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C_Spray
10-19-2009, 09:06 AM
I just got an email from my friend Ocke Mannerfelt, who designs the (in)famous "batboats". Vector has just completed a totally new 40-footer with retractable wings and a pair of Teague 1200's.

"We are working more than ever here with many new and interesting projects.

The new Vector 40 are now ready and will be presented at the Key West races in November.

http://www.vectorpowerboats.com/Vector/News.html

Its awesome and does 128 mph right now .

Regards

/// ocke ///"
Ratickle
10-19-2009, 09:34 AM
I just got an email from my friend Ocke Mannerfelt, who designs the (in)famous "batboats". Vector has just completed a totally new 40-footer with retractable wings and a pair of Teague 1200's.

"We are working more than ever here with many new and interesting projects.

The new Vector 40 are now ready and will be presented at the Key West races in November.

http://www.vectorpowerboats.com/Vector/News.html

Its awesome and does 128 mph right now .

Regards

/// ocke ///"


I've been waiting for pics of that boat every since the vid with the models and hardly showed the boat at all. I wonder if it handles like the 24's. If so, some passengers are gonna have the crap scared out of them with a hard running driver.....:sifone:
Tom A.
10-19-2009, 09:43 AM
Cool! Can't wait to see it in Key West!
C_Spray
10-19-2009, 10:01 AM
I've been waiting for pics of that boat every since the vid with the models and hardly showed the boat at all. I wonder if it handles like the 24's. If so, some passengers are gonna have the crap scared out of them with a hard running driver.....:sifone:
Based on my experiences with my 28 footer, the 40 footer should be the Cadillac of the fleet...
Ratickle
10-19-2009, 10:05 AM
Based on my experiences with my 28 footer, the 40 footer should be the Cadillac of the fleet...

I'm thinking about a really hard corner at speed...:sifone:


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/HotShots1.jpg
Wahoo 214
10-19-2009, 10:11 AM
great looking boat, but 128 mph with 2400hp? I would have expected much more with the effiecency of the 24 & 28 hulls
Steve 1
10-19-2009, 10:12 AM
Ole Ocke has solved that hook problem with retractable wings.
Wahoo 214
10-19-2009, 10:14 AM
Forget "hooking" now you can dock it!
C_Spray
10-19-2009, 11:13 AM
I would expect well over 128 with that power as well. Early days yet...

I've had no problems docking mine for years. It's all about proper fender selection....
T2x
10-19-2009, 11:26 AM
Well it's not just a lawn dart anymore........

It's a BIG lawn dart...... :p :D
DAREDEVIL
10-19-2009, 11:26 AM
Cool! Can't wait to see it in Key West!

YEP,,,i'm with u on that .:sifone:
Steve 1
10-19-2009, 12:25 PM
Well it's not just a lawn dart anymore........

It's a BIG lawn dart...... :p :D

Supersized!
MattBMiller
10-19-2009, 12:48 PM
Cool!
JaJo
10-19-2009, 01:53 PM
The V-40 from Vector is amazing, has some really cool features and photographs beautifully. It's on the cover of the new issue of Powerboat, which is being printed this week. Unfortunately we haven't tested it (this was a first-look) , but our sources say it rides comfortably and turns like a champ. Rex and everyone at Vector should be proud.
Ratickle
10-19-2009, 01:56 PM
The V-40 from Vector is amazing, has some really cool features and photographs beautifully. It's on the cover of the new issue of Powerboat, which is being printed this week. Unfortunately we haven't tested it (this was a first-look) , but our sources say it rides comfortably and turns like a champ. Rex and everyone at Vector should be proud.

Hey Jason, nice to see you here. Think they'll let me drive????? :sifone:
JaJo
10-19-2009, 02:05 PM
After your two-page spread in the mag, no doubt :)
2TR
10-19-2009, 02:29 PM
http://www.bcdailybuzz.com/media/3973/Vector_Powerboats_New_V-40/
2TR
10-19-2009, 02:34 PM
I Like the looks of the V24 Better than this, but I would really like to see one close up, But 950k. :ack2:
Ratickle
10-19-2009, 02:36 PM
http://www.bcdailybuzz.com/media/3973/Vector_Powerboats_New_V-40/

Nice find Rick. Maybe I'll drive and you can throttle and we'll see how well it does in Key West in Super Vee Extreme.....:sifone:
Wrinkleface
10-19-2009, 02:37 PM
cool!:sifone:
Batgirl
10-19-2009, 03:03 PM
Awesome!! I can't wait to see it in Key West!!!!
C_Spray
10-19-2009, 04:23 PM
I'm trying to get more exterior photos. Like all batboats, it has good and bad angles. Price does seem up there big time. Maybe they're going after the Statement market!
MikeyFIN
10-19-2009, 04:36 PM
Forget "hooking" now you can dock it!


HAHAAHHAAAAA... a GOOD ONE!!!!!