ky,
I worked on the boat this weekend and turned the key on and trimmed the drive to the point where it was running last week and its neutral?! Does your boat run faster with positive trim? Greg

Greg,
I have only had one afternoon last fall running at wide open throttle. My goal for the day was to dial in the fuel pressure. Mainly I was watching my fuel pressure guage, boost guage, and tach. I can tell you that moving my trim past neutral position did increase speed. Only one time did I move into positive area, speed went from about 81 to 84 as best as I could remember. The sensation I got was that there was a big decrease in drag and the boat really accelerated. I assume I was on the pad. I need much more seat time to learn more. Eric

Me too! I think I'm ready to try too. Thinking about going to the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout this year. Have you ever been? Greg

Hey guy's I'll wave at you when you fly past me.
HP Last year at LOTO was a great time. We have rooms book for this year at Tan-tar-a. This is a good place to stay. I'm sure there are many, but the price is good and you get a boat slip. I want to hook up with some of you OSO guy's this year.
I would love to have a monster motor to get my boat going your speeds. I have a whipple charged 502, with a best speed at LOTO of 82.2. I put on a 2" shorty IMCO drive and didn't pick up any additional speed, so I'm not sure what to try now. I am running a 28 lab Bravo. I would like to try a mirage 3 blade because I still have no blow out. I can go full throttle from a stop. I don't because I don't want to break sh&t. FYI, my prop shaft was 5.25 inches below the pad and now 3.25. So you guy's that want to try one can take measurements and see what your X is. I would really like to put a blown 572 motor in this boat because I think this thing would be fun at your speeds. What kind of HP do you think I would need to hit the century mark? Everyday I can hit 80, even at our elevation 3200, unless I have a lot of wieght in the bow.
The hull definitely works with positive trim. I pickup 4-5 MPH with trim above neutral, with or without the IMCO. When you get it on the pad the thing really goes. One of these days I will move into the ranks of really fast boats, I just have to work on the financial adviser, if you know what I mean.

Rockie,
After I posted yesterday I called LOTO to make a reservation for the 22-26 and got one at the Tan-Tar-A . I'll be looking for you! Maybe we can hook up for a cold soda and swap stories. Is party cove under full swing that weekend? Are you running that 2" shorty full time or did you swap back? That was what I was going to buy was the 2". And the space it down until it worked. If you gained nothing thats really dissapointing, I am truly sorry to hear that . Thats a lot of cheese for naught. Ill measure mine tonight. Did you get a covered slip? Greg 815-218-1603

Greg,
I didn't know they had covered slips for rent. Did you get one? They have a lot of slips that are first come first serve, but they were never full. We will definitely be hookin up for some cold ones. Yes, party cove is in full out swing. Tons of kick a$$ boats everywhere. I had some problems with the drive leaking oil last year, but it should be fixed now, so I plan on running it all year. I was running a Bravo when I ran 82 at LOTO last year, so maybe I can pickup some MPH this year. I think my drive is still too far in water, or maybe I should try a 3 blade. I'm pretty sure I need more bow lift, so I think I will try some prop cup.
I think we are booked for the 20-25. If you can swing it, go a day or two earlier and leave a day earlier. The place is like a morgue after Sunday. My buddy has basically the same boat as yours with a 496 and we tried the shorty on his. His prop shaft X was the same as mine and he didn't pickup any mph either, but he is running 1.36 gears and needs some more HP to get it going. He didn't have any blowout issues either, so take some measurements and post. Eliminator did change the X on the same boats from year to year. I think with your speed and HP, it will probably gain you some speed. I really bought the XR/IMCO drive because I wanted the stronger drive, but it would be nice to pickup some speed. More testing and playing around I guess.
Looking forward to meeting you at LOTO.

Roc,
yeah I got a covered slip. Cold ones indeed. Are you bringing a significant other(s) (female), hope so. My wife will be with. Either way it will be fun I'm sure. Do you know af any other oso people coming? I'll Bring a 27 and 29 mirageif youd like. I know they run faster with a 3 blade. My boat went from 93 gps to 97 gps same day going from 28x4 to 27x3. This boat seems to run flat (read feels like it needs more bow lift) but not enough seat time yet. Are you running a rev limiter? I'll have to check on the leaving earlier thing, wifes schedule. I will see you, cant wait ,have not been theresince 91'. See ya Greg

HP, My wife will be with also. Last year we had 4 couples and 3 boats. Maybe the same this year. My friend sdelim25 was with, and he has a 2001 25' eagle 496 with the same graphics as your boat. He wants to put a whipple on his, but I'm not sure if we will have that done this summer or not $$$. Other boat is a 33' Profile. And another buddy is having a 600+ ci put in his 26 Daytona that hopefully will be down. That thing should really rock. Suppossed to have something like 1200hp.
I want to hookup with more OSO members this year. Last year a bunch of OSOers did a run to Big Dicks on Friday, it's about 20 mi away, and I would like to do something like that. In July we will see a lot of talk about LOTO on here, then we can make some plans to meet others down there.
My limiter is at 5400 and I hit it sometimes. I borrowed a lab 30 when I ran 82. rpm5100 You picked up a lot with the 3 blade. I would like to try a 3 blade, maybe 29 would be the one to try. Thanks for the offer. Have you been to Tan-tar-a before? It is a nice place to stay. Should be a great time!

28 Eliminator,
Prior to purchasing my 25,I test drove the 28 Eagle that was for sale at Boat Brokers in Havasu...588 c.i. Paul Pfaff built 900h.p.
At 4800rpm's I was running 85mph on the liquid filled Gaffrig,upper90's with6lb's of boost is what I was told she would run...basically a sunday drive at 85...very stable

I am going to Havasu April 25-26 for the EBA spring heatwave poker run...If I can talk my girlfriend into it,I am gonna run the 2nd heat (80mph and above)which consists of mainly the big offshore wave crushers and single engine cats...should be fun
Michael

playdeep,
Sounds like a fun time. So lets see; 600ci, CNC aluminum heads, BIG blower, 6-8lb boost, 950-1000HP, new prop, extention box, $+$-norebates+$$$+$$$$$$$+lotsagas+$$$-0$=$36,836.29
Well I guess it's gonna be a while before that's going to happen.
I guess I should by a Cat if I want to go fast.