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FREEDOM US1 01-04-2010 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by flight club (Post 3017412)
COME ON JIM, MINE WENT 154 IN ONE MILE AT THE SHOOTOUT ON SMALL WATER. LOL

That's Great Ron!! I saw your run that day!! Beautiful Skater!! You know I love the 46/50 Skaters . But for those asking the 388s seems to be the hot set up for top speed in descent water if thats what a guys wants. I've had my 46 up to 150 but usally run around between 105 and 130. Reasonably safe pokerrun boat to haul AZZ in.:drink: I'll stick with the big ride!! It's been a lot of fun!

FREEDOM US1 01-04-2010 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by pagliahspizza (Post 3017451)
154 is a great speed for a 46, but what about the 388 going 171mph on pump gas 1250's, really impressive

Its all good!! Power to weight ratio. It takes a lot of work to dial your boat in for the shoot out and Bill has been on top of the game in getting the top end speed out of his 388! He's put a lot of time, effort, R and D, Boats , motors. props, drives, and money to get there . Other people are doing the same thing as well. It doesn't happen over night on your first try. But that seems to be part of the fun in this crazy sport. Good luck if you join the sickness!!

40FlatDeck 01-05-2010 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by richanton (Post 3017453)
I don't think there is a such thing as a slow Skater.

No, I know of one........baawaaaaaa :lolhit:

Jassman 01-05-2010 11:09 AM


Originally Posted by 40FlatDeck (Post 3017816)
No, I know of one........baawaaaaaa :lolhit:

let me guess.. 46 diesel:party-smiley-004:

KNOT-RIGHT 01-05-2010 04:16 PM


Originally Posted by pagliahspizza (Post 3017451)
154 is a great speed for a 46, but what about the 388 going 171mph on pump gas 1250's, really impressive


Lets not forget about Tom Byrds 46 the old Goddess.
190mph on number 6 drives deserves some credit.

KNOT-RIGHT 01-05-2010 04:23 PM


Originally Posted by FREEDOM US1 (Post 3017587)
That's Great Ron!! I saw your run that day!! Beautiful Skater!! You know I love the 46/50 Skaters . But for those asking the 388s seems to be the hot set up for top speed in descent water if thats what a guys wants. I've had my 46 up to 150 but usally run around between 105 and 130. Reasonably safe pokerrun boat to haul AZZ in.:drink: I'll stick with the big ride!! It's been a lot of fun!

I agree on the 388 Skater Bro!

Peter told me the bottom on the 46 has been the same from past to
present. Many others have tried to change it. How do you say it?
"if it is not broke dont fix it":drink:

FREEDOM US1 01-05-2010 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by KNOT-RIGHT (Post 3017985)
Lets not forget about Tom Byrds 46 the old Goddess.
190mph on number 6 drives deserves some credit.

Is he still running the boat? Haven't heard about that one for awhile.

KNOT-RIGHT 01-06-2010 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by FREEDOM US1 (Post 3018015)
Is he still running the boat? Haven't heard about that one for awhile.

Dont really know. Hes like one of those one hit wonders from
the eighties.:eek:

It would be cool to see him resurface and break the deuce.


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