The triple has a lot more punch and slightly higher top speed. Only a few mph. Reggie...
  18. Thread: Mercedes Boat

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    The MTI 44' and 42' have a 40' running surface.

    The MTI 44' and 42' have a 40' running surface.
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    While we are talking drag races here (done that...

    While we are talking drag races here (done that as well), the smaller less wetted surface boat will have an advantage in short runs. I could give you many examples from my radar runs with outboards....
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    If you have a hydroplane boat you really should...

    If you have a hydroplane boat you really should be looking at using a Speedmaster lower unit like the Champ boats. The setups there will give you the big numbers for top speed. Go to ScreamandFly.com...
  21. Thread: Mercedes Boat

    by Bradz
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    What many people fail to realize is the shootout...

    What many people fail to realize is the shootout is a drag race with only one mile to get to top speed. It is all about setting up the boat to run a short distance. Most offshore boats are setup with...
  22. Number Six gears, trade set of 1.50 for 1.24 or 1.35

    Looking to trade a pair of 1.5 gears for 1.35 or 1.24 gears for a Dry Sump Six.
    Brad
    847-404-5975
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    Try disconnecting the rev limter. I have had two...

    Try disconnecting the rev limter. I have had two do the same thing.
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    My Father has the Pontiac and it is a blast to...

    My Father has the Pontiac and it is a blast to drive and I think is a very good looking car.
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    Why are you running dry exhaust? That will limit...

    Why are you running dry exhaust? That will limit the muffler choice. My friend has a 42 Fountain with twin 850hp blower engines and he runs the CMI sound elimination muffler with wet exhaust. I run...
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