Nothcing The Transom At The Botton
05-04-2009 | 08:39 PM
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the formula I own 1995 336SR1 has a notched transom, 336 was launched in 1993, notch added in 1995. it still has deep bravos and I understand the notch added a couple mph, my boat won powerboat mag offshore boat of the year in 95
but I am told this boat really performes with shortie drives ( for reasons mentioned by appsyscons and carcrash)
someday I will try imcos shorties and higher pitch props on 1.5 drives instead of my 1.36 drives
Ramb
but I am told this boat really performes with shortie drives ( for reasons mentioned by appsyscons and carcrash)
someday I will try imcos shorties and higher pitch props on 1.5 drives instead of my 1.36 drives
Ramb
05-04-2009 | 08:59 PM
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In 1995, your boat was likely set up with Mirage props. With the -2" lowers and Bravo 1 props, your speed should jump at both cruise and top end. Where would Formula set your X today? It might be more than +2". I also agree that you will like the 1.5 ratio.
05-04-2009 | 10:48 PM
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He didn't say Reggie invented them. Just stated Fountain uses them.
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05-04-2009 | 10:50 PM
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Reggie doesn't notch transoms... he just extends the back above the running waterline so he can sell a 27 foot boat as a 35. next we will hear how the beak is aerodynamically designed and wind tunnel tested to provide a precise amount of aerodynamic bow lift.
05-05-2009 | 05:55 AM
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05-05-2009 | 11:35 PM
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It's funny how Reggie's big power race boats have 90% of the beak removed... must hurt performance rather than help around the race course.
05-06-2009 | 01:02 AM
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The reason why the beak is almost gone ,,is because they are 39-40 feet ,,out of a 42 foot mold and then cut down !!
To fit the race deck !!!
Also ,,i actually think that Excalibur on there 32 had the first notch ?! ( 1980'ish )
And that was also used by reggie to built a Fountain ,,just like my Aero-Tek !
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05-06-2009 | 07:27 AM
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That hull will still run rings around anything made today.
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