Fall run pics.

[MILD THUNDER]

CMon Mike,,,,,trim it out,,,,remember Cumberland !!!!!!

This weekend, at 82-83mph, my tabs were up, drives at 5.5-6 on the Fountain indicators. Like PaulB said, Runnin on the last 3FT just like my uncle Reggie did...

Try another run this weekend. But this time, practice what you preach Dude!!

"Tabs UP, Drives OUT, Throttles DOWN"

[Ratickle]

See if Leo can measure with a straightedge where his propshafts are. Then measure yours. Yours should be 2 inches or so above his, because of the boxes. If yours were as deep or deeper than his, I can see that being a problem.

Your drives were DEEP before!

Is that the before picture????

[MILD THUNDER]

Is that the before picture????

Yes sir.

[paulb32]

I think labbed 30's will do the trick... When all else fails, call BBlades.

Also, I just ran your numbers again and if you can maintain no more than 12% slip, run labbed 30's, and get 5400 out of them.... You should be 87mph.

I think u called it. Mid 80's should be easy, upper 80's top.

[paulb32]

See if Leo can measure with a straightedge where his propshafts are. Then measure yours. Yours should be 2 inches or so above his, because of the boxes. If yours were as deep or deeper than his, I can see that being a problem.

Your drives were DEEP before!

Not only that, no trim. Drives are level despite the air. Stand on those trum buttons dude. Like the wife says, GET IT UP!

[MILD THUNDER]

I think labbed 30's will do the trick... When all else fails, call BBlades.

Also, I just ran your numbers again and if you can maintain no more than 12% slip, run labbed 30's, and get 5400 out of them.... You should be 87mph.

Only problem is see is getting 500RPM out of them. Isnt he only turning 4900 with the stock 30's?

I still think it would be easier to just put some blowers on them motors already. Wouldnt you agree Todd? I know some guys who can handle building the race hatches! Red Boat with red race hatches would look very nice.

[insanity]

All good looking boats, but I especially like that flat deck. That's a good looking boat.

Marina shores

[Ratickle]

Not only that, no trim. Drives are level despite the air. Stand on those trum buttons dude. Like the wife says, GET IT UP!

The Imco design doesn't seem to need as much up trim as the Bravo's set deep.

I was talking with Wil Smith yesterday, he suggested before I mess too much with props etc., check the bottom with a straightedge and make sure it is correct. You may want to do the same if you already haven't. I'm not sure if FountanEs came with hook, some rocker, or flat.

I know I've seent he exact same model and year hulls with totally different bottom characteristics. I have to believe from the thickness of the glass, and how long they were left to cure in the mold between layers.

By the way, I already know my bottom has a hook.

[teamsynergy]

I was talking with Wil Smith yesterday

Tell him that he has big ears and his acting could use some work will ya???

[Ratickle]

Tell him that he has big ears and his acting could use some work will ya???

Too funny.....



This Wil Smith

http://www.phantomboats.com/raceinfo.html

[teamsynergy]

Here is a video of us running back...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBbEcXPxrM

[redhotsommer]

My hull has already been blueprinted.

[Magic Medicine]

You have a point, Paul. I should be faster than Leo as our hulls are the same and I've got a couple hundred more horses and shorties.

Andy...my peak hp was around 5200.

Dennis...that was fun and easy to do because it was not my boat!

Well labbing should be you where u need to be rpm wise

[Magic Medicine]

Mike I overheard on the dock some ideas.. if you need more speed you should add a 3rd motor or possibly look into a 39 Apake

[Ratickle]

Here is a video of us running back...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBbEcXPxrM

That is some sweet TopSpeed water......


Was it as good as it looks??????

[Magic Medicine]

Mikey

Loose the FPF, and run it with 100lbs of beer booze etc, trim to the moon and I think you will be suprised. I bet you lost 5 mph last weekend, all factors considered?

[Ratickle]

My hull has already been blueprinted.

Nice, I have to get mine done this winter.....


I'd go with the straightedge on the bottom and the drive to get every possible measurement.

On a step hull, do you check with the straight-edge from the step to the back transom bottom? Or straight along the bottom after the back step?

You also have standoff boxes, correct? So the water has risen farther than a normal setback?

[teamsynergy]

That is some sweet TopSpeed water......


Was it as good as it looks??????

It was even better than it looked...

[OBNOXUS]

Lil Sailor Jerry in the tank !!!!????

[teamsynergy]

Some new videos... Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T15nwyE2cw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Qy_...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tL0J..._order&list=UL (my favorite)