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Old 10-21-2008 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by slboatdrinks
I didn't say to leave it there.
Okay, now I have an excuse to take Remedy out this weekend for some R & D....
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Old 10-21-2008 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ActiveThunder
Okay, now I have an excuse to take Remedy out this weekend for some R & D....
She needs fuel.
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Old 10-21-2008 | 08:50 PM
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I'm outta here. Diane served dinner so I am off for some heart-burn! Dang!
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Old 10-22-2008 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Umm, Steve? What was that?? Even Stan's boat with a damaged step due to being stored on an improper lift didn't run like that. Where are your trim settings? You need to run with Libby for a while.
What you didn't see in the video was the capsuled Hydrostream capable of 120 MPH running pretty much right alongside him. The 'stream got into some wakes and had to slow so Steve's AT passed him. I'm sure he was trying to get every ounce out of it, that's why it was hopping!
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Old 10-22-2008 | 04:07 PM
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it needs a touch of negative to keep it smooth in that flat water and it does scrub speed
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Old 10-22-2008 | 04:13 PM
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I was around 6 there on the drives with the tabs all the way up
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Old 10-22-2008 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunder ct
I was around 6 there on the drives with the tabs all the way up
higher. 7+. It needs to get up on the pad and carry the nose.
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Old 10-22-2008 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ActiveThunder
higher. 7+. It needs to get up on the pad and carry the nose.
Around 8 1/2 the props start breaking free.
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Old 10-22-2008 | 09:30 PM
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so run em' @ 8
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Old 10-23-2008 | 05:18 PM
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if i trim it past 6 it goes off on the rev limiter needs bigger props i think
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