Great topic. I too had been wondering why someone has not tried to break this record. I would like to Skater (or a rich onwer of Skater) to step up, and give a go at it with their V-Bottom. I would be A-OK with a Cigarette too. It would generate alot of interest, I hope someone steps and attempts to break the record.
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03-25-2010 02:56 PM
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03-25-2010 03:04 PM
Not that it's my market, but if someone made a big V bottom, that ran 150 fully loaded, genstet, hot water, microwave, tv etc.. that you could actually stand up in down below, run on pump gas, go 2 seasons wthout blowing something up and could handle rough water.. It might sell a few more boats than dropping monster motors with a 15 minute lifespan into a bare carbon hull.
P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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03-25-2010 03:15 PM
Anybody who is planning on using the "fastest V bottom" marketing method better also be using the "everybody gets financed forever for $999 a month on 35 foot boats" plan.
Of course the downside is flooding the market with repo'd, uber-financed boats and having the company go under the minute that the economy tanks.
But hey... you have those bragging rights.
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03-25-2010 05:12 PM
I agree with this and more importantly, I doubt Reggie will have free reigns any more to blow $1.5 million to prove this point again. Could be wrong, but that is why they were bought out due to stupid expenditures that truly do not offer a lot of value to the end consumer. You put enough horsepower on a Jon Boat and it will go fast.
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03-25-2010 06:31 PMThey thought they had the record......
cut and pasted from OSO:
Outerlimits Certified As the Worlds Fastest V-Bottom…AGAIN!
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Bristol RI – February 6, 2004 – In a certified speed trial, sanctioned by the National Powerboat Association on Friday, 2/6/2004, Mike Fiore, president of Outerlimits Powerboats, averaged a speed of 161.29 MPH for a kilometer verified on ‘ state-of-the-art’ GPS in his new 47’ canopied GTX, named “XXX”. This run took place on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island at 3:00 PM EST, February 6, 2004 on a chilly, drizzly afternoon.
After travelling north over a mile out of the channel at 161.88 MPH and returning south at 160.7 MPH, the average speed was 161.29 MPH. This makes the 47 GTX the first v-bottom to eclipse the 160 MPH barrier in an officially sanctioned event. This run was confirmed by co-pilot, Billy Frenz, Executive Director of the NPBA (National Powerboat Association). The GTX is powered by twin stock 1450 HP Sterling engines with No. 6 Merc Speedmasters and Hering propellers. Many of Outerlimits boats are outfitted with Sterling engines because they are some of the finest, fastest and most reliable engines out there.
Despite the fact that Outerlimits already holds the Official V-Bottom Kilo Record of 149.7 MPH in a 42’ GTX model, also powered with twin 1450 HP Sterlings, Merc Speedmasters and Hering props, they felt the need to raise the bar. This previous record was set in Washington, North Carolina on October 3, 2003 and officiated by Poker Runs of America.
“What a rush!!!” exclaimed Billy Frenz as he emerged from the cockpit after the run. “This boat is going to disappoint a lot of Cat owners at our New York City Powerboat Rally”, referring to the annual June event held on the Hudson River that determines the fastest catamarans and fastest v-bottoms.
“We are absolutely thrilled with our achievement of breaking our own record” stated Mike Fiore. “Just in case anyone had any doubts about the last record we attained being a one time event, we wanted to set the record straight. And again, we accomplished this in a pleasure boat that you can buy.” Outerlimits Powerboats are known not only for their beauty, design and quality, but in addition, their outstanding performance. This record only enhances Outerlimits prominence in the industry and once again proves Outerlimits is the ultimate in high performance offshore powerboats.
For further information on the complete line of boats that they offer, contact Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats, 91 Broad Common Road, Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 253-7300 or visit their website at www.outerlimitspowerboats.com.
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03-25-2010 06:46 PMIf I wanted ultra fast, I'd be over at dragboats.com oogling top fuel hydros.
Isn't the sport "offshore"? Last I looked, it was bumpy out there. These top speed efforts are like running Baja trucks on asphalt.
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