What do you think the best Cat build today is?
12-08-2013 | 07:39 PM
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How bout speed numbers with different stock Merc power? Plus we don't know I these are numbers with boats set up right or for top speed.
I know the 388 with 700s will do about 129-132
I've heard the 40 Mti does about 125 ish with 700s
Just to list a few. And I believe So's 40 classic with only 2 steps and not widened has done about 160
I know the 388 with 700s will do about 129-132
I've heard the 40 Mti does about 125 ish with 700s
Just to list a few. And I believe So's 40 classic with only 2 steps and not widened has done about 160
40 Classic
16.75 x 37 props
1050hp by dyno
93 Octane
140mph at 6200rpm
about 1/4 tank of fuel
props turning in
1:35 gears (I think….not a gear head, so these are just numbers to me. Doesn't mean a whole lot)
calculated slip was 11% at the time (so you can work backwards if you need)
Before I owned it, the boat did 160mph with big props, motors turned up, and race fuel.
12-08-2013 | 07:48 PM
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I don't have Merc power but my numbers
40 Classic
16.75 x 37 props
1050hp by dyno
93 Octane
140mph at 6200rpm
about 1/4 tank of fuel
props turning in
1:35 gears (I think….not a gear head, so these are just numbers to me. Doesn't mean a whole lot)
calculated slip was 11% at the time (so you can work backwards if you need)
Before I owned it, the boat did 160mph with big props, motors turned up, and race fuel.
40 Classic
16.75 x 37 props
1050hp by dyno
93 Octane
140mph at 6200rpm
about 1/4 tank of fuel
props turning in
1:35 gears (I think….not a gear head, so these are just numbers to me. Doesn't mean a whole lot)
calculated slip was 11% at the time (so you can work backwards if you need)
Before I owned it, the boat did 160mph with big props, motors turned up, and race fuel.
I ran the numbers and I come up with 13%
12-08-2013 | 08:06 PM
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11% is our number so something I gave you is wrong. It must have been 6000rpm When we did our practice shootout run, 1 mile at 30mph start, we hit 131mph.
Notice***please don't take this thread into how fast is too fast, insurance companies are reading this, lanyards and life jackets, blah blah blah*****
12-08-2013 | 08:29 PM
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Google this and watch the video.... "Bill Pyburn & Co. Discuss the Spectacular New 388 Skater Platinum Editions with PBN!"
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12-08-2013 | 09:18 PM
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What he said..... Pyburn has had almost every kind of Go Fast boat on the planet and he is building another 388 Skater.... That speaks for itself.....
Google this and watch the video.... "Bill Pyburn & Co. Discuss the Spectacular New 388 Skater Platinum Editions with PBN!"
Google this and watch the video.... "Bill Pyburn & Co. Discuss the Spectacular New 388 Skater Platinum Editions with PBN!"
12-08-2013 | 09:52 PM
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What he said..... Pyburn has had almost every kind of Go Fast boat on the planet and he is building another 388 Skater.... That speaks for itself.....
Google this and watch the video.... "Bill Pyburn & Co. Discuss the Spectacular New 388 Skater Platinum Editions with PBN!"
Google this and watch the video.... "Bill Pyburn & Co. Discuss the Spectacular New 388 Skater Platinum Editions with PBN!"
I think Bill Pyburn said it best on the video on Powerboat Nation- and he's owned his fair share- he said the 388 Skater is probably the best POUND FOR POUND cat out there!! I'd have to believe him
Coming from a person that never owned an MTI, he just dosen't know any better!!!
I personally feel that MTI's are the best built "Safest riding" cats made. But what do I know?!
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