View Poll Results: What would you feel safer in at 120 MPH
Deep V - i.e. (Outerlimits,Cig Maximus,Fountain)
119
37.78%
Cat - i.e (Skater, MTI,Spectre,Nor Tech)
196
62.22%
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Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
09-27-2005, 03:32 AM
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Re: Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
Originally Posted by JUSTONCE
not to argue, just curious? are you saying if you come off a wave at speed and the bow comes up(we've all hit a wave wrong where you don't fly level.)
are you saying that once an angle like that is reached it wont catch enough air to build lift/pressure to blow over, I don't know I just find it hard to believe. Any explanation would be much appreciated.
Martin.
are you saying that once an angle like that is reached it wont catch enough air to build lift/pressure to blow over, I don't know I just find it hard to believe. Any explanation would be much appreciated.Martin.
(as if there is much time to correct or get out of the Pins at 115MPH)
09-27-2005, 12:26 PM
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Re: Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
Originally Posted by Speed2Lead
I lost power on starboad O/B at 96 in a 30 Spectre and I looked down to see what alarm went off saw my rpm's at 0 and the boat was still moving straight. I brought the throttles back slowly and never gave me any indication it was getting outa hand.
09-27-2005, 12:31 PM
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Re: Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
Originally Posted by buyafountain.com
I have never felt comfortable in cats at high speeds. I have been in cats over 150 and v's over 120-130. V's feel better to me. The cats always feel like they are never "hooked up". The "sideways float" is odd.
I remember reading somewhere that John Tomlinson was throttling a 36 w/ big power once and it got so out of hand that he had to help steer the boat w/ the throttles to recover. Cant remember who was driving, but, it was at 150+.
09-27-2005, 12:32 PM
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I had a drive pop into nuetral somewhere between 105 and 106. The boat stayed straight and just slowed down. I was quite thankful 
09-27-2005, 12:35 PM
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Re: Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
Originally Posted by Dregsz
So then is the Question, "which hull is easier to recover at speed?"
(as if there is much time to correct or get out of the Pins at 115MPH)
(as if there is much time to correct or get out of the Pins at 115MPH)
09-27-2005, 12:42 PM
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Re: Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
I just realized when this thread was started. 
But crap, now I'll have to vote just to see what the outcome was! 
But crap, now I'll have to vote just to see what the outcome was!
09-27-2005, 12:46 PM
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Re: Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
Originally Posted by 30Spectre
Isnt that sideways floating, or skating, where the name "skater" came from. Thats what i was told anyway. maybe T2x can verify this. I was in a 46 at over 150 that started "floating" a bit once. You felt it, but, it wasnt all that scary feeling.
I remember reading somewhere that John Tomlinson was throttling a 36 w/ big power once and it got so out of hand that he had to help steer the boat w/ the throttles to recover. Cant remember who was driving, but, it was at 150+.
I remember reading somewhere that John Tomlinson was throttling a 36 w/ big power once and it got so out of hand that he had to help steer the boat w/ the throttles to recover. Cant remember who was driving, but, it was at 150+.
The pond skater, or water strider, Gerris, is a predatory bug armed (as is usual with bugs) with piercing mouthparts. It glides over the water surface on the lookout for insect prey.
http://www.wildyorkshire.co.uk/natur.../2002/4/6.html
09-27-2005, 02:31 PM
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Re: Whats Safer at 120 - V or Cat
Originally Posted by 30Spectre
Ive been told time and time again that once you feel you're starting to go over, its too late, there is no recovery. never felt close enough myself to tell, and, dont want to.
CAN I GET AN AMEN !!
