Outerlimits Launching Assault On V-bottom Kilo Record
02-09-2014 | 12:25 PM
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For all of you guys crying about hull length, maybe you should remember that this is a "Vee Bottom Record Attempt." I don't see a minimum length mentioned anywhere in there. And just so you know, there is a hydrodynamic formula that correlates hull length to speed - and a longer hull of the same beam with the same power will generally go faster. (This explains the 27' & 29' Fountain statement.) Besides, who would be stupid enough to try for that record in a 16' Bayliner with a 1650 Merc stuffed in it? Lord knows it would be light enough to break the sound barrier.
02-09-2014 | 12:26 PM
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Why do manufacturers build the exact same boat in different instances out of fiberglass, then kevlar, then epoxy?
Your math is off my friend.
Length does not dictate weight nor does it dictate speed.
Hydrodynamics, efficiency, and drag...
all multiplied by...
chines, steps, pads, etc. etc. all come into play.
--at levels to which only a few people in this sport really know anything about.
Oh yeah, and they also test these boats in wind tunnels too. As such, one can't leave off aerodynamics.
I was just going for a very, very basic example.
02-09-2014 | 12:29 PM
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Yea, there's always a hater in the bunch. I feel bad for people like that. I think no mater who is trying to break the record , its pretty cool. I wish more manufacturers would do new stuff. Its a sh!tty market still and a lot of them are struggling. So when one tries something new, they are all watching and it brings up the industry as a whole.
When I post to this site i always picture my kids reading it. So when were busting each other it should never get personal or that sh!tty its usually about the boats. But there is always someone who has to act like they are writing on a bathroom wall.
When I post to this site i always picture my kids reading it. So when were busting each other it should never get personal or that sh!tty its usually about the boats. But there is always someone who has to act like they are writing on a bathroom wall.
02-09-2014 | 12:31 PM
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It's a run-what-you-brung folks. Who gives a flying flip about HP?
If you want to measure something, measure the weight and clank of the driver's and throttleman's balls.
JT knew when to say when in the Cigarette.
If you want to measure something, measure the weight and clank of the driver's and throttleman's balls.
JT knew when to say when in the Cigarette.
02-09-2014 | 12:32 PM
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Just some facts to throw out here.
1. As someone already mentioned, no one knows if those 1550hp motors in the fountain were actually 1550's. OL is doing this would STOCK 1650 Mercury motors, no guessing games on what they're "actually running".
2. The fountain was purpose built vs. Outerlimits PRODUCTION 43sv.
3. When Reggie broke the record, was that "corrected for technological advancement". Laughable statement.
4. Most importantly, haters will be haters!!
1. As someone already mentioned, no one knows if those 1550hp motors in the fountain were actually 1550's. OL is doing this would STOCK 1650 Mercury motors, no guessing games on what they're "actually running".
2. The fountain was purpose built vs. Outerlimits PRODUCTION 43sv.
3. When Reggie broke the record, was that "corrected for technological advancement". Laughable statement.
4. Most importantly, haters will be haters!!
02-09-2014 | 12:35 PM
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I know and thats ok when we bash each others boats but when it gets sh!ty and personal like that, we have to keep this site cleaner than that. We all have kids reading this. Your always welcome to send a private msg. I can take it just as well as i give it and don't expect anyone not to do the same
Last edited by Orange quatro; 02-09-2014 at 12:38 PM.
