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Old 01-21-2008, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnStanch
Mark Those Guy's Are My Hero's Getten That Piston Power Skater Up To 190 Mph.
How Silly Are You Gonna Feel With 9000 Hp Jet Engines In A 50 Ft Mystic.
You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourself !!!!! I Talked To Oso And There Gonna Put A Turbine Only Forum On Here So You And Scotty Can Talk To Each Other
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lmao!! The boys did good. One thing is for sure about that crew...there wouldn't be any whining or crying about turbines or pistons. HP is HP..... Race it. or eat it!

How silly...hmmm ..ask me after we go after the World prop speed record

Johnny.....stop calling me

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Old 01-21-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by saxman
Congrats to everyone involved! Is this the fastest a #6 drive boat has ever gone? (not including #6 boats with the drives fixed straight, skegs cut off, and a rudder for steering)
Johnny TNT wasnt sure either,but we think its the fastest #6 boat without a rudder.
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Old 01-21-2008, 08:30 AM
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JC and Byrd, congrats on getting that beast done ... Looks like an awsome piece .. Best of luck getting it all dialed in..


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Old 01-21-2008, 08:34 AM
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Nice job fo a bunch on NY/NJ guys. I know it's been along time and comming. Glad to see everyone with smiles on there face finally. Can I put some graphics on it now???
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Old 01-21-2008, 08:35 AM
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Congrats to all involved, I'm sure it took quit a team to accomplish this. Incredible speeds and be safe.
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Old 01-21-2008, 08:54 AM
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I'm on my way into the city (gotta go to work) but here's a few more. (Videos to follow soon.)
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Old 01-21-2008, 10:03 AM
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JC,

So what size props do you have to run to get those kind of speed's?

Are they excessively large or major RPM's ?

Thanks
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Congrats to everyone involved !! Great numbers and an awesome looking boat.
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Old 01-21-2008, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cougarman
JC,

So what size props do you have to run to get those kind of speed's?

Are they excessively large or major RPM's ?

Thanks
Jon
Big wheels...almost a 1:1 gear ratio from what I heard....
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