Gladiator Speeds
 

I know that a 525EFI boat will run 90mph, but I'm wondering how much hp it will take to run 100mph? How fast with 700s? Is a Gladiator stable at speeds over 100mph?

I know we have gone over this before, but is there anyone that truly knows whether a staggered Gladiator is faster than a side-by-side with the same power?

Does anyone know how many Gladiators have been made to date?

Thanks,
LS JR.

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I told you haw fast T.A.'s went.

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Why dont you buy mine and then put it to the test.......cmon...you know you want to....so...... :D :D

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Ask rick/osg? :D:D:D

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How about a test ride today? :drink: It's nice and windy 24mph gusts :rolleyes:

T/S Gun, sorry don't recall how fast :(.

LS JR.

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I have kind of been wandering the same thing. I just
ordered a gladiator with 750 Sterlings. Neil told me
he thought around 108-112 if we get it propped right??

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:eek: WoW, do they really go that fast???

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Cool, will it be staggered or side-by-side? I remember Enrique's Gladiator with 750 Zul's ran 107mph.

"ONESICKGLADIATOR" has 800 Zul's and runs 112mph.

So, if there is a 5mph difference between 750 & 800, a boat with 700s should run 102mph? Can anyone clarify this?

LS JR.

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In one ear, out the other. :rolleyes:


T.A.'s boat ran 102-103 when I drove it. Side by side setup, 700 Zul's. The one with 750 Sterlings and the left side driver station only ran high 90's until they completely retuned it. It ran maybe 100 or so afterward. Better have good engines to get the good speeds. :D :D

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I know, I know :(. Thanks for the info again! Do you have any pics you could send me? Are you coming down for New Years?

Bobby

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Staggered Gladiators should be slightly faster than side by side Gladiators.Last I heard,the factory was working on hull #45

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Thanks. How is your Gladiator? Is it down here for the Winter?

LS JR.

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OSG's mills

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I believe Brett will be able to give you the best comparison of the two, apples to apples.

One note, If you ever might use another outdrive besides a bravo, The staggered set up will rule out drives with trannies in the boat and arneson drives.

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Mike!!! Thanks for the gift!

As far as the comparison goes... I need some more seat time in the new boat. We are still chasing some instrument grounding issues and a few other detailing things before the fun starts. The boat runs very well though. I need to get BK1 some stick time so that I can concentrate on driving with both hands!!!!

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What is the reason some Gladiators are turning the props in?

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I love my Gladiator.It was at the factory for some warranty work.It is now home in heated storage getting polished and over detailed!The factory sets up all the Gladiators with the props turning in.They claim it gets on plane faster and easier and overall rides better.It sure throws a nice rooster tail.

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Got any pics of it?

LS JR.

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And yes the staggered will be slightly faster because you can play with the toe in/out to get a few mph increase..... until the props touch!!!

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I heard by turning the props in, it doesn't chime walk at w.o.t.????

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Luckystrike......my boat is going to be staggered.

twin step........are u going down to the orange bowl?? I noticed the Oklahoma helment. I go to OU right now.........we are going to try and do a tour of the cig. factory and check up on my boat while we are down there. Hopefully we'll kick some Trojan azz!!!!!

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Yep, I'll be there. I'll be messin around the factory myself during that week.

USC better bring their "A" game, cuz were comin to play. BOOMER! :drink:

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Bobby....I believe all Gladiators are now built with a staggered set up unless the customer specifically asks for a side be side config....the fastest I have seen so far on my boat is 92...and it is not propped right either.....I also turn in and it does throw a nice rooster tail.... :eek:

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That boat goes fast !!

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Thanks for the info Rich. Are you going to be around this weekend? We may go to Montys on Saturday, MM & Lucy will be there along with LostinBostin in his Nor-Tech. Who's ready to have another Gladiator - Apache Showdown!?!?! :eek: :D

Bobby

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Wish I could.....but I will be working again.....one of these days......although the way the weather has been lately...I am not missing much am I ?? :drink: :drink: A pic of a wayward insurgent...... :drink: :eek:

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Nah, you haven't missed anything. We haven't been out in two weeks! :eek: :( :eek:

LS JR.

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My Gladiator props turn out.
I tried turning in and it started chine walking around 95mph.
Mine is side by side.

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[QUOTE=lucky strike]Got any pics of it?

LS
yes

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Beautiful.........

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My gladiator runs 103 mph with staggered 700 Zuls.

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I spoke to Phil yesterday about your boat. He told me he was bumping the engines up so you should run a little faster than that when it's all said and done :cool:! Can you post any pictures of your boat?

Thanks,
LS JR.

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Where would be the cut off line hp wise be before you start blowing drives left and right?

LS JR.

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The staggered Gladiators run 2 MPH better than side by side.We have seen 108 MPH with 750HP and Hering 6 blades.
Jeff at Zuls

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Imagine how fast it would go with 5 blades!!!!

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Friend rides with 6 blade Herrings on a staggered Glad and says he lost about 4 miles per hour when he went from 4 blades to 6 blades, but the 6 blade set up is much more civil. His high end is still above 105.

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105 MPH, that's fast

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JCPERF.......You say you have seen 108 with 6 blade herrings and 750's. Was that with a very light load?? What will it run on a daily basis w/ people and some fuel??
Also what pitch are those props? Sorry for so many questions. I have some 31 pitch 6 blade herrings but i don't know if i'll have to have them reworked or not. My boat will have 750 sterlings. Thanks in advance.

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Hey GL, which boat is this?

LS JR.

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I always wondered how is the ride when you are sitting down at those speed vs standing up???