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10-12-2010 01:57 PMAllergic to Nonsense
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10-12-2010 03:00 PM
That wing is so cool !!!
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10-12-2010 04:04 PM
Those Switzer Wings are cool!
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10-12-2010 04:41 PM
Nice rips!
What is that hydrofoil thing at 1:25?www.blackduckcafe.net
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10-12-2010 04:54 PM
Cool stuff. Did you get it to "Fly"?
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10-13-2010 08:57 AM
The 20 footer porpoises much more than the 18 due to less lift in the wing section and mine doesn't actually take off until between 85 and 95.......
I have had her pop off the water into the wind at a lower speed but the air was relatively still last weekend in Florida.
We did get her up to about 108 in that video....with a LOT of throttle and acceleration left.
RichAllergic to Nonsense
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10-12-2010 07:03 PM
Nice very cool boats!Gives ya flash backs!
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10-12-2010 08:05 PMI was there to witness the wing run and it was just awesome, a great weekend
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10-13-2010 06:17 AM
very cool to see the wing in action
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10-13-2010 12:09 PM
Thanks for the video.
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10-13-2010 01:14 PMSweet Rich.
Who has the one for sale now in Canada?Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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10-13-2010 03:16 PM
Bottom line is I have no idea about the top speed. Bill Welch (Merc's ex racing manager) suggested I simply try and exceed the maximum speed record set by a wing back in the day. However, that depends on which "record". Ken Kitson averaged over 117 with an 18 footer running two ways on an NOA record kilo course... (topped out over 120 in one direction). Odell Lewis and Dave Craig ran the "7000" wing up to about 125 at Lake X.
These speeds should be easily attained....... Currently she is propped for a theoretical 180 with zero % slip at 10,000 RPM. I saw about 6000-6500 RPM over the weekend at 100-110.... There is no way she will stay on the water up to full RPM IMHO. In the meantime I want to get the mid range lope out of her before going any faster.
Time will tell.Last edited by Admin; 10-18-2010 at 11:26 AM.
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10-15-2010 06:14 PM
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10-18-2010 02:10 AM
How is Mr. G? He might be right you cannot knock it until you try it.
I really like the wing it is all about what is missing these days in racing.
Good luck with her.
pat W
Rik don't even think about it..... you are not allowed to ride along. I was thinking the same thing,... he needs a counter ballance and another beanie. What rotation is on the beanie?Unique Innovative Drivetrain Solutions
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10-18-2010 08:43 AM
Jerry is doing fine....... and looked great at OFF.
I spoke to just about everybody who ever flew a wing... (most of them were at OFF).....and not one of them ever spun the props inboard. The hull wants stern lift...(It is a hydro not a cat and many don't relate to the significant differences between the two designs)..... I am vehemently opposed to "spinning in" on almost every other hull because I believe firmly that this aggravates the tendency to lean out and barrel roll in turns. As currently set up, she slides perfectly when turning due to the short fins that we installed at the back of the forward steps balanced against the rotation of the LU's. We are moving some weight around and increasing the depth on the aileron to try and calm her down, before I play with any rotational changes.
Rik...you are welcome in the passenger seat at any time....but , so far, nobody has actually volunteered for that opportunity......
RichAllergic to Nonsense
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10-14-2010 08:45 AM
The Wing is truely a work of art, theres nothing quite like seeing it in run in person
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