Originally Posted by insptech

Alright, I'll add a little spice..... Both the engines in Reggie's boat were toast at the end of the speed run last year- 150 mph= 0 psi water pressure. But hey, a record is a record :drink:

Originally Posted by insptech

By the end of the second run both engines had completely overheated and were mostly unsalvageable. The boat was losing water pressure as it gained speed. Since there was no time to re-rig it was agreed that they would get it through the run one way and then run it balls out for the second, even though it would sacrifice the motors. So it was an expensive record, but a record none-the-less. :evilb:

Originally Posted by ANDREW REALTOR

171.881 :evilb:

Originally Posted by Back4More

Ain't cheap being the King and all. :p
http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/ne...ug0805_vid.MPG
http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/ne...04_vid_512.wmv

Originally Posted by Dry Sump

Impressive run . where is the ol video ?

Originally Posted by Byrdman

You will need id....no cameras...no cell phones and you will get wanded by security and phones will be taken....very tight..and something is up....anyway I did talk to a bottom man that worked on the key west boat...he said they did a little testing in the lake...and then some last minute repairs night prior..he said the boat ran 150 at half throttle and reggie said it was good enough ..send it...I asked why do you not go beat on it in ocean...he said they do not worry about stuff like that just run it...he said there was a air pocket in glass that started peeling back to first step....done!.....They seem to be very laid back in north carolina....!

Originally Posted by sharkeymarine

Nice false accusation........ :rolleyes:



But that was the most humiliating thing ever to happen in offshore history!

For the sport as well as the organization....