What's your realistic IDEAL high speed?

[HPBoats83]

What do you think is realistically the fastest that you would like your boat to go, that you would actually use, if money was no object? I think for me the realistic high speed is somewhere in the 90-low 100mph mark. To me for running where I normally run (pacific ocean) I think about 90 is a good safe speed. I also wonder how many people have big V's and Cats that could run 150+ actually use that kind of speed or if it's just to say, "I can go...."

Now I have never been in a big cat or V (40'+) or anything like that and if I had my answer might change but for now, this is my answer. What's your highest realistic speed?

[ImaPoser]

I want my next boat to be able to run 80. I'm sure once I have that, I will want my next boat to hit 90. and then 100. and then..:sifone:

[CausinTrouble]

150-160 would be sweet. IF money was no object

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Going fast is one thing. Finding a good safe speed is something else entirely. It is easy to get hurt a 60mph.

I personally think any pleasure boat going over 100 in a big V and over 150 in a big cat is silly. There is little or nothing safe about it.

[RPM]

I agree w/ Causin trouble..if $$$$$$$ was no object...150-160 is fast enough for me! That being said my current realistic speed is probably just over 11 mph w/ these sweet new Nikes I'm runn'n. Maybe a little faster if I get some lighter shoestrings and slap a mercury logo on the back of them...

[Baja Fresh]

90 in your boat in the Pacific could be a handful. I think for my 29 Outlaw topping out at high 80's would be fine. Most of the guys I run with (TG's, Tigers, 42 Fountains, Outerlimits, etc) generally run around 75 to 80 on the Catalina or Santa Barbara runs. They will open them up once in a while (or if they're racing) but most of the time the water will keep them at 75 or so. Going faster really starts to beat you up. If I can run comfortably at 75/80 without being at full throttle I'd be happy. At the last SCOPE poker run we were running 65 most of the way and pasted a lot of faster bigger boats. I know they could have gone faster but I'm sure they (and their passengers) were happy with the pace.

[cosmic12]

I would like to see 85 or so top end and then have a very nice easy crusing speed of 60-65 without beating the day lights outs the power.

[dykstra]

73.7mph

[glassdave]

honestly if money was no object i might just have a big 'ol diesel boat like a 50 NorTec or something. Mid seventy's is fine for me or if i wanted something faster it would be an MTI X Supercat lite raceboat, besides for the most part i get my speed fix on the race course any way :D.

[Otis311]

fast for me would be 65 mph in a 70 foot Baia with a cocktail waitress serving underway

[HPBoats83]

I agree w/ Causin trouble..if $$$$$$$ was no object...150-160 is fast enough for me! That being said my current realistic speed is probably just over 11 mph w/ these sweet new Nikes I'm runn'n. Maybe a little faster if I get some lighter shoestrings and slap a mercury logo on the back of them...

Now do you think you would actually run your boat up to 150-160mph or just keep it running at 90-100 and once a year take it up to 160?

[HPBoats83]

90 in your boat in the Pacific could be a handful. I think for my 29 Outlaw topping out at high 80's would be fine. Most of the guys I run with (TG's, Tigers, 42 Fountains, Outerlimits, etc) generally run around 75 to 80 on the Catalina or Santa Barbara runs. They will open them up once in a while (or if they're racing) but most of the time the water will keep them at 75 or so. Going faster really starts to beat you up. If I can run comfortably at 75/80 without being at full throttle I'd be happy. At the last SCOPE poker run we were running 65 most of the way and pasted a lot of faster bigger boats. I know they could have gone faster but I'm sure they (and their passengers) were happy with the pace.


90 in my boat isn't happening. I was infeering if I had like a 38 Top Gun or 42 Fountain, I would like it to be in the 90-100 range and would actually run it there on a regular basis. In my current boat I would like it to touch the 80 mark but don't want to spend that much money to make that happen.

[Bradz]

Comfortable speed is relative to the boat. I have been scared to death in a 21 Skater with twin outboards at any speed over 70 mph. It runs about 120.
I actually had a guy fall alsleep on a long run in a Poker Run in my MTI at 125 mph. Not from drinking but the boat is just so calming and stable at high speeds.

[Ratickle]

100 MPH cruise.

[RPM]

Now do you think you would actually run your boat up to 150-160mph or just keep it running at 90-100 and once a year take it up to 160?

Honestly HP I am currently not a boat owner so if I could run any speed on the water I would be happy... Anything is faster than this intertube I'm roll'n. I would be very happy with 90-100.. that's still fast. I've only been up to 150 and my balls were in my throat, If ya ask me anything over 100 is a little on the dangerous side in an open canopy.

