Interesting quote in Hot Boat article
03-20-2008, 09:26 AM
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I think it is faster because the tie-bar is shorter, weighs less, has less wind resistance. Also, putting the decimal point over one digit doesn't hurt....................
03-20-2008, 09:37 AM
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For one, the cabin is smaller since the engine compartment is lengthened, and the cockpit looks a little tighter too. Hence, the boat appears to have fewer compartments. I like the design. Its a lean and mean go-fast. But like I said, they started from scratch on the new boat. They didn't just stagger it, and get 18mph +/- all of a sudden.
03-20-2008, 09:41 AM
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This was in March 2008, report on 35' Fountain w/ 525's, p. 60.
"All Lightning models now come with staggared engines. This type of installation.... reduces drag by placing drives 15" closer together. When compared to a 35-Lightning with side by side engines of the same power, the staggared version gained 18mph."
Wow - is that true?
"All Lightning models now come with staggared engines. This type of installation.... reduces drag by placing drives 15" closer together. When compared to a 35-Lightning with side by side engines of the same power, the staggared version gained 18mph."
Wow - is that true?
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On a more serious note, maybe you gain 18 mph if the guy doing the comparison "staggers" into the test session......
Well, maybe not more serious.............
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03-20-2008, 12:45 PM
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Well, I've been on a couple year old side by side Fountain that did 91 point something, so I guess staggered is 110?
If the real number is 101 (which is still impressive), that's still only 1/2 the 18mph......Hey, who wrote the article? I bet it was Reggie
If the real number is 101 (which is still impressive), that's still only 1/2 the 18mph......Hey, who wrote the article? I bet it was Reggie
03-20-2008, 09:47 PM
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Tie bar weight is the second biggest determinent of powerboat performance. The only thing more significant is the weight of the owner's wife's artificial breast enhancement and resultant airflow disturbance..........
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