Re: TG vs CAFE - w/same power. Why are they faster
 

3 notched Cafe's were made.

The Cafe vs. the Top Gun/same power (unstepped gun of course), in any water, smooth or bumpy, the Gun will always be faster than the Cafe. Even the notched Cafe's.

Re: TG vs CAFE - w/same power. Why are they faster
 

The one I posted pics of takes damn near the whole lake to settle out at wide open. With the TRS/notched combo the cg just isn't in line. The tabs have to be brought out VERY slowly and carefully or you lose the balance.

I've suggested to him that he try standoff boxes, longer tabs, or even a prop change. He doesn't care really since he just cruises at 55 or so 95% of the time. The boat has some potential though, and is very clean. One of my favs. :cool:

Re: TG vs CAFE - w/same power. Why are they faster
 

theres two cafes by me and the hulls look identical to mine they made 10 35 limitededitions in 99 mine has original power 500efis

Re: TG vs CAFE - w/same power. Why are they faster
 

90+ Cafe !!!- What kind of HP/props :p

power i would guess 800-850hp bravo 4 blades not sure of pitch maybe 30 ill find out . boat up in jersey

Waradmiral
 

Increasing waterline length increases boat speed. Ask any racing sailor.
A 37.5' hull (TG) will be more efficient through the water than a 35.0' hull (Cafe'). Both boats have an 8' beam.
All of that said, I am very happy with my Cafe' Racer, SEABISCUIT.

Hello, Tank -
Have seen the video of your runs in Kevin Schulte's 1993 Cafe' Racer.
I bought the boat from him at the end of 2003 and had it shipped back to Miami. Her name is now SEABISCUIT.
Best regards,
Skip Pierce

Hey Skip!! I see you have her up for sale. Why?? I loved that boat. If it was the right time you would'nt have had her!! I would've been the current owner;)

That is the nicest Cafe I've ever seen, bar none. You got an amazing deal. What are you going to do next?

Here's some pics before you had her....a LOOOOOOOONG time ago!:D

Here's are some shots from FL

Deck is not the same
 

Looking at the deck - its not a Cafe top - NICE BOAT -