In my experience, a short burst in 1-2' water @ 85-90+ MPH in a 28-32' vee is reasonable with a rookie boater if they get a choice. It helps if you ask them after running for a while at 55-70 MPH in easy water if they are ready for more. As the speed increases and if they change their mind, just raise their hand. It does take a while for the causal/rookie boater to understand speed. Face it, if you are ejected at 70+ MPH you are likely going to get hurt.

If you want to experience speed go for a ride in a jetboat!

I learnt when I was about twenty years old, the two ways to drive a boat. How to drive with others on board and how to drive on your own. The former is the only one that matters.

I had a 17' ski race boat with a 2.4 Bridgeport on back. Best speed on radar was 96mph. (previous owner) More than a couple of times, I tried to prove it with someone else on board and the boat quickly earned the nick-name "The Death Boat". My brothers refused to go in the boat if I exceeded about 60mph and soon friends were avoiding me in favour of other slower boats. Pretty lonely having the fastest boat on the lake if nobody will ride with you.

I didn't want to own a boat I couldn't run flat out so I sold it and bought something a little slower and won back a few friends in the process.

RR

Only way I do it is in a registered race boat with a throttleman I know to be worthy ,and I still have the wheel.

quite a few high perf- boaters aren't well seasoned.I love it when I hear " that boat drives itelf "

I love the guys that want to try and fly off the cruiser wakes LOL. There drive is still trimmed up and off to the sky they go. IMO going off a cruiser wake is the worst way you should try and get some air. Its the most awkward water that can get you in trouble. Its not a wave, its not a roller, Its not even with the boat when you go off it and 3-4 completely different size tops. What do you think will happen LOL. On the other hand there is a reason I know all this LOL

Better yet you let ******* buddy behind the wheel and will not let next person to experience the thrill. Reason he stated : I haven't got my money's worth yet. Beatings followed shortly. Ejected out of boat next dockage. A hole!!!!!!!
P.s. I never charge for rides, hence the beatings. Lol

Only 3.4 more mph, and I'll get you there Goose. I'll get to work now.

It ain't torn apart. Bring it to Florida. The salt should help gain 2-3 mph. Also tidal we will hit an outbound current. Done. Lol

I might be coming down in April for a week. Maybe by then you'll have yours running and you can take us out for a ride

That thing better be done by April!