[Scarab KV]

90 or a little better would be good. Right now it flirts with the 80 mark all day long and cruises great at 60-65 without beat'n the snot out of the motors. As far as safty goes...it's more in the common sence of the driver then the boat. Face it, anything goes wrong much over 40 it's gonna hurt like h@ll.

[DollaBill]

Depends on the boat. I've been 156. That will wake you up.

I think I'm with you on this one Otis. 65 w/ a couple so fla hookers bringing me drinks while I watch some live porn on the sunpad between the other pieces of deck jewelry.

[Pit]

100 MPH cruise.

At 1 mile per gallon would be GREAT..........:drool5:

[jet]

I like the cruise at 60 to 70 but most of my buds cruise in the 50s ..........top speed so far in this handfull is 133 and its more happy at 120 than 90

[catmando]

fast for me would be 65 mph in a 70 foot Baia with a cocktail waitress serving underwayI like the way you think... :D

[Otis311]

Depends on the boat. I've been 156. That will wake you up.

I think I'm with you on this one Otis. 65 w/ a couple so fla hookers bringing me drinks while I watch some live porn on the sunpad between the other pieces of deck jewelry.


Hey, what can I say. good filthy minds think alike

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Comfortable speed is relative to the boat. I have been scared to death in a 21 Skater with twin outboards at any speed over 70 mph. It runs about 120.
I actually had a guy fall alsleep on a long run in a Poker Run in my MTI at 125 mph. Not from drinking but the boat is just so calming and stable at high speeds.

There are not many 21 Skaters with twins. I was lucky to ride in one. I wonder if it the same boat. It was sold from Jersey in the mid'90's to someone in the mid west. His name was Walter L. It was silly fast. I tested it at 119 just prior to the sale.

[Lubejobs42]

It dosen't matter! After a few days what ever speed your boat can go is not fast enough. I remember when I got my 35 Motion and it went 105 I was nervous the first couple of times out. I am still always looking to go faster. Even now I'm thinking of changing my gear ratio to mainly raise my cruise speed but wouldn't mind raising my top speed as well.

[catmando]

It dosen't matter! After a few days what ever speed your boat can go is not fast enough. I remember when I got my 35 Motion and it went 105 I was nervous the first couple of times out. I am still always looking to go faster. Even now I'm thinking of changing my gear ratio to mainly raise my cruise speed but wouldn't mind raising my top speed as well.To what from what?

[MetalBrosRacing]

I just want to run 10-15 mph faster than the average guy so I can pull away from them, thats mostly cause I dont enjoy running next to boats I dont know. For me the magic number would be around 85, I can do it with my new mills.

[Coolerman]

140

[glh]

2,533 mph...


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[Ratickle]

I think I'm with you on this one Otis. 65 w/ a couple so fla hookers bringing me drinks while I watch some live porn on the sunpad between the other pieces of deck jewelry.

The 80 Atlantica would fit the :26:"Bill".

[Trim'd Up]

I am cool with mid eighties in my little old boat. Should be there net year I hope.

[Lubejobs42]

To what from what?

Right now at 4,500 i'm running just under 120 mph with a 1:35.
Dropping to a 1:24 will bring to about 130 cruise.

Not that I actually cruise at that by any means but to be able to run 100 at 3,500 rpms and the engines not even working hard at all is pretty nice.

Here is the calculator to help determine rpm/prop pitch.
http://www.rbbi.com/folders/prop/propcalc.htm

[Buoy]

That being said my current realistic speed is probably just over 11 mph w/ these sweet new Nikes I'm runn'n. Maybe a little faster if I get some lighter shoestrings and slap a mercury logo on the back of them...

Try putting a beak on them.
I hear that also works.
Maybe some Dr. Scholls inserts too.
:leaving:

[Buoy]

The question is relative to the boat.
Mine, 24 Pantera, low freeboard, 7' beam (about 6'6" at the transom)...
I think mid to upper 70's is about all the more I'd want to do in it.
I think Ironman had it in the low eighties at one time, and that just sounds a little scary to me in this boat.

[fund razor]

I just want to run 10-15 mph faster than the average guy so I can pull away from them, thats mostly cause I dont enjoy running next to boats I dont know. For me the magic number would be around 85, I can do it with my new mills.
I just want to run in water that is a little bit rougher than the average guy can run in. I will never see 80s without blowers but I should be able to do low 70s with 500+hp bbcs. (28 brave) Making the re-power decisions now for the upcoming season.

[yesrej]

i would like to top 100 with full fuel and full boat. cruise around 70. i would be happy with that.

[Davidmnc]

How fast will the cat killer go? :huh: That's about the right speed!! :party:

[Marginmn]

What do you think is realistically the fastest that you would like your boat to go, that you would actually use, if money was no object? I think for me the realistic high speed is somewhere in the 90-low 100mph mark. To me for running where I normally run (pacific ocean) I think about 90 is a good safe speed. I also wonder how many people have big V's and Cats that could run 150+ actually use that kind of speed or if it's just to say, "I can go...."

