Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER

As far as those fountain reports, alot of the boats were tested in very cool conditions, at sea level. The boats were brand spankin new. i doubt in march when a boat was completed, reggie was like "WAIT, WE MUST WAIT FOR SUMMER TEMPS TO TEST THE BOATS SO ITS MORE REALISTIC " . Granted most of us aren't boating when its 54 degrees, at sea level, with a boat that has no gear inside it. heck, at any time, my cabin is loaded with stuff. A/C unit, tools, spare parts, coolers, duffle bags, dock chairs, pillows, blankets, etc .

I do think the fact each boat built got taken out, and ran thru the pace. Testing oil pressures, water pressures, temps, trim systems, electrical systems, and so on. I don't think you got that when you bought a new Baja, Formula, Powerquest, etc, let alone be able to call the factory 20 years after the boat was built, and get that documentation.

I'd imagine back then when your boat was built, they probably werent using GPS to get their speed numbers, or a radar. They probably were going off what they had in the boats at that time, which was probably an old pitot tube speedo.

Originally Posted by 1000 islander

Thanks Al, I may take you up on that. Jim Raymond has another LH 26 I can use. I also have some 25 Hydromotives on the shelf but I'd rather try the 26's.

Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER

As far as those fountain reports, alot of the boats were tested in very cool conditions, at sea level. The boats were brand spankin new. i doubt in march when a boat was completed, reggie was like "WAIT, WE MUST WAIT FOR SUMMER TEMPS TO TEST THE BOATS SO ITS MORE REALISTIC " . Granted most of us aren't boating when its 54 degrees, at sea level, with a boat that has no gear inside it. heck, at any time, my cabin is loaded with stuff. A/C unit, tools, spare parts, coolers, duffle bags, dock chairs, pillows, blankets, etc .

I do think the fact each boat built got taken out, and ran thru the pace. Testing oil pressures, water pressures, temps, trim systems, electrical systems, and so on. I don't think you got that when you bought a new Baja, Formula, Powerquest, etc, let alone be able to call the factory 20 years after the boat was built, and get that documentation.

I'd imagine back then when your boat was built, they probably werent using GPS to get their speed numbers, or a radar. They probably were going off what they had in the boats at that time, which was probably an old pitot tube speedo.

Originally Posted by 1000 islander

Mine was tested by Reggie. Not sure if the tested weight was with or without gold chains and satin jacket.

Originally Posted by offshorexcursion

Great question I wouldn't mind a few more MPH, thought about Sanding the bottom......sorta like the helium filled ping pong ball idea also, toys for the skanks to use later ;-)

Wonder why we don't hear more about these speed coatings? Doesn't WCM use a product like that also?

Another way to increase speed is to dial in the perfect center of gravity, sometimes even adding weight to the boat.

Wonder if 1000 islander would have used Bob if all the negative reviews were posted along with the positive.....and if the positive were "verified" to see if the user was one of the many tire kickers who call and chat with Bob about their dream build then refer him to all of OSO when they actually haven't even done Business yet! What about the 3 well respected engine builders that quit using Marine Kinetics recently.........good and bad reviews all contribute to this community, hopefully helping us all make informed decisions.

Keep us posted with any speed gains!

Originally Posted by 1000 islander

I will split it with you and I will even meet you in Frankenmuth at the brew pub or Tiffany's to collect.

Originally Posted by 1000 islander

I will split it with you and I will even meet you in Frankenmuth at the brew pub or Tiffany's to collect.