the duke

Its on the Fountain site

http://www.fountainpower.com/teamfountain/race_wsr.htm

Ron P

I searched too,,,and it does look like the steps are still in the water. Damn that's fast.

http://www.fountainpower.com/news/vi...04_vid_512.wmv

RaggedEdge

The record run is, as some posted here, on the Fountain web site. The record run Pier 57 / V76 boat appears to have very little hull in the water and the effect of the stepped hull is probably minimal. Take a close look at some of the other record runs, and you will see that the steps are in play at speeds that are closer to those of a real world hot rod like those we may actually own. Watch them several times and pay attention to where the water is actually breaking off the hull, the foreward step is not much in play, but the second one is for sure doing something. Watch the CRC cat as well, it's stepped sponsons are also in play.

It's the Rodriguez Group and Instigator boats that more closely relate to our boating, and the steps do reduce drag and surface tension which leads to a more efficient running design. You can accomplish this by sitting the hull on it's tail via a pad bottom, Velocity theory, or by reducing the drag via steps. The advantage to the step method is a flatter running hull which allows for a more neutral drive setting and more foreward thrust of the propeller/s which also aids in efficiency and more speed, and in most designs a better handling, more stable running hull. The main draw back to the true pad bottom, Velocity style - and I did own a 32 that ran just shy of 100mph, is the ride is very hard at lower speeds, and the handling can be a little out there at speed. Controled handling, quality ride, and increased speed with power that will last is what it's all about.

My take on Reggie's never ending quest to better his own record is that it's just the way he is. Maybe somewhat ego driven, maybe his way of promoting his product by showing he is not content to sit still on product development. Something he is doing is working, customers keep going back for more and he sells more boats than most of the others combined each and every year. Records are, by their very nature, ment to be the standard by which others are judged, that which others strive to achieve. Matters little whether it's speed in a boat or distance off the tee on the golf course. With Reggie Fountain maybe it's just because he can do it. And is there one of you here that would turn down an offer to sit next to him when he tries?

Downtown42

hammers down

99fever27

Very well put....

I will admit I aint got the marbles to ride next to him at those speeds..but if I had to ride with somebody IT would be REGGIE only because he's been there.

RaggedEdge

Thank you!

Ah! I do! I'd even buy the fuel.

Fanatic

Seems you are doing very good on your own with the "he said" "she said" without any fact. You know what they say about conjecture...

For the record, my buddies boat dynoed 976 and 987 so not quite a 1000 but respectable. The boat was stripped and ran slightly over 100 mph.


Nice try. You couldn't offer any proof or fact showing your made up claim that 3000 hp 15 years ago was now 2150 hp.

A 2000 hp stripped 42 lightning race boat would run 100 wide open, yet a fully loaded 13,000 plus lb., 47 with 2150 hp runs 117 today...
What's the saying? Facts talk bs walks? Start walking.

Maybe you can show me where I EVER said that? You are very good at making up stories.

What I said was hull design has made a difference. I never said hull design was the only reason. (Lighter hulls due to composites etc. is a hull improvement btw). Faster props, improved gear cases, etc. all contribute to faster speeds.

99fever27

I stick to my saying "if the man wants to go for it, he will"

Competition is in us all...for some it runs in the blood, for others it doesent. I for one dont have the nads to run what he does. I only hope its done in a safe manner..if there is such a thing.

Maximus

Team Fountain,

Good luck on your next kilo run. Team AMF is 100% behind you in your quest to push the limits of the sport and equipment. David, Mike, Reggie we understand the dangers and know it's not about HP at this point. It's fun to joke around in the pits but you guys are really true gladiaters. Be safe,double check safety and godspeed. If you need anything other than well wishes from AMF just ask.

Team AMF

UNITED WE RACE.

PS. This goes for attempts from Cigarrette and Outerlimits as well.

Ron P

Mark, what's the date for the AMF kilo's this year?