Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
New York City to Bermuda world record attempt >

New York City to Bermuda world record attempt

Notices
General Boating Discussion

New York City to Bermuda world record attempt

Thread Tools
 
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:22 PM
  #171  
Bobthebuilder's Avatar
VIP Member
20 Year Member
VIP Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,744
Likes: 140
From: Marco Island, FL; Waterloo, ON, CAN
Default

Originally Posted by phragle
I would assume with my limited understanding of metal properties, that the constant loading and unloading of the prop work hardens the material. It then gets brittle and cracks/fails.
Yes, something like that.
__________________
/Users/robertbarnhart/Desktop/Ft MyersLogo 4.jpg
Bobthebuilder is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:34 PM
  #172  
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Default

Its great to witness a challenge like this that takes so much effort. Incredible.
snapcracklepop is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:35 PM
  #173  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,337
Likes: 860
Default

This is just like election night - everyone is watching........ only tonight everyone hope the right guys win!
speicher lane is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:39 PM
  #174  
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,798
Likes: 13
From: Florida
Default

As props hit the water, one or a few hit it harder then others. No matter what you make them out of, there will be deflection and metal fatigue. On their test run, you can actually see half or more of the props are out of the water, even with out "re-entry". Some one need to do some testing, may be more blades and smaller, to reduce the stress levels on the surface. I don't know just guessing, but I wish them luck. Vibrating could be detrimental, but sometimes faster is actually better to reduce the vibration.
PARADOX is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:43 PM
  #175  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,975
Likes: 12
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

How about an update?

Current speed, time to destination etc?

They still on target?
NASCAT is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:46 PM
  #176  
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
From: Lake Conroe, Tx/ Treasure Coat, Fl.
Default

At 10:42 eastern, 40 mph
firehill19 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:46 PM
  #177  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
From: Lake Travis
Default

Originally Posted by NASCAT
How about an update?

Current speed, time to destination etc?

They still on target?
look at the spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...any=true#gid=1
Crossett is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:47 PM
  #178  
tomtbone1993's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 15,491
Likes: 7
From: LAKE CONROE, TX
Default

Originally Posted by NASCAT
How about an update?

Current speed, time to destination etc?

They still on target?

It appears the spreadsheet updates every ten minutes. I could be wrong....
tomtbone1993 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:52 PM
  #179  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,975
Likes: 12
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

Thx didn't mean to be lazy but navigating the links on my ph while keeping up w/ the posts is a chore
NASCAT is offline  
Reply
Old 08-21-2013 | 09:59 PM
  #180  
Registered
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 270
Likes: 1
From: Joplin / Lake of the Ozarks
Default

He says 30ish miles to go. He said they can kind of see thanks to the full moon.
TriPaC87 is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.