you find once you get out in some seas that smaller and faster is better than bigger and slower.

You are running turbo charged engines when you launch and get off the throttles even the slightest you will loose boost almost all of it, if the props are too big you will not regain boost because they will drag down the RPM's.

Smaller has less drag and will accelerate and get your boost back faster - you'll see trust me on this.

Your slippage is looking good, maybe you can decrease the diameter on the 32's to pick up some more speed. Sneak up on it.

Awesome project, but i am partial to diesels I wish my boat could perform like that. any idea on economy? what part of Sweden are you in? I have a few friends over in Stockholm with some fast boats, and big boats maybe you know them.

I agree with what you are saying here Joe. When we got in the heavy seas in the Yucatan Straits our big props and loosing boost almost did us in. We fought that constantly and was not fun.

Bob

Thanks Bob, means alot that you said that.

I live in a town called Gavle. About 110 miles north of Stockholm.

It´s a lot easier with the 2-speed gearboxes :)

Will try both ways. Looking for a set of 28"-18" and something in 30-32" with smaller diameter, like 16,5.

Some pictures.

You belong here - http://www.powerboatarchive.co.uk/Mo...-Monaco90.html :drink:

Awesome video Joe, Fabio and his buddies out having a great time racing. :)


REPUBLICANS LIED AND THE ECONOMY DIED

Last test before the winter
 

Long, dark winter months up here...

Awesome project! I want a boat like this some day! Thanks for sharing and good luck breaking 100

There were successful aluminum race boats, V's and Cats built by CUV. After a season the bottom would "quilt", meaning the aluminum outer skin would deform inward between the framing. Once stressed and work hardened to that extent, the racers would fill the lows with epoxy and blueprint the bottom, which restored and improved speed.

Heard "everything" about aluboats... Time will tell.

Racingseats with Shockwave-bases are very good but sitting down without belts is not for me. (Not allowed in open boats/Marathon)
As I both throttle and drive there is no fixed part to keep on to so you move around to much.

Been racing mx/enduro for a lot of years so I´m used to stand up and take the shocks with the legs.
Also never had a "sitdown" boat before. Only standup with jockeyseats. Another thing is that you can see and read the sea much better standing up.

Made some tests in 4-6 ft waves before picking up the boat for the winter and for me it made a big difference standing up.

Did you remove the canopy? I really like that hull from the time it was first introduced.

Removed the canopy and moved it forward 2 feet.

It's lookin sharp!

Just a shakedown run...150Nm.
Nice weather - 2-3 ft chop. Nice and steady at 80 mph with 700 l of fuel and crew of four.
Best speed 87,7 mph(76,2 knots), 29x16,75 propellers turning in.

nice #'s
what is the fuel burn at 60mph , 70mph and 80mph " gph"

mike

That's great, wish you guys continued success, nice to see diesels projects do good for a change!

Not checked yet. Will come back with the numbers.

Looking good congratulations!

Very nice numbers for a nicely engineered build from start to finish. Great speeds with those loads and diesels!
Congratulations, always nice to have such great results for so much hard work!

Curious for those who may be interested in such a performance boat if you could share a price range of what would spend for such a boat?

Best Regards,
Ray @ Raylar

Thank you, Ray. Always nice to get some positive feedback from people who know.

Have not counted my own hours but they are MANY!
The boat is owned by my company so every screw is in the books. Race ready, excluding workhours, my netcost is $328000.
I think you have to add another $120-170000 if you order a similar boat from the major manufacturers. And you will not get the aluminiumhull...

If anyone is interested in buying a highperformance diesel, make me an offer.
The freightcost from Sweden to the US is about $15000.

Some more testruns.

How well does the stand up braces work in lieu of typical seating for endurance racing?

Is this typical in other compeditors boats as well as it looks like it will keep your lower half upright but not alot of cushioning or support for the upper body? could just be the pics....

The sidesupport is really good as they are about 54" in height.

Hi.

any news on the project?

Anders

Boat is ready to race. Still testing propellers and stuff but thats part of the game.

Testing

cool:)

what is the dry weight of the boat? and best speed?

A

Not used a certified scale, but about 5000 kg(11000 lbs) raceready with 500 liters of fuel - 88 mph.
Best speed 90,3 mph, naked boat with light fuelload.

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Coffebreak during a thunderstorm...

talk about flat water!

After the storm...

Some new stuff to adjust the speed of the tabs and trim.