Correct: UIM only recognizes national and UIM european affiliates classes. That`s why we had to go to such lengths for the open class record, since we ran the turbo motors we were penalized due to the 1.4 rule. UIM and open class boats were allowed 1,000 inches, 500 inches each, since we ran turbos in the class we had to run destroked big blocks down to I think 358 cu in, or 338, cant remeber, I think 358. We turned the motors 8,500 and pulled 60 inches of mercury, or roughly 18 lbs of boost, HP was approx. 1,100 each. We actually had telemetry on the big boat, and the engineer ( Larry ) could dial in boost and spark as we were doing our runs, Talk about weird sensations, runnining 160 mph and watching the gauges move around to near overheat to less RPM while the sticks were burried. The wiring harnesses for the boat were $75,000 to enable the telemetry. As I said it cost a lot of money in development, setup, and actual staging. The superboat V record was also official and recognized by the UIM as an official APBA class, same as four engine superboat which Gentry and John Connor set at 148 mph. I can`t believe you have not seen a UIM certificate I have described, If I can figure out how I will try and show it here.
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03-16-2010 05:34 PM
Anyone remember when Planetman set the SBI speed record in Barnegat Bay at like 177 or something? SBI used two boats anchored in the middle of the bay with stop watches.
Here he comes....ready....mark!
Gotta love it. I think he paid some good money to SBI for that "Record".
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good luck boysLast edited by afr; 04-24-2010 at 10:14 PM.
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04-24-2010 10:27 PM
i thought i would share this video it exsplains the timming rules in depth
theres two parts to the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI9zRXmowO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yr7F2uSOU8&NR=1
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05-01-2010 10:25 PMhow fast?
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05-03-2010 09:43 AM
Heard Phenomenon is coming to the LOTO Shootout this year. Should be a great event with Aquamania & JBS coming also!
Everything Runs Better On Alcohol
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05-03-2010 09:47 AMILMOR High Performance Marine
570-725 hp V-10 Indy Packages now available....even Racers Packages now!! PM me for details!! Ilmor.com
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05-03-2010 11:00 AM
Great news!
Now about them Geico boys?
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05-03-2010 11:58 AM
when is the loto shoot out this year
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