Optical Illusion to the shop today.
03-09-2006, 09:01 AM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
Originally Posted by saxman
We have a flat deck 43' and can run 100mph during the shootout weekend going by the toll bridge. Ours really eats up the rough stuff. 
03-09-2006, 06:33 PM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
Originally Posted by blaniac
What power and what do you think a 43' would do with twin Merc 700's ??
The next set of motors we put in our boat were about 950hp with 10-71 blowers and the boat would run about 110mph. It had old style skegs and 4 blade props and I'm sure there was at least another 5mph or more in it just with setup. It was with those motors that we went by the toll bridge at 100mph on shootout weekend. It was pretty rough.
We have the same motors now except with PSI blowers. The boat went a little over 100mph at half throttle. We haven't had a chance to do speed runs yet. For this year, we are putting on swept back skegs and are using 5 blade props. We expect to see some really, really good numbers.
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03-10-2006, 07:41 PM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
I am thinking that twin Merc 700's with those new ACE drive would be a pretty solid and reliable combo, as I don't need a 100MPH runner.
03-11-2006, 02:08 AM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
Originally Posted by blaniac
I am thinking that twin Merc 700's with those new ACE drive would be a pretty solid and reliable combo, as I don't need a 100MPH runner.
03-11-2006, 02:10 AM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
Originally Posted by f311fr1
Saxman, that flat deck looks great. Joe Murray
How's your boat coming along?
03-11-2006, 04:15 PM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
Originally Posted by saxman
Yeah, I think so to. The folks at BT are really excited about this new merc package. Feel free to give them a call. Also, their website is www.blackthunder.com
03-12-2006, 02:14 PM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
Saxman, the upolstery work will be finised this week and than on to Eddie Young's new shop in Mt. Juliet, TN. Mostly maintance and test/tune issues. I hope between the BT and the new Concept to have a great boating summer. Might do some upgrades on engines next year if funds permit. Joe Murray
03-12-2006, 07:37 PM
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Re: Optical Illusion to the shop today.
Originally Posted by f311fr1
Saxman, the upolstery work will be finised this week and than on to Eddie Young's new shop in Mt. Juliet, TN. Mostly maintance and test/tune issues. I hope between the BT and the new Concept to have a great boating summer. Might do some upgrades on engines next year if funds permit. Joe Murray
. Jeff
