Progress Report: Fountain Kilo Boat Build On Track For January Record Attempt

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12-22-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood

It won't go 200. Still cool that this is happening. Something to look forward to in January. Keep it safe!

Im thinking at least one or two pieces of it should hit 200 .......

12-22-2017, 01:58 PM

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That transom is barely big enough for those drive housings !! I love it ! The OL kilo boat looks like the titanic compared to this boat

12-22-2017, 02:03 PM

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Is there a date set for the run?

12-22-2017, 03:33 PM

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there ya go, we need more pics, really wanna see the stringer and bulkhead layout !!

what the heck pics don't quote !

Last edited by outonsafari; 12-22-2017 at 03:36 PM. Reason: what the heck

12-22-2017, 03:36 PM

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Thanks for brining pics over here Rob!

Looks like a 24ft boat from that transom pic. I hope this really happens and isn’t just for hype.

12-22-2017, 10:49 PM

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Thanks for brining pics over here Rob!

Looks like a 24ft boat from that transom pic. I hope this really happens and isn’t just for hype.

No problem! Reggie III posts often enough,I'll load photos as they come available. It is going to happen, he has said +/-2,000 hp/side.

12-23-2017, 09:15 AM

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Is the kilo boat 7 feet wide? LOL

12-23-2017, 09:47 AM

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Is the kilo boat 7 feet wide? LOL

the back looks more like 6’...

IMO: this kilo effort isn’t upping the ante or pushing the limits of offshore hull technology. it’s glorified drag boat with a canopy and steps made to look like an offshore boat.

12-23-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me

I've noticed the newer canopy designs on both cats and vees are utilizing very small windshield/window openings.

They compromise visual safety for structural safety.

12-23-2017, 11:16 AM

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It is definitely a single purpose boat and I don't see any way they can sell it afterwards because the limited vision and low freeboard would make it very dangerous for recreational use. It's still cool though and I look forward to the record attempt! I wonder what will become of the 2,000 hp Sterlings.

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