Mach 26 couple questions
 

I'm looking at putting together a crazy fast 26.

Will a Mach 26 fit a #6 drive and transmission?

Does anyone know of the highest top speed attained in a 26? I have left a couple messages for a call back from DCB, but no return call.

I'm looking to sell my 25 Daytona and keeping the engine; Engine is a 542 Pro Charged capable of 1250hp+, but I run it de-tuned on low boost at about 800 now since I'm running a beefed up Bravo.

We love the 25 Daytona, but, You ask why I don't keep the 25 Daytona and do the same thing. That would be a good question. Would it be worth installing a new interior, opening up the bow for seating, pulling the drive and installing a monster IMCO drive, because I don't think the #6 will work. It's a 1997 and I would assume heavier than the new hull, and me and my wife would like a nice new updated paint job. I don't know if I want to blow a wad of cash on an older hull.

What is your idea of crazy fast?

The 26 mold has been sold, now belongs to KMG.

http://www.kmgboats.com/

DCB's smallest boat will be the F29 soon to be M29.

140+
I'd like to know what the fastest is so far. I don't know of any 150mph 26's around. I do want a surface drive for sure.
At that speed I would want a #6 drive or an Arneson. I think the 6drive would be my favorite because of looks and performance, but the install is more complicated than an Arneson and a #6 in a Mach 26 is not advised; I have heard that from a couple people; I did talk to Tony the other day, but I forgot to ask him this question.

The Arneson is a great way to go, but I can't find one video or post of an owners opinion how the Arneson works on a 25-26ft hull. I won't be the test rig on something like this. The SCX-4 setup is nice and priced competitively, but would I end up being the test bed for this also? and will it hold up to 1200+hp?

I ran the XR's and Imco's they don't last to long at those speeds. The 6 drive would move the motor forward about a foot and add a lot of weight to the rear of the boat. No clue on the Arneson, might steer a bit bow heavy.

I think this is the fastest M26?:)

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zcb54JX574[/YOUTUBE]

PR that is an F26 (w/ canopies) not a Mach 26 (non-canopy)

Sounds nice, has anybody seen it run ?

Opps, your right, sorry, I forgot this boat was an F26.

Sounds Good though, lol.

I talked to Tony and he said they were still making the 26 and Kevin said he does not own the mold.

I think the 6 drive on the orange 26 is bad ass. I would be comfortable driving 150mph with that drive.