Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4850510)

Speicher,

I read that, as well. This may have been where I read there was only one shakedown run, as it was discovered the props were damaging each other, and they didn't think they'd be able to rectify the issue without major reconstruction of the transom. It seems to me the simplest solution would be to lengthen one prop shaft on each side by just enough to clear the interference. I've seen this done on model boats with twins. This could have also led to the short-of-expectations 195MPH top speed, with a lack of sufficient prop blade area to push enough water to overcome the weight of the boat.

This begs the question, though.... Why hasn't anybody done this with a Mystic. We've seen quad engine cats before. There was and MTI (I think) for sale within the last year with four 1200 blower motors (quadrotors, I believe?). We know there's room to do it.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

Originally Posted by 1MOSES1 (Post 4850512)

American ethanol has 4 engines…

Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4850510)

Speicher,


This begs the question, though.... Why hasn't anybody done this with a Mystic. We've seen quad engine cats before. There was and MTI (I think) for sale within the last year with four 1200 blower motors (quadrotors, I believe?). We know there's room to do it.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

Originally Posted by speicher lane (Post 4850515)

It has been done in a Mystic - American Ethanol is a quad engine/ two prop.. and the shootout top gun since Qatar's last run... the last quad engine/ quad drive boat I seen for sale was Big Thunder (skater)

Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4850514)

Moses,

Kinda, sorta.... They are shafted together in tandem, with only one propshaft per side. They start together (per side) and run in mechanical sync. What a beast. But I can definitely see the benefit of having four props pushing water, though.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4850510)

Speicher,

I read that, as well. This may have been where I read there was only one shakedown run, as it was discovered the props were damaging each other, and they didn't think they'd be able to rectify the issue without major reconstruction of the transom. It seems to me the simplest solution would be to lengthen one prop shaft on each side by just enough to clear the interference. I've seen this done on model boats with twins. This could have also led to the short-of-expectations 195MPH top speed, with a lack of sufficient prop blade area to push enough water to overcome the weight of the boat.

This begs the question, though.... Why hasn't anybody done this with a Mystic. We've seen quad engine cats before. There was and MTI (I think) for sale within the last year with four 1200 blower motors (quadrotors, I believe?). We know there's room to do it.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991