Now I have never been in a big cat or V (40'+) or anything like that and if I had my answer might change but for now, this is my answer. What's your highest realistic speed?


I'm just under 90 now in my 38 Fountain and would like for it to do 100+. But what is the fastest that I would want to go in a Vee? I took a test ride in a Donzi ZRC and went slightly over 100 and that felt pretty cool. The top speed of that ZRC or a 38 Fountain with 700's is about 110 - 115mph and right now that is about as fast as I would want to go, especially with my wife on board acting as a human governor.

But I'd probably be like everyone else and want more, but for now about 110 seems fast enough for me in any kind of boat.

[32fever]

I used to want to go 100+ on flat days. However, we rarely see that and get the snot beat out of us at 50 often enough. Plus, now with 2 3 year olds on board, we don't go as fast as we once did. I'd rather have flat water everyday, was that the question? :-)

[ar15meister]

I would love a boat that would go 150 plus and cruise in the 120mph range at 4000rpm or so.

Preferably in a canopy boat with a 4 or 5 seat cockpit.

But I would also love to have a open top 41 Apache that would run 100 for those days when I am feeling like having some fun.


I compare it to having a 67 427 Tripower Vette and a new ZR1. Depending on the day.

[Tommy Gun]

i would like to top 100 with full fuel and full boat. cruise around 70. i would be happy with that.

For a V that's a nice place to be...with the cruise at 75.

In a cat you don't feel like your moving until 125.

[justgolf]

5 mph faster then Reggie.:seeya:

[Perlmudder]

the century mark...for now.

[old377guy]

more fast is more fun--BUT-- reaction time for me in the waters where I boat would make an 80 MPH top speed just fine.

[yesrej]

For a V that's a nice place to be...with the cruise at 75.

In a cat you don't feel like your moving until 125.

it would be a v. an F4 would be nice. just taps 100 with 700s. id be ok with that.

[PARADOX]

Early 70's. (I mean 1970's) low 60's was great. 80's. mid 70's was awsome. in the 90's 80+MPH. I was in heaven. Turn of the century.. had to have 90+. Now.. I would love to hit the 100 mark but I can't even get to 90, New boat ?? may be. in 2010 100MPH After I turn 60. A big azz cruiser with tripple yenmars and a nice 70. top, 60 at cruising speed.

So.


:) It's all relative.

But of course, I have a 4'x8' plywod with a single Merc, 1050 that will go over 200. It's my bucket list. Safety? :biggrinjester:

[MarylandMark]

25MPH as long as I could do it 24x7x365 (GLH comes to mind as I say this)

[Jammin']

100 mph for bragging, 75 mph for boating.

[4mulafastech]

For our 292, I would love to break 90 mph and have an efficient 60 mph cruise turning 5-blade props.:sifone: I think this hull can safely handle 90 mph on reasonable water. Already have full hydraulic steering and K-Planes...:) Just need more disposable income!

[SlowRide]

Anywhere between 95 and 100.

[Boatfreak]

I would like to break the century mark myself. We are in the 92-94 range now so I don't think it is out of the question. I just need some shorties and a new set of wheals.

[Wrinkleface]

fast for me would be 65 mph in a 70 foot Baia with a cocktail waitress serving underway

In the nude!!!!!!:03:

[WeaponX]

Honestly HP I am currently not a boat owner so if I could run any speed on the water I would be happy... Anything is faster than this intertube I'm roll'n. I would be very happy with 90-100.. that's still fast. I've only been up to 150 and my balls were in my throat, If ya ask me anything over 100 is a little on the dangerous side in an open canopy.

I was wondering what that lump in your throat was.:biggrinjester:

120 all day long cruise....200+ top.:sifone:

[RPM]

X, you couldn't have slid a peice of paper in my crack I was so tense:ack2:...even though I couldn't have been in better hands. I have looked all over for that video.. I geuss i lost it.

[RPM]

Your gonna have to take me on a hell ride in that Skater once you get her done..

[WeaponX]

Jims got alot of the work done Dave and I are going to get to work with him this week. Looking real nice.:)

[RPM]

I know the last time I saw it it was still a little rough and you guys were focused mainly on the power and redoing the cockpit for the shootout. I can't wait to see it now.. That old Skater couldn't be in better hands..:sifone:

[Cash Bar]

The 39' TG w/700's runs 100+. Perfect Vee.

The 388 Skater(like GatorOne's) or 40' MTI w/1075's about 150. Perfect Cat.

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

The 39' TG w/700's runs 100+. Perfect Vee.

The 388 Skater(like GatorOne's) or 40' MTI w/1075's about 150. Perfect Cat.

I agree