Statement 50 Passion Catamaran Hits the Water
 

Please see press release below:

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Statement Marine's 50 Passion catamaran has finally hit the water for testing. Statement's dealer, Double R Performance, who has the next 50 Passion on order is very happy with the results. Double R's Peter Roberts says that the testing should clear up some question marks. "For anyone wondering whether the Statement cat design would work, this should end the speculation."

Statement hired world renowned throttleman John Tomlinson to test the twin Turbine Marine T-53 powered boat. Tomlinson was very impressed. "The boat ran out of propeller at 170 mph and was VERY stable." said Tomlinson. Tomlinson was also extremely impressed with the ride quality of the boat. "We were running 2 foot chop at 150 mph and couldn't even feel it."

Statement principals Todd Werner and Nick Buis were pleased with the testing. " Our goal was to make a PLEASURE boat. We didn't put 1900hp turbines in it. If Johnny Tomlinson says the boat will run 180 mph with regular T-53's, that is a strong number," said Buis.

The 50 Passion and the 42 Ultimate will be at the Jacksonville Poker Run next month.

WOW! That thing is sweet!

What ever happened to the Statement with the hottub from the Miami show?

This is that boat...

Looks real sexy in the water congrats guys!!!

Awesome!!

Looks great!

You guys better sign up for the photo package in JAX. :drink:

sweet!

Well done! Todd loves proving me wrong!
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Todd 2
Steve 0

great job guys, cant wait to see it

Can't wait to see that one in person next month.

That is one sweet looking boat. Cant wait to see it in person.

Wow, looks great on the water, congrats Peter!

wow, thats some good speeds on the smaller T-53's...............

is the hottub still up in that boat? thats freakin amazing if it still is!:drink:

Congrats Todd and Nick the boat looks Great!!!
Can't wait to see one in person!!!



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Congrats guys!!! That has to feel great to get that baby on the water and lay down a solid speed for a BIG cat!!!! Good luck and get some sold! You guys deserve it!!!

Ran the Fort myers poker run with JBS. Arruda put Jet A, diesel, and gasoline in the tank all at the same time. Said as long as it was combustable it will burn. Just needed some sort of oil base in the fuel.

Great job on the boat, amazing!!!

I mean you say you are out to create a "pleasure" boat, but the fact you install turbines, their is no way it is a pleasure boat. TampaBeach


I don't quite understand this statement...

I mean you say you are out to create a "pleasure" boat, but the fact you install turbines, their is no way it is a pleasure boat. Pleasure ususally mean comfortable and easy to use (no or low hassle).


Hell I think if anything turbines would be less hassle than conventional power! A little more expensive but if your going to spend that kind of $$$$$$$ whats a little more for some resilliant power. Not to mention they make you go real fast.:evilb: In my world I call that Pleasure!:drink:

Sharp looking line on it.who painted it?

Those are some huge numbers for a first run! I assume that is better then they hoped?

TAOD (Dean)

ok, here's a better look at the ummmm... paint. :drink:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/...3e1cca15_o.jpg

umm turbines in helicopters are different than turbines in the boat. Well the same without all the FAA rules.. Someone will correct me if i am wrong..but most turbines in boats run on diesel. diesel is at most places now.
Also turbine marine said they have the exhaust noise down as well.

Correct, they are multi fuel engines. The reason aircraft require specialized fuel is because . . . . well. . . . their aircraft. In the manine application they can run just about anything that will burn including diesel and kerosene. The Skater Hellfire frequents one of the islands i go to and yes the noise is WAY down. Actually quieter then anything i have lol

Isnt Jet A just a highly refined kerosene anyway?

I believe Turbine Marine recommends a mixture of 75% jet A or kerosene with 25% 93 octane gasoline.

The boat is just ''OUTRAGOUS'' ! You guys did a great job,
first run you out to get those numbers. That is a Statment!

You live in Tampa right? Pompano Beach is just a couple of hours away from you. Pay Turbine Marine a visit, John will be glad to give you a tour and answer your questions. :) Turbines in the marine environment is a much different animal from helicopters.

Thanks for your input Tampa. Statement was looking to build a pleasure boat with the Passion 50. When we say pleasure, we mean 100 PERCENT NOT A RACEBOAT.

Let's start with the motors. These T-53's do not generate the kind of hp and torque as some of the other turbine applications do that have been going into canopied raceboats recently. The sheer forces that these larger packages generate have a tendency to be hard on the parts around them. The larger motors are overkill for what we were looking to do.

The boat is also luxurious. The interior is anything but RACE. There is no canopy. The cockpit has full suspension for comfort. The boat has a party pit in the back that can accommodate a bar, a lounge, a hot tub or a number of other configurations. I can go on and on. But this boat is a PLEASURE boat.

Finally, if one is, for whatever reason, of the opinion that it is impossible to have a pleasure boat with turbines, take note that the next one will have 1350 Mercury's.

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

Oh and actually I live over in St Pete on Gulf blvd, waiting for the OIL to wash up on the beach infront of me.


I know the Gulf road well. Been to the Dali exhibit. I used to live in Tampa on Fletcher Ave. near USF. One of my cousins lives in Sarasota near the Ringling museum.

You won't have to wait long for that oil. :mad: :(

Party Pit...i need to hear more info on this.

Very Nice, congrats Ted & Nick on another fine boat from the Statement Marine Stable!

Best of luck with the cat !

If she runs anything like the vee, it will be a great runner!

Can't wait to get a ride in Jacksonville !