41 Upgrades
04-27-2011, 11:19 AM
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Another over powered Powell project . A liitle back ground on the man and his machines . When I first meet Bob , he had just upgraded from a 22' Velocity with a 400hp outboard to a 26' Velocity with twin 400hp out boards . After time goes on , Bob upgrades again , no suprise a Velocity . This time a 41' Velocity with twin 800hp Fords of course . If you follow the pattern through his boating past , you got to wonder is there some way to double the power again ? Is there any way to get twin 1600hp ? I asked the engine builder this same question . Don't think they can quite make it , you can bet they are gonna try !!!
04-27-2011, 11:53 AM
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Sorry to hear you lost your father. I know that shifts your priorities and schedule around for a while. Glad business has picked up for you. Looking forward to the project updates and catching up with you.
Rick
04-27-2011, 02:16 PM
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Sorry to hear about your dad. We lost Cindy's dad about 2 months ago....I have been to way too many funerals lately. I hope that busy trend hits me.
Test boat is ready when your are.
Test boat is ready when your are.
05-01-2011, 01:57 AM
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It's coming along Bob but slow this cat was a bare hull when I bought it not a wire one in it so it's gona take awhile to get it like we want it it. We are just taking it slow and doing it right one time. Planning a layout on a bare hull is a challenge in itself, Drive height, motor placement and all takes some time. She will be like a new boat when we are done. We do have most of the parts bought to do the project now. Engines / #6 Drives / Bam 1500 Trannys. Not near the HP you have though. We are at 850 per side with the 510's and single carbed 3.3L whipple chargers.
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05-27-2011, 12:09 PM
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Making some upgrades to the 41 over the winter. Motors were 600" N/A SVO FORDS made 840 hp and 825 torque. #3SSM drives. Boat has all the amneties and ran 93-95 on gps. Boat needed more prop so i think it would have been faster. Didn't spend the money on props because I knew i was going to make these changes. We are Building 600"SVO FORDS PSI supercharged motors. Adding #5 SSM drives. Pictures will be added with progress. Bob
They were many good times with BP. Pictures are looking great, hope progress is still going well.
