Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
07-06-2006, 07:22 AM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
Originally Posted by wiggler4490
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Hmmm...1:56 am post time
Like I said before, a very nice boat! Congrats Mentalpause!
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07-06-2006, 07:30 AM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
Boat looks great in water, has a great attitude. Sunsation has done an excellent job, IN ALL AREA'S OF THIS BUILD. Well worth the wait for John. I can see that they went over each area of the boat to control weight, using hi-tech materials for layup, excellent bottom layup for maximizing speed, and descent ergonomics from cabin (over 6' headroom) to cockpit. There is a lot to like about this boat, and now the speed of the boat turned out better than predicted. Once you add the 500 additional pounds, some gas, and a few guys to achieve over 90mph in a 43' boat is super, my hats of to the Sunsation crew, Good job guys. 
Jeff
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07-06-2006, 08:36 AM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
Congratulations......great achivement .... and just for me ...any other brand of boat with same lenght can achieve that kind of speed ????...with same power ???? and staggered engine of course ....
Thank`s a lot
.... and just for me ...any other brand of boat with same lenght can achieve that kind of speed ????...with same power ???? and staggered engine of course ....Thank`s a lot
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07-06-2006, 09:33 AM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
I've got the clock; engine meters; and water pressure gauges on the left side with angled bezels to provide me with good visuals whenver I choose to look over. I think the extra gauges look pretty boss.
The pics of the test ride showed 5 guys onboard. That's got to add up to some pretty good weight. Could iot have had a full tank as well, or do you think they went with a half or less just to check some numbers? The other main factor is props not dialed in. Sounds like the Maximus just might be the ticket.
True test though would be bring it to the mid-Atlantic east coast for some drills in true offshore conditions to see how she holds up and where some addtional shoring up might be needed in the cuddy etc. The lakes are fine, but offshore is where it will build it's reputation and if it's anything like it's smaller siblings I'm sure it will do fine. What do you think it will do with the base 525 package either tandem or staggered, ITS or standard Bravo drives? My thought process is the affordable package concept.
The pics of the test ride showed 5 guys onboard. That's got to add up to some pretty good weight. Could iot have had a full tank as well, or do you think they went with a half or less just to check some numbers? The other main factor is props not dialed in. Sounds like the Maximus just might be the ticket.
True test though would be bring it to the mid-Atlantic east coast for some drills in true offshore conditions to see how she holds up and where some addtional shoring up might be needed in the cuddy etc. The lakes are fine, but offshore is where it will build it's reputation and if it's anything like it's smaller siblings I'm sure it will do fine. What do you think it will do with the base 525 package either tandem or staggered, ITS or standard Bravo drives? My thought process is the affordable package concept.
07-06-2006, 11:36 AM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
Originally Posted by Reckless32
I've got the clock; engine meters; and water pressure gauges on the left side with angled bezels to provide me with good visuals whenver I choose to look over. I think the extra gauges look pretty boss.
The pics of the test ride showed 5 guys onboard. That's got to add up to some pretty good weight. Could iot have had a full tank as well, or do you think they went with a half or less just to check some numbers? The other main factor is props not dialed in. Sounds like the Maximus just might be the ticket.
True test though would be bring it to the mid-Atlantic east coast for some drills in true offshore conditions to see how she holds up and where some addtional shoring up might be needed in the cuddy etc. The lakes are fine, but offshore is where it will build it's reputation and if it's anything like it's smaller siblings I'm sure it will do fine. What do you think it will do with the base 525 package either tandem or staggered, ITS or standard Bravo drives? My thought process is the affordable package concept.
The pics of the test ride showed 5 guys onboard. That's got to add up to some pretty good weight. Could iot have had a full tank as well, or do you think they went with a half or less just to check some numbers? The other main factor is props not dialed in. Sounds like the Maximus just might be the ticket.
True test though would be bring it to the mid-Atlantic east coast for some drills in true offshore conditions to see how she holds up and where some addtional shoring up might be needed in the cuddy etc. The lakes are fine, but offshore is where it will build it's reputation and if it's anything like it's smaller siblings I'm sure it will do fine. What do you think it will do with the base 525 package either tandem or staggered, ITS or standard Bravo drives? My thought process is the affordable package concept.
07-06-2006, 12:17 PM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
thats good to hear, which translates to approx. 91-92 light on fuel, with the added 500 pounds. Better than expected, great job. Jeff
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07-06-2006, 02:48 PM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
Originally Posted by Jassman
thats good to hear, which translates to approx. 91-92 light on fuel, with the added 500 pounds. Better than expected, great job. Jeff
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07-06-2006, 06:59 PM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
Originally Posted by Mentalpause
Now I just need to talk you into coming to Missouri. If you would quit standing around on trailers when big wakes come through you could have more fun in the summer!
07-06-2006, 07:17 PM
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Re: Sunsations new 43' f-4 breaks 90mph
Originally Posted by Jassman
I am going to take you up on that, I always wanted to check that area out. When does it get cold up there. Also think about Key West in November
September or October would be good, but not sure about your schedule when the kids go back to school. If that is a problem we should try for August.
Key West will require the factory to trailer it down to Florida since I don't have a trailer. They may want to do that. Then I can just fly down and meet them.
