sneak peak/ fastest 42 tiger engine
01-13-2010, 02:15 PM
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the problem we always had with alcohol was cylinder washdown, it was great for running on the strip, but I think in a boat for pleasure/poker run you would run into problems with cylinder and ring wash and the fact that the alcohol attracts moisture.
01-13-2010, 02:24 PM
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I was not running Meth at the Shootout. I was only using the 1200 setup and had full tanks of gas. We were there to have fun and planned on ruuning around LOTO more the day before to burn off gas. It did not happen so we ran the boat as is. No question the 388 Skater is a very fast hull but same power in a 39 MTI should run the same speeds. Keep in mind the Shootout is a drag race and all about setup as well. One mile is not very far when looking for a speed number. The speeds that the boats run in that distance is remarkable. Bill has his Skater dialed in for those Shootouts.
in a MILE people!!!!
amazing on the water.
01-13-2010, 03:12 PM
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not sure if I would want to run that fast, and there would have to be a pretty good payout to make it worthwhile.
We change oil every 3 passes anyways thats no biggie there.
01-13-2010, 04:44 PM
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I was not running Meth at the Shootout. I was only using the 1200 setup and had full tanks of gas. We were there to have fun and planned on ruuning around LOTO more the day before to burn off gas. It did not happen so we ran the boat as is. No question the 388 Skater is a very fast hull but same power in a 39 MTI should run the same speeds. Keep in mind the Shootout is a drag race and all about setup as well. One mile is not very far when looking for a speed number. The speeds that the boats run in that distance is remarkable. Bill has his Skater dialed in for those Shootouts.
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01-13-2010, 04:52 PM
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Brad, I have to disagree with you on this one, I don't believe a 39 will hang with the 388 with the same power.Gator ran 1250 hp pump gas at the shootout, mile or not 171mph is hot, It took tweaked 1550 sterlings for the CMS race boat to get to that speed. MTi's are very fast, but don't think anyone will dispute that the 388 is the fastest hull currently in this size range.the 388 prop stop boat ran mid 130's on merc 525's.
01-13-2010, 05:03 PM
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I was not running Meth at the Shootout. I was only using the 1200 setup and had full tanks of gas. We were there to have fun and planned on ruuning around LOTO more the day before to burn off gas. It did not happen so we ran the boat as is. No question the 388 Skater is a very fast hull but same power in a 39 MTI should run the same speeds. Keep in mind the Shootout is a drag race and all about setup as well. One mile is not very far when looking for a speed number. The speeds that the boats run in that distance is remarkable. Bill has his Skater dialed in for those Shootouts.
BIG Bills Pure Platinum is set up for whatever deck of cards is being dealt ...and just for the record the red/silver skater had 100 gallons of fuel left to get to party cove & full ballast tanks
Lesson # 1 dont bring a KNIFE to a GUN f!ght
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01-13-2010, 05:22 PM
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I was not running Meth at the Shootout. I was only using the 1200 setup and had full tanks of gas. We were there to have fun and planned on ruuning around LOTO more the day before to burn off gas. It did not happen so we ran the boat as is. No question the 388 Skater is a very fast hull but same power in a 39 MTI should run the same speeds. Keep in mind the Shootout is a drag race and all about setup as well. One mile is not very far when looking for a speed number. The speeds that the boats run in that distance is remarkable. Bill has his Skater dialed in for those Shootouts.
01-13-2010, 06:31 PM
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..do we need some videos
01-13-2010, 06:58 PM
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I don't think gatorone has said how much power his motors actually make (on pump gas), and if he was actually running pump gas at the shootout....... Either way, if Gator has 1500's, that 171is still a good number in my book!.... and would make a lot more sense.
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01-13-2010, 07:02 PM
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I think Dave was running alky for the shootout? if so looks like it worked out well for him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xHxSJzVshk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xHxSJzVshk
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